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Great value and fun to drive
B. Ford, 08/19/2018
2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
After my first 1000 miles I am convinced this was by far the best car for the money. The R-Line styling stands out and looks so much better than the competition. Pricing was incredible between incentives, a little haggling and even considering a few dealer add ons my drive out number including tax and tag was 85% of MSRP. Base tech features are great and safety-tech features are standard. The warranty 6yrs/72K can't be touched in the class. Yes, the styling is a little dated but honestly the car stands out in comparison to the competition which all look the same. Driving experience is good. Quick off the line with a little lag when accelerating around 60 but brakes are very strong. Steers flat with little lean - this may be to the credit of the standard 19" wheels.
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Get the GT
Scott, 07/09/2021
2018 Volkswagen Passat V6 GT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Tested Camry SE, Accord GT, and Passat GT. Camry and Accord had way too many "distractions" in interior. If you like basic interior for what you need to "drive" and don't like excessive lights and buttons you'll LOVE this Passat GT. The V6 may be last one they ever make. The throaty exhaust gives you the feel of "sport" while the handling and ride quality are great. LOTS of room in back seat. I am 6'2" 260 and can sit very comfortably. Trunk is huge as well. If you can find a used one near you I highly recommend you test driving one before you buy a Camry or Accord. Also the 2018 model gets great warranty.
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Subtly beautiful
Bill, 03/22/2020
2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car as a replacement for my Honda Accord which replaced the Toyota Camry I had before. As you can tell I have moderate experience with family sedans. Before I bought this car I made a point to drive all the major brands and best selling vehicles as is the norm. I really enjoyed the way the accord drove but with all the issues Honda is was having with its 1.5 I decided to pass. The modern Camry, did not fit me at all no matter how I tried to adjust the seat. Not to mention the ridiculous front leaning head rest. When I drove the Passat, everything seemed just right in the world. No crazy swoopy boy racer plastics, a nice clean easily accessed and understandable interior, and of course the solid nice feeling while driving. I now have 17k miles on my Passat R. I average a little over 31mpg. Other than oil changes and tire rotations, nothing else to complain about. The vehicle still looks as good as it did the first day I brought it home. Its held up well to triple digit heat and the mouldings trim haven't yet experienced any of fade commonly found here in the southwest Mojave desert. It's still quiet and smooth as well. My only complaint. I wish this vehicle had about 20 more horsepower. It's a large vehicle. It's not going to be a economical vehicle of any noteworthy extreme. I just wish VW gave us the same powerplant in the Tiguan at the very least. I'm not asking for GTI or Arteon level performance, but for a car that looks this nice, a little oomph would be much appreciated. Other than VW hit a homerun and I wouldn't change anything else.
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Great car, but not perfect
Richard, 07/12/2018
2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Really good looking car, comfortable, great safety features, good gas mileage, cool amenities and accessories. To echo some of the other reviews, there is hesitation in the lower gears and brakes slide some near the end of a stop. I prefer the look of the R-Line over the SE and SEL. With the options on the R-Line, I think it is the best bang for your buck out of the Passat models.
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Disappointed
Mr. Jay, 05/02/2018
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
23 of 31 people found this review helpful
I wanted to like this car, in fact I do like the car for its looks and room. Unfortunately, it just isn't what I expected. I do realize I am coming from a midsize GM sedan but I just don't see how VW sells these things with such high ratings. First off, mine came with Bridgestone tires, one of 4 different tires VW uses on these cars. Tire Rack rates these as the lowest of all OEM tires. They are terribly loud and create a lot of noise on the highway while sending vibration back into the steering wheel.. The Continental tires which are on some of these Passats are highly rated. Second is the engine transmission combo. The engine has plenty of pep but I find that the tranny never is feeling the right shift point whether in regular or sport mode. Lastly which is what will make me sell this car before I finish paying it off is the way it surges after a stop. For some reason after a full stop, when I release my foot off the brake and before I can get to the gas pedal, the car jumps forward. The dealer tells me that is the way these cars are. It has to do with the clutch releasing or the turbo or something. It doesn't make sense to me and it is the most unsettling thing. Also, and this is just me, I always have bought black cars. Now maybe because this just recently was produced but the clear coat scratches unbelievably easy. I mean if I see a water spot or something on the paint and I swipe the spot ever so gently with my finger or cloth, the clear coat will get spider lines in it. I'm hoping the clear just has to cure and this will stop. So I'm not bashing VW as plenty of people go gaga over these Passats, its just not for me.
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