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2018 Passat SE w/Technology package
Dan Nigro, 05/16/2018
updated 05/18/2021
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: 05/18/2021 - 19501 miles. mpg City is 27.9 UPDATE :11/18/2020 - 15,876 miles. mpg City is 27.5 overall. UPDATE: 05/18/2020 - 12,436 miles and my City MPG is 27.1 overall, Highway is 35.8. Still enjoy my Paasat very much UPDATE: 05/17/2019 - Still like this PASSAT very much. MPG increased with summer blend gasoline. For my driving needs, I wouldn't change any of my 5 star ratings. And with the 6 year / 72 mo. TRANSFERRABLE Warranty, it's a WINNER. UPDATE: 11/17/2018 - Gas MPG dropped because of winter grade Gasoline. Regarding my ratings, I would not change a thing. Still a 5 Star vehicle to me. UPDATE: 11/17/2019 - I do mostly CITY driving, little Highway driving. As of today, 18 months, overall MPG is 26.6. Still a 5 Star rating. I only have 614 miles on my Passat SE w/Tech so far. 1st tankful got 27.1 mpg city. Haven't taken highway trip yet. I owned a 2004 JETTA TDI for 3 years w/6 speed manual transmission. Averaged 38 mpg/Diesel city & 54 mpg/highway. Handled extremely well taking curves, shifting gears. VW German engineering hasn't changed. The past 6 years, I leased a BMW 328iX, then a 2016 Ford Fusion Titanium. When it came time to research & test drive other vehicles, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, I then turned to VW because of VW's 6 year/72,000 mile (transferable) warranty. After test driving the Passat SE w/tech, there was no doubt and I purchased the Passat. The Dealer I chose was after dealing with 3 VW Dealerships. I purchased from my 4th VW dealership because of their many 5 star Customer YELP ratings, and having purchased New & pre-owned vehicles the past 57 years, I had the most pleasant transaction with this 4th VW Dealer, also gave them a 5 Star YELP rating, in addition to the other 3 VW Dealers couldn't beat their price. I enjoy driving my 2018 Passat, and being retired, the 614 miles are all pleasure driving. I can't say anything negative about this Sedan.
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VW Passat for a Golfer
Jerry Geyer, 01/17/2018
updated 07/21/2022
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
One of the things about the 2018 VW Passat that sold me on the car was the size and space of the rear trunk. The trunk space on the Passat is 15.9 cu. ft. I was going to to buy a Cadillac ATS or a Mercedes C330 however on both cars I could barely get 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk. Even though they did fit there was no room for anything else. I was able to easily put 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk of the Passat and still have ample room for a couple of overnight suitcases, golf shoes and a few other things. I know not everyone is a golfer, but this just illustrates the roominess of the trunk. With the size of the trunk you would think that the size of the interior would be compromised and smaller. This is definitely not true. The interior, especially the rear seats, are very comfortable for adults. The icing on the cake is the exterior appearance of the car. It is very sharp and contemporary. My 16 year old granddaughter summed it up when she said it didn't look like an "old persons car".
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2018 Volkswagen Passat for sale near you
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Good Car - Good Price Updated Dec 2020 - Keeper!
JBROOKSWS, 12/29/2019
updated 12/30/2020
2018 Volkswagen Passat V6 GT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Moved from Jetta to Passat to have a larger car - checked out a number of alternatives - Accord, Camry, A4, Fusion, S60 - decided that for the negotiated price this worked well. Limited edition - only made in 2018. Sticker about $32K - sale price about $24.5K. Cons - Small infotainment screen - gauge cluster screen black and white with lower quality graphics. Gas mileage equals the sticker - averaging about 31 mpg highway and about 23 city - though uses REGULAR fuel!). A/C is adequate in the South but not an overpowering system (fan speed wise). Nice heated seats. Pros - comfortable - roomy - leatherette easy to clean. Finishes are nice (VW gets dinged for low budget finishes, but this car is finished comparably to others listed above except Audi and Volvo. Very bright LED headlights - good brakes - firmer handling than regular Passat. Strong acceleration from normally aspirated 3.6l engine. Heated seats work well - defroster(s) work quickly. Be careful in Sport mode - really needs all wheel drive with so much power going to front wheels. Hold the wheel tight and moderate your gas pedal - either from standing start or when overtaking. Huge trunk - lots of room to put everything. Nice center storage bin. Have put 30,000+ miles on car in two years with no issues at all so very confident in car going forward. Appreciate 6 year / 72K mile warranty. Would buy this car again but I actually think this one is a keeper long term!
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Oh What a Ride
Isabella Alton, 01/31/2018
2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car , wonderful smooth ride and awesome safety features. The technology is unmatched and the look is elegant and timeless.
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Passat 2018
Paulstheman81@yahoo.com, 06/02/2018
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
Transmission has a hesitation when driving slow and shifting from 1st to 2nd.
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.
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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