Passats

[rootsnall]

I have just been scanning through Autotrader for a replacement for my now deceased Vectra. I have noticed a few adds for Passats. Does anybody have any opinions or experience of Passats that they would like to share ?

 

[sasguru]

I've heard that grey diesels are best.

 

[DimPrawn]

 

[NotAllThere]

I had a passat once. Never again. One of the most uncomfortable cars I've ever had.

 

[shaunbhoy]

Does anybody have any opinions or experience of Passats that they would like to share ?

Milan raves about them, so if that doesn't set alarm bells ringing nothing will.


HTH

 

[lilelvis2000]

overrated. expensive to maintain. prone to leaks.

 

[oracleslave]

overrated. expensive to maintain. prone to leaks.

Your missus can't be that bad. What you think of a passat though?

 

[sasguru]

Your missus can't be that bad. What you think of a passat though?

 

[b0redom]

Just swapped a 100bhp 2001 TDi for a 130bhp 2004 Highline TDi model. If you do go for one, make sure you get the more powerful engine - it makes a BIG difference.

Also if you're not going to get a brand new one, the highline models are the best value - they were the run outs of the older shape and as such come with all the optional extras - heated leather seats, upgraded stereo + speakers, alloys, traction control etc....

I've not had a problem with either of mine, but of course YMMV.

 

[Money Money Money]

Just swapped a 100bhp 2001 TDi for a 130bhp 2004 Highline TDi model. If you do go for one, make sure you get the more powerful engine - it makes a BIG difference.

Also if you're not going to get a brand new one, the highline models are the best value - they were the run outs of the older shape and as such come with all the optional extras - heated leather seats, upgraded stereo + speakers, alloys, traction control etc....

I've not had a problem with either of mine, but of course YMMV.

Someone please help me out with this one. What is YMMV?

I'm guessing it ends in may vary?!?