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62Volkswagen Passat (old)83.37%
Regarded as the car which started VWÂ’'s design renaissance in 1996, the old-shape Passat evolved in 2000 into a long-lasting family favourite. Although owners say reliability and handling could be improved –– 77th and 87th respectively are disappointing –– build quality is rated as well above average, while running costs are low. Yet ease of driving comes in for criticism, as do the brakes. And disappointingly for bosses, 11 per cent of owners say the Passat hasn'Â’t lived up to their expectations.
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“It's a practical workhorse. However, mine has had a number of very expensive faults - clutch and cir-con compressor - and dealer servicing is also costly.”
Mr David Burton - Oxfordshire“Good car apart from the flywheel which costs a lot to replace.”
Mr Steve Healey - Rutland“The car has been an easy ownership experience.”
Mr Mark Beer - Essex“Quality and performance buy, still a joy to drive.”
Mr Ian Eaton - Walsall“Comfortable,good performance, excellent build quality, reliable. Easy to drive(mine being automatic transmission) and good to look at.”
Mr David Oates - Lancashire“Too many gimmicky electrics that are prone to water intrusion.”
Mr Stanley Ashcroft - Dorset“Not as reliable as VW would have you believe. Very expensive main dealer parts and labour.”
Mr Steve Morgan - Middx“Excellent car. Very happy with it except the brake problem. However this should have been picked up by the dealer when selling it to us and I cannot believe they had the cheek to charge me to fix it. Extremely disappointed with the dealer and will not be going back there!”
Mr Simon Breeze - Edinburgh“Reasonably reliable but numerous small faults. Main dealer very poor.”
Trevor Garrood - London“Excellent! Comfortable,nice ansd easy to drive, smooth ride, Very good build quality, Plenty of power when required, just a bit thirsty if you use that power!”
Mr Guy Broadhead - Leicester“Good car but not very exciting.”
Edward Chapman - Cornwall“Car is comfortable, quick, safe, very good family car. No problem with paint, interior, exterior. Perfect suspension and brakes.”
Mr Peter Heryng - Surrey“It does most things well but lacks any sparkle.”
Mr Gordon Shepherd - West Sussex
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