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Joan writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat Review
ProsEconomical, quiet, comfortable, easy handling, many nice features including tiptronic, spacious inside, reliable with great style. ConsIt is slow to pick up speed, and when cold transmission seems stuck in first gear for a few moments. Only disappointing feature has been the drink holders and limited storage space in console and glove. 
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Recommended To Us In '98, It Has Truly Been A Joy To Drive, Unsurpassed In Comfort And Space For Car Its Size, With Style And Extra Features As Well As A Decent Price. — My husband originally talked me into the Passat when I wanted a BMW. I have not regretted our decision and think the Passat, as well as the newer Jettas, to be some of the most attractive cars on the road. I have been asked by many people if I enjoy driving mine. It's as if they already know the answer. We have since purchased a 2005 Jetta (used/certified with extended warranty) for our daughter and she has been equally pleased. With routine maintenance ours have been relatively trouble-free. It is only after 8 years that I have begun to have some mild problems starting it, so we are currently investigating the cause. Owner for 7 years, 8 months Miles Driven per Year:10,000
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kbardsley writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLX V6 Sedan Review
Prosheated seats Conseverything else
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Looks Nice, But When One Thing Goes Wrong It Has The Domino Effect — While it is a stylish car, it has a terrible design flaw. The water drains off the windshield right onto the battery and over the cars computer. Then the hole to drain the water is about the size of a quarter and you better pray it never becomes blocked. In my 99' Passsat GLX, the hole became blocked and I was never aware that it even existed. So the water stayed in the battery compartment and came up over the battery. It also drained down into my driverside floor boards and back passenger floor! So now it is sitting in my driveway incapable of going any where without being towed because everything went wrong with the electrical system! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Tom writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS 1.8T Turbo Sedan Review
ProsTurbo, Acceleration ConsNothing
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1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr Gls 1.8t Turbo — I really like this car. The acceleration is amazing with the 1.8t. The car has good traction in the snow, but would be better if I had the traction control. I wish that it was a 4Motion - then it would be great! | ||
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Efra writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS 1.8T Turbo Sedan Review
ProsIt look great... Consauto transmission
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Deutsch-engineering Und Perfektion — I like this car because is fast, is a 4 cyl. but it feel like a 6 cyl, the braking is fantastic and the handling is amazing you need to drive test it... don't need repairs, both interior and exterior look beautiful, I fill the tank with $23.00 a week fun and nice ride... Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Alex writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS V6 Sedan Review
ProsFun handling ConsThe cup holders
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Good Car For The Money And Fun While Still Being Practical — The only problem is the cup holders are essentially nonfunctional. The car is peppy with the V6 although over 200 hp would be better than the 190 it is rated at. Brakes well. Minimal repairs, had to replace the clutch but that's more due to my aggressive driving than the car. No squeaks or squeals. Minimal cost in terms of parts needed. Interior is nice but I would opt for the leather seats if one has the opportunity. Materials are pleasing to the eye and the blue lighted gauges are awesome. Handles the corners well, as a european car should. I have fun driving the car. I have a 5 speed manual transmission, which is a good transmission and makes the driving a bit more spirited. Fuel economy is decent. 22 mpg approximately and that's with a lot of spirited driving. | ||
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Andrea writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS 1.8T Turbo Sedan Review
ProsIf you have a family, you like clutch, turbo, and a car that has a lot of aftermarket parts this is so the car for you! ConsFinding mecanics that know what they are doing.
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Steven writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat Review
ProsPerformance ConsFuel economy
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My Old Vw Passat V6 Syncro Estate — Good solid car it was a V6 Syncro Estate fitted with Tiptronic box, which used alot of petrol. Great performance but recommend an LPG conversion for anyone wanting to use it on a daily basis. makes an ideal towing car with loads of Torque and 4wd system Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Mark writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS 1.8T Turbo Sedan Review
Prosinterior Consbuild quality
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Fun Sedan — I got this car broken. the transmission is the problem and when fixed i can tell this car will be amazing. the sound system in the car is crazy and the upholstery is amazing. black leather interior. i know this car willl be fun to drive with the windows and the sunroof down. The car was absolutely amazing, comfortable and even in the end was amazing when I slammed into an SUV who went through the stop sign going down hill. Kept me safe and also gave me twice the amount i bought it for from insurance. | ||
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April writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLX V6 Sedan Review
Prosreliable Consexpensive 2 fix
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Shaun writes:
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS 1.8T Turbo Sedan Review
ProsPower Train, interior ConsGlitches and how easy it is to screw up the alighnment. Cost of fixing
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Passat — The VW is pretty much a excellent turbo engine on a car that has more clitched then a robot build by Homer Simpson. The car flings around corners on try days with percision but suffers under wet weather as it is not four wheel drive. The car feels so much more bigger inside then outside which gives it a rich feeling but suffers when you are parking |
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