1997 Volkswagen Passat Reviews

-Fabulous gas mileage 37-43 mpg
-sleek, yet funny looking design
-turbo diesel helps it pick up and go
-quirky rattles and road noise typical of VWs
-solid build
-expensive to repair (it's a VW)
-this is a high mileage, economy car
-comfy ride
-would recommend most TDI's (although 2000 is a bad year I hear)
-Has treated me well, has not yet broken down
-need to remember to get timing belt changed so you don't blow your engine up...but that is on any car.
-but don't just listen to me...do your research!!!!

got it for free, so its hard not to appreciate.  the twisting knobs to adjust the seats is so annoying, though.  i like the firmness of the handbrake.  can't get it on the road yet, tranny is annoying, because the fluid can't be accessed via the engine compartment.  its a "sealed" tranny, which means i need to pick up the entire car to get to it.  Would like to replace the seats.  Amazing stereo system.  

first of all its a 1.8
could do with bit more power
but over all a very good cruiser and very relaible, best car i have owned yet.
planned to paint all  the bottoms properly in the near future.
very spacious in side and with loads of boot space

Eng./Trans.- K&N intake, Remus (real) titanium exhaust, B&M short shifter, Sachs clutch, Eurospec Sport pressure plate, Autotech 10lb. flywheel, urethane motor mounts and TDi tranny mount
Susp.- FK 30/40 kit, 17x7(f) and 17x8(r) Volk CV-Pro (3pc. forged), H&R 25mm(f) spacers and FK 20mm(r) spacers, PBR ULTceramic brake pads
Exterior- Hella eurospec headlights and foglights, Seidl Tuning Grille

Lots of accessories