2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo Reviews

My wife called me from the Volkswagon dealership to inform me that she was purchasing a new 2008 Passat, 2.0L Turbo.  I had read about them and even suggested she look at one, so I was cool with that.  I had no idea how cool car this is.  I liked it from the minute I first saw it.  It is smartly styled and a bit of chrome to add some punch.  The Goodyears keep it planted and the tailights look expensive, which is what most vehicles will be looking at, as you pass them.  

The more I explored it, the more I liked it. The shift paddles and 6 speed tip-tronic transmission are the bomb.  It takes full advantage of the 200hp under the hood. It is more fun to drive than the 2002MY Accord she traded in.

After sunset you are delighted to a beautifully illuminated instrument cluster.  If it weren't for the sunroof, I would only drive at night.  There are enough storage compartments to get a squirrel through winter.  Dial back the sunroof, pull up the window shades and play with the package containment system in the trunk and you will quickly realize that this vehicle was thought out well in advance and executely perfectly.  

When my wife went shopping for a new car that morning, I was fairly certain she would return with a new Accord.  The fact is that she walked out of the Honda, Toyota and Pontiac dealerships before landing at VW.  I am glad she did.  I could not have picked out a better car myself.  Check it out.

me like: spacious, comfortable, very well built, handling

me not like: image referred to other germans like audi, BMW, price options, exterior design a bit dull

for? people who rationally buy a car: good economy, good reselling value, built to last

not for? people who want a sportscar, kick on italian design and need a high image car to confirm their identity

Great drive, well its German!! Pretty nice acceleration, well thats why the turbo is there!!! Nice accessories, great interior... Very comfortable... The maintenance is unexpectedly cheap, but honestly not made for the gulf!!! Mostly importantly its very safe, 10 airbags are more than enough... Buy it, bought it n never sellin it... :D