2001 Volkswagen Passat - Consumer Opinions
Consumer Opinions from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 700 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #1 |
One of the most 'fun to drive' vehicles I've ownedSource: Cars.com
..."Purchased new, this car has more neat features than you'll find on most 2007 cars like using the key in the driver’s side exterior door lock to open or close all the windows, |
| #2 |
An utter waste of time and moneySource: Cars.com...The dealership just said it is known to happen. There were numerous other repairs as well. Even routine maintenance is expensive. I bought it without researching it, as I loved the styling. But that is the only thing going for this car. And, the 2.8 litre V6 is fast! I now have a Ford Mustang, and I urge all to buy American. I have never been happier. The maintenance costs are reasonable, and these days Fords are not as problem-prone as VWs. The Passat is a fun car to drive, but buy it only if money and time are plentiful!"... |
| #3 |
Most reliable car I've owned and I've owned 10!Source: Cars.com
..."She's still in top shape after 7 years and almost 109,000 miles! |
| #4 |
Worst car I've ever ownedSource: Cars.com
..."We originally bought a VW because we wanted better gas mileage and emissions. |
| #5 |
Favorite car I have ever hadSource: Cars.com
..."The 2001 Passat is a beautiful car. The exterior finish is like nothing I have ever seen before. |
| #6 |
Fun and safe!Source: Cars.com
..."One of the safest cars available during that year. |
| #7 |
This car saved my wife and I in head on collisionSource: Cars.com
..."what a great car. it saved my wife and I in a head on collision with a suburban. |
| #8 |
Check Engine Light WorksSource: Cars.com
..."Fun car to drive. Great handling. But it constantly needs repairs. |
| #9 |
Very nice!Source: Edmunds
...Traded in my 2001.5 V6 Passat for this car. Excellent build quality. |
| #10 |
Too many problems to entertainSource: Cars.com...Not just things like replacing a timing belt which one should expect for a car with a lot of miles, but the computer goes nuts from time to time with "Emissions Test", or "Stop Now", or other warning. There have been too many problems with this car to list here, and each one is incredibly expensive to repair. One good thing: unlike other cars which may just stop on the road, this car gives you ample warning, and the response really decreases giving you ever indication that the car is having trouble. For example, your brakes won't work well in reverse (good luck parallel parking), and you... |
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