2002 Volkswagen Passat reviews

Volkswagen Passat 1.8 petrol 2002

This is a superb vehicle. I have a false hip which makes getting in and out of smaller cars somewhat difficult. In the Passat I feel relaxed and totally in control; in particular the engine has enough spare capacity for rapid acceleration if one needs it. She tools round the sharpest bends with ease and one hardly knows that one is turning, no tilt of "hunting" even on roundabouts. Steep hills are eaten with ease, and the vehicle performed well in the recent snow when even BMWs were struggling. The Passat, I feel, is the Pullman of cars. Not quite your Bentley or Morse’s Jaguar, but a supremely reliable and comfortable car that loolk smartb and acts similarly.. Oill capacity is a bit limited so a frequent change is recommewnded; cambelts can be dodgy too. Internal and external trim is superb. We live 200 yards from the sea and no rust can be seen, even though the winds blow hard in these parts.