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07 February 2012

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With the Sharan, you enter a totally new world of driving. One in which travel itself becomes an experience to savour. Driving is no longer a chore because all around you are space, freedom and comfort.

Volkswagen Sharan consumer reviews by year of make: 1998 2000 2004 2008

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Volkswagen Sharan

2010 - It’s hard to believe that Volkswagen Sharan is now pushing 15-years old, yet here we are with only the third generation of the full-size people carrier. Volkswagen’s ‘don’t fix what ain’t broken’ approach means the new Sharan is not radically altered from the previous model, but there are plenty of [...]

Volkswagen Sharan

2008 - The Volkswagen Sharan is now showing its age and rivals in the MPV segment are now well ahead, especially in regards to seating. However, the engines are strong and the ride is good. [...]

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"I have recently purchased a Volkswagen Sharan and appear to have been tucked up. The cat is apparently damaged and requires replacing at a cost of ove..." (Steve Williams, 01/02/2012 14:01:12)
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"I hadn’t used my Volkswagen Sharan for a few days. I tried to start it up and the battery was dead. I used jump leads to start it from my son&rs..." (Mandy Orrell, 26/01/2012 09:50:58)
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"My inside latch that opens the door has gone free and door don’t open and it also won’t open from outside as well. Now, how do I take the ..." (Blocky Khan, 16/01/2012 08:59:31)
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"Hi, I have some problems with my electrics that I just can’t figure out. There are a few different problems but I think they are inter-linked! 1..." (Jenni, 09/01/2012 20:17:54)
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"'Every time I lock my Volkswagen Sharan the front windows keep opening. Does anyone know why and how to fix?'" (Stuart Fitzsimmons, 06/01/2012 09:01:47)
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Sonya Robinson's question has been answered: "'I am a taxi driver in Aberdeen. I put in £40.00 per day and when the refuel light comes on, it might still read empty, it might read half full ..." (26/01/2012 09:17:15)
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Stuart Fitzsimmons's question has been answered: "'I know if you turn and hold the key when you lock it, the windows and sunroof if you have one should shut too! - R T from England '" (12/01/2012 08:55:38)
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Volkswagen Sharan consumer car reviews

Number of reviews: 5

C&T Whiting, Bedfordshire

Volkswagen Sharan 2008

I have had problems with EGR Valve and other running faults since we bought the car from new. We will never buy another VW. It ’coughs’ and also has a ’hunting’ motion almost as though you are taking your foot on and off the accelerator. VW HQ keep saying it is because it is blue motion, "it is characteristic of that car and that it is to be expected". That is all very well, but when the car cuts out when you are turning on to a busy road and you have a 7 year old child in the back it is very frightening. They say that is "driver error" - NO - it is the car. We feel we have been very badly treated; the car is obviously not a good car and for the money we paid is definitely not worth it. Since we used to have VW camper vans in our youth and never had problems with them we feel that VW have gone backwards.

Submitted: 02/11/2011 11:09:44 | ID: 8511

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Brian Brown, England

Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 140ps 1998

I have just replaced our 1998 VW Sharan with the new 2010 model, but thought I’d leave my thoughts on the older version. With three kids and a mother-in-law my Sharan was a Godsend. Solid and reliable, powerful (although not a racecar by any stretch). We could switch it from family minibus to minivan by taking out all the back seats - perfect for taking all those garden cuttings to the tip. We had this car all over the country, and into Europe and beyond with no major problems. This was my third Sharan in 12 years (we had a break with an Audi A6 Avant - big mistake) and we’ve stuck with the latest Sharan too. If you’re looking for a good quality family car that takes 7 adults comfortably on long journeys, then the Sharan/Alhambra must be on your list.

Submitted: 25/05/2011 08:26:53 | ID: 7782

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Mr Cross, Suffolk

Volkswagen Sharan 7 2004

The best car I have ever owned apart from my Bentley. It is a very comfortable.

Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:20:40 | ID: 2645

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Samaita, Buckinghamshire

Volkswagen Sharan 1998

It’s the only car that meets the needs of an mpv at all ranges of performance and reliability. I will not dream of driving a family car that is not a VW Sharan, it’s got power on demand and spacious, try to prove how much you can get out of this car without having to spend more.

Submitted: 25/02/2008 11:09:06 | ID: 1069

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Kevin Reynolds, Cumberland

Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 110 S 5dr 2000

I’ve had this vehicle from new and it has paid for itself several times over. We have been to France three times and have driven the length and bredth of Britain since owning this and it has been absolutely solid and reliable at all times. I wouldn’t hesitate buying another Sharan and wouldn’t consider changing for one of these flimsy, pretty new plasticy pretenders you now see on the market. Absolutely essential car for a large family.

Submitted: 26/11/2007 08:58:27 | ID: 754

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Number of reviews: 5

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