Epinions Recent Reviews for auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Good Car, just pricey to fix

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:47:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sponge_05 - I bought my 2001 VW Passat a little over a month ago mostly because of what a safe car they are. I bought mine used about 2 months ago and have just started to have massive problems with the car. My airbag light came on and I took it in an found out that...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Money Pit - I agree!

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:17:55 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kristencosgrov - Notice that most of the 5 star reviews are from the early years of car ownership. As soon as my Passat hit 50,000 (coincidentally when my warranty was up) I was taking it in constantly. Unfortunately, VW has dealt with so many complaints on their cars...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: NEVER AGAIN!!

Thu, 4 Aug 2005 19:44:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gordo1 - I purchased a new 2001 VW Passat GLX 4-motion new in 2001. I wish I had traded it in 10,000 miles ago as the last 4,000 miles (I have 82,000 total) have cost me $7,500 dollars in repairs. At 78,000, a tune-up, front brakes and timing belt replacement...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: A carmaker to avoid

Mon, 1 Aug 2005 13:02:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ns1991 - I bought a new 2001 VW Passat GLX in Oct. 2000. It is FWD, manual transmission. Has all the GLX options - automatic a/c, V6, leather, what have you. Unfortunately, my experience was not great, the car keeps stealing my time and money. Consider Acura,...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Sweet Ride!

Sat, 14 May 2005 02:37:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author oribron - I recently purchased a 2001 Passat and it really looked ugly with the stock hubcaps. I almost did not buy it! After I tinted the windows and added some wheels it is the sweetest ride in my lot! The 30v V6 purrs like a kitten and is very strong with the 5...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: 2001 Passat Wagon V6 4 Motion GLS

Mon, 8 Nov 2004 21:04:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author parbiter - I love this car. Sleek, black, and looks fantastic with a Thule rack and cargo carrier. This car handles like a dream, and the Consumer Reports Magazine review, putting this car at the top of the pile, is right on the money. We were looking for an...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: VW Passat 2001 New Body with Sun Roof

Wed, 1 Sep 2004 14:12:58 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author booking - The 2001 Passat continues with a problem that seems to plague VWs... drainage holes from the sun roof get plugged up and cause water to leak into the car. If you go away for a while you may return to find up to 2" (if it rained a lot while you were...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: You get what you pay for...

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 01:25:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author crosse73 - When my wife finally decided to allow me to persuade her to get out of the Honda DX that she bought in high school and 10 years later was still driving, I was astonished. "Honey I think I want a new car..." Well the man in me started a feverish...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: It's 2004 and I still love my 2001 Passat

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 17:03:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mabyn - I love my 2001 Passat and would buy it again in an instant. I did buy it fully loaded and I'm glad I spent the extra upfront on it because it has paid off. There was no problem with any "manual controls". The car drives great and the seats are very...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Great Drive....Expensive to Own....

Mon, 24 May 2004 11:21:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pramak1 - I love my Passat...great for long or short drives. The drive is smooth and it's got a great pep! The music system is great and I love the interior design. However, it has been very expensive to maintain. VW suggests premium gas in the car and I've...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: 2001 VW Passat GLS

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:46:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hcholkamy - GREAT CAR - I miss driving it, great performance. Granted I had the 1.8L turbo, that thing was so fast and very roomy. Great A/C and very reliable car. The warranty was too short (24,000 miles). I should have bought the GLS with the V6 and more...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Farfrom fargenugen

Tue, 16 Dec 2003 15:50:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author vwowner - I loved this car for the first year, and now I'm ready to trade it in after 2 1/2 and 40k. What went wrong: 1) I started having electrical problems about 6 months after I bought it. The dealership fixed them temporarily under my warranty coverage...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Mostly Good

Thu, 29 May 2003 07:15:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author toozle - I am a safety freak. I have two small children and my greatest fear is having something happen to one of them on the road. Road trauma is the single biggest cause of death among kids aged 1-17.

So when the time came to buy a car I did my...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Delightful Drive

Fri, 21 Mar 2003 01:31:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Spiderider - When my aging Nissan Maxima signaled one more expensive repair on the way, I decided it was finally time to replace it. One of the few new cars on the road that seemed to always be catching my eye was the Passat. So I was glad when I compared the new...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: VW Passat - Better Than It's Twin - The Audi A4

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 03:52:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mncruz - First, I should explain my title. For those who may not know, Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi are all related companies who share their technologies with each other. So the VW Passat shares the same engine, platform, drivetrain, suspension and other...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Now this is a car!

Mon, 9 Sep 2002 17:40:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jgww - A majority of negative comments regarding the Passat stem from not wanting anyone to believe the quality of a lower-line Mercedes, BMW, or even an Audi (same company) can be had in this car. I think the most concise way to address this sentiment is to...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: My dream car ... so far

Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:54:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author goacom - Performance:

I have the 1.8T sedan with a stick. Driving it is a blast, though there are now cars in its price range coming that are beginning to match it. If you get a auto, people recommend the V6.

Fuel Economy:

I get around 31mpg...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Great for a few months.

Sat, 1 Dec 2001 17:45:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author saxman8000 - The 2001 Passat is fun and cute. It has a fabulous ride and has superb seats, offering firm support in just the right places. Acceleration with the 1.8T and manual transmission is adequate though a little noisy on acceleration. Handling is precise and...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Played down Audi?

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:17:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author moonbuzz - Few people can argue that there are better cars out there for the money than the Passat. New and improved for 2001 1/2, this car is turning more heads than ever before.

Here is the lowdown:

2 engine choices:

-The 1.8T is still...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: 4WD for $28K? Yes! + Compro vs. Accord, Camry, Altima

Tue, 6 Nov 2001 04:30:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sr4b - We just bought a 2001.5 Passat GLX 4Motion for $28,000 at McKenna VW. There are special factory incentives on the 2001.5's right now. So if you find one, you should get a comparable deal. This particular dealer is $1,000 less than other dealers in the...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: The Best Sedan Made Today

Wed, 19 Sep 2001 10:43:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author CM400a - The 2001 Volkswagen Passat is the best sedan available today when you factor in looks, price, and quality. Many people, myself included, would say that a BMW M5 is a better sedan, however, when you compare the two prices, the extra 50 odd thousand...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Best value for a wagon you can find

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:42:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LairBob - We got our 2001 model Passat wagon (GLX, 4motion, fully loaded) almost a year ago, and _every_ day we realize just how much we love our car. Internally, the fit and finish is remarkable--just pull down one of the grab handles above the windows, and watch...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: 2001 and a half glx automatic

Sat, 28 Jul 2001 11:41:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jeholloway - I recently bought a GLX, V6 Automatic. I was driving a 98 Lexus GS 300 and wanted to save some money. I drove all of the competitors and many were impressive but few had the engineering innovation and playful spirit of the VW. Also the VW is a cheap way...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: Excellent family car with great safety features

Fri, 20 Jul 2001 19:03:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kmicah - We bought our car because we were trying to get pregnant and wanted a car that would comply with the L.A.T.C.H. safety seats mandated to all vehicles by September 2002 (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/toptether/index.html). The Passat was...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen new Passat: 2001.5 VW Passat

Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:07:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RLucas - After three months of ownership, I am impressed with my VW Passat sedan.

I opted for the 4 cyl. over the V6 as I couldn't justify the extra money for ONLY 20 more HP, and honestly I refuse to purchase a six cylinder under 210 hp.

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