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2003 Volkswagen Passat

 
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Key Features
  • Model: Passat
  • Year: 2003
  • Engine Size: 1.8L - 4 Cylinders 2.8L - 6 Cylinders 4.0L - 8 Cylinders
  • Seating Capacity: 5 Seats
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Size: Midsize
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Average Rating: 3.5
 
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Get ready to know your mechanic on a first name basis

Date of Review:  Feb 13, 2006
Review: It's a tight car with good handling, decent mileage (we get up to 32 on the highway on longer trips) and good fit and finish both inside and out. But the Achilles heal of this car is the high incidence of O2 sensor failures and other emissions...
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  1.0

by: danwilson1961
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Tight handling, good braking, that...
Cons
CONSTANT Emissions issues, poorly...
 
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

look elsewhere

Date of Review:  Jun 15, 2003
The Bottom Line: for this amount of money there are much better choices
Review: 50+ days later...my Passat was never fixed. After the BBB helped me out VW has repurchased my vehicle, returning to me the price of the car and all taxes and fees, less 21 cents per mile. It has been in the shop for about 80 days total this year and...
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  2.0

by: stmartin_us
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
looks, interior, features, feels solid
Cons
reliability, difficult to service,...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Passat 1.8t a P,O.S

Date of Review:  Oct 11, 2008
Review: I bought my Passat used with 40k on it from a local VW dealership in may of 2007 after trading my ford in, thinkin VW would be a much better car, WRONG. One thing that I must say is that atleast it came with a warranty because if it wern't for that,...
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  1.0

by: zel6762
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
excellent gas mileage (27-36 mpg),...
Cons
expensive repairs, horrible...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Bought but not Sold

Date of Review:  Sep 3, 2005
Review: We bought are 2003 GLS station wagon new. The car rides great and handles nicely, however mechanically it is not refined. We went thru two recalls on the engine ignition system and were still not sold they fixed the nasty problem of it only running...
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  2.0

by: mixmasmag
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Handles nice, Looks nice, easier on gas...
Cons
Low to the ground, mechanical gremlins,...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Volkswagen Isn't What They Used to Be

Date of Review:  Oct 25, 2005
The Bottom Line: Skip VWs. You can get a much better value buying an equivalent model from other manufacturers.
Review: I grew up spending many summers riding cross-country in a '77 VW Pop-Top Camper. It was bliss! It was a major factor in my choosing to get a 2003 Passat GLS Wagon for my growing family. The nostalgia of put-putting in camper is where my good...
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  2.0

by: mccroryclan
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Sporty, safe, good interior design.
Cons
Numerous visits for warranty fixes and...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Very unhappy driver

Date of Review:  Sep 26, 2006
Review: This car looks great, but it SO not worth the problems. We bought it brand new. It is the 5-speed, 1.8T with winter package.

--It's had 2 recalls: the FUEL PUMP and a HEAT ELEMENT in the seats.
--It's left us stranded more than one...
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  2.0

by: jodimur
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Drives nice when working. Looks good...
Cons
Too many problems to be worth it.
 
32 out of 32 people found this review helpful.

W8 is Enough

Date of Review:  Nov 15, 2002
The Bottom Line: The W8 is worth the money if you really love Volkswagens. If you want others to know you can afford a $40k car, this isn't the one for you.
Review: If ever there was an American success story, Volkswagen has got to be it. They've come a long way from what I like to call "the dark days of the Dasher." If you don't remember VW's early transition in American from odd, old world import to...
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  5.0

by: BrianCam
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Sweet Engine, Solid Ride, Looks Cool
Cons
Price, Interior Space
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

2004 GLX/ Matter of perspective. I went from Ugh to Wow, comparing two models.

Date of Review:  Jan 22, 2004
The Bottom Line: Recommended for the person who wants a balance of family friendly, sportiness, and luxury, without significant expense realizing some concessions are required for a taste of each.
Review: 2004 GLX
I thought I would provide my experience given the tremendous assistance I found in the many personal reviews I have read. This is intended as food for thought to the extent it helps other consumers. First, I come from a group of...
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  4.0

by: mfjohnston
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good balance between sport and comfort...
Cons
Radio reception, sound system in...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Overall, a wonderful car

Date of Review:  Aug 19, 2003
The Bottom Line: Overall this car is a good value for the money and offers a comfortable, fun ride.
Review: We purchased our GLX about a month ago and have been very pleased. The car is comfortable and fun to drive, and the standard features on the GLX add some nice luxury to the car. It's a quiet ride inside and even though we're driving a wagon, we feel...
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  5.0

by: kmcclaff
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Roomy interior, quick engine
Cons
Some controls not intuitive, requires...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

ARGH!!!

Date of Review:  Jan 15, 2003
The Bottom Line: Buy it if you have a good sense of humor.
Review: I wrote a review about my 99 Passat at http://www.epinions.com/content_63908187780

My feelings/emotions could be related to how I feel about my 99 Passat.

My 99 V6 Passat is a company car. I bought a Turbo 03 Passat for my wife...
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  3.0

by: hlteo
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
It's German
Cons
Is it really German
 

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