Overview & Reviews

The radio display and anti-theft system have been updated. A brake-wear indicator is now standard on all models.

• Fun-to-drive, excellent value, functional and comfortable interior.

• Slight turbo lag on four-cylinder models, body rolls through tight corners.

User Reviews:

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  Used to love it - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Angry@VW - August 6 - 10:00 am

  I bought my passat a year and a half ago and since have had to buy three sets of tires, a new airconditioner, a new power mirror motor, the computer says there is an emmision problem when none exists(making it impossible to pass the car in inspection), and now at only 70000 miles the head has cracked forcing oil into the radiator(without overheating). This doesnt seem normal on a car that has been regularly maintained and garage kept. A friend of mine has a 98 passat and has had over $6500 in repairs in the last year. I would expect much more from a car so close to the Audi A4. Dont buy a Passat unless you want to drive a rental every couple months.

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  They forgot to sweat these details - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By nhsto - July 15 - 10:00 am

  Poor reliability. $4000 in repairs in year 4 of ownership. Oil cooler gasket, valve cover gasket & cam seals, windshield wiper fluid reservoir pump and tank replaced, (Mass airflow sensor replaced after numerous problems catalytic convertor replaced, warranty), rear passenger window regulator replaced, driver side will need replacement soon, new battery at 60k kms, throttle body service 2x, rear brake light bulbs replaced withing first year, headlights replaced in 2nd year. new tires, uneven wear, rear brakes replaced 60k kms. Current milage: 96k, kms Cup holders are useless and are all broken. 1.6 km per mi

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  150,000+ miles and still going! - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By natea - July 6 - 9:42 pm

  Overall, this has been an excellent vehicle. To me the most impressive aspect of the car is how it drives so well in snow & rain. I did have a few issues with the front end suspension around the 135,000 mile mark, but they have not come back since. Fuel economy has been as advertised averaging around 23 highway & 17 city. The exterior fit & finish is relatively decent, and the interior is so well built, it still looks almost like new. Ive never driven anything but VWs. (I also have an 04 Passat Sedan). Keep in mind, VW is not like Honda/Toyota, VWs require a little more work, but will easily surpass the 500,000 mile mark. As long as you take care of a VW, it will take care of you.

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  A Good Midsize Buy - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Bobert - June 27 - 11:40 pm

  I bought my Passat as a VW Certified Pre-Owned Car. Its been a good purchase so far. If I had driven 12,000 rather than 15,000 miles each year the car would have held its value better, but I can still sell it for more than I owe. The fuel economy of this carsV6 engine has been fairly good. I got 29 to 30 mpg on my last road trip from Seattle to Los Angeles. The best part is you can use 87 grade (regular gas) and it wont ping. I dont even notice the performance difference. The CD changer has been replaced once and is going through errors again. I would recommend an aftermarket CD player, except VW does diagnostics through the factory tape player so if you ever need maintance, youd have to put the stock radio back in.

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  Dont Buy It!!! VWs Expensive To Fix!!! - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By manny41 - June 23 - 9:22 pm

  This car sucks getting it repaired is expensive too much money!!! get a Toyota or Honda Best Cars Around!!!

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  Sounds Good on Paper - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By j.v. king - May 3 - 8:23 pm

  The Volkswagen Passat is really fun to drive, however VW makes sure that to keep any of their cars on the road you have to spend a ton of money. In the last two years Ive had four oxygen sensors replaced and had to pay for three of them. VW insists that this is not abnormal and would not pay for the expense (~$450 each time). Ive found that VWs are either really good or really bad from car to car, good luck with this one...I miss my 89 Jetta.

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  Passat GLX 2000 Review - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Fanfare - February 5 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. It drives sweet and is powerful. Nice styling in and out. Kids love it. Seat warmers are butt- savers in the winter. Not ostentatious like a Beemer or Benz, but feels like one and offers same amenities. Fold down back seats can be used as bed when going camping!! LOL

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  00 GLS review - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By passatdude - February 5 - 2:00 am

  We like our Passat, the only exceptions are maintenance costs inc. engine timing belt replacement is recomended at 65k at a cost of around $600.00 Yikes! Why should the owner have to pay such a big price for this shortlived engine item? If you dont get this done as maintenance it could cost you a fatal engine breakdown.

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  Great all-around car - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By cdd - February 3 - 10:00 am

  The Passat GLX is a great all-around car. It has excellent handling with the 16" wheels, and very good acceleration with the 2.8L V6. The GLX trim has luxury car amenities such as automatic temperature control, power seats, power moonroof, and heated seats. The car is extremely fun to drive, especially with the 5-speed manual. The build quality is also much better than the VWs of the past with virtually no defects in the almost two-years Ive had the car.

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  Honeymoon over - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By oversold - January 22 - 2:00 am

  Former lease car, immaculate and spotless, purchased at 30k miles from very reputable dealer. Really placed my faith on Consumer Reports rave reviews. Loved it at first, fun to drive, solid. At 50k things start to come undone, brakes, front end rattles, transmission issues, I blow headlamps every 3 months (service guy said "yeah that is an issue with these cars") radio reception is horrible, I agree with other review, seems to be a screw- up....maybe it was built on a monday