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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  vw passat - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Stockdoc - November 28 - 10:00 am

  This is a great wagon at 12 to 15 k less than bmw saab and volvo. Its a great value and fun to drive. I especially like the 4 wheel drive , heated seats and tiptronic transmission. Only problem is wind noise when sun roof is open.

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  Overpriced and Overrated - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By jmi - November 28 - 10:00 am

  VW customer service leaves alot to be desired. There is a reason the warrenty is for only 24,000 miles. New radiator at 42,000 miles, $600.00, ouch!! Selling, and buying another Infiniti I35. They wrote the book on qiality and service!! Auf Wiedersehen VW.

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  If you like oil... - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Oildrinker - October 19 - 11:53 am

  I have owned my 2000 Volkswagen Passat since it was new and in general enjoy its speed and agility. The Monsoon system is unparalled for a factory system. Ive now got 82,000 miles on it and its the biggest pile of garbage in existence. While the engine runs well, it mysteriously uses one quart of oil every 800 miles. VW thinks this is acceptable! It has front suspension problems with the tie-rods and bearings wearing, and needs a water pump replacement. All in all, this has been a rapidly declining ownership experience

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  Best Car Ever - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By wfm1941 - October 1 - 10:00 am

  My 2000 Passat is the most enjoyable car Ive ever owned. Great handling combined with true comfort. The Audi V6 coupled with the Tiptronic transmission is a true performer. The car loves the highway, but economy suffers considerably with town driving. Ive had a couple of maintenance problems, but not anything serious. I bought my car in Mexico, where I live, and my only real complaint is that agencies in the U.S. can not service it. Nor can they service Passats from Canada. This is a real black eye for Volkswagen as I am hesitant to drive in the U.S., which I occasionally like to do.

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  Marvelous Passat - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Griz#1 - September 28 - 2:00 am

  Great car, fun to drive, very functional style, safety first, and very reliable.

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  Passat is mediocre - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Konjo - September 24 - 12:06 pm

  VW uses very low quality materials. Interior peices wear very fast (especially door handle coatings). Check engine light is always on. Tie rods and control arms, oil system, sensors, vacuum hoses are major problems you will likely encounter with this car.

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  Passat 4-Motion Sedan is Outstanding! - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By jabphd - September 22 - 2:00 am

  The best looking, most comfortable, reliable, all-round drivable car I have owned in 35 years of driving. We were shopping for an Audi A4 when my wife spotted the Passat. One test drive sold us both. Our car has every creature comfort I could desire, including a back seat that really will accommodate 3 fully grown adults comfortably. Its an outstanding road car, as well, with plenty of power, precise handling, and solid feel at high speed. Highway gas mileage is good (26-29 mpg), but city is not (12-15 mpg). Aside from that, I would be happy never to own another car than our Passat.

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  This car sux - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Maverick - August 30 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the car used and for the first week was very happy. During the second week of ownership the check engine light came on and the emissions workshop indicator. After repeated visits to the dealer, the problem was unidentifiable. They replaced the MAF sensor and did other work. Fortunately the car was under warranty. However, a week later the check engine light went on again. After driving the car for a couple hundred miles the light went off again. Ever since then the light comes on and goes off whenever it wants. The car is not worth it. At the first opportunity I plan on dumping the car after 6 months.

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  Great Ride, But Will Cost You In Repairs - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By reilly - August 17 - 12:43 pm

  I love driving this car, and I pay dearly for it. This car is in the shop every other month. The enginge consumes and leaks oil. My engine and emissions lights have been on for three years. Dont waste your money, the dealers charge to turn them off, and they will be back on in weeks. Dont replace your O2 sensors either. Thay are too expensive and the computer will default the sensor anyway. I have had wheel bearings, radiator, tie rods, cv joints, vacume lines, and the list goes on. Over $7500 in 6 years not including brakes timing belt and tune ups. VW you have lost my business. This car is a money pit.

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  I still like it - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Anna - July 26 - 9:06 pm

  At 65k miles I still think the Passat is a great car. I bought it as a family car and what sold me was the solid quality feel, excellent crash ratings, well designed little luxury features (eg. one-touch up and down front windows, one-touch rotary dial sunroof control). Many Audi features at a VW price. Sufficient power to blast along at 80+ with full load, yet decent gas mileage (low 20s around the burbs, 30 cruising @ 65, 27 cruising @80 with a full load). Fairly reliable – problems have been: dead rear washer, dead rear speaker(s), faulty temp gauge sender, oil leak at valve timing chain cover (common prob); all were fixed under warranty although the rear speakers are now all dead.