Overview & Reviews
The VW Passat has been redesigned inside and out for 2006. The current version is 3 inches longer and 3 inches wider than its predecessor, with a more spacious cabin. Initially, VW will offer only a sedan, but the wagon rejoins the lineup later in the 2006 model year. Engine choices include the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6; last year's diesel engine option has been dropped. Trim levels have been renamed and recast; the Passat now comes in Value Edition, 2.0T, 3.6 and 3.6 4Motion trims.
- Powerful engines, excellent ride and handling dynamics, roomy and upscale interior, outstanding build and materials quality, available all-wheel drive.
- V6 models are expensive compared to Japanese rivals.
User Reviews:
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Dont buy this vehicle - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Justin - May 5 - 8:42 amIm purchased a few VW now but I think this is the final one. My first car was a VW so there is a bit of nostalgia, but its gone on long enough. So I purchased this vehicle used two years ago. Its a 2006 Passat 3.6 4Motion. The acceleration, driving, etc is quite good... but the reliability and built in flaws of the car make it worthless. Specifically, when I purchased it a few weeks later one of the shocks sheared off and I had to replace that. Then, a week ago several things occurred at once and its mind numbingly bad. Ill list the issues and the associated prices so you can gasp with me: 1. Headlights. These are HID, so they should be pricey. However, VW cant figure out how to design product, so they literally blocked one of the headlight entry ports with the windshield wiper fluid case. YOU CANT CHANGE THE HEADLIGHT WITHOUT REMOVING THE BUMPER. This is a thing. Im not lying. Somebody literally built a car and blocked the headlights so you cant change them without taking the bumper off. Cost to change headlights? $800. Thats not a joke, its $800 to change the headlights. Not even the highbeams. Just the stinking low beams. $800. 2. The trunk logo is inset... and when water gets in the inset it causes it to rust out. So I have a huge rust tramp stamp on the back of my VW because the engineer decided that having an inset logo with a well for water to sit in made sense. Price: Whatever a used trunk goes for since itll be more expensive to have the entire thing sanded. At least $600+ 3. Some random pipe broke in the engine when the headlights went out: $400 4. Super duper awesome fuel pump: $1,200+ What the what? In a world where replacing headlights and a fuel pump costs $2k... yeah, stay away from VW. The first Passat I had years ago had issues, this one has issues, and the engineering is just ridiculous. Next week Ill find out that they glued the tires to the wheels for some crazy reason and I have to replace the entire wheel when a tire goes flat. Derp.
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Passatingly Addictive - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By vwsince66 - April 28 - 11:29 amLove to drive it, bought it used at 96-K but within a month of purchase the transmission slipped and caught a hard lurching clunk when shifting,3rd and 4th gears. Then after about a week of hoping it was a glitch, the transmission got stuck in 3rd gear permanently.... Luckily it was under the warranty but the insurance company only allowed a used transmission with equal or lesser mileage. I have been driving it for about 3 months since the rebuild, and a week ago it did the "Clunk" when shifting from 1st - 2nd gear and since then has happened a couple of other times. I love driving the car otherwise and it looks sexy as hell especially when you put some wider rims/ tires on it. L
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Very Cool Car! - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Scott from Vegas - April 2 - 10:23 amThis car has been pretty great. The engine and driving performance are the kicker for me. Down shift with the steering wheel padles and youre gone. Dynaudio radio is awesome. Great options, seat memory function, parking sensors, turning headlights and side lights for cornering are great. Fit and finish inside could be tighter, in most new VWs I sit in at the dealer they seem to have a tighter interior. The AC is a little weak, and the NAV system is kinda hard to use quickly. I had a few issues with the transmission that were fixed by the dealer under warranty, but nothing major. Got 42K on it now and Im only upset cuz they dont offer the 3.6 in the Passat anymore.
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Tons of fun, but not without flaws - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By CarAddictDFW - March 31 - 5:36 amIve had my Passat for about 18 months now, and I love driving it more every time I come home from a long business trip that put me in a boring rental. It handles superbly, the engine is rev-happy and powerful while getting great mileage, the Dynaudio stereo is incredible (when its working correctly) and the interior is stunning. However, Ive had some quality issues pop up. Some odd interior rattles have developed, a trim piece or two has fallen off, and the stereo and XM receiver have been replaced four times and the problem still persists. I think newer Passats have had these issues ironed out, but Im starting to miss my Acura TL in the reliability and build quality department.
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What a waste of $27,000 - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By RWard - February 13 - 5:13 pmAir Conditioning went out 3rd year, window washer fluid pump went out the same year. Check engine light stays on all the time. The inside interior is PEELING... really? all buttons are worn off, the lock buttons are bubbling and peeling, even the ones in the back seat where no one hardly sits. Starting to rust. Bought brand new off the show room floor with 16 miles on it. NEVER buying VW again.
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No More VWs for Me! - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Ellyn - February 6 - 4:53 pmMy Passat has had so many malfunctions and about 15 trips to the service dept. The ignition coil melted, which put my car out of commission for over a week. The low tire pressure light comes on often. After I filled all 4 tires with the recommended 33PSI,the light went out for 1 day and came back, I called the dealership, they told me they like to see 40 PSI, so I did. Still light trouble. I continued to call and they told me maybe the sensor has not yet registered and to drive my car for a few days to see if it goes out. Nope and then I was stranded on the road because the tire blew to pieces! Short story,the tire pressure regulator was defective. VW did not want to be responsible. VW rude!
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An Overall Great Car - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Robert - January 27 - 8:10 pmVW customer service is less than stellar, however for the car itself, my 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T is a beautiful, fun to drive car. I got rid of my 2005 Mercedes C230K for more room in the back. The quality is just as good as Mercedes and for a lot less money.
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VW at its best! - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Tony Fields - December 24 - 7:20 pmThe 2006 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition is wonderful! It has a smooth ride, great handling, so many safty features, and great gas milage!
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2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By nima1 - December 6 - 4:56 amI just purchased my new 2006 VW Passat 2.0 and I have to say that its the most sturdy luxury-feeling car I have ever purchased. I had the dealer remove the alloy wheels and reduce the price by $300. Additionally I had them throw in free monster mats as well. I got mine with Packge 1and my out-the-door price was $25,921. I am quite happy with it thus far.
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Worst car EVER! - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By bobeans11 - December 5 - 5:20 pmDo not buy this car! It is so unreliable. It has been nothing but a nuisance since I bought it 2 years ago w/problems from a constant "low tire pressure" indicator flashing, a constant "check engine" indicator flashing (only to disappear a day or two later ...), problem burning oil (you have to get it changed every 3,000 or you will be stranded on the roadside), poor roadside assistance service, faulty braking system, the list goes on and on! I will never, ever buy from VW again; terribly overpriced for such poor quality manufacturing!
