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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  Enjoyed this wagon! - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By collmm - July 31 - 7:36 pm

  I reviewed my Passat in Oct 04. I loved my car & was incredibly sad when I was finally forced to trade her @ 110K miles. I wanted to drive her to 250K! Smooth ride, quick acceleration, excellent braking, tight turning radius, style-a beautiful combination of performance & design. The exterior & interior still looked nearly new. Truly a well built car. So why did I trade such a wonderful car? Your cant license a vehicle in St. Louis with Check Engine Light codes. The dealer was unable to correct the emissions issue for 2 years. Additional repairs would START at $4000 (pre-cats, gas tank & lines). VW refused to help though some issues were under recall! VW lost a loyal customer!

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  Fun to drive, but not a long term keeper - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Bob Warren - July 22 - 3:50 pm

  The Reliability and Build Quality is terrible. Handles break, Window regulators break, hoses fail ahead of time, sensors give out ahead of time Not a reliable vehicle at all and expensive to fix and maintain. No more VW for me

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  great car, but quality issues - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By B5 passat - May 27 - 10:00 am

  Ive only had it for a year but now its developing a few issues. It seems that if these great VW ideas actually worked....it would be worthwhile The collapsing side mirrors failed to work, the door handles have always been a problem (even since the 95 passat!), the coil pack has again been a longstanding issue with problems, and the worst issue so far is an intermittent starting problem. I am forced to sell the car simply because its too costly to own. If this were an M3 then I could somewhat reationalize the cost of repairs

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  Great sport wagon - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Thor Thorleifson - May 6 - 10:33 am

  After a few initial glitches (covered by used car warranty) my Passat has been great. Very solidly built, stable ride, very quick.

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  Smells of rubber - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By nomoorevws - April 29 - 9:53 am

  I loved this car. Told everyone to get one. Some did. Now I feel bad because it is a NIGHTMARE to have repaired. I feel like I am playing chance. Maybe they will find the problem, maybe they wont. There is always a HUGE labor bill and a car returned to me that still smells and misfires. There is a FEAR about taking the car to a non dealer, yet I feel that the dealer service is equally befuddled by the prolific problems with this car. Have a Sienna with 125k mi that has never needed anything except routine service. So far Passat - O 2 sensor, valve cover gaskets, check engine problems,pervasive oil leaks,broken seat, lame bumper, door sensor broke which triggered fuel pump/spark plug prob

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  Loved this VW, repairs expensive though - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By thstraus - April 21 - 2:00 am

  I loved this car more than any other car Ive owned. Performance, great looks and excellent internal design and comfort outstanding! Maintenence however has been rather costly and a two year warrenty didnt cover much. The design and performance did cover the high cost though and I cant wait for the new 06 design. Love VWs

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  Terrific Car - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By AHC - April 19 - 4:20 am

  My 2000 Volkswagen Passat has been perfect for 63,000 miles. Well, not absolutely perfect: the knob that adjusts the exterior mirrors has broken twice, and a few minor pieces of interior trim havent held up under our two kids abuse. But thats it - no other repairs were required at all. It gets 33+ MPG on the highway, is quiet and comfortable, and still looks sharp six years later. We love it.

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  Good car, expensive to maintain - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Kster - April 2 - 2:00 am

  This has been a great car for the most part of 50k miles. I have just had many little things fail that had to be resolved. As I was driving it home on the day I bought it, the check engine light came on. Took it back the next day for service, didnt see it for a week. New car smell was gone :( After that I had minor things like vanity mirror light go out, the rear door handle sticking, rear window not rolling down, and a starter. The lastest thing is my alarm system not beeping right, due to battery replacement by the dealer. I am proud to speak of German engineering despite its flaws.

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  loves the shop more than the road - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By bill - March 12 - 4:33 am

  I have driven this car for 6 months and have already replaced the alternator, drivers side axle, pedal sensor, o2 sensor, and now hopefully only a piece of flex pipe behind the catalytic converter and not the entire stretch of exhaust including the converter. The locks pop up and down when they please, the alarm doesnt work properly, the cup holders stink, and is like maneuvering a plastic toboggan when its snows. I love the way it handles and accelerates, its very comfortable, but its much too costly to maintain. I should have kept my Camry. Oh, and premium fuel only. have fun w/ $40 plus fill ups. oh, and wait until your epc light comes on while youre on the highway! have fun!

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  Please pass on this car - 2000 Volkswagen Passat
  By Unhappy Camper - March 8 - 2:00 am

  Leased this vehicle in a pinch- and wish I had taken more time. Dealer played many games on financing and I should have walked then! Want out of my lease and despite all the folks raving over Passats I am weary. Would help if I could like a 2003- as the dealer is playing more games to incent me to stick with it. Burned once.....