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Dont Do It!!!!!!! Big Mistake!!! - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Matt - August 21 - 7:31 pmIm a former Passat TDi owner and sold my Passat back to VW. I decided to be a loyal customer and bought a new 2017 Passat. Im so disappointed in my purchase because I told myself to buy the Accord especially after dealing with the TDI issue. I went ahead anyway and purchased a new Passat SE with technology package. Dont Do It!!!! The front seat hurts my back as I commute daily for work about 60 miles a day. The pickup and transmission lag stinks. Oh My Sunroof switch Just broke after owning the car for a little over a month. I wish I could return the car and buy a Honda Accord.
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AMAZING CAR!!! - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Artem - December 31 - 5:14 pmSimply best in its segment. Test driven many competitors, but VW PASSAT definitely stands out. Excellent handling and brakes, awesome road experience, quality interior, great infotainment system, catchy design (I leased the R-Line model), and many more. Definitely recommend this car, especially with current deals from Volkswagen.
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Excellent Choice! - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By RAL - December 14 - 12:25 amWhat we paid for this model was only slightly higer than our 2001 Passart. However, they cut back the warranty, changed the dash lights to whiteish, and it seems there are no drip edges over the doors, we got a small puddle on the seat when we opened the doors in the rain. Otherwise the Tech option give you a bunch of toys! Even if some cost money like Car-net, and XM radio. But the car overall is great, with the tech stuff it makes the car fun and the handleing is totally German, so is the quality. Everything fits perfectly! Oh, they also cut out option choices, you get the package of each model and thats it. If you want to cut out the Sat radio and get Park assist instead with a regular radio, its not gonna happen, whats on the advertisements and the sticker is what you get. And as everywhere today there isnt much haggling on the price, they have their sales and you get a little off that, then theyll add in maintenance and paint protection and tir warranties and they get their full price. Then there was the SEL with lane departure and Park assist for only a couple thousand more!
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my affordable audi - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Rich - November 25 - 11:30 pmI was in the auto business for 30 years.As far as I am concerned if you can find a nicer overall new car buy it quickly.This auto is the se with the tech pkg. It is the nicest riding and handling auto I have driven in my 30 years in the business.Ithas great interior room and a giant trunk.The seats have piping on that make the interior look much more expensive then it is.It feels rock solid and almost gets hybrid fuel economy .The dealer has drawings for dinners and details. I get compliments on the looks where ever I go and it!s made in America.
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Surprisingly Good - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Adam - June 18 - 6:26 pmI recently leased a 2017 Passat R-Line and I have to say I am surprised by how good it is. Im pretty OCD and normally take a long time and make careful decisions. I cross-shopped it with other mid-size sedans, mainly the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Malibu, and Ford Fusion. Basically I rented or test drove all the main mid-sizers except the Subaru Legacy. In terms of handling, the Passat is middling. It is a bit bouncy and feels just a bit floaty at high speeds (over 80 mph, which is normal speed on SoCal freeways when not congested). Of all of them, the best driving were the Mazda 6, Ford Fusion, and Honda Accord, followed by the Malibu, Optima and Passat, with the Sonata bringing up the rear. In terms of comfort, however, by far the most comfortable was the Passat, both for the front seats and especially the crazy large backseats. It also feels very airy and the sight lines are very good (except to the direct rear, where high back headrests intrude a little). The little 1.8 liter turbo engine is a champ. It felt at least as powerful as the base engines in the other mid-sizers, and more powerful than some. Yeah, its 170 horsepower doesnt sound very impressive, but its 184 lb ft of torque is always there and gives really good oomph. I will check mpg when Ive had it for longer. In terms of technology and infotainment, I would say the Passat ranks pretty well, but is not the best. The R-Line has the key safety features I was looking for: Wide angle rear camera, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitor, and forward collision alert with emergency braking. The one feature it is missing which I wanted was adaptive cruise control - I would have needed to go up to the SE With Technology for that (I think Edmunds lists it in the normal SE, which seems to be a rare error by Edmunds). One possible safety issue: The headlights arent the best. I have the halogens - the LED headlights are supposed to be a bit better, but mine doesnt have them. I can see fine with the halogens, but they arent very bright and some people might wish for more brightness. In terms of looks, I would say the Passat is attractive from all angles, especially the back and side, although I think looks are really a matter of personal taste. Trunk space is very good - 15.9 cubic feet, and the space is very functional, plus the rear seats fold down 60/40. The main reason I chose the Passat was that, looked at as a whole package, I felt better about it than any of the others. It just feels extremely easy to live with, and also feels like a premium car but at a lower price than others on this list. There is nothing it doesnt do well, and some things it does great (did I mention the huge open airy comfortable cabin? Let me mention it again). Plus the dealership (Mossy VW in Escondido, CA) was more willing to work with me than other dealers. So I drove off with what I felt was the best car of the bunch, at the lowest price of the bunch, whats not to like? Its too new to give any reliability impressions - I might do that after Ive had more time with the car.
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Absolutly Great Car - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Tom G - June 6 - 1:29 pmIf you want room and comfort, this is the car. If you want great fuel economy and great power this is the car. if you want great style a smooth quiet ride this is it. all around great car, Hyundai sonata not even close . do not pass up a serious look at this vehicle. Maintenance is very easy on this car if you do your own.
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TDI REPLACEMENT - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By CHRIS CLINE - January 11 - 7:49 pmIf VW can not upgrade my 2013 TDI then this will be my replacement vehicle. Not happy about the loss of mileage but being 6 `5`` tall love the leg room.
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Great Car for the Money - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Thomas Phillips - April 2 - 4:45 amQuite a car for the money. The 1.8T engine is peppy, if not strong and smooth like a V6. Two great fun options are the Tiptronic shifting and the Sport mode for the 6-speed transmission. This car has a lot of technology and is fun to operate. There is no native Navigation but there is interface to the iPhone and Android which is actually better than Navi because you are using your own phone which you know backwards and forwards. All the features are projected to the large info screen on the dash. This saves a good $1500-2000 from the MSRP. First day I had 3 adult passengers for a trip to a baseball game with two six-footers in the back who raved about the roominess and the ride. Gas mileage looks like as advertised. Happy with this car.
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The R-lines sleek design and handling are A+ - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By Corey C. - February 2 - 7:07 pmThe R-line has a beautiful sporty design compared to the base S model. The 19in aluminum alloy wheels are stylish and really grip the road allowing for great tight handling; and the R-lines cabin is quiet even with the larger tires. Combined MPG is higher than EPA estimates of city/hwy 23/34, Im currently getting about 31.5 (half hwy, half city). What makes the Passat R-line stand above its competitors is its technology and low price. The central info-entertainment system is far superior to its competitors including the Camry, Optima, Legacy, and Madza 6. Also, it comes in a few thousand below the base prices of several of its competitors, making it an affordable yet very reliable option. As an added plus is the size of the cabin. Its huge compared to other midsize sedans. Overall, very impressive for a vehicle in the low 20s.
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Excellent value - 2017 Volkswagen Passat
By JT - July 25 - 3:09 amI thoroughly researched the midsize segment and found the Passat to be a perfect fit for me. I live in metro Phoenix so opted for the S trim since Im not a fan of leatherette seats in our intense summer heat. The base model has plenty of standard features, and I was able to purchase a new one for $18,800. I love the fit and finish of the vehicle with its accompanying handsome, understated design, and youd be hard-pressed to find a comparable sedan for under 19K. Ive owned all type of cars from different manufacturers, but this is my first VW, and I am very pleased. I highly recommend the Passat.
