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2003 Volkswagen Passat

 
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Key Features
  • Model: Passat
  • Year: 2003
  • Engine Size: 1.8L - 4 Cylinders 2.8L - 6 Cylinders 4.0L - 8 Cylinders
  • Seating Capacity: 5 Seats
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Size: Midsize
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Average Rating: 3.5
 
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Great car.......for the first 75K miles.

Date of Review:  Jan 25, 2007
The Bottom Line: I would NEVER buy it used, only new with a good warranty.
Review: We bought our new Passatt in the fall of 02, it was the first new car purchase we made in quite some time. It was our intention on "keeping it forever" using only Mobil 1 oil, following all the suggested maintenance and so forth.

Our...
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  3.0

by: willby75
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Handling, acceleration, gas milage, fit...
Cons
Premium fuel, very expensive repairs.
 
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

What's with the windshield quality??

Date of Review:  Dec 12, 2002
The Bottom Line: These are good vehicles but are overrated considering the price. Passat is lots of fun to drive.
Review: VW needs find a better windshield vendor! Try looking into the car front the outside at a 45 degree angle and you will note the distortions! I saw the same distortions on the yet to be release (in the USA) sedan while I was in Europe (Hungary) in...
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  4.0

by: dcsmgara
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Pretty Good Vehicle.
Cons
The windshields in most VW's are...
 
16 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

It could have been a home run....

Date of Review:  Aug 13, 2004
The Bottom Line: A decent car if you don't mind the lack of storage in the interior, and can afford $75 wiper blade replacements each year.
Review: We purchased a 2003 VW Passat GLS wagon in November of 2002 as a replacement for our trusty old 1993 Subaru Legacy L wagon.

The Passat has been mostly a joy to drive and own, but there are some small issues with it that tend to take away...
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  3.0

by: ejhonda
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Plenty of power, good interior room,...
Cons
No interior storage space, wiper blades...
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

i like

Date of Review:  Nov 17, 2005
Review: my Passat is black with chrome lining. V6 2.8L, 4 motion. the AWD automatically kicks in when you need it which is great for the snow, and it's got some power and giddy up for the highway. it heats up fast, has lots of features, wood trimming on the...
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  5.0

by: hamboon
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
powerful, spacious, solid, pretty,...
Cons
back seats don't fold down, only single...
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Never again...don't buy this car

Date of Review:  Apr 18, 2006
The Bottom Line: DO NOT buy this car because of mechanical and safety issues; also, dealership washes hands with responsibility.
Review: I bought my 2003 VW Passat GLX in July 2003. I swear that I will never buy another Volkswagen for as long as I live.

It is now April 2006 and I have had the following issues with my car, all before 20000 miles:
1) The brake rotors...
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  1.0

by: loew4567
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Cars drives well and feels solid,...
Cons
Quality of construction, mechanical...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Nice car overall, but important caveats

Date of Review:  Sep 15, 2006
The Bottom Line: Good comfortable car works best when not driven frequently and must be maintained meticulously. Reliability & maintenance costs a problem. Recommendation: Maybe.
Review: I own a 2003 VW Passat GLS Wagon with 70,000 miles on it which I bought new from a prominent local dealer in NJ. I opted only for the premium Monsoon stereo and automatic transmission; everything else is standard equipment, which is fairly generous...
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  3.0

by: statguy13
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Interior fit and finish high; nice...
Cons
Reliability mediocre; turbo lag; brakes...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

A lot of quality for the money, safe

Date of Review:  Aug 5, 2003
The Bottom Line: For a mid-sized sedan, this is the best quality and most fun to drive
Review: This car is worth every penny! Its outside styling is very attractive. I have the V6 GLX model so it is completely loaded with every feature I could ever want. It has plenty of power and gets right with it when you need to pass or enter the freeway...
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  5.0

by: vthayer
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Nice design, good power, handles...
Cons
none so far
 
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

AVOID THE PASSAT

Date of Review:  Aug 18, 2003
The Bottom Line: Aesthetically pleasing, however very rough acceleration, tons of problems, and a company that does not stand by its automobiles.
Review: My Car:
2002 PASSAT - Anthracite Blue - Auto Tiptronic / Transmission - Beige Cloth Interior - Non-monsoon system - chrome wheels - window tints -

PLEASE do yourself a favor avoid this car at all costs. Do not be swayed by its...
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  1.0

by: carguy123
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Exterior styling, night time backlight.
Cons
Plagued with problems, 2 year limited...
 
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Germany's idea of an average family car

Date of Review:  Feb 26, 2004
The Bottom Line: If you want an average car, there are cheaper options. If you want a family Driving Machine, this is the car for you.
Review: Depending on what you are looking for, the Passat may or may not be your idea of the ideal family car. To illustrate what you are getting into, I will offer a comparison between the Taurus, the Accord, and the Passat. (I traded in an Accord to buy...
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  5.0

by: sirwired
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
A reasonably priced German Driving...
Cons
The German way of designing a German...
 
8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Excellent, Reliable, & SPORTY, Family Sedan

Date of Review:  Feb 5, 2007
The Bottom Line: An unexpectedly sporty, reliable, and affordable "family" sedan that can blend in with it's upscale relatives.
Review: I purchased a new '03 Passat GL 1.8T manual transmission as a compromise with my wife -- I wanted a sports car (or the closest thing I could afford), but she wanted a sensible, family vehicle. I was on the fence between the Passat and the new (at...
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  5.0

by: afpilotboy
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Gas mileage, Smooth Ride, Upscale...
Cons
Velour seat material in base model GL...
 

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