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Re: vw passat vs. saap
Posted by Geoff [Email] (more from Geoff) on Wed, 24 Mar 2004 08:09:40
In Reply to: vw passat vs. saap, jj, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 07:19:51
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I have a friend who has a 2001.5 Passat and he has had nothing but problems with it. Since purchasing it, it has been in the shop for over 150 hours of servicing. He has had problems with lights, seats, sunroof, and a few other things. Most covered under warrenty, but some not. He also thinks there is a major Alternator problem that they have not diagnosed yet.
Now this could be an isolated case, but I would still be very hesitant about purchasing that model year after his experience.
As for the the car itself, it has a little less power than the Saab, but i think it is a little roomier, especially the back seat. Does not have the stearing wheel controls, but the heated seats have 6 levels of heat, which is great for our Canadian winters! I prefer the Saab to the Passat, but I am a little biased. He thinks the Passat is a great car, good value for money, but make sure you have a VW dealer as a friend...
Just a few thoughts. Good luck with your decision!
Geoff
Ottawa, Canada
99 9-3
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Posts in this Thread:
- vw passat vs. saap, jj, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 07:19:51
- before you buy vw..., ctdave, Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:37:50
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, Vince, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 07:13:17
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, jj, Thu, 25 Mar 2004 06:13:21
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, Johnny, Thu, 25 Mar 2004 03:06:25
- Read Consumer Reports!..., Jeremy R., Wed, 24 Mar 2004 22:28:21
- Re: vw passat vs. SAAB, JackO, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:23:29
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, ctdave, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:03:12
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, GM, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:10:43
- since youve had the saab since new, nickR, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:21:56
- Passat is a great car and closer to the 9-5 than 9-3, jeff, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:43:59
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, yoeddy, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:39:43
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, sourmash, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 08:31:12
- Re: vw passat vs. saap, Geoff, Wed, 24 Mar 2004 08:09:40 <-- Viewing This Message
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