2002 Volkswagen Passat

Rating from Car Driver

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I have the v6 4motion model. Its a great car. Handles good in all weather. The sound system is good. Great space all around."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from VW driver

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I bought my 2002 VW Passat GLX V6 Wagon brand new in December 2001. It has 125k miles on it now. Overall, I would say this is a great car. The engine is strong and is very solid, I have never had any issues with it. It has features that were normally found on very expensive cars back in 2002 such as rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate controls and etc. I have only had minor issues with the battery; the original one died soon after the warranty ran out after 30k miles. The dealer installed a new battery and that one died within a year, so I'm now on my third battery. I only have two compliants about this car. 1) I cannot service this car at all. Just about everything under the hood is covered up, I couldn't even get to the battery to replace it!! Forget about changing your own oil. 2) Just like others on this website have mentioned, it is expensive to maintain this car. My mechanic once told me it's more expensive to service the brakes on my Passat than on some BMW's. Your mechanic will love this car. I have owned three other VWs (1988 Fox, 2003 Golf and 2004 Golf), this is the most reliable VW of all four."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Passat Lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had the 2002 Passat 1.8 manual drive since November of 2001. Bought it new off the lot. 230,000 miles later and she still purrs like a well loved cat. It is expensive to fix, this is absolutely true. However, I'm married to a shade tree mechanic and he has been able to keep up with the car. We bought the book that VW uses for the car and he's taken care of everything so far...even changing the timing belt. I've test driven the newer models, and they just feel cheap next to ol' Bessie. I love this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Tonyb

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I own a 2002 passat w8 sedan for the past 2 yrs. I bought it used at 65,000 miles, and now have 95,000. I love the car but it cost $$$ to have the slightest thing fixed. My check engine turned on one month after buying it. It stays on majority of the time.The code reads small leak (emissions) and now cataylic converter-stuck off. After researching and consulting with Volkswagen themselves, I found this a common problem with the Passat w8. Outside of that, the car is a beauty. The power,handling,...the ride overall is smooth. It's def. a sleeper car. Everyone believes its just a "Passat" until they see the badge and exhaust. Most people don't even know they made a w8. I recommend this vehicle to anyone, but have your Passat checked prior to purchasing it. W8 is know to have problems that I just listed."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Penguinducky

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I love the performance and styling of this Passat. Although they are known to have electrical issues, so if you can pay big bucks to have it serviced then it might be a good car for you. Many shops will not touch this vehicle since it is VW, so for some issues you will be forced to go to the dealership or find a qualified german mechanic. I bought my 02 Passat GLX 4Motion used at 108k miles and the next day the engine light came on, I am assuming they erased the codes, it is an emmission problem, I needed to replace one catalyic converter, but I replaced them both instead. I suggest you replace your O2 Sensors at 120k miles, so you can get better gas mileage and before you start having emission issues. The ECU are also prone to have problems with these vehicles and they cost anywhere between 300 to 500 new, used your lucky if you can get one for $100. In my experience with these cars, they will run in limp mode before they die out on you. So if you want a performance car and not worried about the cost of maintenance then get this one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from car lover

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"It is a beautifull car, but I had spent a lot of money fixing the drive line of the car two times, the sunroof is leaking, the headliner is going down, the quality of the interior is very poor, the lower part of the dash is stiky, the leather of the driver and rear left passenger door is peeling off. The sun is the worst enemy for this cars, thats why the plastic takes damage. The plastic of the inside door handleds starts to loose color too."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from VW Wagon Driver

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Solid car for the last 7 years...bought new, several recalls, but dealer handled and no recurrign issues. This car must be maintained properly and can get expensive. But oh so fun to drive! Leatherette material on seats wear easily, but could be my kids. Great stereo system (Monsoon)...looked at trading for a newer model, but this one is running so well I decided to hang on for a few more years."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from prof. Pinecone

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. It is so refine that I do not mind the "not so athletic" V6 engine that is premium dino juice thirsty. However, it has a plethora of issues that call for owners attention. It is leaking after rain/snow in few places--fixed 3 out of 4. It is secreting oil around cam adjusters and head gasket--till warranty ran out dealership was able to convince me it is "oh-so-typical" of this car, then after 50K miles I was told it should be fixed ASAP for a lot of money. Driver's door lock malfunctions and window switch has brain of its own. During cold weather moisture condenses in engine oil turning it into mayo. It is expensive to own but very pleasant to drive (and nope, I am not a pistonhead everything on my car is stock, I would not dare to modify anything)."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Snopsi

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My 2002 Passat with 4Motion is a really fine car. They don't make them like this anymore...I know. I test drove a 2008 with 4Motion and it didn't have the same qualities as the older model. And - VW now forces you to buy their CC if you want all wheel drive. Not a very attractive car in my opinion. My car is a solid, comfortable riding car. Great on long trips and the all wheel drive feature really helps me feel more comfortable driving in the mountains. I would strongly recommend this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Muchkela

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I love the 2002 Passat with 4Motion. When I was test driving cars, my husband discouraged me from looking at VWs because he had a bad experience with an old Rabbit. Once I convinced him to drive it - he said this is the one! After doing some basic consumer research we purchased the car and it's been the best car I've ever owned. The 4Motion/AWD lets you hug the road at faster speeds and it has that sedan quality that allows you to drive clients around in comfort. Love the blue lights, the interior space (even the back seat is roomy), and the power of the engine."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work