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2002 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$21,750 starting MSRP
side view of 2002 Passat Volkswagen
(55 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 3.7
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My favorite car

I love my car. It is getting older and will keep it as long as possible. I am good to it, high mileage oil, mid grade fuel, regular service. The car gets great mileage, always runs, and is a beast in the snow. Many people think the car is years newer. Leather, heated seats and nice display. the car is AWD and a little heavy, it's better in snow than my hubby's Dodge Ram 1500 any day.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

Just needed a car to drive around. Was very excited. Love this car. Very reliable. I would recommend to any of my friends

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Practical and fun to drive

This was a great car in almost every respect. It was practical, with plenty of room, and fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Smoothest and most comfortable car I've owned

This car is strong and durable. Very comfortable and spacious while sporty with its 1.8 turbo. Quality sound and quality leather with plenty of leg room. Great family car or personal ride

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing beautiful car i owned. Want it back!

Car was amazing! I love it. Only reason i dont have it now is because my husbands family destroyed it when it was parked! :( miss the thing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very practical and fun to drive for a wagon

This car served my family well for 180,000 miles. It was immensely practical with 60/40 split rear seat that folded down flat. It was a joy to drive. Its only shortcoming was that its 1.8 liter engine begged for a 6-speed stick for highway cruising, for its 5-speed stick mated to a small engine just needed another gear.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good looking sedan

Car still looks modern and relevant today have received many compliments throughout the years even people on the street!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Topnotch for a V8 sedan

I bought mine from a private seller at 127,000. So far I have not had any issues. I enjoy drive it, very fast, handling great, 9.5/10.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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VW Passat GLX 4motion wagon - WOW

These are nice wagons. Does everything well !!! Decent mileage, storm hit the next week I bought it. Held the pavement very well. These heated seats are SO comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Terrible, terrible buy!

Do not get this car! It has problem after problem, no matter how well you keep up with the maintenance. The check engine light is always on and there is always something to fix. It gets oil leaks all the time. The windows have tons of issues. I have had all four of my windows/window motors break. Also, being that it is a German car, the parts are double in price. This car is an endless money pit.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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