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2004 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$21,780–$22,855 MSRP range
side view of 2004 Passat Volkswagen
(59 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.0
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The most well-built car I've ever owned for the pr

Excellent vehicle hard to work on but you don't have to work on it very often built very very well. Very smooth driving handles the road like a typical European car but this one has more power with the W8

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 Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Reliable Car

My Passat is my daily driver and has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Definitely will always have a love for VW after owning this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, never stranded, decent on gas

Plenty of leg room and trunk space, longer wheel base than the jetta which gives a much more roomy feel on the inside. Strong V6 engine with tight steering and nice styling

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great first car/Gas saver

This car has served me well. Reliable, affordable and great on gas. I've done all services myself including installing a new turbo, replacing timing belt/water pump, etc. Leather seats and low price point make this a great used car for someone looking to save money and save gas but also have luxury options. Opt for the 1.8t or the 6cyl models.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for taking long trips

It's a very good car, it's really great on gas ,never had a problem with it, just trying to sell it cause I need the money to go to school. I really wanted to keep it cause it's actually a great car that I don't have to put any money into.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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My old car

My last car was a used Volks Wagon Passat; that my ex and I had purchased years ago, but it already had 100,000 miles on it so far. It was reliable at first, but slowly started to fall apart. Parts are expensive to maintain too, but it was still a good car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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My 2004 VW Passat

This is the most comfortable and reliable car I have owned. It was built for the driver and passengers comfort! I love knowing it will be safe as it has all wheel drive. It is expensive to maintain however.

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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Still having fun at 170,000 plus miles

Great car. Gets 30 plus mpg on highway. Handles really well especially with the VW sport shocks. Timing belt at 125,000, two axles and that's about it. Love the car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the ride.

This car is sooo expensive to fix. but i loved it. Ive had it for 6 years now and its so hard for me to let go of it. i love the way it looks and out of all the cars ive driven it has my fav ride. it feels safe. id give it 5 stars if it wasnt so expensive to fix.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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very good car

great car to drive love it plus it holds its value. If I had the chance to buy another one I would in a heart beat

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 Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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