2002 Volkswagen Passat Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by flyboy1986
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Exterior styling
Smooth flowing lines, pleasing overall shape, sturdy apearance
Interior styling
Comfort, design, ergonomics, everything in a logical place
Powertrain performance
strong performance especially from low to mid RPMs compared to others in the class (accord camry etc.) not on level with stronger offerings from BMW, Mercedes etc.
Safety & braking
powerful brakes, although fade can be an issue if you drive it hard, safety systems are above par 8 airbags in a car worth 10-15 thousand!!
Ride smoothness
Very smooth, quiet ride, absorbs expansion joints and small bumps like a much more expensive car
Reliability & durability
very maintenance intensive, not an unreliable car but one that requires driver involvement and attention timing belt should be done around 60-70k, water pump uses a plastic impeller that is known to fail, replacement parts are metal though
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