2008 Volkswagen Passat Review - Kelley Blue Book

[@melissabarrett9750]

I love mine, even though I got it as a fifteen year old car... Still drives beautifully and the quality and comfort of the interior is second to none

[@antownemercer7552]

Do u still have it now? If so has it been reliable. I suppose to pick up a 15yr old one this weekend.

[@chrisbrown1057]

I have a 2009 passat 1.4tsi very reliable and economical

[@2iBMX]

Awesome car! Last week I drove about an hour to Edwards AFB with three adults including me and 2 car seats. comfortably.

[@digitalrebelxti]

Yes I have driven the Jetta and the Golf (Rabbit). I liked them. They ware tide and agile but yet comfortable! But when I checked the cars reputation online, I saw lots of horror stories from previous owners! I decided not to buy a VW. Instead I bought second hand Infiniti, which is bean great car so far!

[@Alan10018]

The Volkswagen Passat looks a great car to me!!! My favorite one is the 2004 one. :)) Thanks for uploading!

[@fartman10284]

@1:39 -- That's not the sports seats. It is the Komfort Seats

[@salidodc1447]

2021 loving it

[@Atl404sFinest]

I owned a 2009 Passat for 8 years, and the car reached its end a little too soon for me. I miss this car, bc it was a performer, but the repairs over the years were more memorable than the drive. The reliability has gotten a lot better since then, but the American Passat is very bland and boring. One day I hope VW will return to their niche and near-luxury persona that drew customers to it in the 2000s.

[@ultramagnus4374]

WriteOn! I don’t think they ever will. The “entry luxury” market they once had died during the 2008 financial crises. Volvo moved upmarket, VW moved down otherwise they encroach on their Audi division

[@futurepaver2039]

@Atl404sFinest what car do you have now

[@quatlen]

@TerminaorXX VW is considered to be a mass market brand not an exclusive luxury brand but Volkswagen's luxury division (Audi) is considered to be a Luxury brand.

[@theboogeyman5736]

Would this be a good first car?

[@DoSum4Me]

After.Midnight.667 I'd say so, as long as premium gas and higher than normal repair costs don't scare you. I almost bought one but I hesitated and bought a boring Toyota.

[@ferguson20diesel49]

albert7139 im getting a disel one for a starter car

[@thatcanadianguy8373]

Flipperman avoid it at all costs as a first car. With their age and current average mileage the list of possible repairs you’ll need to get done is endless

[@ronaldboykin9755]

I love mine! It only has 72k miles!

[@Newbieoffroad]

wut u guys thinkabout the new saab 9-3 2.0t? more power.. better looking... i'm deciding which one to buy.. PLAESE hep me out

[@tyawesome24]

i have a 2010 vw passat luv it

[@xwishuweremex]

I wish more cars offered the four wheel drive like the passat does

[@derbigpr500]

Its not overpriced at all. Its cheaper than A4, 3 series, C-class.

[@talented6572]

Just been in one of these...my grandad's new car...He ditched his Merc!

[@1g2002541]

the tested model has a sports package?

[@slcoupleinuk6108]

How about the reliability of this car?

[@bewd6797]

What was TheNewMrCool thinking the passat is slightly less expensive than the accord.

[@MrGermancarlover]

yesssssssssssss we have that car the best family sedan v-dubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

[@bewd6797]

The accord ex fully loaded without v6 is ABOUT 29,000

[@bewd6797]

Does the passat have all that?

[@bewd6797]

It's great but it's not overpriced

[@TerminaorXX]

why is this car considered near luxury? isnt VW a luxury brand?

[@255r]

2010 passat is awsome

[@maryannesears7396]

2003

[@kingraver507]

@TerminaorXX VW really isn't a luxury brand that Audi territory

[@digitalrebelxti]

I have an older model I35! It was the last front wheel drive they built! Check out my profile I have some vids of my I35. Although it is 2002 it is put together very well. It is fully loaded (but no Navi though). V6, 255hp, 246 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm.... the engine is killer. They put that engine later in 2003 to the G35.

[@TerminaorXX]

Can anyone gimme some advice im between geting a Passat and a BMW 525 and yet dont know which one to get

[@quatlen]

They're definetly not overrated just overpriced.

[@jameswalton321]

Does anybody else car drink gas like crazy or is there something wrong wit my car

[@charlesbannab2786]

Yes, I have a 2007 VW Passat with 2.0T engine, and since I bought this car used 1 year ago, I noticed right away how it drinks quite a lot of gas and I don't drive it fast at all.. going to put Premium unleaded when I fill the tank next to see if that makes a positive difference on the fuel economy...

[@randyjacobson5721]

Charles Bannab I know this is a year later but you are supposed to put 91 or even 93 octane in the 2.0t vw's

[@85funnyguy]

@@charlesbannab2786 If you're not putting at least 91 in your passat, you won't have it long. It says it right on the gas cap. I live in nj and even I know that?

[@85funnyguy]

What is the display telling you?

[@ferguson20diesel49]

Ryan Maiese tdi diesels were better

[@3boody2000]

This car is the " Camry " version of German cars !!!

[@alexuin]

125 view and second comment lol!!!!!!!!!!!

[@quatlen]

You can put the passat in BMW territory but nobody else will.

[@digitalrebelxti]

The Pasat is a good car but for the money the Japanese cars are giving you more. Another problem is Passats poor reliability scores. This car is good for 50K miles... after that is will start giving you problems. There is no Passat, which will make 100K miles without at least one serious problem on it. The Accord and Camry will do 200K miles with minor problems... I love Pasats but, they just don't make sense to me!

[@CarringtonHollister]

That’s bullshit all cars break down at one point or another even Toyota and Honda

[@Patriot-rising]

I owned a Camry of the same year and must say I did like the car. It had a 4 cylinder engine as well. One thing you did not mention was the timing chain. These start having issue at around 60,000 miles. And the Passat most certainly has a better over all quality when it comes down to interiors. I know people who have put over 200,000 miles on a Passat 4 cylinder turbo without any major issues. I did have a oil leak at 80,000 that required a new seal. Since that I have never had an issue and now my kids drive it and it is at 279,000 miles . Besides normal maintenance including replacing battery and tires and brakes , basically the same with all cars. I have never ever had an issue other than that one seal leaking. The 4 cylinder model has a better overall rating than the V6. Personally I drive the VW like a sedan and not a sports car. I have classic cars if I feel the need for speed. 67 Firebird and 68 Vette tend to fit my needs for a cars that goes really fast. Well 0 to 60 between gas stations. And thank god for the gas stations that are 4 miles apart here. Haha. I think if I am lucky I might get 12 miles to the gallon in these 60's gasaholics. The passat we own does pretty good on gas mileage as well. Getting just over 24 mph in the city. The highway is around 34 mpg. So I truly believe regular maintenance and drive these like a sedan and nor a sports car and you will do just fine. BTW. I do love the Toyota's and believe they are very nice alternatives to the VW. Just keep and eye on that timing chain.