I really love this vehicle but there are definitely some factors that would keep me from purchasing another VW Passat. It handles very well, feels very comfortable and is a smooth ride. There are some electronic quirks when it comes to the features of the vehicle which can be annoying and everything on the vehicle has been quite expensive to fix. For someone that isn't as tight on money as I am, it might be a better fit.

We bought our 2004 VW Passat in 2008. We had a truck before that and we were expecting a baby so a four-door car made the most sense. I had always been interested in the Jetta, but when we were able to test drive a Passat we fell in love. It had a ton of space, it was quiet and comfortable, and it drove like a dream. Of course that was a brand new one, we wanted one that was used to save on money, and my husband prefers used cars for their value. We looked around for quite some time before we found her. She is a Chestnut in color, has all leather interior, and is a manual. She has been a superb car, still running great, still looks great too! Our Passat is so comfortable, the heated seats help out in the winter time and just to cut a chill in the air without turning the heat on. We have never had any major problems, we keep her maintained by a VW Dealership. There is plenty of leg room, head room, and kid room, for sure. We had two car seats in there at one time and someone could still sit in the middle of the backseat, that is something you don't expect from a VW. My favorite part about our car is she is still fun to drive, even after all these years. She has a turbo charged engine, so she has some power. She also has about 1000 airbags, well maybe only 17, but I have always felt safe when we drive her. We have never had to deploy them, thankfully, but I know if we did all would be fine.