I bought the car after basic training. I was originally looking for a more sporty car or muscle car until I test drove the Passat. I didn't know it at the time but the turbo charged engine was amazing. The interior was very comfortable, the car was very responsive, very spacious, great in the Colorado weather and the turbo engine. It was defiantly a surprise when I first test drove the car. I was expecting a typical family car and ended up with my favorite car.

I have bought two of these. Both 2010 Passats. The first I bought in 2010, and the second in 2012 after I totaled the first. I previously drove a 2005 BMW 3 series, and did a great deal of research and test driving of other car brands before I settled on the VW Passat. I found that the feel of the car was much like the BWM, as was the quality of the interior. I felt very comfortable in the car, with the leather material and spacious interior. The technology is great. Touch screen navigation and stereo with satellite capability and hook up for one's phone or iPod. The car is a 6 speed automatic turbo, so it is very peppy, and gets great gas mileage! I can get up to 35mpg on long highway trips, and even more if I set it to cruise control. Most importantly, when I totaled the first Passat, I walked away without a bruise, despite the massive damage to the car. So, I went out and replaced it with another exactly like it!