I have had this car for two years now. It was one of the only four-door sedans that had a manual transmission along with modern features like a touchscreen in the dash and Bluetooth connectivity. I have driven about 15,000 miles and have had no issues what so ever. I am 6'3" and I fit comfortably in the back seat, which is rare. It is a five-cylinder engine, which is a little strange, but I find it gives me plenty of power when I need it. Even with a large backseat, I still have room in the trunk for a stroller and groceries.

Overall, I liked the Passat. While we are a Volkswagen family, the Passat is a step of from the Jetta, which we have also owned as far as luxury.