I had this car on hire for a week and was very impressed, particularly with the fuel efficiency. I was getting a combined average of around 60mpg. Performance was also very good, surprisingly zippy. Excellent boot space. Not a car I'd thought about previously.

I like everthing on this car it really is quality, I bought a 2003 passat tdi from Connellys VW here in Sligo, I got a great trade in for my Toyota, the way I was treated was fantastic all minor faults carried out under guaratee, full service 100 euro. I have owned most makes of cars here and abroad this has to be the best I have ever owned. As in my good points write up, we live in rural Ireland and this car is used every day and is a pleasure to own and drive.

I can't really understand anyone disliking this car. I bought mine with 100k miles on the clock and have covered 30k of so far trouble free comfortable miles. Anyone who thinks this is a BMW, as I suspect from some other reviews that they do, should really have bought a BMW, or get promoted in their job and "upgrade ' their company car. This car is not pretending to be anything other than a practical, quality, powerful workhorse which should last for donkeys years and 200 to 300k miles if looked after. I have seen plenty of 10 year plus Passat which have been around the clock a couple of times, don't have a hint of rust, and are still going strong. It's not a sports car, and handling and ride are adequate rather than exceptional. Though the massive torque and 6th gear means that high speed cruising still sees the engine hardly breaking into a sweat, and you rarely get to stay out of the fast lane.

I've had this R reg VW Passat for two years now with minimal issues. needed some work at MOTs but nothing serious and has been a reliable comfortable workhorse with excellent mpg.

Overall the Volkswagen Passat is a very nice car to have. I drive for around 2 1/2 hors a day to and from work and still feel refreshed.