I have had this car since 2008 and the only thing I had to change besides oil, brakes, and belts was the wheel bearing. Fantastic car never broke down and saved me a ton of money on maintenance.
I have the 2003, white, v6, and still under 37,000 miles. Paint is pristine. Hopefully I can drive it for another 20 years, I never tired of it and still love it.
The wagon is even better. I am clinging to my 2001 wagon as long as I reasonably can. Best sized, best configured car ever offered on the American market. The big advantage over the A4 (I had a 1996) is additional rear leg room.
I also have a 2005 GLS sedan with the TDI. I’m at 191K miles (December 2023). I am the second owner. Love the fuel mileage (worthy replacement and upgrade from the 2003 Civic I was driving). Large car feel with economy/subcompact car fuel mileage. I would have another B5.5 if something happened to this one.
I have a 2002 1.8T Same trim and model as this just 2 years down. My 0-60 time is not 9.9 seconds its closer to around 6.5-7, even with an automatic. But this aside, its a very reliable car, probably one of the best older cars you can buy. Nothings broke yet, I did get an oil change and fixed a sensor when i bought it, but other than that its perfect.
Yes, I had same 2002 1.8T GLS stick shift. Super solid. I had to replace upper/lower control arms, some other minor stuff . Cruise control stopped working . Drove it 150,000 miles, overall great experience . Not a lot of manuals were shipped to USA.
I still have Volkswagen 2005 passat you have to maintain it. I'm not planning getting a electric vehicle it's to expensive to much money I rather keep this car and save my money for retirement. Oh I'm also using electric scooter this will save me gas money.
Its not a V8 its a W8 , two 4 cilinder engines build in one (prototipe for the Veyron engine) , also comes with a 1.6l In EU too. Decent car i heared they're called the "Panzer" after the tanks since they're reliable in EU and like has no death , been build verry good.
long time reliability. 1.9 130hp, 100hp 1998-2005 machine is one of the best machines ever created. and other about this car- no rust on this cars, and rarely something brake. only bad thing about them is door panel cloth after 15 years is not attached to the door panel tight anymore. i know some people who made over million killometers with this car, reset it and then couple hundred thousand more and sold it. not even talking about the shitty cars they do nowdays. today i would rather probably go for toyota or honda.
yea you right about that, i own a 2003 passat and been driving in many more with this loose door panel cloth, also like in this video, mine included, the central console cup holder are broken
You're driving the GL base model. It lacks the leather everything and steering wheel controls of the higher grades. 3 levels of trim. GL, GLS and GLX. The wagon version is the better choice. Has more room for everything. 195k miles and still fast and strong.
i got one in 2014 its 2003 2.8 v6 front wheel drive manual i still like it and i think im gonna keep it long time maybe swap engine to 2.7 v6 biturbo :)
Absolutely. They don't have the best reputation for reliability but they are otherwise an awesome car to drive. Even by today's standards they offer a great ride, performance and a top notch interior.
Depends on the car, particularly its maintenance and repair history. Since I am the original owner, I can keep driving it with confidence. I would buy a used one only if I knew the full history. (This was the case with my 1996 Audi A4 Quattro, which I bought from the first owner specifically because he had a full set of service records and only one very minor collision.)
I have had this car since 2008 and the only thing I had to change besides oil, brakes, and belts was the wheel bearing. Fantastic car never broke down and saved me a ton of money on maintenance.
I want to buy one 2004 but I think the Volkswagen cars normally you can hear the valves more than others?
I have the 2003, white, v6, and still under 37,000 miles. Paint is pristine. Hopefully I can drive it for another 20 years, I never tired of it and still love it.
Own this in India, 1.9 TDI 130 bhp AWX 5 Speed. Still gives me 55-60 mpg and has aged well and doesn't look dated even after 20 years.
your reviews are so on point!! great job!!
Never got to drive one of these but gotta love the space and simplicity of this genereation
Exactly, including Vw Jetta and Touareg
I have a 2003 with 48,000 miles very nice car I was lucky to find it especially with low miles for $5000
The wagon is even better. I am clinging to my 2001 wagon as long as I reasonably can. Best sized, best configured car ever offered on the American market.
The big advantage over the A4 (I had a 1996) is additional rear leg room.
Here in Hungary this generation of the passat is really really popular.
@@paperbackwriter4145 the Touareg was nowhere near simple, IMO. It was similar to the Phaeton but in SUV form. Styling was simple though.
Have an 05 with the 2.0 TDI. 213,000 miles. 38 miles per gallon. No oil usage. A keeper.
I also have a 2005 GLS sedan with the TDI. I’m at 191K miles (December 2023). I am the second owner. Love the fuel mileage (worthy replacement and upgrade from the 2003 Civic I was driving). Large car feel with economy/subcompact car fuel mileage. I would have another B5.5 if something happened to this one.
I have a 2002 1.8T Same trim and model as this just 2 years down. My 0-60 time is not 9.9 seconds its closer to around 6.5-7, even with an automatic. But this aside, its a very reliable car, probably one of the best older cars you can buy. Nothings broke yet, I did get an oil change and fixed a sensor when i bought it, but other than that its perfect.
Yes, I had same 2002 1.8T GLS stick shift. Super solid. I had to replace upper/lower control arms, some other minor stuff . Cruise control stopped working . Drove it 150,000 miles, overall great experience . Not a lot of manuals were shipped to USA.
Love my 2005 GLS TDI sedan. Large car feel with economy car fuel mileage.
I still have Volkswagen 2005 passat you have to maintain it. I'm not planning getting a electric vehicle it's to expensive to much money I rather keep this car and save my money for retirement. Oh I'm also using electric scooter this will save me gas money.
Its not a V8 its a W8 , two 4 cilinder engines build in one (prototipe for the Veyron engine) , also comes with a 1.6l In EU too. Decent car i heared they're called the "Panzer" after the tanks since they're reliable in EU and like has no death , been build verry good.
They are reasonably reliable only if properly cared for, something the average European does better than the average "throwaway society" American.
long time reliability. 1.9 130hp, 100hp 1998-2005 machine is one of the best machines ever created. and other about this car- no rust on this cars, and rarely something brake. only bad thing about them is door panel cloth after 15 years is not attached to the door panel tight anymore.
i know some people who made over million killometers with this car, reset it and then couple hundred thousand more and sold it.
not even talking about the shitty cars they do nowdays. today i would rather probably go for toyota or honda.
yea you right about that, i own a 2003 passat and been driving in many more with this loose door panel cloth, also like in this video, mine included, the central console cup holder are broken
The 2.0 engine was also reliable, don't know if the Passat got that engine though.
You're driving the GL base model. It lacks the leather everything and steering wheel controls of the higher grades.
3 levels of trim. GL, GLS and GLX.
The wagon version is the better choice. Has more room for everything.
195k miles and still fast and strong.
* four, if you count the W8 as a trim.
This was as close as they got to audi level
i got one in 2014 its 2003 2.8 v6 front wheel drive manual i still like it and i think im gonna keep it long time maybe swap engine to 2.7 v6 biturbo :)
:) if you do, or have done it, please notify us!!!
They were facelifted in 2000 not 2002 i own a 2001 b5.5 1.9tdi
Passat is considered very reliable in Europe.
Yeah, our mechanics know how to work with them and really understand them.
I can promise you the 1.8T is quicker to 60 mph than 9.9 seconds
Would you still recommend this vehicle in 2021?
Absolutely. They don't have the best reputation for reliability but they are otherwise an awesome car to drive. Even by today's standards they offer a great ride, performance and a top notch interior.
Depends on the car, particularly its maintenance and repair history. Since I am the original owner, I can keep driving it with confidence. I would buy a used one only if I knew the full history. (This was the case with my 1996 Audi A4 Quattro, which I bought from the first owner specifically because he had a full set of service records and only one very minor collision.)
Was the 2.0ltr 16v petrol 130hp not available in usa?
thanks for the awesome content! I liked and subbed. you should do more reveiws or feature your brothers cars!
Reviewing everything I can get my hands on!
@@DrivenCompanion love it
Cant anyone explain the Trunk space on the Left side with the green plus. Mines has a harness like i can connect something to it.
I have the same car how to adjust you driver position when you drive ,pliz tell me how you ajust you seat position ,thanks
I have this car the was start but not raining what we l do please help me
Is it sold
it’s his car. he’s just showing us
I new driver en dont now I tu setting driver position ,you chend the me
Why do Americans pronounce everything so wrong
Not everyone has a stupid accent '/:I