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2014 Volkswagen Passat

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Dorinda M.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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09/20/2024
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Takes a licking & keeps on ticking

I have driven VWs for 44 years. Current Passat is the 5th one we've owned. Comfortable, economical ride. Dealerships sometimes have long wait times for repairs. Best to find a non dealer mechanic to service your VW.
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Sonny P.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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05/31/2024
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Much imitated car

Passat is superior to other comparable same category cars. There are several advanced features not available in same year cars. Styling is classy understated elegance with no pretentious fake features that mimic more expensive models. This car is the original.
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ALESIA M.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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05/07/2024
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I love my little tink-tink

It was a rocky start, but after working out the kinks, it has been a great vehicle and has withstood the test of time. I will continue to drive until I cannot anymore. Then I will hopefully get another one.
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Syed H.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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02/26/2024

1.8T engine is the best

We owned this car brand new for past 10 years . Besides regular maintenance this car has served us well. Great car and gives great gas mileage . Never died on us . We have taken this car on road trips and has well enough power to drive around . Parts are pricy sometimes but it is a VW . We have 94K miles on it and still drives like new it can easily go up to 200K miles.
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David G.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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01/10/2023
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great vehicle, 41 MPG, bad road noise, reliable, had to replace the starter which historically has been a Bosch product, now it’s some other foreign made which can’t be rebuilt, not nearly as dependable as Bosch starters.
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ERNST C.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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06/20/2022
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An Exceptional Car

Bought this car new. I thought the price was very competitive for cars in its class. I think this was the last model year for Opera Red with beige leather interior. The car's design is classic. I've had compliments from family, friends, work colleagues, and even hotel valets. I drove 450 miles/week the first 4 years of ownership. The car is reliable, comfortable, and maintenance has been very inexpensive. I've had no major service issues. Annual service, a couple of sets of tires, and the front brakes once. That really is all that's been done. There's 105,000 miles. The car gets great gas mileage as well. Highway is usually 35/mpg.
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PAUL L.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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08/22/2021
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120,000 miles.

Bought this car new in 2014, It’s been a great car. No real maintenance issues to date. Just replaced front brakes at 100k, rears are still good. Two sets of factory tires. Love this car not to mention the 600 mile range out of a tank of gas
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AMANDA M.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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12/23/2020
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Love her but dang.

I love my Passat but over the years (4.5) I have fished out SO much money into this car on major repairs. It took me researching engine problems to learn these cars have an average motor life of 6.5 years which is RIDICULOUS. This year alone my fan blade bent out of no where. The radiator cracked out of no where!!!l and now my engine isn’t holding oil out of nowhere!!! This is getting old the whole forking out $$$’s at a time to fix its random repairs on top of regular maintenance. I just. Ugh. I love it so much for carrying me all these years but now I’m in a pickle behind it because I’m careless now with a toddler! Idk maybe there’s a blessing in disguise. I’m just waiting! In the meantime I’m just warning others to do your research beforehand on cars!!!!
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NIKOLA C.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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09/01/2020
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2014 VW Passat S 1.8tsi Gen 3

Bought the car as an CPO vehicle with 28k miles two years later I'm at 93k miles only did oil changes and went through one set of tires that's as far as the regular maintenance is in question nothing else is wrong with the car it's and absolutely awesome car it already paid itself completely if you ask me, a lot of room, pretty fast, difference between D and S mode is like night and day, you can cruise on freeway at 90-100mph with avg 30mpg and not hear a thing inside. With normal driving you get anywhere from 24 to 28mog city and I SWEAR from 34 to 40mpg freeway depending how heavy is your foot. I did once 810 miles on tank full, sound system is outta this world with that bass you don't need any additional amp or more speakers.
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KIETH M.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/05/2019
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The on broad computer is not working correctly. the Dealership can not fix it to speak in English. the engine light keeps coming on and off. Driving me crazy.

I like the car as a whole. the above review is worrying me. bought it used a yr. ago at a dealership with 42,000 miles. It did not speak english then that did not bother me. It was when the GPS stopped working that I started to have second thoughts about my purchase. I use GPS in my business and am now using my phone.
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GERALD T.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/07/2019
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5 yrs: 22,000 miles, should last many years

I have not needed any major repairs, runs very well, fun to drive, easy on gas. The other part of the survey covers all I could think to say. I am having it served at a non dealer now that the warranty years (3) are over; and this seems to be no problem at all.
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Lotoya J.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/11/2019
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Great Car

I Love That Car I Would Recommend Anyone To Get A Volkswagen Passat. It's Fully Loaded Leather Seat Sunroof It Has It All. You Can Find One At Sumter Chrysler Dealership. Or Here In Columbia At The Volkswagen Dealership. Broad river Road Or On killan Road Volkswagen. Or You Can Go Online Shopping For One.
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DARRYL A.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/01/2019
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Solid Car With a Few Issues.

This is generally a very pleasant, comfortable car. It's responsive enough, handles very well for a mid-size family car and the gas mileage is excellent. Two problems we've had: In very cold weather, the back doors sometimes won't open until the car warms up. The left rear latch was replaced under warranty, however we had the same problem with that door the following winter. We finally got it open, but then it wouldn't close. My wife sat in the back, buckled in, holding the door shut till we got home. Also the brakes need replacing due to rusty parts after 28,000+ miles over five years. Seems a little soon.
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ZONIA R.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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04/17/2019
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Passat

I like the Volkswagen Passat but the maintenance is extremely expensive and needs constant watch because if you don’t fix whatever it says it’s wrong right away everything else starts to break down. It’s a special car with a lot of attention needs
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DARRYL A.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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03/26/2019
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Generally Very Happy

This is a very well built car. It handles very well and is easy to drive. It's also very roomy and comfortable and is very economical for this size car. Engine is somewhat loud at lower speeds around town but super quiet at highway speed. One annoying problem area: In freezing temperatures the doors will sometimes freeze and not open or open but not close until car is warmed up. Dealer replaced latch on left rear door under warrantee but next winter the same door froze up again. Dealer says it's a common problem with some VWs.
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ROBERT T.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/26/2018
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Quality and reliability

I was attracted to the Passat for its style and reputation. I've had no vehicle issues other than normal maintenance since purchasing the car in the fall of 2014. Its 4-cylinder engine is plenty peppy (same engine that goes into an Audi) and the mileage is fantastic. A recent road trip with most of the miles on highways, got me in excess of 38 mpg even with the AC going the whole time. One drawback...road noise. Had I been wearing my hearing aids during the test drive, I might have had some concerns. As it is, I don't wear them while driving! Overall, this car is a winner.
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DOUG B.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/12/2018
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The TDI Love

Purchased a slightly used 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI with the DSG transmission and frankly this car is an absolute winner from every angle. The looks are timeless; the interior huge and stylish in a somber yet sophisticated Germanic manner; The build quality is insane and is manufactured in Tennessee; and the fuel economy is ALWAYS above the EPA rating no matter what and under any circumstance (try a high so far of 49 MPG on the interstate and 37MPG in town)! The pity is: I am keeping this car until it has reached ultimate hoopty status. The torque is addictive. Just lightly prod the pedal and it just goes. Sometimes you might think there's something wrong with the transmission because it doesn't shift, it just moves. How many vehicles have you owned that show a range of over 840 miles to go until empty? Yeah, it's that good. No great. Screw it, it is EXCELLENT and Volkswagen built one hell of a car.
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RUSSEL J.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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09/29/2017
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Love this Car

My wife and I love this car. It has beautiful and classic looks, it has more interior room than most large cars, larger trunk, and it performs very well. I was surprised to find that it got better fuel mileage than advertised. Great car. I would not hesitate to buy a VW Passat TDI.
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KIM H.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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02/21/2017

LOVE my Passat

Drives like a dream, great on gas, comfy.
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LIISA B.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
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01/20/2017

Manual diesel

Only the manual diesel has the power and performance with great gas mileage but this car is now gone
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