2000 Volkswagen Passat Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I only have not liked the cost of maintenance due to age and a couple of accidents, but this goes for almost any car. Volkswagon has a reputation for costly repairs, but if you take car of your car the repairs are few and far between.

I really liked this car but now I have moved on to a SAAB 9-5 Aero instead. More horsepower and better grip :) Pretty expensive to repair and serve but well worth it in the end. All in all im very satisfied with the Passat.

No to Bad, four cylinders with a turbo. gets the job done, good gas millage on the highway 35 mpg with 5 speed manual. Maintenance is kinda a drag, parts are squeezed in tight and tough to get at. Have not needed any professional repairs, mostly just routine maintenance. Would recommend Volkswagen to a friend, seem to be reliable, well built cars.

Probably the most bullet-proof VW ever built!

smooth running, fast great gas mileage.

I just traveled across the US in this car and talk about comfort. Four people and all out luggage for 3 weeks vacation and we still had room to stretch-out. Sure glad I had this for a 8000 mile trip

In stock form the car Passat B5 is kind of boring. With different suspenion and a few engine mods it has became a quite enjoying car to drive. FK Coils Bilstein Struts Turbo XS Boost Controller UroTuning Column Pod with Boost Gauge DIY Intake step colder plugs secondary air-injection removed debaged

Great mileage, great features, when they work. I love my heated seats, but my comfort control module took a crap, I don't have a warranty, and no longer enjoy ANY power functions in the vehicle. No windows, no interior lighting, no airbag, no more opening the trunk, no more opening my fuel door. Also discovered during this most recent trauma the car does NOT have an emergency release in the trunk. If someone shoves you in it, you're stuck there.

One of the nicest cars I have owned.... VW always full of extras

This car is pretty good. Some problems with the brake sensors. Manual transmission is (Y). And this car is not as cheap as other VW cars but is cheaper than an Audi or a BMW. Comfortable and funny car. The end.

its peppy... has some tuning possibilities... especially the turbo model... the 5 spd is definitely a plus...

This car was a direct replacement for the sadly departed Jetta. It's an upgrade of sorts. Like the Jetta, it's the GLX trim, the top of its model line short of 4motion all-wheel drive. Like the Jetta, it also had all the bells and whistles and packed a 2.8 liter V6, a slightly more power 60 degree V6 as oppose to the Jetta's narrow 15 degree V6 designed to fit in the space of a 4-cylinder. Packaged with a 5 speed manual, a rare combination among 4-door/6-cylinder "family" cars in the early 2000's, this car was a great cruiser. And practical too, easily accommodating 5 passengers for a smooth commute. There were a few more maintenance and repair issues with this versus the Jetta, though not astronomical compare to the Bonneville. I attribute that as one of the reasons i wanted to sell this Passat, but mostly it's because I was promiscuous (for lack of a better term) when it comes to cars. Originally, it was to be replaced by the doomed Miata. But a dumbass teen behind the wheel of (ironically), another Jetta changed that. I waited another 2 more months to find something else to buy before I sold this at a small profit. Service date: 8 July 2005 to 17 June 2006 (sold) Gasoline used: 89 octane over 9000 miles at an average of 25.63 mpg. Per gallon cost ranged from $1.979 (12/17/05) to $3.199 (9/3/05). Historical footnote, 89 octane cost me $2.299 at the first fillup on 7/29/05. On 8/27/05, two days before Katrina hit New Orleans, it was $2.569. It peaked on 9/3/05 fill up and fluctuated within $.50 of that over the next few months before dropping slightly below the $2 mark in December of 2005.

my only problem with this car is it always has an electrical problem, other than that its a good car. drives good and picks up when it needs. great ongas, that turbo is doing its job. 30 bucks, full tank.

Pretty quick wagon...Wouldn't under estimate a V6 2.8L 30v

only had it for about two weeks but seems good concidering it has 161000miles on the clock! Still Very comfortable with the great build quaility of german cars.

1.9 Tdi. Highline. Black paint, beige leather/alcantara seat. Porsche cup alu rims. Was my first brandnew car - In this car you get a nice - quiet and smooth ride. would by it again...nice for trips abroad with lots of package..

Great car for kids, family Runs well

Replacing the timing belt every 100000 miles is a pain. must use special vw fluids. i would not buy again. Parts are expansive and hard to find. Getting ready to trade it in or sell it. 1.8t 5 speed. fwd

I loved my Passat. Until it broke. And broke and broke and broke. All told, I spent as much money keeping it running in the four years I owned it as it cost to purchase. Extremely high maintenance, but a blast to drive (when it's not in the shop).