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2008 Volkswagen Passat

Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 16-21/24-29 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 200HP
3.6L V6 280HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 4.1
Overall: 4.5

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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Top 5 Pros of 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Performance
Dashboard
Handling
Comfortable seats
Navigation

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Standard fog lights
Less expensive
Standard xenon lights
Gas mileage
Offer more features on 2.0T

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Submitted May 12, 2012, 02:52pm

Karen920

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Ride is smooth.
I have 67k miles on it and still looks brand new on the inside.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
THE AIR CONDITIONING IS BAD, BAD, AND BAD!!! The air doesn't blow cold or hard enough!!!

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Submitted Apr 4, 2012, 01:12pm

ron eliasen

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
High on its performance 2.0T.
Like the dash controls.
Like the high quality metal used on the exterior - doesn't rust like other models.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Can't think of anything.

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Submitted Oct 13, 2011, 07:03pm

Guest

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Awesome handling.
2.0T acceleration.
Dash features and controls.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Air conditioning sucks!!! You really need to fix that..

2008 Volkswagen Passat Review:
Overall, it's a good car! Just the air conditioning sucks..

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Submitted Jul 10, 2009, 04:02pm

Tony_Bearden
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Sports 2 Package
Bi Xenon projector headlamps
fog lights
audi interior
dual heated electric seats
6 disc in dash sat radio
paddles shifters on the stearing wheel
blue tooth for the cell phone
super fast performance

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
my fog lights blow a lot. every other month I am having to replace one of them.

2008 Volkswagen Passat Review:
I have the VW Passat with sports 2 package. This car is loaded with everything a Lexus or BMW has at less cost.

I recommend this car times a thousand.

If you are going to buy the Passat I recemend getting the sports 2 package. you will not be disappointed.

Perfect car

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Submitted May 25, 2008, 05:20pm

Guest

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
OUTSTANDING CAR!!!!!!!!!!!
-Has everything one would want in a true drivers car.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
NVH!

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Submitted Apr 8, 2008, 10:07am

Guest

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
It's a comfort zone and that's important when you're driving.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
The levers on the back window shade can be improed in its mechanical technology.

2008 Volkswagen Passat Review:
It's pure luxury at 30 thousand plus range and handles in so much the same way as the ultimate driving machine (BMW), but at a more affordable price.

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Submitted Nov 6, 2007, 10:42am

Guest

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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
I love this car!!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
I can't think of a thing.

2008 Volkswagen Passat Review:
I traded in a truck that I loved for this car. I thought I would have a difficult time with the transition -
but surprise I didn't, I love to drive it!!

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