JollySipper Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I have a good friend that is looking at a used car.... it's a 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI Diesel. It's a low mileage, one owner car.... What would be a good place to find reviews of this car? Both from when it was new, and now that it's used? Also, if anyone has personal experience with these please feel free to share...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Assuming that the US models aren’t significantly different from UK ones: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/passat-b8-2015/ Is it the 2 litre diesel he’s looking at? If so, do you know if it’s the 140 or 170 horsepower version? I’ve got the VAG 170 hp diesel and 6 speed DSG dual clutch auto box in my Skoda, and it’s a great combination... economical and quiet, but with a great surge of power when you need it for the 30-70mph overtaking dash... best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Here's a link to the ad we were looking at.... https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/fayetteville-volkswagen-passat-tdi/6918046323.html She want's something that will be reliable in the future, that's why I was looking for used reviews as well as new ones....... Thanks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 2015 Volkswagen Passat Problems & Complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Since 2012 or so, US Passat is completely different than the European Passat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Edmunds.com is one I have used extensively in the past. In my history VW and Audi aren't especially reliable. I have such negative history with them, that I would not ever consider another. But that's me. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I had a former co-worker who bought a VW Beetle for her daughter. I realize its a different car but my comment might help. They had a lot of problems with the car, but her biggest complaint was that every repair had to be done at the dealership because the dealerships were the only ones who had the tools to do the repairs. They had to take the car to the dealership to get a headlight replaced. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 You might just put "2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI Diesel reviews " in a Google search. That is where I usually start. I have Edmund's a good place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 There's also that distinction of being a VW diesel. That aspect probably still burns resale value and if you ask a person on the street what the term "VW diesel" means to them it most likely is bad. And my opinion is worth exactly what you paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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