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I hate my 2012 Passat
Posted by vvk (more from vvk) on Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:23:33
In Reply to: I have the Passat, Dan-O, Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:45:27
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Same model as yours, Passat S with 5-speed manual.
The handling is good if you don't push it but my NG900 was much better. Steering on mine is not bad but again, not nearly as good as my NG900. Brakes are strong but very soft and with poor feel. Interior is excellent, seats are very comfortable on long trips and I have been getting 36-38 mpg on the highway in summer (A/C on) and 32-33 in winter.
However, the ride is horrible. It is EXTREMELY soft. Softer than any other car I have ever tried. You think old Buick is soft? Try the new Passat. Now THAT is soft. I hate it. I am getting rid of it before the lease is over, even though it is dirt cheap. Life is too short to drive cars like this. It is a very good car for long trips but terrible for local driving, IMHO.
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- Re: Made a list:, Craig, Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:41:11
- Re: Made a list:, EGD , Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:30:57
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- Re: Made a list:, CWilson, Thu, 9 Jan 2014 15:48:20
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- Re: New Daily driver suggestions?, EGD , Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:45:04
- Altima?, AeroEd, Wed, 8 Jan 2014 19:42:44
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- Saab like turbo power - Verano Turbo., Norm9-5, Wed, 8 Jan 2014 15:43:50
- Re: New Daily driver suggestions?, No Snaab, Wed, 8 Jan 2014 15:12:43
- Re: New Daily driver suggestions?, Cary, Wed, 8 Jan 2014 09:56:15
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