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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-22/28-31 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 200HP
3.6L V6 280HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.8
Overall: 3.6
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2006 Volkswagen Passat
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2006 Volkswagen Passat
1. Performance
2. Dashboard
3. Handling
4. Comfortable seats
5. Navigation
Top 5 Cons of 2006 Volkswagen Passat
1. Standard fog lights
2. Less expensive
3. Standard xenon lights
4. Gas mileage
5. Offer more features on 2.0T
2006 Volkswagen Passat Reviews by Consumers
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By Maintain
Submitted 2011-05-04 23:32:07
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Solid handling.
Responsive and powerful motor in the 2.0T - turbo lag is very minor.
Good highway fuel economy. I saw 30 to 33 mpg on long trips.
Intuitive and easy to read system monitoring display.
Love the dark blue backlit interior console lighting.
Massive trunk capacity - fold down the back seats for even more!
Comfortable front seats - seat heaters work great.
Major styling improvement over the B5 Passat.
Quiet and comfortable ride.
Triptronic shifter is fun to use.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
6 speed automatic doesn't always know what gear it's supposed to be and can experience hard downshifts. VW has extended the warranty on a certain valve in the transmission and can flash the TCM to smooth this out.
Air conditioning takes a while to blow cold air.
Defective turbo diverter valve. VW has created an upgraded version.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
I bought my 2006 VW Passat new in 2006 and so far I've been very happy owning this car.
I've taken it on several long distance trips including L.A. to NYC. where I averaged 33mpg. I really liked the fact that I could count on getting nearly 600 miles per tank of gas.
The car performed predictably and comfortably in a wide variety of weather conditions from ice and snow to hot desert roads.
The Passat is surprisingly roomy and easily seats 5 adults. The trunk is absolutely cavernous and easily rivals most SUVs.
I've just passed 65k miles on Passat and I've had very little trouble. So far I've taken it in twice for warranty work. One was a defective trunk latch and the other was a factory recall for a brake booster hose and a wiper motor - very minor stuff.
I'd strongly recommend Passat to anyone.
By A Zen Maiden
Submitted 2010-11-01 00:13:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Bought the car used I just love it.
Styling, interior window shades, tinting nice n dark keeps interior cooler.
Sport package is really nice, seats gorgeous, back seat roomy. Good handling. Exterior lights for fog are great. Stereo great.
Interior lights are beautiful, colorful and soothing.
It's a fun car to drive..
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
AC takes awhile to wake up and work even with a replaced compressor, doesn't blow really cold.. for really hot weather it's a bummer, my Honda's AC works better.
Ignition steering column lock problems initially noted and dealer fixed as part of the sale, at my insistence repaired a dealership.
Make the repairs less expensive.
Make it so you don't have to use premium gas.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
It's got many more features that I like than the Audi A4. It has so many cool features and things about it that you learn going along. It's an intelligent car (computer brain), which I haven't owned one like this before. It tells you many things about itself with monitoring lights.
Great handling, fun fun did I say Fun to drive? .. my friends also love the legroom when we drive out at lunch and love the seats too, very comfortable.
Recommend to anyone who wants this type of car. The tan interior is gorgeous. Recommend getting the 3.6 L engine, it has lots of power.
By KAREN216
Submitted 2010-09-14 14:11:26
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Performance.
Handling.
Comfort.
Ride.
Safety features.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Power seats and possibly clearer and more visible lighting on warnings, fuel, etc. They are not easily read and do not stay on long enough to warn properly. In the sun they are almost impossible to read.
I would also like to have wood below the dashboard.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
I love my Passat. I got a German car for half the price. I have owned two Mercedes and yes, they are the very best. But they are not twice as nice.! My VW drives and handles like a Mercedes. It is almost as luxurious.
And it has all the power I need. It handles great, and it is comfortable. I left the lights all night soon after I got it and it started up very fine the next morning.
I really love the look of the back lights. It is a pretty car.
I feel as though as a woman I made the right choice for my needs.
I owned a BMW and as far as I am concerned that car is garbage.
I owned a '74 Beetle and ran it into the ground and sold it after I abused it to my uncle for $600 during the gas embargo and he drove it for another 6 years.
I now want an EOS. I hope to keep my Passat for another year or two.
By analia serebrenik
Submitted 2011-07-29 13:42:34
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Exterior sleek.
Interior comfortable.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Too many computer problems.
Trunk doesn't always open.
Early powertrain failure.
Car stopped running and needed a new engine at 69000 miles.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
I would never buy a VW again. Camshaft intake defective. It caused cylinder head to crack. Car needs new engine after FIVE years. VW would not budge if it is outside of warranty regardless of how the car warranty should be extended on a product as poor as this.
By GUEST
Submitted 2011-04-13 17:41:45
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Enjoy the handling, the engine performance and styling of the car.
Interior is okay.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Nothing but trouble, I do not recommend buying a VW and will never buy one again. Numerous recalls, expensive to maintain and as soon as the warranty went, the A/C went with it.
By melony marcum
Submitted 2011-03-25 21:56:51
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Interior and exterior look nice..
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Terrible car.. I bought a 2006 pre-owned with 20,000 miles. 3 months later, air blowing heat..out of warranty.. engine lights goes on and off ..I hate this car. Please save yourself do not buy VW - buy Honda or Toyota instead.
Bought this car last may 2010.. I am a single mother of 4. Just had my fourth child last week and now I'm worried how I'm going to afford to get this car fix with summer coming up with my little ones. This has been such a poor judgement in my part. With car payment and house payment and day care.. I'm not sure what to do if this car is not going to get fixed before heat sets in.
By GUEST
Submitted 2011-03-06 07:16:07
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Looks.
Room inside.
Large Trunk Space.
Full Size Spare Tire.
On my 2.0T, great Highway mileage.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Had trouble with air conditioner had to take in several time and (2) compressors covered under warranty thankfully before the problem was fixed.
Had a few other minor issues and my only real complaint is that they never seem to have the parts to fix it, so we always have to make a second trip or let them keep the car for 3 to 4 days.
By jessie
Submitted 2011-01-15 06:50:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Great ride.
Interior.
Exterior nice!
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
None.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
I really love this car. What's not to like?
By D. Cantwell
Submitted 2010-12-20 13:06:27
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Nice roomy car.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
There is nothing good about this car. I believe that it was designed as a stimulus package for the American Public. There is no way that simple repairs can be made by the owner. The VW dealership that I dealt with has endeavored to damage the car and then try to get me to fix it for an unachievable dollar amount. I simply, as a middle class American, can't afford to own a Volkswagon. They truly have monopolized constant repair of this car.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
Ok, for an affluent person who likes to visit their dealership on a monthly basis and aid the local economy with their money. Totally impractical for the average working person. You "WILL" spend twice the purchase amount in the maintenance of this car. You can not change the oil without a significant charge to turn off the change oil light. Parts pricing for this car is significantly higher, just look up calipers, oh by the way the rear is significantly higher than the front by only several hundred dollars.
By michael448
Submitted 2010-09-03 17:36:01
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Speed.
Handling.
Looks.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Better dealer checks on lights, brakes and oil requirements.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Review:
Excellent performance vehicle. Dealer warranties and console lights show many problems.
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