The Car Advice Duo on VW Passat Reliability
Dear Tom and Ray discuss the VW Passat as a risk choice with intriguing handling and AWD but lower reliability than a Camry. They note ignition and electrical issues seen in Consumer Reports, warn aftermarket fixes won’t equal rock solid dependability, and suggest weighing reliability against fun in a car.
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