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1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Turbo Sedan

sedan 167,455
1,155 below average
1,299 great
North Lima, OH
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1,299 1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Turbo Sedan

1,155 below average sedan 167,455 automatic

1999 volkswagen passat review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Practical pleasures. introductionwe all know about german sport sedans. They are speedy beasts, qualified to occupy the fast lane on those few stretches of german autobahn where unlimited speeds are still possible. They deal with corners gracefully, can stop on the proverbial pfennig and are spacious and comfortable inside. The passat may offer a little less speed and a minimal decrease in amenities, but these seem small sacrifices when accompanied by its significant drop in price. the passat set new standards for its class when it was introduced as a completely redesigned car last year. The reason is simple: most of the hardware that really matters was borrowed from the superb audi a4, the leading entry in a slightly more expensive category. overall, the passat is an attractive alternative to the honda accord, toyota camry or nissan maxima. walkaroundvw stylists turned a neat trick with the passat: it's efficient without looking utilitarian. It's distinctive without being bizarre. The passat has a smooth, clean shape with attractive details. One of these features is the semicircular arc described by the roofline. Along with thin pillars, this new beetle-esque shape guarantees good visibility and generous headroom. Another attractive element is the rounded nose with flush-mounted headlights, which helps lower the passat's coefficient of drag to an impressive 0. 27, the lowest in its class. Aerodynamic efficiency reduces wind noise and improves fuel economy, particularly at higher speeds. viewed from the front or the sides, the passat should age well. The rear view is a little more generic with a large, squared-off trunk lid flanked by large taillights. Efficiency rules here, as the sedan's arching roofline has been supplanted by a normal, and somewhat boxy, wagon design. Load-carrying space is increased, and for many customers extra efficiency is worth the lessening of visual drama. five models make up the current passat lineup. The $24,300 gls comes with a v6 and an automatic. There's also a v6-powered glx that comes with a sports suspension and a 5-speed tiptronic semi-automatic. Wagons are available with either engine. all models are equipped with front-wheel drive for 1999; an all-wheel-drive system will be available for 2000. the gls comes with a high level of standard equipment. The dashboard is contemporary in appearance, with rounded shapes and a distinctive instrument pod that houses the speedometer, tachometer, water temperature and fuel gauges. A multifunction trip computer supplies outside temperature, time, speed, distance and fuel consumption data. Minor controls are well-located, though the rearview mirror adjustment buttons are placed on the upper door panel and seem a bit awkward. in european fashion, the top of the dashboard, the steering wheel and the upper inside door panels are formed of attractively grained dark plastic that contrasts well with the upholstery color. The front seats are noteworthy for their comfort and support. Fore-and-aft adjustments operate smoothly, employing ball bearings on the mounts; height and lumbar support adjustments are standard. A split folding rear seatback increases cargo-carrying space considerably. dual front airbags, seatbelt tensioners that deploy instantly during a collision are standard. A fifth person will be almost as comfortable, at least for short drives. There's plenty of headroom in the front seat even for hat wearers, but rear passengers taller than six feet may find their heads rubbing the headliner -- the only downside to that elegant arched roof. driving impressionthe passat is a superb driver's car. The chassis was tuned to offer an excellent blend of ride comfort and responsiveness. There's little body roll during cornering. Precise, low-effort steering makes aiming the car easy. This car is not intended to be driven as hard as an audi a4, and the all-season tires scream loudly when pushed to their limits. Handling is markedly better than that of competing japanese models and the ride is a bit firmer. That's because this is no ordinary 4-cylinder engine: the 1. 8-liter double overhead cam engine has been turbocharged and uses five valves per cylinder. It generates a healthy 150 horsepower. More important, it delivers 155 foot-pounds of torque at just 1750 rpm that continues past 4600 rpm. That allows the passat to pull briskly away from intersections and accelerate athletically up hills. It also gives it lots of power for driving around town. With five valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and a variable geometry composite intake manifold, this engine produces an impressive 206 foot-pounds of torque at just 3,200 rpm. The five-speed automatic can be left alone to change gears automatically. In this mode, it's a smart transmission that uses adaptive electronics to control shifting based on whether the driver is being gentle or is seeking maximum acceleration performance. those seeking greater control can shift the transmission into the tiptronic mode, a design licensed from porsche. Sliding the shift lever into a separate area to the right of the normal shift gate permits manual shifting. A forward push on the lever causes upward gear changes, with a light pull back for downshifts. The tiptronic is a fine dual-purpose transmission, sporting or unobtrusive as the driver wishes. Long freeway stretches highlighted the smooth ride, comfortable seats and low noise levels. Mountain passes allowed us to make maximum use of the passat's exceptional handling. It performs and handles like a sports car, but rides like a small luxury sedan. None of them, after all, can claim to be top-flight german performance sedans. For us, that alone is enough to put the volkswagen passat at the head of the shopping list. assembled ingermany. options as testedsunroof, leather upholstery, tiptronic transmission, cd changer. model testedgls. Tachometer✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof

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1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T - 4dr GLS 1.8T Turbo Sedan