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Review of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Lux

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Price Range $23,990 to $39,200

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

16 to 21
City MPG

24 to 29
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors

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The Passat’s exterior didn’t really appeal to me, but it looked as unique as I believe a VW should. It was sporty without being small. I asked other people what they thought, and most found the Passat to be sharp- or cool-looking. The test model I drove included the Hi-Def Kit with fancy front and rear bumpers, side sills, a lip spoiler and a sport exhaust tip for added Passat pizzazz.

Overall, the Passat’s exterior proves that you can have a spacious, fuel-efficient sedan without giving up style and character. But I did have a problem with its four doors. I’m afraid I’m just getting to the point where a two-door car is actually more convenient because of my small kids. Getting everyone in through one portal seems easier to me than running around the car to make sure that everyone is in the car properly. Does anyone else see it my way?

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key exterior: Features

  • Stability control
  • Chrome bodyside moldings
  • Power remote fuel flap release

available exterior: Colors

  • Arctic Blue Silver
  • Blue Graphite
  • Candy White
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Deep Black
  • Granite Green
  • Mocha Brown
  • Reflex Silver
  • Tornado Red
  • United Gray

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