Two good things about the 2018 VW Passat - 1.) It has a CD player. Most other 2018 vehicles have dropped the CD player. 2.) Higher front seat. It's front seat isn't as low to the ground as most other 2018 sedans which makes it much easier to get in out of, and gives you a better view of the road when driving it.
Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of months xD
I get looks all the time. Uber purchased hundreds of the 2014-2015 lease turn ins and flooded new Orleans with them. I has a nice 15 SE but went to the GT because of the similar looks of those other models. The GT package stands out.
VW bought back my 2013 Passat TDI (I loved that car!) last year . I'm glad I was patient and didn't replace it right away because I just bought a white GT for $24,600. What a bargain!
Great review, Mike! It's great to see so many engine choices and that backseat is so spacious, you hardly looked 6'4" back there. I'm really enjoying my Dual Motor Model 3, but this Passat is a real bargain in comparison. You can't really compare apples to oranges and I'm not sure if I could purchase a car from the diesel-gate company.
Nice review. Hopping to get the Passat GT VR6 soon. Had a 2004 Golf R32 and lost it to a bad storm wanted to get another R32 or Corrado SLC VR6 but the prices of the car's are wayyy to rich for my wallet. The Passat GT VR6 is more bang for your buck if you're a fan of the VR6 engine like I am.
That would have driven the price above it's market competition. That was the problem with the 2010 and earlier Passat (there was no 2011 Passat in the US). It was always priced higher that the competition and most buyers payed less for a Honda, a Nissan, a Hyundai, etc., etc.
If you compare this Passat with the european version this one looks 2 generations older. Early 2000 Passat. If they can’t sell this car there is a reason. Poor Design, reliability not as good as a Camry or Accord and when you go to re-sell it nobody wants it and the value drops down.
Nope, this car was specifically designed for the North American market and is built in the US. The US Passat doesn't look all that different than the Euro version (which is supposedly on a newer/better platform). The US Passat looks much like the previous generation Audi A6. The 2018 model Passat also comes with VW's new 6 year/72K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty which I don't believe is available in Europe.
Resale value on my GT is currently higher than a Camry or Accord. No reliability issues whatsoever after 3.5 years and 40k miles. Not sure what the hate is about.
@@benoit.b9337 Unfortunately the pandemic put an end to my relationship with CarGurus, but I've been writing for Donut Media, doing some story producing (check it out at vimeo.com/mikedperkins) and concentrating on my publishing company: 215 Ink!
Well that number was clearly wrong because my car has been appreciating year over year since the initial drop when I bought it in 2018. Now it shows worth $24k which is like $1k less than I paid for new... With 40k miles on the odometer currently
@@cloudstrifex88 Guy, even used cars with over 100K Miles are up 50% in price today. My comment was before the strange & dystopian times we are living in now. It's called the artificial shortage created by the PanDoomic and greedy Capitalists...🤑🤑🤑
@@cloudstrifex88 I still see it. Anyhoo, if you sell your used car, it will cost you much more to purchase a similar car. It only works if you sell and don't get another car. Same concept in real estate. It all relative...🤑🤑🤑
An American car, with American build quality, and German component unreliability. What could go wrong? When they said make a big box with wheels, NA VW took them literally
3 years in with no major problems which is more than I can say about all of the Japanese and American cars I've owned. Not sure what the hate is about. VW makes a good car in this day and age.
Passat GT has maintained its value incredibly well. Mine has 40k miles and worth about $1k less than when I bought it new in 2018. Guess you were wrong.
![เปิดบ้าน โคตรสวย ป๋องกพล รู้จักตั้งนาน เพิ่งรู้ว่ารวย!!! l [Nickynachat]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/tmgCF_2HfYI/mqdefault.jpg)
Two good things about the 2018 VW Passat - 1.) It has a CD player. Most other 2018 vehicles have dropped the CD player. 2.) Higher front seat. It's front seat isn't as low to the ground as most other 2018 sedans which makes it much easier to get in out of, and gives you a better view of the road when driving it.
Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of months xD
@Lennox Kayson definitely, have been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself =)
I get looks all the time. Uber purchased hundreds of the 2014-2015 lease turn ins and flooded new Orleans with them. I has a nice 15 SE but went to the GT because of the similar looks of those other models. The GT package stands out.
Our 12 Passat has been a dream to own, I WANT this GT to replace it when the time comes, very nice!
VW bought back my 2013 Passat TDI (I loved that car!) last year . I'm glad I was patient and didn't replace it right away because I just bought a white GT for $24,600. What a bargain!
If you really want one you'd better find one soon as there will be no 2019 GT.
@@waltherppx6314Really? so sad right now...
Can't wait to get on the road with my new Passat!
Great review, Mike! It's great to see so many engine choices and that backseat is so spacious, you hardly looked 6'4" back there. I'm really enjoying my Dual Motor Model 3, but this Passat is a real bargain in comparison. You can't really compare apples to oranges and I'm not sure if I could purchase a car from the diesel-gate company.
Awesome review; very helpful!
Nice review. Hopping to get the Passat GT VR6 soon. Had a 2004 Golf R32 and lost it to a bad storm wanted to get another R32 or Corrado SLC VR6 but the prices of the car's are wayyy to rich for my wallet. The Passat GT VR6 is more bang for your buck if you're a fan of the VR6 engine like I am.
Great review!
Looks good
This car is sexy as hell!
I agree completely!
Passat needs a "hook" against Camry and Accord. One thing would be to have all wheel drive.
Only the new 2019 Nissan Altima offers that in this class.
This should come with 4motion and more people would buy it...sadly it does not
If they wanted to really address the criticisms this was intended for, they should have made the euro version available.
That would have driven the price above it's market competition. That was the problem with the 2010 and earlier Passat (there was no 2011 Passat in the US). It was always priced higher that the competition and most buyers payed less for a Honda, a Nissan, a Hyundai, etc., etc.
rear looks alike that of audi
"Too long" Hey back in the 50s and 60s the bodies changed almost every year
If you compare this Passat with the european version this one looks 2 generations older. Early 2000 Passat. If they can’t sell this car there is a reason. Poor Design, reliability not as good as a Camry or Accord and when you go to re-sell it nobody wants it and the value drops down.
Nope, this car was specifically designed for the North American market and is built in the US. The US Passat doesn't look all that different than the Euro version (which is supposedly on a newer/better platform). The US Passat looks much like the previous generation Audi A6. The 2018 model Passat also comes with VW's new 6 year/72K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty which I don't believe is available in Europe.
Resale value on my GT is currently higher than a Camry or Accord. No reliability issues whatsoever after 3.5 years and 40k miles. Not sure what the hate is about.
Nice looking car, but, 1 USB port in back?
Seriously? You think that's a big deal to the average buyer?
Follow me on IG for behind-the-scenes and upcoming cars: mikedperkins
Mike, have you quit doing car reviews? Have you considered doing your own channel? I'd certainly like to watch you review cars and even tech.
@@benoit.b9337 Unfortunately the pandemic put an end to my relationship with CarGurus, but I've been writing for Donut Media, doing some story producing (check it out at vimeo.com/mikedperkins) and concentrating on my publishing company: 215 Ink!
Rated as having one of the worst depreciation rates for cars, at close to 60%. Wow!
It doesn't matter if you keep it for the long haul. That's easier to do now with the 6 year/72K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Well that number was clearly wrong because my car has been appreciating year over year since the initial drop when I bought it in 2018. Now it shows worth $24k which is like $1k less than I paid for new... With 40k miles on the odometer currently
@@cloudstrifex88 Guy, even used cars with over 100K Miles are up 50% in price today. My comment was before the strange & dystopian times we are living in now. It's called the artificial shortage created by the PanDoomic and greedy Capitalists...🤑🤑🤑
Your comment got deleted but was an exaggeration. And still wrong. Lmao
@@cloudstrifex88 I still see it. Anyhoo, if you sell your used car, it will cost you much more to purchase a similar car. It only works if you sell and don't get another car. Same concept in real estate. It all relative...🤑🤑🤑
😂😂😂😂I can't even. You all are WHACK! "Cargurus" 👎
brittmedbm "Whack", eh?
An American car, with American build quality, and German component unreliability. What could go wrong? When they said make a big box with wheels, NA VW took them literally
So, what do you drive?
3 years in with no major problems which is more than I can say about all of the Japanese and American cars I've owned. Not sure what the hate is about. VW makes a good car in this day and age.
VW = minimal effort. This is just a sad story to try and remain relevant, while failing miserably.
How is the GT a "miserable fail" exactly?
Camry is better and will retain value much better
Camry doesn't offer apple car play or Android auto. I believe their 2019 version will only allow car play, but not Android Auto. So no go for me
Camrys have been recall machines for the last decade. No thank you.
Passat GT has maintained its value incredibly well. Mine has 40k miles and worth about $1k less than when I bought it new in 2018. Guess you were wrong.