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    Volkswagen Passat 2008

    2008 Volkswagen Passat Reviews

    Volkswagen Passat 2008 Reviews

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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2006-2010

    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2006-2010

    22 Aug 2015 by Graham Smith
    Discerning Passat buyers went for the German comforts and dynamics — but well-versed owners know they have to keep topping up the engine oil.NewHaving started out as the maker of the humble people’s... Read more
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2014

    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2014

    12 Mar 2015 by Ewan Kennedy
    Volkswagen Passat is a medium-large car aimed at those looking for a solid machine that should stand the test of time. Stylish it's not, but that's the way VW does its shapes, intending them to be... Read more
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2008-2011

    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2008-2011

    6 Jan 2014 by Graham Smith
    Most carmakers have a hot car division dedicated to turning mundane everyday drivers into fire-breathing, tyre-shredding, road-burners, and VW is no different. Read more
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2012

    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2012

    15 Mar 2013 by Ewan Kennedy
    Passat is a medium-large German car that appeals to those who refuse to pay big dollars for a similar car from one of the more prestigious marques from the same country. Audi won’t thank us for... Read more
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2005-2008

    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2005-2008

    18 Feb 2011 by Graham Smith
    Being a prestige model the Passat was generously equipped with standard gear. Read more
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    Volkswagen Passat R36 2008 review

    Volkswagen Passat R36 2008 review

    13 Oct 2008 by Paul Pottinger
    You take an unassuming passenger car, harden up its drivetrain and ramp up performance. You add visual appeal with go fast bits and badges. And you wind up with an embellished shopping trolley or... Read more
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    Volkswagen Passat R36 2008 Review

    Volkswagen Passat R36 2008 Review

    22 Aug 2008 by Paul Gover
    And it's not the swoopy new Scirocco coupe . . .The boxy Passat R36 takes lines honours with a combination of a 3.6-litre V6 engine that makes 220 kiloWatts and gives the family hauler - sedan or... Read more
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    Volkswagen Passat 2008 review

    Volkswagen Passat 2008 review

    6 Jan 2008 by Paul Pottinger
    That's a comparison to flatter the latter, that most anodyne of family cars, and one to richly annoy the Volkswagen customer who has, after all, spent as much as $14,000 more.Annoyed would be mildest... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $8,195
    Based on third party pricing data
    Lowest Price
    $4,400
    Highest Price
    $11,990
    See all Volkswagen Passat pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    2.0 TDI 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP $4,400 – 6,490 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2008 2.0 TDI Pricing and Specs
    2.0 TDI 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP $4,620 – 6,820 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2008 2.0 TDI Pricing and Specs
    3.2 V6 FSI 3.2L, PULP, 6 SP $6,270 – 8,800 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2008 3.2 V6 FSI Pricing and Specs
    R36 3.6L, PULP, 6 SP $7,370 – 10,340 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2008 R36 Pricing and Specs
    See all 2008 Volkswagen Passat in the Range
    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Volkswagen Passat 2008 News

    Volkswagen fix revealed for Australia

    Volkswagen fix revealed for Australia

    26 Nov 2015 by Joshua Dowling
    VW recalls 90,000 cars for dodgy diesels

    VW recalls 90,000 cars for dodgy diesels

    7 Oct 2015 by Joshua Dowling
    VW recalls 2.6m cars worldwide, over 44,000 in Australia

    VW recalls 2.6m cars worldwide, over 44,000 in Australia

    15 Nov 2013 by Joshua Dowling

    VW recalls 2.6m cars, over 44,000 in Australia

    15 Nov 2013 by Staff Writers

    Paris show Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion II

    2 Oct 2008 by Paul Gover

    VW turns blue green and yellow

    1 Oct 2008 by Dean Evans

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