 Do not buy the Volkswagen Passat.  I've owned mine for ten months now and it's been in and out of the dealership for a total of about two months.  My problems started three months after I bought this car. I'm plagued with electrical problems and powertrain problems.  The dealership and Volkswagen say there is nothing wrong with my car, yet I have to take it back at least once a month because it doesn't run.  When I ask about them taking this lemon off my hands both the dealer and VW tell me to take a hike.  I am fed up and wouldn't wish this auto on my worst enemy.  Whatever you do, do not buy a VW. Save your money and sanity and buy something else!