 This is our third Passat (first a 1993) and it is the best.  The car feels like a much bigger and more expense automobile.  No problems and only expense is the scheduled maintenance.  I alternate between Plus and High Test gasoline and runs great.  I was most impressed by the highway MPG.  I always get between 31 and 32 MPG with one trip turning in 35.  I would recommend changing the oil more often than VW recommends.  10,000 miles seems a little long.