Volkswagen Passat
If you are looking for a new vehicle that gives you high performance without the high price, then you should definitely look at Volkswagen. They are known for their excellent quality. Even second hand vehicles that have been cared for tend to perform very well, which is why they do not depreciate in price as quickly as other makes. Some of the more popular Volkswagen vehicles include the Beetle, the Touareg and the Polo. However, if you are looking for an affordable family car that will last you for many years, then you are looking for the Volkswagen Passat.
You can buy a new Volkswagen Passat from as little as $19,995. The price of a used Volkswagen Passat will vary based on the age and condition of the car. The following is a breakdown of some of the options and outstanding features, including payment options of the standard Volkswagen Passat:
- The heart: the engine is the heart of any vehicle. With the Volkswagen Passat the engine size starts at a generous 2.5L with 5-cylinders and 5-speed manual transmission. It will give you approximately 21mpg for city driving with a huge jump to 32mpg on the highway.
- Key features: as standard all new Volkswagen Passat comes with 6 airbags, electronic climate control with built in pollen filters, Bluetooth technology and electronic stability control (ESC)
- The look and feel: if you decided to buy a new Volkswagen Passat you could go to the official website and ‘build’ your vehicle. You can customize the color, trim, wheels, model and various internal options. Of course, the more you include, the more you pay, so it is best to start with the things you need and then see if you can afford the extras.
- Payment: Once you have customized your vehicle it is time to talk about payment and delivery. You will first have to pay a dealership shipping fee (of approximately $800) in order to secure delivery of your new Volkswagen Passat. If you are like most people who are unable to pay the full cost of the vehicle upfront you can take out a hire purchase finance plan with the dealership. The dealer shipping fee can be added to your balance so that everything is paid in your monthly payment plan.Unfortunately you cannot complete a purchase online; however, you can use the online calculator to determine your payment options. You have the option to pay over a period as short as one year (12 months), up to 6 years (72 months). The online payment calculator also takes into account your down payment and the value of your trade-in, if you are a trading in an older vehicle. The online finance agreement is based on a typical default 5.0% interest rate; however you should note that all of this will have to be confirmed once your application is processed.
Once you are happy with your selections you can use the online dealer-locator to find a Volkswagen dealership near you and send them your request. If all goes well and your application is accepted, the dealership will send you confirmation and once you have signed and returned a copy they will get started on building your new Volkswagen Passat.