2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL
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The 2012 Passat is Volkswagen's mid-size sedan, built in Tennessee and aimed squarely at family buyers who want German engineering without the premium badge. It's a comfortable highway cruiser, and the diesel version is the one to pick if you want to go 800 miles between fill-ups. The cabin is roomy enough for tall passengers to stretch out in back, and the trunk is one of the largest in the class. Some owners have dealt with electrical gremlins and a few recalls, so it's worth checking the service history before you buy. The SEL adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof over the SE, but skips the Premium's navigation and Fender audio. Its 2.5L I5 makes 170 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, which is smooth and well-suited to relaxed commuting. The SEL's standard dual-zone automatic climate control keeps both rows comfortable, and the ride is noticeably quieter than the base S.
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Miles Overview
The 2012 Passat is Volkswagen's mid-size sedan, built in Tennessee and aimed squarely at family buyers who want German engineering without the premium badge. It's a comfortable highway cruiser, and the diesel version is the one to pick if you want to go 800 miles between fill-ups. The cabin is roomy enough for tall passengers to stretch out in back, and the trunk is one of the largest in the class. Some owners have dealt with electrical gremlins and a few recalls, so it's worth checking the service history before you buy. The SEL adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof over the SE, but skips the Premium's navigation and Fender audio. Its 2.5L I5 makes 170 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, which is smooth and well-suited to relaxed commuting. The SEL's standard dual-zone automatic climate control keeps both rows comfortable, and the ride is noticeably quieter than the base S.
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$111
6% APR for 72 months
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36 days listed
Time on the market may give you some room to negotiate.
0 active alternatives
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Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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Drive Smart Motors is a car dealer in Sycamore, IL.