2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium
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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 Premium is the top gasoline trim, adding leather and a sunroof over the SEL, so it's the one to pick if you want the full luxury treatment without the V6. Under the hood is a 2.5L I5 making 170 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, which gives you a smooth, relaxed ride rather than any sporty urgency. It's the only trim that came standard with a navigation system and Fender audio, so the cabin feels a cut above the rest of the Passat lineup.
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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 Premium is the top gasoline trim, adding leather and a sunroof over the SEL, so it's the one to pick if you want the full luxury treatment without the V6. Under the hood is a 2.5L I5 making 170 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, which gives you a smooth, relaxed ride rather than any sporty urgency. It's the only trim that came standard with a navigation system and Fender audio, so the cabin feels a cut above the rest of the Passat lineup.
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141 days at this dealer
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
0 active alternatives
Similar vehicles nationwide
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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Central Union Auto Finance LLC is a independent dealer in Austin, TX. Their documentation fee is $145.
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