My family bought the car brand new and we've had it for 12 years now.

Pros:
- Minimalist and timeless exteriors. The car still looks as good as when we first bought it and I love how you can put it beside brand new cars today and it would still look good!
- Ergonomic and attentively designed interiors. I have driven a few cars (both European luxury and Japanese cars) and have noticed how my Passat's interior controls have been intuitively placed and designed in comparison to other cars.
- Excellent suspension. The road handling and suspension is excellent which makes it a fun car to drive especially on the highways.
- Great storage room. The trunk can fit more than what your regular sedan can.

Cons:
- Expensive maintenance. After the warranty period, I found the maintenance to be very expensive despite my diligent twice a year regular scheduled maintenance.

Summary:
- Timeless and stand out car, but at a price.