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Jazz, Civic or Passat automatic?

Trying to decide between 1. Civic automatic(02-05), 2. Jazz automatic(03-07), 3. Passat automatic(05+).

Which is the most reliable gearbox? The Jazz and Civic would be cheaper but the Passat does good value but heard negative things about the DSG.

Asked on 3 March 2012 by gbam

Answered by Honest John
Not the Passat. The Civic has a reliable 4-speed torque converter auto. Was well thought of, but quite an old car now. Jazz a bit more up to date. But actually the Civic will probably be the most reliable. Will need a new timing belt.

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