phaeton's Trip to the Dealer: CC 2012MY Edition

[AdamD]

Another couple of things, my 2010 does'nt have the stumpy aerial, it has a wire in the rear glass, and those badges, too common, lose them. Mine came badgeless, much cleaner.

The sharkfin antenna is for the satnav fitted to these cars. It's always been that way:



My father has a 2010 CC and I too have to say I think this is a retrograde step. Agree 100% on the badges too - the car looks so much better with a clean, badgeless boot. About the only change that I like are the tail lights (I found them a bit too Hyundai-curvy on the previous model).

[tessie]

The sharkfin antenna is for the satnav fitted to these cars. It's always been that way:



My father has a 2010 CC and I too have to say I think this is a retrograde step. Agree 100% on the badges too - the car looks so much better with a clean, badgeless boot. About the only change that I like are the tail lights (I found them a bit too Hyundai-curvy on the previous model).

oops, my bad. Did'nt realise that aerial was sat-nav. Good to see some opinions on this up-grade.

[seppo]

Another couple of things, my 2010 does'nt have the stumpy aerial, it has a wire in the rear glass, and those badges, too common, lose them. Mine came badgeless, much cleaner. They really have decided to join the madding crowd have'nt they?

How did you debadge your CC and could you possibly post photos? Looking to do same. Thanks

[tessie]

How did you debadge your CC and could you possibly post photos? Looking to do same. Thanks

It was bought without badges Seppo, I'm sure they all were prior to this upgrade.

[GippsCC]

Thanks Phaeton for the great pics of new CC - were very useful in helping Philip from Lakin Plates get idea of number plate mounts. He's putting together some mini Euro number plate custom frames for me to mount onto my new CC, when it arrives from Germany. Can't wait!

[GippsCC]

And don't those Interlagos wheels look sexy! Sadly, not on 125TDI although Lakeville wheels look better (IMHO) than the shoes the Passat CC diesel used to wear.

[Alister]

Always been a fan of the CC - previous model had a bit more 'style' than this updated model though IMO.

They are (and have always been) a great bang for buck model compared to much of the other Euro competion. Come very well specced with all the fruit (much of which is standard-fare).

[GippsCC]

Always been a fan of the CC - previous model had a bit more 'style' than this updated model though IMO.

They are (and have always been) a great bang for buck model compared to much of the other Euro competion. Come very well specced with all the fruit (much of which is standard-fare).

I considered changing over when the previous model Passat CC was released, but held off. Given the value offering was improved with a lot of options being thrown in as standard with this new model, I'm sort of glad I did. Definitely hard to turn down now - I looked at MB CDI 250, BMW 320i, Landrover Sport and even Toureg in comparison and the new Volkswagen CC just came out ahead on bang for buck every time (I don't mind paying more than CC's price tag, but as an overall package it's hard to justify the gaps with the others - they might be a little better in some areas, but not enough to justify the premium).

[Eaglen00b]

And don't those Interlagos wheels look sexy! Sadly, not on 125TDI although Lakeville wheels look better (IMHO) than the shoes the Passat CC diesel used to wear.

I wonder if it'd be possible to specify all five wheels (including spare) to be Interlagos instead of Lakevilles when you put down an order for a new CC at the dealership?? I'd even consider laying down a little bit extra cash for the changeover, but most definitely not a silly figure like over $1,000 just for wheels, ESPECIALLY WHEN I don't get to keep the original wheels to sell on eBay or something to recover some of the cost!

Like GippsCC said, the Interlagos wheels are mighty fine lookin. However it's standard with the V6, which I'm not really a fan of.

The perfect combination for me would be a 125TDI with 4Motion and Interlagos wheels, which unfortunately can't be had (4motion at least) in Australia.

Personally I find the Lakevilles don't really complement the sleekness of the car. The previous wheels on the diesel were simply ghastly and had more than just a hint of "WTF were they thinking?!?!".

[GippsCC]

I wonder if it'd be possible to specify all five wheels (including spare) to be Interlagos instead of Lakevilles when you put down an order for a new CC at the dealership?? I'd even consider laying down a little bit extra cash for the changeover, but most definitely not a silly figure like over $1,000 just for wheels, ESPECIALLY WHEN I don't get to keep the original wheels to sell on eBay or something to recover some of the cost!

Like GippsCC said, the Interlagos wheels are mighty fine lookin. However it's standard with the V6, which I'm not really a fan of.

The perfect combination for me would be a 125TDI with 4Motion and Interlagos wheels, which unfortunately can't be had (4motion at least) in Australia.

Personally I find the Lakevilles don't really complement the sleekness of the car. The previous wheels on the diesel were simply ghastly and had more than just a hint of "WTF were they thinking?!?!".

It would be doable, but that $1K+ price would be in the wind I reckon (hell, just adding a tow bar was fifteen hundred!). There's no doubt I'd pause even at $1K plus asking, but really how much time do you spend looking at your mags - I'm crazy enough to consider it, not crazy enough to let myself say yes!

As for TDI with 4motion (and Interlagos rims) as an official option (or in perfect world, standard) I'd jump on that too - just crazy diesel misses out on that option (you'd have to think better suited right? If it was SUV, it'd be a forgone conclusion).

As you say, at least I can consol myself that I didn't have to put up with the previous butt-ugly Lakevilles. So glad I didn't buy the 1st edition CC (almost did), this 2nd edition CC far better for both value and looks.

Hopefully it won't be too much longer for me to fawn over my one soon. Will definately share my experiences with the forum.