R36 or CC

[reverseworm]

so was it a driver training course you were on?

you might want to post your experiences in the thread by Alfie who was asking if anyone had tracked their car. sounds like you must be a pretty good driver if others were commenting.

[Rocket36]

It was a driver training course, yes.

Yeah, I've raced cars before... If I had have had time, I'd have had a wheel alignment done and a whole lot of negative camber added to the front. But it performed brilliantly for a stock factory car.

I'm waiting until after June to post an entire thread on the R36. A full review including the track day and pictures.

[Jayse]

I'm waiting until after June to post an entire thread on the R36. A full review including the track day and pictures.

You're such a tease Rocket!!!

[reverseworm]

is that normal for a driver training course? every one I have done give you some track time to practice the skills you have learned through the day, but it is certainly not under race conditions and definitely no overtaking. surely you were not insured that day?

[Rocket36]

surely you were not insured that day?

Correct. Only insured when under instruction. Less chance of serious damage on a track though. Just drive within the limits of yourself, the car, and the conditions.

[reverseworm]

really? I would say that overtaking a clubsport in a corner at a driver training course in a car you have had for 2 days is pretty risky business.

are you the stig?

[Rocket36]

really? I would say that overtaking a clubsport in a corner at a driver training course in a car you have had for 2 days is pretty risky business.

are you the stig?

I'm done with this conversation...

[gead]

It was a driver training course, yes.

Yeah, I've raced cars before... If I had have had time, I'd have had a wheel alignment done and a whole lot of negative camber added to the front. But it performed brilliantly for a stock factory car.

I'm waiting until after June to post an entire thread on the R36. A full review including the track day and pictures.

pretty sure that major camber adjustment is not an option with the passat (i like your thinking ), to get anything serious you will need adjustable strut tops...thats what my research has been leading towards....

[JustSayCC]

Over-all I liked the car, and will be negotiating to buy one.

Hi Roh,

I've owned a CC 3.6L for about 2.5 months now, am also in my mid 30's, and I don't think you'll be disappointed with your upcoming purchase. In sport mode, and with launch control, it is plenty sporty enough at least to me (previously I drove an Rx7 turbo, Boxster, E500 occasionally) and I think that with age and improvements in technology you expect more of creature comforts like park assist, adaptive cruise, rear camera, and ride comfort, nice leather seats etc which are present all the time, in preference to having to drive aggressively some of the time on harsh suspension to only be caught at the next traffic light, with a litre or two less fuel My brother also had a WRX and recently moved to an R36 sedan so his opinion may also be worthwhile, but having people staring at your car or parallel driving just to get a good look (or seeing it reverse parking by itself) is a nice feeling (still waiting to see another CC on the road). Of course that will go soon, but the handling, the power to easily overtake others on most roads and the car's practicality and general smoothness will make you a happy owner in the long run. And as far as imported cars, there isn't a better deal for this combination.

A couple of suggestions: Try and get the fleet discount (8-9% off, if you or someone is a member of a listed professional association or through a company), the park assist, camera, sat nav and adaptive cruise are good options IMHO, and I think with the sunroof and sports package (which I don't have) it would look even better. Also my car had a water leak (now fixed) from a badly bent door seal, so after taking it to a DIY carwash for the first time, just check for wet floors ! If ur in Sydney, try Chatswood as they gave me the best price.

[roh]

Hi Roh,

I've owned a CC 3.6L for about 2.5 months now, am also in my mid 30's, and I don't think you'll be disappointed with your upcoming purchase. In sport mode, and with launch control, it is plenty sporty enough at least to me (previously I drove an Rx7 turbo, Boxster, E500 occasionally) and I think that with age and improvements in technology you expect more of creature comforts like park assist, adaptive cruise, rear camera, and ride comfort, nice leather seats etc which are present all the time, in preference to having to drive aggressively some of the time on harsh suspension to only be caught at the next traffic light, with a litre or two less fuel My brother also had a WRX and recently moved to an R36 sedan so his opinion may also be worthwhile, but having people staring at your car or parallel driving just to get a good look (or seeing it reverse parking by itself) is a nice feeling (still waiting to see another CC on the road). Of course that will go soon, but the handling, the power to easily overtake others on most roads and the car's practicality and general smoothness will make you a happy owner in the long run. And as far as imported cars, there isn't a better deal for this combination.

A couple of suggestions: Try and get the fleet discount (8-9% off, if you or someone is a member of a listed professional association or through a company), the park assist, camera, sat nav and adaptive cruise are good options IMHO, and I think with the sunroof and sports package (which I don't have) it would look even better. Also my car had a water leak (now fixed) from a badly bent door seal, so after taking it to a DIY carwash for the first time, just check for wet floors ! If ur in Sydney, try Chatswood as they gave me the best price.

I actually did go to chatswood. I live close to there.
I have asked for it to be fully optioned including 'lane assist' and a roof rack with bike holder. The list price was around 87K on the road. They seemed to have little issue dropping that down to 80K. I have not signed yet.


What colour did you go for. Im swaying towards black with black interior