2009 B6 Passat R36 Running Costs

[HColville]

Hey guys,

Im 18 and looking for my first car, and im looking at the 2009 B6 R36 Passat in a sedan.

So i was just wondering about running costs and stuff, as it is kinda hard to get an estimate as the R variant requires different parts such as brake pads etc i have been told.

Without petrol, what do you guys roughly think you spend on your R36 sedan each year?

I really want the car, but as a student i dont have much disposable income so this will be a factor.

Thanks,

HColville

[Passat R36]

not too much, just hope nothing goes wrong
buy my10/10.5

[HColville]

Hey man thanks for your reply,

I can only drive the 2009 and under as the 2010 is too powerful for p-platers, but yeah i will look out for the MY10 ones.

Also sorry to be annoying but do you have a rough estimate of the price? I want to have an estimate of costs before i buy.

Thanks Heaps,

Hcolville

[Hillbilly]

Buy a Toyota Boring but reliable

[prn31]

Hillybilly is right. If you are 18 and worried about servicing costs then a B6 Passat R36 is not for you. Dare I say any VW may not be a wise decision at this point in time. Go Japanese or Korean to start with - they can make interesting cars - and leave the European stuff until you are older.


Boring I know, but trust me I've been there with a classic European (not a VW) when I was young, many moons ago and it was not pretty...

[HColville]

Thanks guys for your help. Yeah i thought this might be the case, but just wanted to get an opinion that wasnt my parents and people that actually knew the car. Cheers for the help, really appreciate it

[kamold]

As much as I love my car I could not in good conscience recommend it to a student.
I have had no major issues with mine but if something does go wrong it could potentially cost a fair bit to get it back on the road as there are some fairly complex parts like haldex coupling, DSG transmission, timing chain etc.
So unless you can replace those yourself or can get by without a car whilst waiting for funds to replace them it's maybe not he smart choice.
Btw there is no difference in engine between any of the my variants of R36.

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[passat_r36]

I've got a MY10.5 wagon on P's in VIC

Nothing major to report as yet. just had the services and my 60,000km major/dsg due in 20,000kms so no worries for a while yet (touch wood)

[Hillbilly]

For an 18 yr old starting out what he needs is something simple and reliable If he has a rich father or a big bank account maybe he could consider a complicated car like an R36.

If he is lucky enough to be able to afford a low Km and have a good run, well good luck to him. If he can only afford a higher K model well its like taking a ticket in Lotto. I wouldnt give my son a VW as he wouldnt maintain it well enough and so would suffer for it.

My suggestion of a Toyota or a Hyundai or even a Kia would give him more peace of mind and probably less running costs.

When he gets a job and can afford repairs if needed then maybe try an R36.
After owning approx 40 cars I would go back to Japanese after owning VW.s nice as they are as the thought of a DMF going or a DSG is a constant reminder to look after them more than my Coronas or Holdens.

[HColville]

Yeah, I've been saving all my money since a kid for a car so I guess its probably not the best idea as I dont wont to spend heaps on repairs, although ive got about 20k to spend so could get a car with around 70k km. But yeah I guess a cheaper car is best for the moment until I finish uni and can start earning an actual income. Thanks heaps guys you have been great, I guess I can start thinking about some better cars after about 4 years. Cheers for your help