Passat 206

[kamold]

So who amongst the R36 owners is considering trading to a Passat RLine 206TSI?
I've almost finished all the upgrades I want to do on mine (awaiting a steering wheel control module to do a steering wheel upgrade) so I'll be holding onto it for a whole yet. But on paper at least they look to be pretty nice, the closest to an R36 replacement we've had yet.

[3C4M Guy]

Well, I'm not an R36 owner, but for what it's worth - I agree with you. Hang onto the R36. Definitely!
There is however one B8 R-Line feature that I would love and that's the quick ratio steering rack with 2.1 turns lock to lock. If only I could be sure that the B6 ECU would communicate with the latest steering control module. I suspect not.

[Riker]

I have a B7 V6 Highline so bar a few things much the same car to the B6 R36. I am most definitely considering the 206 Tsi R-line.

I have been looking at the new A4 2.0 Tsi Quattro but for all the kit I want it will be approx. $90,000 on road... Madness....! The 206 Tsi Passat will have near all the same features as standard (+more power than the A4) for approx $65,000 on road if you include extended warranty & service plan. Not to difficult a decision really.

[Jakeys]

For an enthusiast, it's an easy choice, keep the R36. If you're someone just looking for a nice sporty daily, it would be a nice upgrade.

[booba]

I have a B7 V6. The currently shortlist is 2016 Q7.

[MrWolf]

Looks like more of a side-grade coming from an R36 (rather than an outright upgrade). Pretty bland looking to be honest.

[Jakeys]

I actually think it looks great, it's just not as cool as a true Passat R could be. With the RS3 engine or something like that, oh man.

[prn31]

I intend to hold onto my R36 for a few more years, but the 206TSI could be a replacement down the track. There aren't that many sporty wagons (as opposed to sporty SUVs) on the market. With a Mk7 Golf in the family I can see the appeal of the extra refinement that the MQB platform gives the B8 Passat.

Maybe I'm just getting old...