New Passat 206TSI R-Line

**adamking** · 16-11-2016, 08:39 PM

Drove the Passat back to back with our soon to be sold mkv gti which actually reminded me of driving my original mx5 when we bought the GTI. Each time it's like analogue to digital, the gti felt rough and loud but still great fun. My wife drove the Passat home and assured me the emergency accident brake assist (whatever the acronym is) works very well.

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**adamking** · 16-11-2016, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Wynnston

I'm 30 so I guess I might help dampen the old man mentality of Passat owners

I am 35 but I find the best way to cast off this image is by using the 206kw

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**Vexed** · 16-11-2016, 10:07 PM

I'm tossing up between the Passat R and the Superb 206... I'm really disappointed with the Passat R options list, which is one item, the sunroof... The Superb has the ventilated seats, and premium audio, but lacks the lcd cluster...
Btw, how does the Colombus unit compare to the Discover Pro? Are they the same thing?

**Wynnston** · 17-11-2016, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by keepleft

The Passat looks better than the Superb and oddly enough there's a shorter waitlist and more negotiation power on the Passat.

I am biased though, expecting delivery of mine next month

I'm about to order one from OPVW. Was the discount reasonable? What combination did you opt for?

**chopper** · 17-11-2016, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Wynnston

I'm about to order one from OPVW. Was the discount reasonable? What combination did you opt for?

I paid $62,700 for my car (wagon). This included met. paint and sunroof.

Don't pay a cent more!

**adamking** · 17-11-2016, 07:49 PM

I'll look up what mine ended up being I had no sunroof but added a towbar, just on $63,000

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**Mysticality** · 18-11-2016, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Vexed

I'm tossing up between the Passat R and the Superb 206... I'm really disappointed with the Passat R options list, which is one item, the sunroof... The Superb has the ventilated seats, and premium audio, but lacks the lcd cluster...
Btw, how does the Colombus unit compare to the Discover Pro? Are they the same thing?

Columbus and Discover Pro are the same unit; with different names.
The only reason to buy the passat is the LCD cluster and if you like how it looks. Everything else tips towards the Superb.

**Wynnston** · 18-11-2016, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Mysticality

Columbus and Discover Pro are the same unit; with different names.
The only reason to buy the passat is the LCD cluster and if you like how it looks. Everything else tips towards the Superb.

I checked out the Superb and could only compare it to a 2017 1.8 R-Line because we haven't got the 206's in WA yet. It seems that the only feature the Passat has over the Skoda is the dash, but the Skoda has the ventilated seats and a couple of novelty things over the Passat. Overall though, the Passat has a slightly nicer fit and finish inside and exterior looks wise they both are about the same for me. The stigma though is with the Skoda badge. I know Passat's are know to depreciate like lead balloons, but I would hate to see what Skoda's are like int he long term.

In the end I would go for the Passat. I get a little hung up on the badge snobbery and I'm a super nerd so I really would like the LCD instrument cluster.

**Wynnston** · 18-11-2016, 08:53 AM

I forgot to ask. Does the Passat have Launch Control? I'm wouldn't intending on using it (at least I don't think), but I would like to understand if it's only 5.5 0-100 because of the LC or if that's without.