New Passat 206TSI R-Line

[SciroccoJ]

Just got it back from my detailer .... Tony from Klasse Detailing. Got paint correction done, Carpro Cquartz Finest for all paint work and window plus wheel! It looks the business now!!! (will do a report on another thread later on with video)

[chopper]

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 206TSI Wagon. I'm currently driving a Black R36 sedan.

A few questions:

-How is the moonroof? Does anyone have any experience with one in the Passat? Does it get too hot?

-Any opinions on what colour the Passat wagon looks best in? I'm tossing up between white or grey.

I got my roof tinted... to try and reject as much heat as I could in summer. Over the past few hot days, it's been OK. If it gets unbearable (I can usually park in shade wherever I go), I intend to use a product called Kingspan Aircell (it's a housing insulation product), cut to shape and inserted between the glass and blind during summer. Should fix the problem.

Colour is purely subjective. Don't let anyone tell you what is the better colour... that's your choice! Personally, if I didn't get the Tungsten Silver (I only buy light coloured cars)... I'd probably have purchased White or Reflex Silver. White is $700 cheaper. Any colour looks good...

[chopper]

Just got it back from my detailer .... Tony from Klasse Detailing. Got paint correction done, Carpro Cquartz Finest for all paint work and window plus wheel! It looks the business now!!! (will do a report on another thread later on with video)

Just curious... what does it cost for that stuff? I've never bothered with paint protection or any of the aftermarket products... we usually turn around our cars pretty quickly so I never saw the value. But... your car looks the ducks guts now!

I'm looking forward to the video! You should throw it on YouTube as well... there's a distinct lack of 206TSI video reviews on there!!!

[SciroccoJ]

Just curious... what does it cost for that stuff? I've never bothered with paint protection or any of the aftermarket products... we usually turn around our cars pretty quickly so I never saw the value. But... your car looks the ducks guts now!

I'm looking forward to the video! You should throw it on YouTube as well... there's a distinct lack of 206TSI video reviews on there!!!

I am not a fan about it with my previous cars as I kept my cars for a max of 2 years normally ... but I am thinking to keep the 206 for a longer term, so better protect it with some goodie. another thing is life is getting a lot busier, less and less time for me to look after my cars like I used to, my Tiguan's paintwork was at a disgrace status after 20 months of ownership ... so yeah.....

It will normally cost $880 for the coating (paint work), and $250 for wheels and windows.

[SciroccoJ]

Hope this works.......


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looks great!!!!

happy driving.

[chopper]

Hope this works.......

I'm looking forward to seeing a full video review soon!

[Buzy_Robot]

I'm looking to hearing what the changeover is. I wouldn't think it should be more than about $20,000 (assuming your Highline has the Lux. and R-Line packs!). Any more than that, it's probably not worth it!

Mate, got the call from the dealer and was quoted a $29,000 changeover.

For my MY16 140TDI Highline sedan with R-Line pack and Luxury Pack at 7 months of age with slightly less than 18,000 kms they are offering me $34,000. Mind you, I paid $55,000 for it, so that means a depreciation hit of $21,000 in 7 months. I expect depreciation, but not by that much.

Total purchase price for the 206TSI Passat sedan being $34,000 + $29,000 equals $63,000. So, they are expecting me to pretty much pay full retail price for it.

I quoted VW website price of $63,295 but was told dealer fees vary between dealers and that it's about $64,000 at this particular dealer. So, hike up the dealer fees and make it look like I'm been given a $1,000 discount. Was also given the argument that the 206TSI is a new model and pretty rare, so dealers are not really willing to offer any substantial discounts.

I have bought 5 Passats from this dealership in as many years and always been given the very best possible changeover price by the sales team. No need for haggling, really looked after me and cultivated my loyalty. Now there's a new team ... need I say more?

I can tell you it won't be a $20,000 changeover, but there's no way I'll be paying for a $29,000 changeover!

Business is business, so I need to keep emotion out of it. As it stands, they will get back to me tomorrow with another offer.

[chopper]

Mate, got the call from the dealer and was quoted a $29,000 changeover.

For my MY16 140TDI Highline sedan with R-Line pack and Luxury Pack at 7 months of age with slightly less than 18,000 kms they are offering me $34,000. Mind you, I paid $55,000 for it, so that means a depreciation hit of $21,000 in 7 months. I expect depreciation, but not by that much.

Total purchase price for the 206TSI Passat sedan being $34,000 + $29,000 equals $63,000. So, they are expecting me to pretty much pay full retail price for it.

I quoted VW website price of $63,295 but was told dealer fees vary between dealers and that it's about $64,000 at this particular dealer. So, hike up the dealer fees and make it look like I'm been given a $1,000 discount. Was also given the argument that the 206TSI is a new model and pretty rare, so dealers are not really willing to offer any substantial discounts.

I have bought 5 Passats from this dealership in as many years and always been given the very best possible changeover price by the sales team. No need for haggling, really looked after me and cultivated my loyalty. Now there's a new team ... need I say more?

I can tell you it won't be a $20,000 changeover, but there's no way I'll be paying for a $29,000 changeover!

Business is business, so I need to keep emotion out of it. As it stands, they will get back to me tomorrow with another offer.

Sorry Mate... that's bollocks! Your car would be back on their lot the very next day for $40,000+.

Say there's a $6,000 difference between a 140TDI Highline (with all packages) and a 206TSI (with roof) - allowing for the spec changes between MY16 & MY17 (digital display but smaller 18" with the R-Line etc.)... that's actually a $23,000 depreciation hit! I agree, 42% in 7 months is excessive!!!

With that trade offer, you'd want to pay no more than about $60,700 for the car (with roof and paint)... and push for better!

[Buzy_Robot]

Sorry Mate... that's bollocks! Your car would be back on their lot the very next day for $40,000+.

Say there's a $6,000 difference between a 140TDI Highline (with all packages) and a 206TSI (with roof) - allowing for the spec changes between MY16 & MY17 (digital display but smaller 18" with the R-Line etc.)... that's actually a $23,000 depreciation hit! I agree, 42% in 7 months is excessive!!!

With that trade offer, you'd want to pay no more than about $60,700 for the car (with roof and paint)... and push for better!

Indeed! And I'm not even looking for sunroof or metallic paint. A white 206TSI sedan with no options is what I'm after. Stay tuned!