New Passat 206TSI R-Line

[Wynnston]

Interesting - it looks like Vic Pol have a 206 wagon as a marked patrol car. Just saw it in the Pascoe Vale area.

They had around 10 on a trial basis but I didn't think they were all marked up, perhaps they decided to go ahead with a few.

[stinx2001]

Great, now I'll look like a cop!

[Rooboy]

Great, now I'll look like a cop!

[206er]

Hey all, speaking of Passat cop cars, ACT police have announced they're switching to 206TSI's too!
Back in black as ACT police switch to turbocharged German wagons

Also saw this article recently mentioning "a rumoured Passat R performance flagship powered by a new turbocharged V6." That would be awesome, does anyone know any more goss?
2019 Volkswagen Passat Wagon spied | CarAdvice

[XM640]

Howdy all, a VW newbie here. Just ordered a MY19 Passat 206TSI wagon in white ... no sunroof but with towbar which just shows where my current priorities are at

Am looking fwd to getting back into a 'car' after 6 years with a SUV (do recommend the Q5 tho).

VW have just announced drive-away deals on most of there range. But a couple dealers have told me that current stock of (MY19) 206TSI's are nearly exhausted (only 7 left when I ordered, white and most with 'roof). Apparently Police orders have taken a lot of stock with no more expected until MY20 later in the year.

[FooJoo]

Hey all, also a newbie to the site.

Last week I upgraded to a MY19 Passat 206TSI wagon after my mk6 GTI was stolen, had that for about 7 years - fantastic car.

Upon picking up the car the dealer unfortunatley advised that they found an intermittent fault with the instrument cluster which could not be fixed with a re-programming, a new part had to be ordered from Germany (approx 10days). My wife and I were not complacent with this being a brand new car etc so we reqested a different one.

While waiting for the new Passat I loaned a Tiguan 162TSI which grew on me after a few days - the space and comfort mainly, engine could do with a bit more oomph (a 206TSI if you will).

I've picked up my new passat and been driving it for over a week now and very happy with it overall.

Likes (apart from the obvious)
1. TSI badge removed from rear boot, not sure about MY18 as I test drove an MY17.
2. Blind spot detection lights located on the inside of the side mirror casing making indication very clear

Minor inconveniences
1. Phone compartment in front console is a little too small for note5 samsung phone
2. Around 35km/h and above, while in sports mode you can hear a very sublte resonating/vibrating noise, I have not yet tracked it down but only noticable in dead quite atmospheres.
3. Rear seat a bit small for 3 baby or booster seats (3rd kid on the way).

Considering adding APR Stage 1 or similar in the near future - will be keen to know if anyone has added it on a current 206 Passat.

Cheers.

[Wynnston]

Hey all, also a newbie to the site.

Last week I upgraded to a MY19 Passat 206TSI wagon after my mk6 GTI was stolen, had that for about 7 years - fantastic car.

Upon picking up the car the dealer unfortunatley advised that they found an intermittent fault with the instrument cluster which could not be fixed with a re-programming, a new part had to be ordered from Germany (approx 10days). My wife and I were not complacent with this being a brand new car etc so we reqested a different one.

While waiting for the new Passat I loaned a Tiguan 162TSI which grew on me after a few days - the space and comfort mainly, engine could do with a bit more oomph (a 206TSI if you will).

I've picked up my new passat and been driving it for over a week now and very happy with it overall.

Likes (apart from the obvious)
1. TSI badge removed from rear boot, not sure about MY18 as I test drove an MY17.
2. Blind spot detection lights located on the inside of the side mirror casing making indication very clear

Minor inconveniences
1. Phone compartment in front console is a little too small for note5 samsung phone
2. Around 35km/h and above, while in sports mode you can hear a very sublte resonating/vibrating noise, I have not yet tracked it down but only noticable in dead quite atmospheres.
3. Rear seat a bit small for 3 baby or booster seats (3rd kid on the way).

Considering adding APR Stage 1 or similar in the near future - will be keen to know if anyone has added it on a current 206 Passat.

Cheers.

Welcome.

If the rattle sounds like it's coming from the engine/exhaust then it might be wastegate rattle. VW are a little hit and miss and have never opted to fix it, given it only happens in a few cases they opt to repair it with a clip if it's bad.

As for the tune, you will void your drive train warranty, so keep that in mind. I'd recommend Spectune (what I have) or eTuners (what other people have recommended). The only APR tuned Passat 206's that I've heard of have blown the turbo (might just be a luck thing, but it could also be related to the tune), I've had APR in the past and have been super impressed (on a Tiguan) but it might be a case of them treating the Passat 206 like a Golf R, while the running gear is similar, the ECU parameters and methods for tuning are quite different, which means other things might be a little different.

[kaitan]

Welcome.

If the rattle sounds like it's coming from the engine/exhaust then it might be wastegate rattle. VW are a little hit and miss and have never opted to fix it, given it only happens in a few cases they opt to repair it with a clip if it's bad.

As for the tune, you will void your drive train warranty, so keep that in mind. I'd recommend Spectune (what I have) or eTuners (what other people have recommended). The only APR tuned Passat 206's that I've heard of have blown the turbo (might just be a luck thing, but it could also be related to the tune), I've had APR in the past and have been super impressed (on a Tiguan) but it might be a case of them treating the Passat 206 like a Golf R, while the running gear is similar, the ECU parameters and methods for tuning are quite different, which means other things might be a little different.

hi interesting that you say APR might have tune it like a golf R which is somewhat identical but I still believe a company like APR shouldn’t make that kind of rookie mistake, would that ?

Any im a long time lurker, what do you think the current market for a Passat sits? Understand sedan and wagon is about different. What thing to know for a 206TSI. Would Redbook value is realistic for 2016 model?

[FooJoo]

Welcome.

If the rattle sounds like it's coming from the engine/exhaust then it might be wastegate rattle. VW are a little hit and miss and have never opted to fix it, given it only happens in a few cases they opt to repair it with a clip if it's bad.

As for the tune, you will void your drive train warranty, so keep that in mind. I'd recommend Spectune (what I have) or eTuners (what other people have recommended). The only APR tuned Passat 206's that I've heard of have blown the turbo (might just be a luck thing, but it could also be related to the tune), I've had APR in the past and have been super impressed (on a Tiguan) but it might be a case of them treating the Passat 206 like a Golf R, while the running gear is similar, the ECU parameters and methods for tuning are quite different, which means other things might be a little different.

Thanks for the info. I had the wastegate issue on my GTI, this is definetely different and more of a resonating sound, will try and hone in on it this weekend.

Could you share more info on the Spectune you had done on your car or point me in the right direction? Was your tune on a recent Passat?

Cheers

[Big_Jase]

Welcome.

Long time watcher, not too many posts.

My dad has Passat (sedan) 206 TSI and after about a year took it to an APR Stage 1 tune. He also has a pedal box attached as well.

The car is a rocket and goes well, and the pedal box can give it that responsiveness of the line with it turned up onto a more aggressive mode. I asked him if he was going to take it to a Stage 2 and he said that our local APR tuner (have known for quite some years now) said not to go to Stage 2 for his Passat. I had the feeling for reliability / turbo issues.

I have had a MKVI GTI and Jetta and have taken both to APR Stage 2 with no problems (except coil packs on the Jetta). I don't have the spare cash at the moment, also only 6 months into a 5 year warranty on my R wagon to go there so am just holding off. I also have a bike which is my primary transport so I don't see the point in modding the wagon as I only usually drive it once, maybe twice a week.

Thanks,