Yeah the Passat likes to be driven smoothly. It can't be thrown around and chucked into corners. I once drove a mate's WRX (with the Hyundai headlights) and it was very light and didn't mind being driven like it was stolen. The Passat is also a heavier car but it's in a class of it's own as far as being a decent sized saloon, with amazing appointments, performance, build quality and price!
I will most likely upgrade the suspension and tyres if I get serious with the R36 but at the moment I'm building a Targa Tasmania car. I haven't done a Targa Rally yet.... Aiming for 2011. Should be fun!
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