First Impressions of the R36

[R36 Dreamer]

Well yesterday was the day. Picked up the new R36 Wagon in Biscay Blue.

The delivery process went well, and the dealer showed me all the basic features of the car. My wife was most impressed by the brolly in the door!

Then the driving.

I must say the car had only 17kms on it, and I would imagine has a lot of loosening up to do in the engine.

The noise the thing makes is just great, not too loud but loud enough. From the outside when accelerating away it sounds tops.

The tyres are quiet, and compared to the GTI I would say the best description is "less frantic".

As it is not forced induction, when accelerating it just revs and gets on with the job, without being too busy as I thought the GTI was.

The seats appear to be really comfy.

The xenon and static cornering lights are a great feature.

Stereo is good. (I didnt get the Nav)

Last night I got about half way through the first book, trying to work out how to change the seats around, how to get the key to memorise the seat positions etc. WIll get through more tonight.

Overall I am completely happy with the purchase, and the driving immediately put my concerns about ordering a car without seeing/driving it to bed.

Anyone who has ordered one... you are in for a treat.

[deemoE36]

heard of the "this thread is useless without the pics" saying?? it applies

good luck with it mate, congrats

[R36 Dreamer]

heard of the "this thread is useless without the pics" saying?? it applies

good luck with it mate, congrats

Mate was too busy driving yesterday to get an upload pics!!

On top of that it was raining yesterday so the car doesn't look its best.

Will see what I can do as the week progresses.

R36Dreamer

[Steve]

Sounds pretty awesome!

I'm expecting to pick mine up on Wednesday. The wait is killing me

[phaeton]

Sounds pretty awesome!

I'm expecting to pick mine up on Wednesday. The wait is killing me

At least Steve you'll be able to have the proper German Experience (SA GTG Joke) on Wednseday

Congrats R36 Dreamer on getting your baby

[Mischa]

congrats dude. jealousy is a sin ok guys

[Steve]

At least Steve you'll be able to have the proper German Experience (SA GTG Joke) on Wednseday

Congrats R36 Dreamer on getting your baby

I'm still feeling the effects - I didn't eat dinner until about 10pm last night

[Lance B]

Congratulations, mate.

Look forward to some pics.

I *may* get an R36 next year if the petrol prices don't go too high, but at the moment I am still overjoyed with my humble R32 Passat 4 Motion.

[Wyatt]

Sitting here jealously till August. More impressions and photos welcomed.

[R36 Dreamer]

Sitting here jealously till August. More impressions and photos welcomed.

I gave an Audi A4 2.0T Quattro driver a little lesson about the R36 on the way home last night - he loved it....

This car is bloody quick.

Concentration is going to be required if I am going to keep my licence!