Goodbye Subaru, hello VW

[Vene]

Thanks mate.......I've heard a lot of good things about the car and the brand. I spent the better part of 2 months looking for a new car. It needed to be practical and have reasonable performance. After quite a few comparisons, the R36 came up on top. There are quicker more power cars out there but nothing within a reasonable price range. I was curious about the new Audi A4 Avant but mid 2009 release is just a tad too long to wait (not to mention a $20k price hike for less performance). Can't wait to join the club.........

[Sleepy]

Hey Damo welcome mate....And yes another one from SA!!

[Treza360]

G'day Damo,
I must say the Subaru drivers seem to like the R32. I've had a few now give me a grin when I give it squirt. Must be something to do with both cars having fantastic exhaust notes.
Welcome aboard and good luck in your hunt for a dub.
Cheers
Trent

[Lance B]

I had a Liberty 3.0R B spec with 6 speed manual. A very nice car, but lacked low end grunt and thus was a bit of a chore to drive when you just wanted to toodle around town. It also lacked character due to the no noise mufflers.

The Passat V6 4 Motion that I have on order remedies those deficiencies of the Liberty with plenty of low end torque and a beautiful exhaust note when given a boot full. Also, the little nicities that the Germans do so well like rain sensing wipers, auto tail gate opener, umbrella holder, cargo net between front and rear even with the rear seats down, key system, auto park brake etc, etc. DSG is a dream to drive - auto with no slush!

[richdave]

Welcome to VWwA Damo Anyway some may also sway you to look at Skoda which I might suggest you have a look at too.

I looked at the Skoda range and TBH I thought that while the price was competative and they have most, if not all the mod cons...

There are 4 things that put me off...

In order..

1. Butt ugly front (side and rear look OK BTW)
2. Interior just seemed "cheap" compared to the Passat.. Kinda like a Korean car Vs a Mazda...

3. resale... The new Skoda range is IMO a risky option. Perhaps in a couple years with a facelift and some runs on the board it may be a different story.
4. Servicing... only 2 dealers - none near home, and while I was told that my Local VW dealer could service it, they didn't know anything about it !!

Just my 2.2 cents worth (Inc GST)

[t25turbo]

I am also a "VW - Subaru - to return to VW soon" sufferer.

It will be good to come home and then hopefully my longings for a quality vehicle, with power and prestige and practicality will cease.

Good luck Damo, The R36 is looking very good, but I 3.2 would be just as great I reckon.

[phaeton]

I looked at the Skoda range and TBH I thought that while the price was competative and they have most, if not all the mod cons...

There are 4 things that put me off...

In order..

1. Butt ugly front (side and rear look OK BTW)
2. Interior just seemed "cheap" compared to the Passat.. Kinda like a Korean car Vs a Mazda...

3. resale... The new Skoda range is IMO a risky option. Perhaps in a couple years with a facelift and some runs on the board it may be a different story.
4. Servicing... only 2 dealers - none near home, and while I was told that my Local VW dealer could service it, they didn't know anything about it !!

Just my 2.2 cents worth (Inc GST)

Fair enough

Odd that they don't know how to service a Skoda considering its a VW

[richdave]

Fair enough

Odd that they don't know how to service a Skoda considering its a VW

Not saying the dont know HOW to service, only that they knew nothing about any arrangement to do so for Skoda....

[VW Convert]

Not saying the dont know HOW to service, only that they knew nothing about any arrangement to do so for Skoda....

Going by some of the posts on here about VW dealer servicing I'm not surprised to hear that.


Cheers

George