Goodbye Subaru, hello VW

[ROGUE]

G'day guys and gals.

Just thought I'd drop a line and say g'day.

Name is Damo, and have had a WRX hatch for the last few years. However, will be upgrading to a Passat Wagon sometime in the very near future. Just on this forum to read a bit more about the Passat before I buy it, and to decide on which variant I want...

Cheers and beers,

Damo

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA Damo

Its great that you also a South Aussie

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

Good Luck with the Buying

My choice in Passat Range is the 125kW TDI version

[rayray086]

Welcome Damo, good luck with your search for a Passat!

Ben, is the R36 coming down to Australia? Maybe it's worthwhile waiting for that to come out if it does

[Soundofav6]

welcome Damo...
My aunty just resently got an FSI passat 3.2.. gave me a ride, very happy with the comfort and design. Unfortunately couldn't convince her to do a 0-100 for me. she was too busy going on about the water sensor wiper, the smooth mechanism of the sunroof and the counting the interior compartments "14" from memory Oh also the smoothness of the dsg gear box going probably 40 ..in a 60 zone.

Anyways.. sure you will love it, perhaps you can show me 0-100 when you get it enjoy your Passat shopping.

[OvaltoJetta]

Welcome to the world of VW Damo. Enjoy the ride.

[DaveMack]

Welcome to the forum, Damo. It's a wealth of VW knowledge and help if / when you need it.

Cheers, Dave

[Vene]

Welcome Damo, good luck with your search for a Passat!

Ben, is the R36 coming down to Australia? Maybe it's worthwhile waiting for that to come out if it does

Most definitely.........I'm waiting for one

[deemoE36]

welcome mate, good to see more vw-ists coming ova!

[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.........

[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.