Picked up my V6 4Motion Passat wagon yesterday

[Lance B]

Well, I picked up my 3.2lt V6 4Motion Passat SIlver Wagon DSG yesterday from MCM Sutherland, Sydney.

I used to own a Subaru 3.0R B spec 6 speed manual. Great car but lacked a bit of low end grunt that can make it a bit of a chore to drive in Sydney traffic. Great once you get going, but you need to keep the revs up to get the most out of it. Really, the Suby was characterless.

Delivery:
Arrived at the alotted time of 2:30pm and the car was ready! Surprise, surprise. The salesman went through all the functions and was very informative.

The little things:
These Germans certainly include lots of niceties that really make owning and driving the car that much better. Things like all the progammable functions like blinkers, lights on, the electric park brake, electric tail gate openning, the electronic "key", multi function steering wheel controls. etc.

The sound system is very good for a standard system.

Driving impressions:
Wow, this thing goes!! The DSG really makes it a joy to drive as it makes it easy to drive fast and to get the most out of it. There is just so much seemless power right from take off and when on the move and you kick down a couple of gears it really launches itself away. It is smooth and reasonably quiet, but the exhaust note under a boot full is beautiful to hear, a nice raspy burble.

Handing is good, with a little bit of understeer(as expected) but I hope to get the Haldex alteration done so as to make it more neutral handling. What I like about the Passat is that it is just so much fun to drive.

Overall, this is a much better car than the Subaru, IMO. The low down torque of the 3.2lt V6 makes it a much more driveable proposition in Sydney traffic and married to the DSG, it works like a dream. When you add in the other little nicities that the Germans do, there is really no contest. The carpet and the leather is also nicer in the Passat.

I am one VERY satisfied owner!!!

[t25turbo]

Congrats on the purchase Lance!

I was down at the dealer today and some other lucky person was getting their 3.2 4Motion Sedan in Granite Metallic with sports pack. I was enquiring about a passat for myself.

Thanks for your comments, you car sounds awesome. Now I just have to sell some cars so I can join the happy passat owner club.

[balkanac]

I have the same engine in my car and i love it!! As you said, the torque on low revs is amasing! I'll probably get one of those once i decide to settle down and have some kids Until then, R32 all the way!

[phaeton]

Congrats Lance

I guess your driving now so when your not please post some pics

[KI11Z]

PICS! Sounds like a wicked car!

[@ndrew]

Post pics asap & congrats!!

[Lance B]

Ok guys and gals,

Here are the requested pics. Nothing special, just some quick photos.

[Mischa]

come to the cruise/gtg tomorrow! http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=12539 see post #91 for the meetup spots.

[Lance B]

come to the cruise/gtg tomorrow! http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=12539 see post #91 for the meetup spots.

I am new to all this. What time does it start and do we all travel in convoy? What's the go with it all?

[Mischa]

I am new to all this. What time does it start and do we all travel in convoy? What's the go with it all?

we're meeting liverpool krispy kremes at 10am and then going down to the gong... travelling more or less in a convoy id guess. just a good time to test out the car it should be fun.