Picking up our R36 Wagon this weekend

[Dr Block]

Pickup now Monday, assuming paperwork sent via Express Post yesterday arrives today (crossing fingers).

I am assuming our new car is a MY10.5 as it is supposed to be latest version. Build date June 2010 (not sure how that fits in with the financial year theory above?). The only differences I am aware of between MY10 and MY10.5 are that in MY10.5 the MDI interface is standard instead of an option at additional cost, and the windows are dark-tinted rear side windows and rear window. There may be other differences. I queried the quote the dealer sent me which listed the MDI separately, to make sure we were getting the latest model and he assured me we are and advised the build date.

A comparison of the models as listed on Car Prices - Search Car Prices & Values Online - Red Book lists the only differences between MY10 and MY10.5 being the ones I mentioned above.

Only 4 sleeps till pickup

Congratulations on your purchase!

I've had my R36 for almost 3 months now and still can't wipe the smile off my face everytime I get into it!

[Vanguard]

Hi my R36 was built in Feb 10 and this was the first month that cars were built with the tints and the interface.

Enjoy the ride, the competiton has no idea how fast you can be.

[woosh73]

excellent to hear you only have a few sleeps left until the r36 , I'm considering one as well but instead of the MY10.5 i was more into looking at the MY10.5.5 - which is not only but in the first half of the calender year as oppose to the financial year ( tax ) being the 10.5 , instead of just the 10 or 11 but the 10.5 ,,, the MY10.5.5 which is made in may hence the .5 added to the 10.5 , it would be a .6 if in June but May seems to a better month would you all agree ?? .

[Caddyman]

Hi my R36 was built in Feb 10 and this was the first month that cars were built with the tints and the interface.

Enjoy the ride, the competiton has no idea how fast you can be.

My V6 wagon was built Nov 09, it was complied Feb 10 and it is a MY 10.5, the MY10.5 cars arrived in dealerships in february 2010.

The R36 gained the tint, MDI and updated Climate control with the MY10.5 update, no steering wheel update.

The V6 Highlines gained 18 inch alloys, Sports suspension, electric memory seats and the new steering wheel and climate control.



Matthew

[Avenue]

I've had my R36 for almost 3 months now and still can't wipe the smile off my face everytime I get into it!

That was my feeling during the two test drives I did. Glad to hear it hasn't worn off for you - I'm hoping to have the same feeling!

[Avenue]

NIcE!
Post some pics when you collect it! I forgot to take mine in the showroom when it was still shiny! :|
All the rain has washed the shine away

Photos will be posted as requested - I am sure I will want to show off our new "baby" LOL

[Steve]

I still get a big grin on my face when I drive mine and I've had it for well over two years

[Dyldo]

god I need to drive one of these puppies. Very keen on your pics when you pick her up - and take as much time as you want going right over the car on pick-up, and do it in the sun, not in their showroom. Be picky!

The R36s are discontinued from production now right?

[Jayse]

The R36s are discontinued from production now right?

Correct! unfortunately.

Chees,

Jayse.

[team_v]

Correct! unfortunately.

Chees,

Jayse.

There are rumours floating around that the new passat will be based off the VW NMS concept and the R version will run the 5cyl turbo engine found in the RS3 and TTRS

See here for spy shots.
2012 Volkswagen Passat / NMS Spied Testing In Europe - NASIOC