R36...pre-ordered!!!

**blur32** · 03-08-2007, 01:48 PM

My first post on this section, but I thought it about time, as I will be the proud owner (hopefully) of an R36 Passat Wagon in the 1st qtr of '08.

Pre-ordered one today to replace my MkV R32. VAG Aust still haven't confirmed pricing or final spec as yet as Oz build has slipped to late '07/'early '08. VAG Aust will still be launching at the Sydney Motor Show though.

$1000 deposit and the expectation that the price will be approx. $65 to $70k.

here's to a loooong waiting period and pent up frustration!!!

**Mario** · 03-08-2007, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by blur32

My first post on this section, but I thought it about time, as I will be the proud owner (hopefully) of an R36 Passat Wagon in the 1st qtr of '08.

Pre-ordered one today to replace my MkV R32. VAG Aust still haven't confirmed pricing or final spec as yet as Oz build has slipped to late '07/'early '08. VAG Aust will still be launching at the Sydney Motor Show though.

$1000 deposit and the expectation that the price will be approx. $65 to $70k.

here's to a loooong waiting period and pent up frustration!!!

Hi Blur.. good work.... what dealership?, i was at the botany (NSW) branch yesterday and they dont yet know anything about the R36 Passat.. mario.

**anarchycamp** · 03-08-2007, 02:17 PM

Nice one!!!! I must admit I thought the pricing would be more like $75 to $80k but if thats the case, brilliant!!!

Originally Posted by blur32

My first post on this section, but I thought it about time, as I will be the proud owner (hopefully) of an R36 Passat Wagon in the 1st qtr of '08.

Pre-ordered one today to replace my MkV R32. VAG Aust still haven't confirmed pricing or final spec as yet as Oz build has slipped to late '07/'early '08. VAG Aust will still be launching at the Sydney Motor Show though.

$1000 deposit and the expectation that the price will be approx. $65 to $70k.

here's to a loooong waiting period and pent up frustration!!!

**phaeton** · 03-08-2007, 03:19 PM

Congrats blur32

What colour did you order it in ?

Black would be my choice

**blur32** · 04-08-2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by phaeton

Congrats blur32

What colour did you order it in ?

Black would be my choice

Black it is! (or will be). There are still rumors of them coming with matt black grills and rims....if thats the case, it will be white.

Going to try & forget it now as I know it will be closer to 12 months before I see it...which will also keep my leasing company a little more on side

...still have the R32 to amuse myself with for a while!

Will keep everyone informed on the progress (final spec & price) and build dates and ETA. First Oz cars are due to go into production late Nov or early Dec, althought this may slip due to already existing OS demand (pre-orders in Germany & UK). ETA in the UK has slipped to April '08 alreday.

**GoLfMan** · 04-08-2007, 02:38 PM

you lucky bugger

**phaeton** · 05-08-2007, 02:01 PM

Cool blur32 or should that be blar36

**Vene** · 20-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by blur32

Black it is! (or will be). There are still rumors of them coming with matt black grills and rims....if thats the case, it will be white.

Going to try & forget it now as I know it will be closer to 12 months before I see it...which will also keep my leasing company a little more on side

...still have the R32 to amuse myself with for a while!

Will keep everyone informed on the progress (final spec & price) and build dates and ETA. First Oz cars are due to go into production late Nov or early Dec, althought this may slip due to already existing OS demand (pre-orders in Germany & UK). ETA in the UK has slipped to April '08 alreday.

Just placed a pre-order deposit for a pearl effect blue R36. Expected delivery around Sept 2008. Dealer seems quite confident there'll be no further delays on the delivery date. Interesting point - the satnav option is being upgraded shortly, its the RNS510 is anyone is interested (already available in Europe).

Here goes 8 months of agony.....

**Steve** · 20-01-2008, 11:38 AM

Nice!

What was the price guesstimate and what options are available?

We wouldn't be ordering satnav because of what it does to the CD stacker - unless the RNS510 changes that.

Edit: I just had a look at the details of the RNS510 and it looks like a beauty. Hard drive based navigation, 20gb of hard drive space for music, and it plays MP3 files from a DVD (no need for a stacker now!) and on the wagon it includes a reversing camera - something we love about our Q7.

The now optional CD changer ($790) still lives in the centre console though.

September is a long way away... did you order the sedan or wagon?