R36 Stock

[RECRUT]

Next R36 sedan available in Australian stock will be end of the year. Otherwise factory order as mentioned.

[R34]

Still cannot decide on an R36.
Yes they're great value but they haven't really grabbed me.
That's why I was hoping to see one in white.
The indecision stems from the fact the Missus doesn't really like it.
She loves our A3 but we don't want another one as it will feel just the same for more money.
We are going to test a white A4 Limited Edition with 2.0T Quattro DSG this week.
I love the look of them but can't help feeling I'll be paying more for less as they're basically the same car as the Passat.
The missus will leave it up to me ,as long as I'm happy she's happy but if anyone could post some pics of tricked up Passats/R36 it would help with the decision process.
I've scoured the web but couldn't find much

[faisan]

We are going to test a white A4 Limited Edition with 2.0T Quattro DSG this week.
I love the look of them but can't help feeling I'll be paying more for less as they're basically the same car as the Passat.

Isnt the Passat a bigger car than the A4? The A4 is closer in size to a Jetta I think.

[Steve]

Yeah, Passat and A4 are based on a different chassis. The A4 has a longer wheelbase but the Passat is longer... the A4 is wider, the Passat is higher.

I can't be bothered looking at the interior specs. I haven't spent much time in the new A4 but I know the previous model was noticeably smaller on the inside - given the specs of the new A4 this may no longer be as obvious.

[R34]

Yep
The A4 is like 100mm longer in the wheelbase than the Passat and is a much larger car than the previous A4

[apom]

I went down this road but its like comparing apples with apple pie.

One is a sensible healthy option and the other one makes you smile from ear to ear every time you take a bite!.

[Steve]

I guess you haven't driven the S4

Too much $$$ and no wagon yet

[R34]

Sorry to say guys but I managed to spend a couple of hours in an R36.
Nice enough car with all the gear and I thought the side light coming on when turning corners was very useful.
BUT
It didn't do it for me. Thought it felt slow and doughy in the lower speeds.
More like the transmission was trying to save fuel by not shifting down.
The engine sounded OK below 4,000 but really thrashy above that.
Couple of times I booted it then backed of and the trans didn't seem to want to change up.
Handling was great and I loved that.
This car is probably quicker than my chipped A3 but didn't feel like it.
Theres a lot to be said for low end Turbo power.
I was confused by this drive as my impressions seem to be at odds with everything I read
Might just have to wait for a MK VI GTi

I think I have 335i tastes on a R36 budget

[R36 Dreamer]

Sorry to say guys but I managed to spend a couple of hours in an R36.
Nice enough car with all the gear and I thought the side light coming on when turning corners was very useful.
BUT
It didn't do it for me. Thought it felt slow and doughy in the lower speeds.
More like the transmission was trying to save fuel by not shifting down.
The engine sounded OK below 4,000 but really thrashy above that.
Couple of times I booted it then backed of and the trans didn't seem to want to change up.
Handling was great and I loved that.
This car is probably quicker than my chipped A3 but didn't feel like it.
Theres a lot to be said for low end Turbo power.
I was confused by this drive as my impressions seem to be at odds with everything I read
Might just have to wait for a MK VI GTi

I think I have 335i tastes on a R36 budget

Maybe the car wasn't run in, or maybe you needed to use "s" mode to get more out of it.

I know the exhaust note changes once the car has done a few kms, and gets deeper.

The trans. is adaptive, and so it can get confused with different driving styles. When my wife uses the car for a week, when I get it back it feels like it is changing for economy and takes some kms to get back to "drive it like its stolen mode".

Horses for courses I spose, it is not going to be for everyone, but I much prefer the power delivery of this than my MkV GTI.

And I agree the 335i is a great car, was on my shopping list but I prefer the lower servicing costs and practicality of the bigger Passat.

Good luck with your search.

Jon

[R34]

Thanks Jon
Car has done around 10,000kms
Like in my A3 I find the "S" mode great for track days but a bit too extreme for on the road "S and a half" would be a great setting