Hi, I'm new to this forum, but really appreciating all the info here- a wonderful site with some very knowledgable people. I'm returning to VW (prior air-cooled and Golf nut) after straying the last few years, as the new passat has really taken me. But just have a few questions that hoping someone might be able to help with.

I'm looking at a TDI sedan but trying to find seating options and prices before I go in and start the 'negotiations'. The seats are one thing that I don't particularly like- they seem very flat and not all that comfortable with little side support should I want to get enthusiastic around the corners. Is there any option for seats? I'd also like to get the light interior, but not the seats, does anyone know if that's possible? i.e. black seats, light interior.

I've been looking around this site a bit and also noticed a lot of talk about chipping VWs. Is this possible on the Passat TDI and would it be available in Sth EAst Quuensland anywhere and roughly what would it cost and the gains that it would make (worth doing?).

Lastly, (I know this is not an option) but I'd really like flappy paddles! The GTD and GTi's etc have them, and hoping (like most things VAG) that they might be a simple swap, if I could source one that is. Does anyone know if this would be possible or if it's been done before on any other models? (I did read a romour that they were bringing out a 'sport' version of the passat that would probably have them, but that's also probably a long way off).

Sorry for all the questions.
Thanks for any help.
cheers - Max