Seriously frustrated with Passat order...

[Riker]

From my recent test driving experiences I am expecting clip is refering to the 1.8 TSi engine & not the 3.6 V6 cos' I can tell you the 2.0TDi doesn't hold a candle to the V6 during launch control or other. The V6 is quite brutal when you let it go & from my recent memory the TDi just doesn't come close, match it or better the V6 in any manner other than economy....

To answer your question John, the car is awesome & you need to start getting super excited mate. The car is so much better than you expect. The way it handles, feels, drives & sounds certainly makes you think these cars are seriously stealthy. Serious mate, mine has now done 600km in 7 days (trip up to Nelson Bay over the weekend) & I have only drilled it once plus a couple of quick pokes... Launch control works & i'll say it again, the car is quite brutal as it jumps of the line. You expect it will be good from everything you read or have heard about the V6 but it is quite unexpected the first time it launches & very exciting..... I am really super impressed.....

The lane change feature took a little getting used to travelling on the freeway. You can feel the wheel very lightly pulling the car in to the centre of the lane whether driving on a straight or cornering. If you leave it it will steer the car then after about 10-15 seconds start beeping & telling you to take control. The active cruise works bloody well. The bi-xenons swivel feature is sensational & if you watch closely when doing quick sharp movements of the wheel you can make the light dance as you watch them. My 6 yr old daughter likes it. Oh, & the LED daytime running lights are super cool....

The way the car feels on the road is superb. The 3 suspension options are different to each other, the sport being quite stiff but very reassurring. It does handle very well.

As the sport pack comes with a low UV tint on the back windows be sure to get the dark high UV tint put on the front windows & clear high UV on the back John, it looks superb fully dark tinted.

So here it is....... Glad I changed the wheels back to the Kansas, just didn't like the sport packages Vicenza's.

Thems sound like fighting words....

Did those instructions to a tee, car was stalling on the clutch... Lucky I had the dealership girl so green by then she didn't work out what i was trying to do... to buisy concentrating on the horizon...

So Ricker... whatzit like???

John

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From my recent test driving experiences I am expecting clip is refering to the 1.8 TSi engine & not the 3.6 V6 [/IMG]

No I was talking about the V6! The TDI will eat it off the line, up to 110k/h (I don't speed) and... I've got a great deal for you with a set of steak knives thrown in.

[Lams]

that is a nicceee passat. Good choice with the wheels!

[iamthestig]

that is a nicceee passat. Good choice with the wheels!

I second that - love it...

[ScottyP]

Great looking wagon you have there!

Interested to know if VW have done anything to improve fuel economy on the 3.6l with the arrival of the new Passat.

I just did Syd-Mel return and got about 8.5 on the open road (Passat CC). Around town is about 15 tho! Mixed driving and I get around 11.5 - 12.

Post any figures you get with your new beast. Have fun!

Cheers,
Scott

[FSI 220]

The V6 is quite brutal when you let it go

Thanks Ricker.... it will want to be, it came down to this and a V8 SSV Redline Sportwagon the fact that it went hard (enough-ish) + the tech + the Q-ship incognito + that interior swung it...

would have had that car six months ago.... So this better be good

(I reckon it will be, and I am getting excited)

[Riker]

Thanks for the words fella's.....

Scotty, on the freeway it was getting around the 8.5-9 mark & now back in the city about 15-16 so can't see any huge change to the previous model. It is a sublime engine though...........

John, I am sure you will be impressed with the car. I went & had a go in a Redline Commodore sedan about 4 months ago & i'll be straight with you mate, only the engine in terms of outright power is any better. In saying that the 3.6 is a big V6 & big V6's & are just awesome pieces of equipment. The V6 is more refined & the whole package is so much better than the Commodore Redline. The Passat is simply a better screwed together car & you know it from the moment you sit in it start the engine & get going. German teutonic brilliance.....