VW Passat R36 now a collector's item

[Gipper]

VW Passat R36 now a collector's item

"Although there will be a version of the new Passat powered by the same 3.6-litre V6 (220kW and 350Nm) engine used in the R36, it will not get the performance wheels and tyres, suspension, sports seats or body kit.

It is also unclear whether or not it will even get the R36's high performance brakes, despite the potent acceleration (0 to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds)."

Looks like I am hanging on to the R36 for a long time.

[Zed!]

VW Passat R36 now a collector's item

"Although there will be a version of the new Passat powered by the same 3.6-litre V6 (220kW and 350Nm) engine used in the R36, it will not get the performance wheels and tyres, suspension, sports seats or body kit.

It is also unclear whether or not it will even get the R36's high performance brakes, despite the potent acceleration (0 to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds)."

Looks like I am hanging on to the R36 for a long time.

Do any of the other Passats get the Sports suspension or is just the R36?

[R36 Dreamer]

It is interesting you mention that.

I have been considering selling, and was looking at probable value of the car.

Redbook etc. value it low $40's but on carsales there is only 1 MY08 R36 Wagon with more km's and less options at a dealer for $58k - allowing for 15% markup by the dealer compared to private sale, that leaves me around the $50k mark....

I think given the lease expires June 2011, it would be better selling whilst it is still the "current" model, early next year.

As for a collectors item, not sure - if the new V6 highline can do all the R36 can do, unlikely this one will retain its value better than any other car. It does say a R model will be 2 years away, which makes sense given the R36 appeared a long time after the current passat was released.

[Jayse]

It does say a R model will be 2 years away, which makes sense given the R36 appeared a long time after the current passat was released.

Doesn't that quote contradict this quote from the same article?? "The new generation Passat is due to arrive in Australian showrooms in the first half of next year -- and there will not be an R model to accompany it. The lack of a Passat R36 is in line with VW's move away from the 'R' branding, as we reported a few months ago."

Glad i got mine is all i can say!!

Cheers,

Jayse.

[kleung]

Doesn't that quote contradict this quote from the same article??

I'd be very surprised if VW moved away from the R-badge, because of the cult-like following it has built up, coupled with the existing demand for the vehicles. I suspect it's more due to tightening pollution regulations in Europe that are forcing manufacturers to become more innovative and build cleaner hi-po engines, hence VW's move to smaller displacement engines coupled with forced induction.

[Jayse]

I'd be very surprised if VW moved away from the R-badge, because of the cult-like following it has built up, coupled with the existing demand for the vehicles.

That's what i was thinking! But you're right, alot of these changes seem to stem from emissions quotas in Europe...shame really....unless they come out with a 3.0 Supercharged R borrowed from the current S4???

Cheers,

Jayse.

[audineil]

I really think the 5 cylinder turbo from the TT-RS would be a great donk for a HiPo Passat.
Neil

[team_v]

I really think the 5 cylinder turbo from the TT-RS would be a great donk for a HiPo Passat.
Neil

I believe this is the option they are looking at for the new Passat R

[kleung]

I really think the 5 cylinder turbo from the TT-RS would be a great donk for a HiPo Passat.

Woah, that's a potent little sucker. 250kw/450nm out of a turbo 2.5 litre. Or, do we prefer a twin-charged 3.0 litre V6 making 245kw/440nm? Decisions, decisions.

With output numbers like these, who needs V8s?

[R34]

Great thing about forced induction is 250kW easily becomes 300ish