Whats your opinion on the B8 Passat R

[Steve]

The difference is that you can't give me the possibility of providing the car I want

[Eaglehawk]

Solution?

Volkswagen reveals 200kW diesel, 10-speed auto

[donweather]

Why does a car need 10 gears? Isn't it just asking for trouble. Not sure if I'd want to be the guinea pig for a new 10 speed DSG either.

[Riker]

Agreed, 10 forward gears is pushing it but I'd expect you would see at least a 5yr guarantee/warranty on any such gearbox.

Why does a car need 10 gears? Isn't it just asking for trouble. Not sure if I'd want to be the guinea pig for a new 10 speed DSG either.

[Darks RS]

All depends, my 8spd ZF box is the best I've ever had

[kamold]

That ZF 8 speed is supposed to be a pretty sweet 'box from all reports.
Its all about fuel efficiency, and meeting tighter Euro emissions standards. Euro 6 standards came into effect in Sep.

[Darks RS]

Yeah, works a treat for fuel efficiency even for my 2.3tonne monster.
Yeah the euro emissions laws are going to have a big impact on all car makers

That ZF 8 speed is supposed to be a pretty sweet 'box from all reports.
Its all about fuel efficiency, and meeting tighter Euro emissions standards. Euro 6 standards came into effect in Sep.