fzanetti Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 What do you guys think about it??? Liked the new add-ons.. But for almost 40K fully loaded, hmmmmm not sure... 2006 Passat Cheers, Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 And the new Variant... http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1450.shtml Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I thought the VW brand was the "affordable" one?? Who thinks $40k is affordable? Let's not get into a discussion about the "Phaeton" as well -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I thought the VW brand was the "affordable" one?? Who thinks $40k is affordable? Let's not get into a discussion about the "Phaeton" as well Again, thats 40K fully loaded with every box checked on the option list. V6 models are starting around 29k which means the 4cyl model will probably start in the mid 20s.. which for a mid size german sedan is completly reasonable. If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Reasonable yes, but ain't no comparison to our cars IMHO.... At least as far as performance and sportiveness... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutter2k Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 The 300hp r32 version of the jetta may be more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Unless I'm seeing things sideways, when did they turn the Passat into a transverse mounted engine setup. One of the things I liked about the B5 was that it had symmetry to it's AWD system, similar to Audi A4s, A6s, A8s. Why would they go with a different setup when the previous setup was so torque neutral and balanced? SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 The 300hp r32 version of the jetta may be more interesting. It's actually R36, mounted on top of this VR6 small block V6 3.6l motor... :rolleyes: Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage79 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 im sorry, but the only thing that got my attention was that umbrella socket inside the door, pretty damn good idea, self draining too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 It's all about reliability folks, if it is then the faithful will sign up. VWVORTEX is the biggest car forum on the internet. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I thought it was really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 corolla-fugly I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 the new passat is waaayy to big. The current generation though a bit long in tooth, was proportioned really well. The new engine may be really good, but the car no longer seems like a driver's car like the current one is. +100 They have ruined a very nice mid-size sedan! And now to add insult to injury they want more money as their quality sinks back to almost that of a Yugo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 You have got to be kidding me...40K....for a Passat:lol: I'll take a 05 Infiniti M45 (Demo 6900 miles) 43,500 bottom line. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Volkswagen was supposed to be the "The People's Car" Seem's like it's becoming "The Wealthy People's Car" now ! Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I have to say that wagon is nice. But the first thing I tought was how much it would cost for 250hp + awd. Now, if they came out with a turbo diesel / awd wagon then I would think about paying more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I like how it looks. However, I don't like taking cars in for crap that doesn't work and that is what happens when you buy a VW. Autoweek's long term Phaeton had no AC and so did a budy of mine's brand new one. My wife had a Jetta that was a lemon. They have too many problems for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I like the look of the wagon better. The sedan looks too much like the new Jetta...which looks too much like the Corolla. You guys are funny....at "nearly" $40K fully loaded...please name another 280 hp AWD fully loaded (NAV included) midsized sedan for less...not too mention a German one? I mean a "fully loaded" Subaru Outback 3.0 cost nearly $35K and it's smaller (less roomy), less powerful (and probably a whole lot slower) and has less options/amenities than the new Passat. This car competes with the Infiniti M35 AWD, Lexus GS300 AWD, and BMW 530xi, all of which are more expensive, and probably don't offer any more performance (the M35 might be a tick quicker...but who knows?) And only the BMW if also offered in a wagon. Just wish they didn't make the car (especially the rear end) look so much like a Corolla. The prototype car looked MUCH better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'll stick with my M45 demo, VW @ this point has a LOT to prove...in more ways than one! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Just wish they didn't make the car (especially the rear end) look so much like a Corolla. The prototype car looked MUCH better. The prototype looked 10k times better +1 on that.... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 This car competes with the Infiniti M35 AWD, Lexus GS300 AWD, and BMW 530xi, all of which are more expensive, and probably don't offer any more performance (the M35 might be a tick quicker...but who knows?) And only the BMW if also offered in a wagon. VW have a long long way to go (probably further than Subaru) to compete with those makes. BMW and Mercedes have given German cars a good name for sure, but that doesn't mean they are all good. That's like saying Daihatsu make good cars just because they are Japanese. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 VW have a long long way to go (probably further than Subaru) to compete with those makes. BMW and Mercedes have given German cars a good name for sure, but that doesn't mean they are all good. That's like saying Daihatsu make good cars just because they are Japanese. Hey, look at this great Daihatsu car: http://www.hoot-uk.com/content/news/archive/daihatsu/images/daihatsu_09122003_1.jpg **************** Daihatsu's folding hard-top Copen is on the road in Britain today - and it comes complete with free heated seats! The budget fun car first went on show here last year, and has finally made it to the first 200 UK customers. And because they've had to wait until Christmas for their cars, the company has included the heated seats, leather door trim and a sporty Momo steering wheel into the bargain. Standard equipment already includes alloy wheels, power steering, twin airbags and, perhaps a little unnecessarily, air-conditioning. But the party piece is the folding roof, which shares the same sort of mechanism as the Mercedes SLK, Peugeot 307 CC and Renault Megane CC. However, the Copen costs just £12,995. Initially intended for the Japanese market only, the diminutive Daihatsu was first seen in the UK at the 2002 Birmingham International Motor Show. It proved such a crowd-puller that 1,500 potential customers expressed an interest. This enthusiasm persuaded Daihatsu in Japan to investigate its export potential. Largely thanks to the perseverance of Daihatsu's UK management, the Copen is now being exported in right-hand drive form only to such diverse markets as Australia and Germany. **************************** I have rented one once in the UK and was a fun little car to drive heheheheheeh Flavio Zanetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hey, look at this great Daihatsu car: http://www.hoot-uk.com/content/news/archive/daihatsu/images/daihatsu_09122003_1.jpg Flavio Zanetti I wasn't slighting Daihatsu, they do make fun cars, just trying to make a comparison. Hey, if that little Smart car is selling over here, maybe they should import those too. Did you ever get to see the Suzuki Capuccino while you were there, they are a blast ! http://www.score.org.uk/gallery/nationalrally/nationalrally1/tn/biplane.jpg Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Well, we are heading to the local Infiniti dealer for a test drive:) (this will be the wifey's car) I just hope she can get out of the SUV mentality;( & no I will not even consider the new Passat! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I wouldn't cast it out until you've at least seen it in person and driven the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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