passat b5.5

86JR · 19 Mar 2010 at 16:53

Hello

Has anyone driven a automatic passat b5.5 ? What did you think ?

Im only going to buy the PD130 version, but I think I want an auto the more I think about it.

The supreme benefits in traffic and when I am tired.

I dont really race around anymore and just cruise.

I currently own a PD130 b5.5 manual 5 speed, so only the gearbox will be different.

Ive also seen some nice C Class Merc's for the same price range £5k, but servicing and running costs are a lot higher.

Thanks

merlin · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:02

You're going to sell your manual Passat purely with a view to buying an Auto Passat?

Kenai · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:04

I'M JUST GUESSING HERE BUT... I imagine it will be somewhat similar to your existing car except... wait for it... you don't have to change gear manually.

86JR · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:06

Really ? I never knew that.

I was more interested, as an example, if the autoboxes are snatchy, jerky, etc.

The only auto car I have ever been in is a Merc S320 CDI (a taxi) and that was so sublime.

West · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:13

lol the 'OCuk Stating the Obvious brigade' are out again...

mjt · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:32

Can't see why you'd want an auto PD 130 if you have fully functioning limbs.

Wicksta · 19 Mar 2010 at 18:39

How many new car threads are you going to start?

iaind · 19 Mar 2010 at 18:41

OK, my thread got called the most pointless car change ever - could I appeal that decision please?

[TW]Fox · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:10

Wicksta said:
How many new car threads are you going to start?

It's OK, he's definately going to buy an Autovouge 335i M Sport or a brand new Range Rover Sport because the Business he runs at Uni pays for it.

Anyone who doubts this is just a hater.

This was 2.5 years ago though so I'd be chasing the lease company for a delivery date tbh.

paradigm · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:17

iaind said:
OK, my thread got called the most pointless car change ever - could I appeal that decision please?

Granted.

This guy makes you look like you've gone out and bought some rare exotica!

iaind · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:21

paradigm said:
Granted.

This guy makes you look like you've gone out and bought some rare exotica!

I did...road going plane dont you know

paradigm · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:23

iaind said:
I did...road going plane dont you know

What I want to know is why you didn't get an automatic TDCI mondeo!

iaind · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:24

paradigm said:
What I want to know is why you didn't get an automatic TDCI mondeo!

It would never be able to compete with a Passat, so I'd just be ashamed to own one

Crowze · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:36

twoblacklines said:
passat b5.5

twoblacklines said:
£5k

Er, what? My A4 cost less than half that.

[TW]Fox · 19 Mar 2010 at 19:37

Crowze said:
Er, what? My A4 cost less than half that.

I'd hate to see the sort of A4 you got for £2.5k unless its the ancient model that was released in 1994..

Crowze · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:24

Nope, '99 2.8 quattro, 100k on the clock. Like this, but white.

[TW]Fox · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:25

Thats a yes then - thats the 94-00 model. A B5.5 Passat was 2002-2005, so hardly comparable at all.

Participant · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:33

iaind said:
OK, my thread got called the most pointless car change ever - could I appeal that decision please?

Sure, if it makes you feel any better!

Crowze · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:43

[TW]Fox;16191599 said:
Thats a yes then - thats the 94-00 model. A B5.5 Passat was 2002-2005, so hardly comparable at all.

Still a B5 though isn't it? A couple of years difference wouldn't bother me. I was merely pointing out that £5k goes much further than a boring oil burner. Besides, twoblacklines is fairly skimpy on the details as usual, so there's not really much to compare against.

mjt · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:49

[TW]Fox;16191599 said:
Thats a yes then - thats the 94-00 model. A B5.5 Passat was 2002-2005, so hardly comparable at all.

I'd say it's quite comparable seeing as the B5.5 is very similar to the B5..