My new VW Passat

[Sone]

I think a 4 door next time is a must and one of these (though not a 325 ).

another 4pot

 

[mrk]

As good as the 4pots are these days...not quite

 

[richolmes72]

Nice motor. Enjoy it!

Lovely to see one with beige leather and wood. Much nicer than a souless black leather and alluminium trim imo!

 

[[TW]Fox]

I like. Very nice, best colour combo. Didn't realise it wasn't an LCI though, this explains the price I guess. LCI is a tad more than just new rear lights.

 

[Jez]

Best of everything mate spec wise (except the engine ), just as i'd have had it Nice.

 

[nealw]

Those seats look insanely comfy. Enjoy!

 

[Moeks]

I like that a lot merlin, very good choice of colours there. However, I don't care for your engine choice very much ....but that was inevitable I suppose.

 

[Housey]

Nice quality motor there, you'll grow to really enjoy it I suspect, even the lump.

 

[wassap]

I'd have kept the Passhat tbh

Looking good, as said, best colour combo, those seats are awesome, my mate has them in his 335.

Ive heard LCI mentioned a few times, what exactly is it

 

[OllyM]

LCI = Life Cycle Impulse... basically BMW's weird name for facelift.

 

[K.C. Leblanc]

Very nice, I had a Passat for about 4 days and it was the dullest vehicle I've even been in. After about 20 minutes back in my Chysler Neon I didn't miss it.

Have you tried pulling away with the handbrake on yet?

 

[Cosimo]

Very nice, I like the colour combination.

 

[merlin]

it was the dullest vehicle I've even been in.

Have you tried pulling away with the handbrake on yet?

Imagine having one for 2 years!

The Passat or the BMW? The traditional BMW handbrake is freaking me out now because I'm so used to the Passat push button one.

Found something new on the car last night - was dark, I clicked to unlock it and soft lighting surrounded the door handles, it's looked like a UFO.

I'm not regretting the engine choice one bit - this thing does shift, 0-60 in 7 seconds flat and that's with you having to change gear twice.

 

[merlin]

same/similar colour inside to your old 330 isn't it?

Same colour leather yep, black = meh.

This car reminds me so much of the 330ci.

 

[OllyM]

So just how much better IS this than the Passat?

 

[merlin]

It's £14,000 better than the Passat.

 

[DrDee]

It's not something I would go near myself engine wise, but im sure if your doing a lot of motorway miles its lovely, perfect even. Congratulations.

 

[merlin]

Quick update to bore you all with how much I love this car.

I love this car.

There, I'm done.

Well, almost - I did 630 miles in it yesterday and it returned 48.3mpg from start to finish and I wasn't hanging around as I've 100% for sure got a speeding ticket on the way. I do a trip to Glasgow every year at the end of Jan - I've taken up 2 Impreza's, one Accord, one Integra, one 330i, one Passat and one Legacy and this tops them all for comfort. No back ache, no arse ache no ear ache.

As soon as it's had it's first service I'll get it remapped.

 

[Steedie]

That is absolutley stunning! Love the interior

Enjoy it mate!

 

[NickXX]

Quick update to bore you all with how much I love this car.

I love this car.

There, I'm done.

Well, almost - I did 630 miles in it yesterday and it returned 48.3mpg from start to finish and I wasn't hanging around as I've 100% for sure got a speeding ticket on the way. I do a trip to Glasgow every year at the end of Jan - I've taken up 2 Impreza's, one Accord, one Integra, one 330i, one Passat and one Legacy and this tops them all for comfort. No back ache, no arse ache no ear ache.

As soon as it's had it's first service I'll get it remapped.

Heh, good stuff - glad you are enjoying it!

How are you coping with going from high-revving (DC5) to the low-revving BMW?

Say hi to Simon for me btw