2015 VW Passat B8

All things considered, i think I'd take "the long GTi" (2.0 TSI Passat) over the Golf... about the same price, better features.

Then Revo Stage 1: around 180wkw & over 400nm. Would be a proper sleeper
 
Nangi said:
All things considered, i think I'd take "the long GTi" (2.0 TSI Passat) over the Golf... about the same price, better features.

Then Revo Stage 1: around 180wkw & over 400nm. Would be a proper sleeper
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Rusty0 said:
You want it cheaper?
I actually think its perfectly priced.
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And let's not forget VW's fantastic resale value.

Rouxenator said:
:erm: who cares, the people buying this are all like....
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Right in the first sentence they sum up everything that is wrong with the car. "VW’s aim with the new Passat is to take on the big three, especially Mercedes-Benz."

You morons, you already have a ton of boring Audi models that do just that! The Passat should be a large, affordable and reliable family car - not a small executive saloon. That is actually what is wrong with the entire VW range except for the Up! they are no longer people's cars.

I expect the new Insignia will win over some Passat buyers in Europe for that reason.
 
Rouxenator said:
The Passat should be a large, affordable and reliable family car - not a small executive saloon.
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It is actually bigger than the 3-series, C class and A4. It is a long car, with a massive boot and lots of space at the back. It is more in line with the 5, E, A6... This makes it a huge bargain.
 
If priced right, then yes. However if you aim for luxury cars like the C-Class and 3-Series I expect they will have similar pricing.
 
Rouxenator said:
If priced right, then yes. However if you aim for luxury cars like the C-Class and 3-Series I expect they will have similar pricing.
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Did you read what I said? It is more of a cheaper competitor for the next class up. Jetta would be the cheap competitor for C, 3, A4...

Also, because of depreciation, a year old demo Passat will cost about the same as a year old demo Jetta. This makes it probably the best bargain out there and cheaper than a higher mileage 2-3 year old 320i or C180.
 
Yeah I got that part and from the review it does sound like a pretty roomy cabin. However it remains to be seen if the general car buying public will 1) pick up on that and 2) be persuaded to buy it over a slightly smaller car perceived to be more up market. Depreciation has always been good on these cars but still you see very little of them on the roads.
 
Can' t wait to see the updated VW CC, should be based on the B8 Passat's goodies.
 
Guys I saw one yesterday by N1 City side.

I would say it was the mid line 1.8 model.

Quite a good looking machine by typical Passat-bland standards
 
The rear has always been and is still a letdown. Very nice otherwise
 
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