USED Volkswagen Passat R36 review - Is it worth buying?

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Performance wagons are the coolest category of car, we can all agree, right? And the Volkswagen Passat R36 wagon is one of the best to ever do it, but should you consider buying one?
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - What is it?
03:41 - How's the interior?
07:54 - Tech & safety?
09:36 - What's it like to drive?
14:19 - Pricing, fuel use & warranty
15:03 - What goes wrong?
20:30 - Should you buy it?
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@antonphillipson2388 Год назад

As someone who's owned an R36 wagon and a Crown Athlete V wagon (and MANY other fast wagons/interesting daily drivers) I always find myself wanting another R36... Everything about them is just fantastic. If you get one with lower mileage and full service history from an owner who's looked after it, it's hard to beat! If you know people who work on these and can supply parts for cheap, they're no worse to maintain than most modern Japanese brands. Plus you have something cool ;)

@doylejul Год назад

Thanks for the shoutout :) Minor correction: The R36 in Aus standard 'VW Sound System' has a 250w amp and 8 speakers. The Dynaudio option has a 10 speaker 600w Lear amp. Otherwise thanks for the great video! The steering map can be changed via software. As the ZF Gen3 rack is shared amongst a whole heap of cars the character of the steering is controlled by a map in the eeprom. Lots of people prefer the feel of the PQ RS3 map, or for a really direct feel the R32 map. Personally I think you might have leaned a little too heavily into the potential issues but it's fair to let people know what could be problematic. The advantage is that the potential weak points are all well known by this stage and easily identified. And given the PQ46 platform was about 10 years ahead of it's time in terms of electronics it's a really retrofittable car - adaptive cruise control, lane assist, park assist, side assist, OEM Android Auto and Apple Carplay can all be installed (which I've done).

@chuckmaddison2924 Год назад

600 watt is probably peak spread over 10 speakers. Which is more like 30 watt rms per channel and into 4 ohm. Or another way of looking at it is 15 watt rms into 8 ohm. So not all that powerful.

@jeremy_kyw Год назад

Hear hear, the R36 god has spoken

@HughRussell06 Год назад

Yeah, if I were to fit CarPlay into one I’d definitely go the RCD or MIB2 head unit retrofit route

@aaaaplay Год назад

@@HughRussell06 totally agreed! Those android based head units are crappy as.

@Cohiba100 Год назад

@@chuckmaddison2924 I drove a Passat with that Dynaudio system for over five years. Without question the best original car sound I've ever had in any car. Sound quality is excellent and power is more than enough.

@lukasloos4340 Год назад

As a German myself I really appreciate the bit of classic German music, felt almost like home. Not only the safety part but also the superb accent free announcement for the subchapters. On point. Other than that, as per usual a spot on review of an exquisite automobile. Gotta say though, Jim's insight on the signature VW diesel stink hit very hard on a very relatable level, iykyk

@CircumambulationMaedia Месяц назад

The 2011 B7 is the hidden gem here. Has the same 3.6 VR6, updated DSG, shifts significantly faster and has none of the issues. Has the exterior and internal facelift.

@davosworks 17 дней назад

Also the VW CC 3.6

@mikemiloshis772 Год назад

I drive an R36 as my daily family wagon. Absolutely love driving to work, to the shops, road trips, it's just beautiful to drive. When you spend a good chunk of your life in a car, why not enjoy it! Also been pretty lucky with only minor stuff needing maintenance. I've decided I'll stop modifying it and spend money where it is needed so if a bigger cost item comes up I don't feel the pain as much. Also gotta say the rear is one of the best looking rears on the road.

@MrWilliam.Stewart Год назад

Holy crap, just when you think the safety tech segment can't possibly get any better, it does. Fantastic job guys.

@Willy32226 Год назад

I own a 2010 r36 sedan from new, it has been a dream, only issue on this list inexperienced was a power window issue that was easily fixed. DSG is slow at going from park to drive and reverse to drive but shifts are really quick when driving. Not sure the other cars suggested at the end of the video even come close to a well maintained r36. Great video even though I don’t totally agree. Love that blue, mine is black.

@allosaurusfragilis7782 9 месяцев назад

I've got a black 08 saloon as well, here in uk. Been very reliable. Rust is the biggest problem here. Had the car nearly 10 years now and hope to keep it as long as possible. The mechanic interviewed doesn't appear to be talking about this model. There is no key to turn and it uses very little oil, not being a turbo. I have had the parking brake issue...give me an old fashioned handbrake any day. The engine has been faultless. They are reliable units and can run to big miles. I found the video slightly annoying, to be honest.

@bsodgamer1234_unverified Месяц назад

I got a 08 R36 wagon I had since 2019. We had a cat delete a few days ago, it has bad emissions thats all

@jamesfrazier1731 Месяц назад

My wife has a 2006 Passat sedan 2.0 turbo, we have put more money into the car then what it's worth! Complete money pit these cars! Not as reliable as once thought! For all the money we have put into it she could have had a new car! Don't recommend them!

@bsodgamer1234_unverified Месяц назад

@@jamesfrazier1731 They arent more reliable than the 6 cylinders, but they're great cars anyway to live with.

@johnclendinning1189 23 дня назад

I drive a 2010 Passat Komfort and it is a joy to drive! It just turned over 100,000 miles with no problems. Still looks new. Thanks for the video.

@jeremy_kyw Год назад

Thanks for reviewing my love and joy! Love the work you guys do! Small correction though, at the time of the vid car still has stock Sachs suspensions on them. Stock height and ride quality, pretty firm but I’d say it’s very much refined given the size of this thing. Take care and enjoy the vid guys!

@jeremy_kyw Год назад

A few of my own words, Given the age of this thing, with a refreshed head unit it’s still going strong against new cars. This generation of german cars, as long as well looked after, they last. BUT, I work on my own cars, change fluids every 6months, hence it’s not too expensive for me in terms of maintenance. However, when certain things age and start to go wrong, like timing chains etc, be prepared to spend a few grand, but after that that’s another 10 years. So before you decide to go ahead, ask yourself whether you like it enough. Drawback, though it is the last swan song of the VR6s, takes only 98, Avg 22L/100km on 5w40. around 20L/100km on 5w30, but makes same figures as new Golf R with a 2.0. If you’re looking for performance look elsewhere.

@lukasloos4340 Год назад

really nice clean car! It's a pity to see less and less of the "cool version" VWs, even here in Germany. Why burning 20+ L in a Touareg or G-Class if you could have a super niche VR6 Wagon

@danmurphy5889 Год назад

@@jeremy_kyw is that fuel consumption from average driving or a bit more spirited?

@jeremy_kyw Год назад

@@danmurphy5889 80% city 20% highway, probably only driving spiritedly 20-30% of the entire time. Incapable of too spirited driving when in sydney traffic and the fact that it’s a near 5m wagon

@jeremy_kyw Год назад

90km highways I can get around 9L/100km. Above 100km the gearing sees threshold and will go beyond 2.5k rpm. Hence a bit worse economy if too fast

@DaScorpi0n Год назад

I absolutely LOVED owning mine. Exact same colour & trim shown here too. Unfortunately for me, the DSG was the biggest gremlin I had. Cost of parts and waiting for said parts to arrive from Germany was too much for me, especially as it was my daily driver. Had to pull the plug and sell it... But every time I see one, it puts a massive smile on my face.

@Mabeylater293 Год назад

How many miles did it have?

@DaScorpi0n Год назад

@@Mabeylater293 Around 120,000km on the clock, so about 75,000 miles.

@HUGO-xo2mv Год назад

They are quite uncommon in Germany too, but at least parts are not a problem here

@belgamsafn 11 месяцев назад

@@DaScorpi0n My Vr6 CC i just bought has 110k, hopefully repairs go well as it needs a ton work on interior, exterior, DSG and engine. Don't know where to start lol, calling a VW garage as i type this

@DaScorpi0n 11 месяцев назад

@@belgamsafn Hope it doesn't hurt the wallet too much mate! Gorgeous cars.

@rambolambo007 Год назад

honestly my r36 has taken a ridiculous beating and it hasn't cost anything. great cars

@duileyah 10 месяцев назад

I've had my r36 for 12 yrs, only issues were the head lining, failed haldex unit, and DSG rebuild. I plan to own it until the wheels fall off.

@chrisbutton9974 9 месяцев назад

I own a Black R36 Wagon with sunroof and premium sound. It's been an absolutely pleasure until the fuel control module failed and it took 7 months for someone to fix it. A water leak then happened as sruck on side of road which caused all sorts of mold issues. All have now been fixed for less than $500 and it's running like new at 230K (hope I don't jinx myself......haha) I'm keeping it as I love it and a great video. Only disagreement I have is with your steering complaint - I've owned HSV, XR Falcons etc and the steering feel in mine is levels above them and extremely direct with feedback so maybe an issue with the car you reviewed) Anyway great and fair review and no, there is no way in hell I'm selling or buying one the options you suggest are comparable. They aren't even close imho. Great stuff mate Chris

@crankybob Год назад

Owned the 2010 R36 for 8 years and it was brilliant! The sound it makes when you get up the rev range was addictive, but the fuel bills increased dramatically 😂 Loved the car, but after a pothole/rock hit (it was dark) that destroyed two wheels, it was quite the same and had an annoying whirring sound from somewhere on the left. Current car gets better fuel economy with more performance even with the roof racks loaded with bicycles!

@mikeknight9193 9 месяцев назад

so difficult to not to hit sport and boogie along .underated GT

@rogershell2241 Год назад

I ABSOLUTELY 💕 this car but have never owned one due to the concerns mentioned. Great car and great review. Keep it up :)

@alanwhite6161 Год назад

well-earned reputation from a company who has not lied to its customers. Gives good reasons to use your head and not heart when buying a car ! (Jim was right on target)

@alanwhite6161 Год назад

Yes it was, not only have they lied but gone to jail for it. Why wouldn't you trust them.

@ravingmad765 Год назад

When the topic of the R32 comes up, I remind myself of Prince's wise words in Little Red Corvette "love 'em and leave 'em fast".

@SonicMrSumo Год назад

Props to the owner of this car. The added DRL's look tops and the BBS rims are superb.

@martytdd1606 26 дней назад

I recently sold a B7 Audi A4 3.2 saloon (2005). I added DRL's in the same location and RS4 exhaust tips, little details like that really make a difference. 👌

@mAJORDEE Год назад

these things are always such head turners in this colour , I dont think ive missed a single one . the chrome grabs your eyes , and is so plentiful it should really be considered ' over the top' but instead just works. they nailed the styling

@uiii221 Год назад

9:12 felt like home. Tolles Auto, Tolles Video!

@skatewaverider Год назад

The R36 is a great car,I just sold my R36 sedan recently for a 4wd…. Although I’d much have preferred a newer shape V6 Passat sedan with the same engine in a highline version mainly as I love sleepers,the highline has that grandpa look with the same performance…. Love your stuff guys keep up the good work 👍

@Azman6800 Год назад

I was interested in an VE SS Commodore Ute. The dealer talked me into testing a V6 as he said it was plenty fast. I pulled up next to one of these Passat's at a set of lights on Dandenong Road. I gave the V6 everything it had and the Passat got away from me. It was fairly close but I immediately said definitely need the V8.

@mstrchat Год назад

Oh my god!! I have been waiting for this since ages!! Starting the video with a cup of latte!!!!

@kiwikingi1 Год назад

Love the cob web making an appearance on the in car shots 😊

@RusteeUte Год назад

Thanks for the review, I love my 2010 R36 wagon 😊 With regards to the transmission, the shifts in mine are F1 fast, especially in sport mode using the paddles. Old mate's may need a service. And mine has done almost 230k km's now. And if you love the sound the car makes under acceleration, you should hear mine with bi-modal mufflers. The wail and DSG farts are awesome!! The only major-ish repair I have had to deal with was for the water pump that was sometimes leaking coolant past the shaft seal. And like Jack Black says.......'you're not hard core, unless you live hard core'.

@TheJayden3977 7 месяцев назад

Recently bought a 2012 VW CC 3.6L VR6 several months ago (V6 in aus lol). Honestly so in love with it. Drives perfectly, extremely quick and powerful, looks gorgeous! Haven’t looked back: Best car I’ve ever owned.

@dimsoneill Год назад

Nearly brought one a couple of times. Now have a 2020 Octavia vRS wagon which is a great car I must say. Love a hot wagon.

@WS_00 Год назад

Where did you nearly bring it?

@ruwan591 Год назад

Honestly, the best car channel from Australia n❤

@Drannel85 Год назад

I have been the owner of a 2013 Volkswagen Passat B7 with the wonderful 3.6 VR6 engine for 3 years now. so not the official R36. but in addition to replacing the panorama roof frame due to leaks and replacing a flywheel due to slight vibration at idle, never experienced any problems. now 180,000 km on the counter and every year a caravan of 1600 behind it. what a great car!

@ruskeith Год назад

Loved my R36! Did replace flywheel, and timing chain which requires the DSG to be removed. The exhaust note was worth it. The wife convinced me to sell it due to rising repair and fuel bills.

@sillyoldbastard3280 Год назад

I had a Golf VR6 20 odd years ago. It spent most of its time in the shop with electrical issues. The whole wiring harness was eventually replaced after I took VW to the a Fair Trading tribunal. Got rid soon after

@rexha5204 Год назад

I like the VW Passats and I'm happy to see the price isn't too hard on the wallet as it's important to eat once in a while. I didn't know this model existed and now i'm even more drawn to them. Thanks for the video, always love your content, on par with Matt from CarWow 🚙

@bobsuzy1 Год назад

I had a black sedan R36 from 2011 for 6 years. Best car I ever owned. Ran like a clock, mechatronics unit changed under warranty but that’s it. Handling was amazing on country roads, the more you pushed it, the more it gripped. I bought a Liberty after the R36 and it was no comparison. Drivers seat bolster wore out so I had to repair it. In hindsight I’d recommend changing the whole seat squab via VW spare parts cause the foam just wears out especially if you are not a lightweight. We will never see a car like this again in the era of smaller engines with turbos and electric motors. If I had one with low mileage I’d keep it under a blanket in the garage, surely a cult classic of the future.

@green_comet83 Год назад

Fast wagons are the best! I have a modified 206tsi Passat and love how versatile the thing is.

@richardbrimble1319 Год назад

Loved my 2011 B9 Highline wagon with the VR6 220kw. The sports mode was ridiculously harsh and held the gears to the limiter. Properly mental. Iconic car but glad I sold it when I did. I could sense the costs lurking

@beerustheblack2846 10 месяцев назад

Have had my r36 for a bit over a fortnight now. Absolutely stoked, such a practical car and great value for money. Yes they have a few niggles (dsg round town is a bit clunky) but on backroads its brilliant while being a great cruiser to. To step upto cars like the golf r wagon or s4/rs4 requires a lot more money than these can be had for. Get one with the chains done and enjoy

@Edgedrifle 11 месяцев назад

The ability to work on my own cars properly does make these easier things to justify, I really want one

@perpetualgrin5804 Год назад

No surprise that Jim claimed 'overtime 'on this video.

@lancegraham7722 Год назад

😂😂😂he pissed my wife off with the michael hutchence joke..what a lefty.. I thought it was a funny joke...more please Jim. 😂😂😂

@shaneshane3872 Год назад

Spot on with the commentary about the steering! I'd say VAG engineer the steering for the masses not for the enthusiast and I understand the decision, but I still hate that disconnected feeling.

@originalrecko Год назад

Definitely an enthusiast car but just so damn cool.

@kristoffer3000 Месяц назад

This gen of Passat rusts like crazy, literally to the point of being able to look into the doors from the outside, if you're looking for one check it VERY thoroughly for rust. Here in Norway you quite often see them with holes you can put your fist into and no, that's not a joke.

@FelixRisingOriginal Год назад

Silver mirrors are an aftermarket add on like the wheels and the nav unit in that one. The blue is called bisque blue. The R36 wagon was available from.2006 to the final release as a MY2010.5 mid year update. I have the later as a dad wagon. Three kid seats across the back.

@aryanalfa2444 Год назад

The CC is a all new levem, is still beautifull and amazing today and are as you said too, great review btw

@kusz2704 Год назад

I had one years ago try and take me on in my skyline R33 GTR. He quickly learned his lesson

@dedclownsRfunny Год назад

Love a fast wagon. Had a Golf R Wolfsburg wagon and a Liberty GT tuned by STI. Have an Outback XT now because I’ve started going camping and a low-slung car is no good. Looked into the R36s secondhand a couple of years ago because they’re awesome, but I couldn’t risk secondhand issue costs at the time.

@SonicMrSumo Год назад

I owned mine for 5 years and didn't have a single issue with it (aside from the driver's seat side bolster). Sensational cars!

@melissabarrett9750 9 месяцев назад

Re:driver's seat side bolster... Always make sure to centre yourself in the seat. The problem is due to sitting too close to the door

@richardreich8427 Год назад

😅😅the song with the tech fell over laughing totally brill

@hellothere4342 Год назад

Love love a fast wagon. Was in the UK a couple of weeks back and managed to get a drive in the W213 E63S Wagon. It has become a full blown obsessions that I'll never get here since those wagons are not available here.

@gerzos4256 Год назад

Have had mine for nearly 3 years. 212km No dramas Proper maintainance is key Still drives better than newer cars today.

@timdiskodisken6241 Год назад

Great video guys! Have been on the hunt for an R36 for a while and just recently picked up a wagon in biscay blue for an absolute song (DSG rebuilt and chains done so no issues there either) I for one could not be happier, the engine makes an absolutely fabulous noise, interior is relatively modern for its age, the handling is out of this world and the PQ platform has so much upgradability it’s not even funny, Tesla Autopilot anyone? 👀

@user-mg6wn7wr3o Год назад

Not a VW fan, but one of the best sounding out-of-the-box cars I've ever heard.

@Rik_B_ Год назад

Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear spoke about the Passat R36: “Here Vicar, would you like some Fruit Cake? It has cocaine in it!”. A large VW sedan or wagon shouldn’t be having a sporting V6, low suspension, body kit and low profile type. But hey, it’s crazy & it works! I’ve owned a VW in the past, and I wish I could of had one of these back in the day.

@jaredbawden6707 Год назад

I personally was considering one of these, but went a Liberty GT-B instead and I don't regret it. It's not perfect, but nearly everything that's been an issue has been turned into an excuse to upgrade and make it better than before. Parts are relatively cheap and fairly easy to obtain too.

@dedclownsRfunny Год назад

Love my GT tuned by STI. Fantastic cars the GTs

@adampullen8491 Год назад

I would love to see a comparison of this R36 Passat wagon and a Subaru liberty 4th gen spec-B or GT wagon 🤤🤤

@maximusbarrett3401 Год назад

Can confirm the R36 is much fastee

@walterglaser242 5 месяцев назад

I have owned my 2008 R36 since 2010, and put 200,000km on it. It has been a great car. The only thing that played up was the DSG. Had the module replaced and worked fine since. 2 weeks ago someone ran into the back of my car and wrote their's off, hopefully the insurance will write mine off too. Then i will buy another R36, this time a wagon! Love this car looks great, sounds awesome, drives well, practical and very few problems. Fri. My experienc, maintenance has not been too expensive. ❤ R36.

@chrisr1276 Год назад

I looked at these about 10 years ago... and also the R36 engined Skoda Superb.... but I ended up going for an unused (400km) pre-registered demo car at the same price, but that got me a Audi A6 Avant TFSI as the 2012 model had a much more modern look, especially the interior (Blueooth and online connectivity, 12 speakers + sub as standard, plus a few demo extras: Google maps on the "MMI Touch", LED matrix headlights, etc).... plus the earlier TFSI engines were actually the 3.0 supercharged that was good for 300bhp out the box, so you get a responsive V6 that remaps to over 400bhp without any other mods - no extra torque, but now it holds the 400Nm+ out to 7000rpm... plus the A6 quattro is the proper Torsen one with 60:40 rear torque bias! Downside was the DSG gearbox mechatronics failed after 3 yrs (Audi were VERY good to me on the gearbox rebuild - 100% covered!!) and the fuel economy is even more of a mixed story: better than the R36 when granny-shifting / driven like a diesel, but a LOT lower if you're seeing 7000rpm on a regular basis.

@TwistedDonners Год назад

Well I guessed that you guys would be reviewing an European car/brand today and I was right. The smell that Hullsy probably smells from the diesel of these is most likely the VW excs excuses from when dieselgate happened lol 😂. I'd most likely look at the crown station wagon over the Passat to be completely honest as it'd be (as you said Adam) something a bit unique and different. Have a good weekend guys, keep up the good work and look forward to next week's videos as always 👍

@foxicious8855 Год назад

Seeing this video got me thinking: If the opportunity arises. It would be really cool to see Redriven have a look at the new Skoda. Octavia RS or the Superb 206 Sportline. At least in Australia. I feel like Skoda/VW group is the only company who makes fast cool looking wagons for a semi-affordable price anymore.

@jhref Год назад

Jeez that infotainment fitment is neat.

@williamknight7648 Год назад

The oil pump bolt issue was pretty exclusive to the 3.2 VR6 I haven't seen it happen in the 3.6 BWS motor. The timing chain issue is not the chains but the plastic guides and can happen at any mileage depending on service intervals/driving characteristics. Lack of maintenance is what kills these cars. They need frequent, high quality pampering. My "09 R36 Wagon is at 260,000ks, has had all the maintenance done, runs like a Swiss watch.

@plugg4r Год назад

Just got one around a month ago myself and love it so far, hopefully I can dodgy some of the big issues 😂

@izzy031096 Год назад

I had a mk4 R32 back in the day, always made me interested in owning one of these…

@LukaRaphael Год назад

always loved the idea of debadging one of these, and having an amazing sleeper

@perpetualgrin5804 Год назад

Or changing the badges for ' Chevy '.

@richiesworld1 Год назад

@@perpetualgrin5804 like a real Strayan!!

@mattdebyl8806 Год назад

Just get an updated version or the CC. The R36 was scrapped as a badge, but that spec continued for a long time.

@mrnicktoyou Год назад

I don't think anyone knows what an R36 is so it's a sleeper either way.

@coreyw427 Год назад

I have a CC and it’s the ultimate sleeper. I don’t think people expect to be smashed at the traffic lights by it.

@kofnc 3 месяца назад

VR-4 Legnum is my dream car!

@_saifr Год назад

Wagons are so underrated. Some just look so damn good. Like this and the rs6 even the new golf r wagon looks sick.

@santouchesantouche2873 Год назад

hundo. I really want an rs4. My heart says yes but head says nein. Could I do a skoda? I think Levorg ftw

@leighton_lam 6 месяцев назад

@@santouchesantouche2873 yeah the new WRX sport wagon TS, looks sick, especially the rear end because it doesn't look like the sedan version WRX with the civic from wish taillights. Probably going to get a GF8 wrx anyways cos I'm a sucker for the 90s

@duk4you Год назад

My VW Passat never had a problem for 14 years just normal wear and tear

@wasrio1403 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review. Do you know what brand/model the head unit is?

@chaospxl_ Год назад

to me, even better is a Fast VAN! Sleeper Potential like crazy, Extreme Practicality and People Moving, plus SPEEED AND POWERR

@johnphaceas7434 Год назад

Great video, love a proper NA V6. Now, the natural sidebar would be on the Alfa 156 GTA. My daily driver is 21yo and just coming up to 250,000km.

@frozenragu Год назад

Dad had one when i was in my early 20s, great real world performance car. Not too much size and power like many of today's cars. A sheep in wolf's clothing as he used to say. It looks fantastic, great proportions and the 19" wheels fill the arches. Great stance. Imo ideally needs a few tweaks to really get the most from it (tune, exhaust, suspension, tyres). No complaints really about the DSG, although my cars are all manual. Does sound nice with flat upshifts or on high rev downchanges and fast enough changes. Have some fond memories of that car, roundabout 4 wheel drifts, blasting up mountain roads or exhaust echoing down city lane ways (I even got pulled over for enthusiastic acceleration off the line, no warning or ticket! I put it down to the classy car) Everything adam says is spot on, especially the disconnected steering feel. Linear engine is a gem in today's small capacity turbo world

@zzhughesd Год назад

In Aussie blue sun she’s a stunner. We see rare black one at a show. Needs be in blue. That’s for sure. Thanks Jeremy, nice car

@williamdgh7942 Год назад

You guys are finnally on 4K, yeah~

@richardbrimble1319 7 месяцев назад

So glad I sold mine when I did. Amazing and iconic, but the cost once they get some kms up , frightening

@reelgreens4127 Год назад

Thanks for another amusing and informative review! Question: Could you find an alternative to the exhausted motoring reviewer cliche “the interior is a nice place to be”!?

@allosaurusfragilis7782 6 месяцев назад

Ive had mine for nearly 10 years now and still love it. Its only done 60k and been very reliable throughout. Its had a pretty easy life,as a second car but it is getting quite ild and theres a few spots of rust appearing. Done the exhaust, a couple of sensors and suspension parts but thats about it. Just regular maintenance. Its a bit thirsty for everyday use and the cabin now looks a bit dated, though im not a fan of modern cars with screens. High water mark for cars is about 2012 ish....then they get bigger, heavier, pricier and more complex

@michaelb6729 Год назад

yeah, my Skoda Superb 206 AWD ! . . . reason why I bought it. Hot wagons rock !

@anakinskywalker4113 Год назад

I love fast wagons, however as a mechanic I have a big caveat on heavily modified vehicles. If it’s been slammed to the weeds or has been ridiculously over tuned I stay away. Some minor modifications are fine a small remap for few extra KWs or a trick suspension mode of about 15-20mm lower great. Everything else you can just forget it. Again the key here is service history if it has been regularly checked over that will always be worth a few extra $$.

@dannym7460 Год назад

Love these vids and the channel but this particular one was bit confusing with reference to other variants in the passat line

@yiorgosn6837 Год назад

Great review! Great car! Also look at the 2007/2008 Subaru Liberty Tuned by STI, wagon, manual.

@geea6984 Год назад

Are you able to advise what aftermarket head unit is installed?

@fifafanatic24 Год назад

Had one of these a bit over a year ago and had an absolute nightmare with it. Timing chain went which was over 6k to replace, constant pcv valve and oxygen sensor issues. Ended up selling for half of what I payed for it just to not have to deal with it. That being said though they are a very nice car to drive and are pretty luxurious even compared to most cars these days but I wouldn't touch one unless you are a skilled/rich enough to keep it running.

@gavinr9107 Год назад

If you owned one and had to replace a timing chain and repair the DSG you could quite likely end up spending the same amount as the purchase price of a used one now - just the thought of that is a huge turn off for me....

@santouchesantouche2873 Год назад

ze Germans... sigh... out of all the axis powers imma stay with the japs

@TheWretchedWorld Год назад

You bought a dud

@kawzx777 Год назад

👏👏👏 to the owner for this Immaculate R32.

@johnandrews3568 3 месяца назад

what is the sat/nav unit in this car? I'm in a 2007 wagon and that looks great! Thx

@ederss7 Месяц назад

The VR6 and the DQ250 gearbox are very reliable if well cared. It's worth buying.

@Sixtoemo Год назад

I had a 2006 2.0 diesel Passat. The Siemens injectors failed - VW replaced them all and the wiring loom on a recall. My electronic handbrake motor failed, DPF completely blocked, EGR valve replaced, water pump failed (looked like a kid had made it out of meccano), fuel pump failed, electric window buttons failed, the central rear armrest broke, the wheel arches rusted severely at 10 years old & so got rid of it. Have an Octavia VRS estate now & it's been very reliable.

@sempaiE28 Год назад

Really wish you guys uploaded this last week before I bought my R32, no regrets tho, DSG had recently been serviced so fingers crossed it doesn't give me any issues for a while! Can't beat that engine note!

@joep4224 Год назад

I've had my R32 for 7 years and have never regretted it. Fantastic wee car that always makes my smile.

@sempaiE28 Год назад

@@joep4224 good to hear mate, here's hoping I get your luck!

@gregv3644 Год назад

My Passat cc Awd had 370,000 kms on it gets redlined everyday has never had a dsg oil change yet still drives and changes gears very well never spent / replaced anything other than regular service items

@petewitt2867 Год назад

The spiderweb on the driving shot 😂

@serz1885 Год назад

11:54 the clanking noise inside the car hahahah

@MrWilliam.Stewart Год назад

Would you like some suspension with your car Sir? Owner of that Passat: "no thank you"

@philipprenner4829 Год назад

The best car show there is

@nikoss7644 Год назад

I purchased a new 3.2lt Passat wagon in 2006, same colour blue as the vehicle reviewed. After my experience with VW AU, particularly the 1st 4 years, I'd never touch a VW group car again in my life. Biggest problem was with the traction control system deciding wheels are spinning (from a gentle take-off, NOT!) and stranding my wife and children in the middle of an intersection by retarding the engine, multiple times per month. After countless visits to the dealer and phone calls/email exchanges with VW Australia, nothing was done under warranty. It was under extended warranty (4th year) that the dealer replaced the ABS computer after me requesting they do so from day 1. This was just 1 example of the problems (a serious one) I had. After I started taking the car to my trusted mechanic in years 5-10, the car somewhat became reliable. Basically, in the 1st 5 years of it's life it spent 2-3 weeks per year at the dealer workshop for issues unrelated to normal servicing. It had this knack of breaking down just as we were about to go on a planned family holiday. Basically, I could not trust it. We nicknamed it the "Blue Lemon", a well earned and deserved name. Also, VW AU has no clue about after sales support for their products, nor do they care. We sold the car just before 10 years of age with 162,000 Km on the clock to a young couple for 10% of the purchase price. We ran into them 9-12 months later only to hear the the engine died due to the problem described in this report. Obviously I did not know about it at the time so the option of undertaking a costly preventative maintenance was not considered.

@Littlebrixton 10 месяцев назад

Hey, does someone know the make of the headunit and the aftermarket gearknob in this video? Just purchased an R36 Wagon and now looking to update a few things....

@ratty8139 Год назад

if you like sport wagons, the subaru liberty 3.0r-b and even the 2.5 and 2.0 turbo engines are awesome! Got some problems though...

@mikeknight9193 9 месяцев назад

Totally underated GT.

@Ghostina1 Месяц назад

Watching this with my 1 week old "id7 sportstourer"... in the garage. So sad such cars are not available anymore.

@saywhatoleyi6602 Год назад

Hey bro nice review can you review the sv6 vf and ve wagon or sedan thanks

@perpetualgrin5804 Год назад

If i remember correctly it has a blue coloured dash at night, like a Mitsubishi 380.

@davidbrayshaw3529 Год назад

A friend of mine had a diesel variant of one of these. It was a beautiful car to drive, but the ownership experience was anything but beautiful. Yes, everything was repaired under warranty, but when I say "everything", I mean "everything". He traded it in on an AMG A class. What do they say about pots and fry pans?