Finally a Car That Wont Die! New Passat

NikonsAndVStroms · 01-02-2013, 07:48 PM

Or if it does I'm not paying for it

About the only car on the market that fits me

you'd think it wouldn't be so hard.

And no it's not a TDI! I drive well under 10k per year usually (this year being the exception) so it didn't really make much sense. I have to say the I-5 is a pretty decent cage motor. It sounds nice and feels more like a diesel with a bunch of low down power and not much top end. Also the chassis/steering are great and night and day from my 97 Accord.

This is also a base model....5 speed, power everything, bluetooth, cruise, a/c, honestly the only options I would want on a car that this doesn't have are heated seats, a sunroof, and ipod integration. Though with the bluetooth audio that one isn't as important and I have seen few cars that pull it off well. The Kia Soul's system I know just didn't like my iPod touch at all.

Heyload · 01-02-2013, 07:57 PM

Very nice!

NikonsAndVStroms · 01-02-2013, 08:06 PM

A bit more about it; this car is quiet/smooth as hell. I pulled onto the highway and had to slow down big time when I realized how fast it was going

.

The sound system is pretty amazing too, I have a friend who is obsessed with dub step and music like so the kid loves huge bass and he was asking where the sub was. I can't bring it past 50% volume because it starts to hurt my ears

again this is the base stereo for the car. VW really didn't fuck around, shit they've earned my respect.

FLYING EYEBALL · 01-02-2013, 08:11 PM

what is it?

green hell · 01-02-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYING EYEBALL

what is it?

vw camry.

Grainbelt · 01-02-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYING EYEBALL

what is it?

Looks like a half decent rental car.

JamesG · 01-02-2013, 08:17 PM

Totally

I think I would fall asleep in it before being able to start it.

But it OP likes it, too each their own.

NikonsAndVStroms · 01-02-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Totally

I think I would fall asleep in it before being able to start it.

But it OP likes it, too each their own.

I became an old man early in life

back when I was 21 I traded a CBR1100XX for a V-Strom and it has been all down hill from there. Now I wear tweed jackets while drinking my gin and tonics.

Honestly the reason I like it so much is the thing fits me....with my wrist and ankle issues that is no small feat. The only other cars that work are the Accord and Saab 9-5. The former for a certified used one with low miles wouldn't be much cheaper than the VW, and a Saab is just a nightmare waiting to happen. I've been living with cars on deaths door for 4 years now so this is amazing

NikonsAndVStroms · 01-02-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

Looks like a half decent rental car.

That way cops will pay less attention

having a Silver Civic and a Green Accord has probably helped me avoid a few tickets in my day.

FLYING EYEBALL · 01-02-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green hell

vw camry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grainbelt

Looks like a half decent rental car.

oh

tint the windows and black wheels...it won't look like you're driving your old mans Buick.

maydaymike · 01-02-2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

vw camry.

NikonsAndVStroms · 01-03-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by green hell

vw camry.

I missed this one....now that hurts! I could never drive a Camry

I don't care about looks but there's nothing fun about that POS.

adam_c_eckhardt · 01-03-2013, 03:26 AM

Nice Work- welcome to the club.

jdiaz · 01-03-2013, 03:42 AM

I'm not much into big wheels and suspension drops, but it doesn't take much to make this car look very slick.

Base car with H&R springs and 20's.

green hell · 01-03-2013, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikonsAndVStroms

I missed this one....now that hurts! I could never drive a Camry

I don't care about looks but there's nothing fun about that POS.

as long as yer happy with it, that's all that matters.

i don't think vw is doing the jetta or the passat any styling favors.

01-02-2013, 07:48 PM	#1
NikonsAndVStroms ^OP Beastly Photographer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: The Hub of the Universe Oddometer: 26,443	Finally a Car That Wont Die! New Passat Or if it does I'm not paying for it About the only car on the market that fits me you'd think it wouldn't be so hard. And no it's not a TDI! I drive well under 10k per year usually (this year being the exception) so it didn't really make much sense. I have to say the I-5 is a pretty decent cage motor. It sounds nice and feels more like a diesel with a bunch of low down power and not much top end. Also the chassis/steering are great and night and day from my 97 Accord. This is also a base model....5 speed, power everything, bluetooth, cruise, a/c, honestly the only options I would want on a car that this doesn't have are heated seats, a sunroof, and ipod integration. Though with the bluetooth audio that one isn't as important and I have seen few cars that pull it off well. The Kia Soul's system I know just didn't like my iPod touch at all. __________________ Motorcycles save lives "It's the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they're gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it's my turn to leave."

01-02-2013, 07:57 PM	#2
Heyload Remastered Classic Joined: Dec 2009 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 4,536	Very nice! __________________ There. Their. They're not the same. (By reading this, you have briefly given me control of your thoughts) When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

01-02-2013, 08:06 PM	#3
NikonsAndVStroms ^OP Beastly Photographer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: The Hub of the Universe Oddometer: 26,443	A bit more about it; this car is quiet/smooth as hell. I pulled onto the highway and had to slow down big time when I realized how fast it was going . The sound system is pretty amazing too, I have a friend who is obsessed with dub step and music like so the kid loves huge bass and he was asking where the sub was. I can't bring it past 50% volume because it starts to hurt my ears again this is the base stereo for the car. VW really didn't fuck around, shit they've earned my respect. __________________ Motorcycles save lives "It's the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they're gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it's my turn to leave."

01-02-2013, 08:11 PM	#4
FLYING EYEBALL dirtball Joined: Mar 2008 Location: southeast of seattle Oddometer: 9,761	what is it? __________________ if you keep poor...the struggle is simple my photos http://jskustoms.smugmug.com/ save yourself some $ with my smuggy discount code qvMaWy1bTFU7c

01-02-2013, 08:17 PM	#7
JamesG Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Oddometer: 9,991	Totally I think I would fall asleep in it before being able to start it. But it OP likes it, too each their own. __________________ I am a conservative, not a Republican. There is a difference.

01-03-2013, 03:26 AM	#13
adam_c_eckhardt thunked Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Live Free or Die Oddometer: 4,237	Nice Work- welcome to the club.

01-03-2013, 03:42 AM	#14
jdiaz . Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Elburn, IL Oddometer: 31,092	I'm not much into big wheels and suspension drops, but it doesn't take much to make this car look very slick. Base car with H&R springs and 20's. jdiaz screwed with this post 01-03-2013 at 04:01 AM

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