From Nissan to VW

[thedriver]

Hi everyone,
I've just come from beloved Nissan Stagea and am looking to move into a Passat (R36 or V6 FSI Highline) and later add a Golf R for my partner. Still trying to find the right one to buy though.
I've been using this site for research as a consumer of info and have come across some great info, so thanks to everyone already. Hopefully I can contribute in the future, but for the time being I think I'll be throwing a few questions out there (after I use the search function ).

[Deadpool]

From Nissan to VW

Welcome to the Forum.


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[The One]

Welcome buddy.

Passat R36 is a very nice package and would be a big step up from your Nissan.

[POS GTI]

As someone who has done the same (not a Stag though) welcome aboard


turn back now

[thedriver]

Thanks folks. I'm trying to get copies of the brochures for each model year to compare the differences. I know some features (like adaptive cruise and chassis control) were only available in later years.
The V6 FSI Highline (wagon) is also of interest, but I'd be after one with the Sport Pack and I'm just not seeing many of these available.

[human traffic]

As someone who has done the same (not a Stag though) welcome aboard


turn back now

me too. did you get sick of the cops hassling you too? lol

[thedriver]

I never got hassled. The Stagea was also somewhat of a sleeper; very understated for it's level of performance, a lot like the Passat.
One of the main reasons for leaving Japanese imports behind (as much as I love some of the vehicles) is my loss of faith in the odometer readings and service records. I have much more faith in locally purchased vehicles, at least I can research and confirm the service records and correlate that with the odometer reading.

[The One]

Thanks folks. I'm trying to get copies of the brochures for each model year to compare the differences. I know some features (like adaptive cruise and chassis control) were only available in later years.
The V6 FSI Highline (wagon) is also of interest, but I'd be after one with the Sport Pack and I'm just not seeing many of these available.

The V6 FSI highline shares the same engine as the Passat R36, nothing engine or drivetrain wise is different. R36 is just a 'sports' edition, still looks the par over ordinary passats, but the price is always there.

[thedriver]

It's really the seats of the Sport pack that I'm after. Unfortunately, I have a bad back but the sports seat make a big difference to my comfort level.