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  • #1

    Newbie from Sydney Hunting for an R36

    Hi all,

    My name is Paul and I've been lurking here for a while.

    I'm hunting for a Passat R36 wagon - preferably MY10 in Biscay Blue with a sunroof and other options. Oh, and less than 80,000km.

    Sounds easy, but I got gazumped last week with an R36 wagon that ticked all the boxes - but I missed out - it was on Carsales for less than a day..!

    The search continues...
    Biscay Blue MY10.5 Passat R36 Wagon
    Options: Sunroof, RNS510 Sat Nav, Dynaudio, Power Tailgate, ACC, RVC, BT 9w7, Tint and Factory Towbar.
    Atlantic Blue MY19.5 Golf GTI
    Options: Luxury Package and Sound & Style Package.
    Tags: 000km, gazumped, hunting, r36, wagon
  • #2
    Welcome mate. Hard to find but worth it in the end.
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    • #3
      You may need to compromise on some options. I did and don't regret it. Otherwise you'll be waiting for ever...
      2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
      2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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      • #4
        That car was priced very well and had some killer options. I called up and he said there were 3 other ppl before me that day. Did you manage to see the car at all? I've found that late model, low km, good optioned wagons go fast!
        Last edited by fluckaduck; 21-05-2015, 07:56 PM.
        MY19 Tiguan Wolfsburg w/roof (on the way)
        MY09 R36 Wagon
        MY12 CC V6 (sold)
        MY12 Scirocco (sold)

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        • #5
          Originally posted by fluckaduck View Post
          That car was priced very well and had some killer options. I called up and he said there were 3 other ppl before me that day. Did you manage to see the car at all? I've found that late model, low km, good optioned wagons go fast!
          That car went on the market on Monday night and I called him on Tuesday at 9:30am, but I was the second caller. He was bringing it in to town for the first caller that day at 4pm. I also work in the city, so I was able to see it at 3pm.

          The R36 presented very well, though I thought the ride was a bit harsh and noisy. He did label it incorrectly - it was 2009 build, "owned" by the MD of Chatswood Classic Cars, where he bought it as a demo. That is why it was loaded!

          I asked about the DCC and he said he never used it! The car recently had new brakes - he showed me an invoice for $2K!

          I made him a fair offer, but he said he needed to show it to the first caller at 4pm and he said he would get back to me. That night I saw it had been removed from Carsales, and next morning I got a text to say that the first caller had bought it! I was gutted....
          Biscay Blue MY10.5 Passat R36 Wagon
          Options: Sunroof, RNS510 Sat Nav, Dynaudio, Power Tailgate, ACC, RVC, BT 9w7, Tint and Factory Towbar.
          Atlantic Blue MY19.5 Golf GTI
          Options: Luxury Package and Sound & Style Package.

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          • #6
            Oh man I'm really sorry to hear that. At least he could've let you known the situation before it was sold.

            The ride is firm but shouldn't be noisy. I haven't noticed any noise from my wagon.
            MY19 Tiguan Wolfsburg w/roof (on the way)
            MY09 R36 Wagon
            MY12 CC V6 (sold)
            MY12 Scirocco (sold)

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            • #7
              ONLY took me 8 months to find mine. Not many low km for sale nowadays. Good luck!
              2018 BMW 125i M Sport |AlpineWhite|719M JetBlack|BlackLeather |ComfortPackage|Sunroof|WirelessCharging
              2010 MY10 R36 Wagon | Biscay Blue | Power Tailgate | RNS510 | MDI | RVC | 51,000 km |Garage Open Button | Dead Pedal Mod | OE Fit DRL | VCDS | Sprint Booster | H&R Rear Sway Bar | Alcantara Steering Wheel | Dual Reverse Light | 19" Bentley Wheels (BBS Forged Split) | Michelin PS 4S
              2005 MY05 AH Astra HatchBlack | Facelifted SRi Looking | OpeliZed | Whiteline RSB | Eibach ProKit

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              • #8
                Took me about 2 weeks....totally fluked it!
                2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                • #9
                  Paul, sorry buddy that guy was me! Who also has been lurking this forum for some time and coincidentally share the same name! So sorry. Hope you find one you're after!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by fluckaduck View Post
                    Oh man I'm really sorry to hear that. At least he could've let you known the situation before it was sold.
                    The vendor Dennis was fair. he said he would contact me after the first caller had seen it. When I didn't hear I texted him and he said he would get in touch with me the next day. I guess if the sale fell through, I was next in line. I think he was surprised that there was so much interest, but he priced the car well and it was loaded with options even Bluetooth - the only things it was missing was Dynaudio and surprisingly the RVC, which when Dennis purchased the car, the dealer stated that it had an RVC!


                    Originally posted by luongie View Post
                    Paul, sorry buddy that guy was me! Who also has been lurking this forum for some time and coincidentally share the same name! So sorry. Hope you find one you're after!
                    Hi Paul, congratulations on your purchase - I think you've done well!

                    I figured that they sold 1,740 R36s in Australia with 2/3s being wagons and Biscay Blue being the most popular colour out there - it shouldn't be too hard. But I understand the MY10/10.5 are the best, it has to have a sunroof and I want less than 80K, because I intend to keep it for a while.

                    There is one currently for sale in Adelaide. I was the first caller and have the inside running on what looks like a nice car. ACC and DCC would be nice, but not essential. Bluetooth is essential, at least for my wife.....
                    Biscay Blue MY10.5 Passat R36 Wagon
                    Options: Sunroof, RNS510 Sat Nav, Dynaudio, Power Tailgate, ACC, RVC, BT 9w7, Tint and Factory Towbar.
                    Atlantic Blue MY19.5 Golf GTI
                    Options: Luxury Package and Sound & Style Package.

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                    • #11
                      Bluetooth is an easy retrofit so don't let a car pass you by because it doesn't have it...
                      2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                      2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                      • #12
                        That car from Adel looks very nice. Hope it turns out for you.

                        The right car will always eventuate. Just a matter of time.

                        Btw, has anyone ever organised an r36 meetup for the Sydneysiders? There seems to be quite a few members who own them. I'd be very keen for a future meetup somewhere. Even a cruise up or down the coast.
                        MY19 Tiguan Wolfsburg w/roof (on the way)
                        MY09 R36 Wagon
                        MY12 CC V6 (sold)
                        MY12 Scirocco (sold)

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                        • #13
                          I'd possibly be up for a Sydney meet depending on commitments.
                          2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                          2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by kamold View Post
                            Bluetooth is an easy retrofit so don't let a car pass you by because it doesn't have it...
                            Thanks Kamold, I've been told $500 to $600 for Bluetooth, so not an issue.

                            I'm surprised that very few R36s have Bluetooth. I've never used it in a car but I guess once you have it, you wonder how you lived without it....!
                            Biscay Blue MY10.5 Passat R36 Wagon
                            Options: Sunroof, RNS510 Sat Nav, Dynaudio, Power Tailgate, ACC, RVC, BT 9w7, Tint and Factory Towbar.
                            Atlantic Blue MY19.5 Golf GTI
                            Options: Luxury Package and Sound & Style Package.

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                            • #15
                              ive wanted one since they arrived.. and one day i woke up and said im sick of my amarok and jumped on carsales. found a 08 biscay blue wagon with 103km in melb 1 week later in the drive way... no regrets

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