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MY11 Models - Changes + New Unlimited Kilometre Warranty
Maybe. I guess that's another one of those things that we'll figure out in the next month or so.
I know that there are MK6 people that were complaining that they couldn't find the Auto Lock/Unlock feature. I'm not sure if it's because it's not there on the lower models, on the older builds, or whether they just couldn't find it...
Maybe. I guess that's another one of those things that we'll figure out in the next month or so.
I know that there are MK6 people that were complaining that they couldn't find the Auto Lock/Unlock feature. I'm not sure if it's because it's not there on the lower models, on the older builds, or whether they just couldn't find it...
Yeah, I couldn't find it initially but couldn't remember if it was because it's been renamed or in a different location, or if i enabled it in VCDS.
Does seem like we pay a big premium here for all car stuff though.
The US consumer has a long history of paying less for cars. The enormous consumer power over there, coupled with significant volumes that make large margins less important, mean manufacturers can - and often do - bend over backwards to get that sticker price low. Just look at the new Jetta (with its low-grade plastics, ordinary rear suspension, and other downgrades allowing it to compete in a huge segment around the AUD20k mark plus taxes) as a good example.
It's been hypothesised that the profits of more lucrative markets (Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia) go towards subsidising the loss-making US operations of many manufacturers, all in the name of promoting the brand for future larger volumes and profitability.
This tangent occurs in almost every thread where someone mentions a US specification... it's not the place for it. Please start a thread in General Discussion if you'd really like to discuss the ins and outs of the US economy and living there...
The US consumer has a long history of paying less for cars. The enormous consumer power over there, coupled with significant volumes that make large margins less important, mean manufacturers can - and often do - bend over backwards to get that sticker price low. Just look at the new Jetta (with its low-grade plastics, ordinary rear suspension, and other downgrades allowing it to compete in a huge segment around the AUD20k mark plus taxes) as a good example.
I agree re the "Me too" technical spec to suit what the USA market expects.
European specs (Apart from some bells and whistles) appear aimed at motoring finess, rather than just a nice interior.
I consider Europe for cutting edge design.
USA bulk market for "Me too"
Last edited by Corey_R; 13-08-2010, 08:19 PM.
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MY13 Passat 130TDI Sedan. Autumn Brown Metalic, Desert Beige seats. Sat nav, Rev camera, Dynaudio, 12way adj seats. No ACC Previous Golf 118 TSI with ACC given to my son
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