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So after much anticipation, research and lurking through the forums, I placed an order on a new Passat CC V6 4-motion in reflex silver and pretty much all the options minus the Dynaudio and lane assist.
Should be able to pick it up in 2 weeks time which means it's more than likely in the country.
A couple of points for those interested in comparing:
1) Value for money: What you get and the included options easily gets you >$100K in the other German brands. Although Lexus did have some good deals but IMHO the CC looks better and would go harder given the V6.
2) Headroom: was a concern, but I sat in the back and I'm fine. One seat will have a baby seat, so only one free. I very rarely sit anyone in the back and if they can't fit, there's always a taxi
We have another car for extended family duties... Also in the 5 years of owning my other car, I only recall a handful of times that I ever sat 3 in the back, it's only me 99% of the time in the car.
3) Driveability: The CC wasn't going to be as fast or as quick as my modded STi, but that was never my main reason for buying the car. It was responsive, especially in sport-mode and the DSG's shifts were very smooth, it revs cleanly to redline and although you don't get the push in the back with a turbo, its deceptivley fast probably because the power delivery is so linear. I hadn't realised we hit the speed-limit entering the freeway. All-in-all it was faster than what I thought it would be and the looks we got down the freeway were interesting - it is a good looking car. We didn't go for a long drive and I hardly played with any of the options in the demo car, but the test-drive wasn't going to make or break my decision anyway. I'm the sort that tends to adapt to the cars I buy, and coming from a rough, modded STi with no options, anything semi-luxo was going to be chalk and cheese.
4) Boot space: Compared to the STi, it was massive.
Can't wait now...
Should be able to pick it up in 2 weeks time which means it's more than likely in the country.
A couple of points for those interested in comparing:
1) Value for money: What you get and the included options easily gets you >$100K in the other German brands. Although Lexus did have some good deals but IMHO the CC looks better and would go harder given the V6.
2) Headroom: was a concern, but I sat in the back and I'm fine. One seat will have a baby seat, so only one free. I very rarely sit anyone in the back and if they can't fit, there's always a taxi
We have another car for extended family duties... Also in the 5 years of owning my other car, I only recall a handful of times that I ever sat 3 in the back, it's only me 99% of the time in the car.3) Driveability: The CC wasn't going to be as fast or as quick as my modded STi, but that was never my main reason for buying the car. It was responsive, especially in sport-mode and the DSG's shifts were very smooth, it revs cleanly to redline and although you don't get the push in the back with a turbo, its deceptivley fast probably because the power delivery is so linear. I hadn't realised we hit the speed-limit entering the freeway. All-in-all it was faster than what I thought it would be and the looks we got down the freeway were interesting - it is a good looking car. We didn't go for a long drive and I hardly played with any of the options in the demo car, but the test-drive wasn't going to make or break my decision anyway. I'm the sort that tends to adapt to the cars I buy, and coming from a rough, modded STi with no options, anything semi-luxo was going to be chalk and cheese.
4) Boot space: Compared to the STi, it was massive.
Can't wait now...
they are a great car.
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