VW R36 Passat vs V6 Passat CC

[R36 Dreamer]

I did the same thing. Further to my above post, the CC wasn't an option when I ordered mine. In fact, the R36 wasn't official yet, either.

I also ordered mid Jan 08, before the CC was an option.

I have had a diesel one for a week, and whilst I enjoyed it I prefer my wagon.

I suppose if it was between an R36 Sedan and a CC, I would lean towards the CC, though at 30 I am probably a bit too young to be seen in an "old mans car"

Only kidding. Though if they were trying to appeal to younger buyers how about some actual colours rather than 14 shades of grey/black/gold.

[Leagle]

Wow all you guys (/gals?) are a knowledgeable mob. I think you get gold stars all round.

Some interesting responses that I didn't think about. I guess for me personally, I have leaned towards the CC because of the styling, interior presence and what I perceive to be superior ride. Tech factor too. Then again... have not actually driven the R36 (they didn't have one available) so I thought this post would be the next best thing (and an interesting topic too). I guess the best thing about the R36 from a practical point of view is that extra seat (dunno why they couldn't fit a middle seat belt for extreme emergencies). Interesting comments about age factor. Personally I thought the CC was a more youthful looking car. But I get the points made. BTW does the exhaust note in the R36 sound heaps better than the CC?

[Rocket36]

does the exhaust note in the r36 sound heaps better than the cc?

HELL YES!!!



WTF is with this forum changing upper case to lower case automatically? Without this line, it lower cased my reply!

[ron]

Rocket is spot on about the SEATS!!!!! in the CC they are just nasty hehe.


Leagle, test drive an R36 before you place an order on a CC.
Settling on the next best thing is going to leave a bad test in your mouth and you will be wondering WHAT IF........

As far as styling are concern, this is up to your taste. for me CC is a little odd and for a coupe its a bit long for me : )

[antman]

In answer to the two questions put:

1. what would you choose between the above two

I bought the CC and I am very happy with it.
I test drove the R36 and the CC; indeed, I went to the dealer wanting to buy an R36... but walked out with a car that better suited my style of driving.


2. Why?

Firstly, the engine is the same. It's just that the CC is more refined in the way it delivers power. In 'drive' it's a limo; in 'sport' it's fun; and in 'manual' it's insane. So if I want that raw power (so a fat middle-aged guy can impress chicks...lol) it's there to play with.

Secondly, when I drove the R36 it feels like a rally car. That’s great, but not when you do long trips on country roads for 6 to 8 hrs at a time. Whereas the CC's ride is great. And if I'm on a freeway, I'll firm the ride with a press of a button.

And the killer is that the CC just stands out (at the moment) from most car body styles. With the exception of the Merc CLS – there's not another car on the road that looks like it. To me, the R36 doesn’t have that edge to it.

Cheers,
Antman.

[gead]

the CC looks the business until you get past the c pillar....i think the rear end treatment looks appalling...like a melted ice block acompared with the chiseled aggression of the front....

if you could graft the front of the CC onto the r36 wagon....

[apom]

the CC looks the business until you get past the c pillar....i think the rear end treatment looks appalling...like a melted ice block acompared with the chiseled aggression of the front....

...or the backend of an AU Falcon!

[Leagle]

Lol the AU comment applies to the Merc CLS as well though. Seriously though, in real life I reckon the CC looks great, front rear or side on

[blutopless2]

my 2c.... dont like the look of the CC so would def go for the R36

[ron]

...or the backend of an AU Falcon!

what AU falcon!!!!????

more like a friggin Taurus!!!!!!!!
Slope anymore you might as well drive backwards for aero dynamics.


sorry CC owners, this is just my opinion : )


and : )

[Leagle]

what AU falcon!!!!????

more like a friggin Taurus!!!!!!!!
Slope anymore you might as well drive backwards for aero dynamics.


sorry CC owners, this is just my opinion : )


and : )

LOL, you do have to see one in real life. But I guess that the styling does polarise opinions.

A quick update - my CC is on order.

[Psyk]

I'm currently choosing between the R36 Sedan vs. the V6 Passat CC.

Both the missus and I are leaning heavily towards the CC at this stage. A few reasons:
1) The CC's styling makes it look a million dollars
2) I rarely use the rear passanger seats as I'm in the car 95% of the time and we have an 18 month old daughter, by the time she gets old enough I'll be in another car.
3) The rear head room wasn't too much of an issue. Wearing a cap it brushes the roof, otherwise it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
4) Coming from a slightly modded WRX STi I was actually attracted to the R36 originally! But looking at the CC made me like it even more. I did have grand plans to track my STi, but that never eventuated, so the money may as well go to refinement/prestige.
5) We have a second car for extended family usage which eases the choice towards the CC.

[Luminary]

The CC will be a real winner for VW.

Without it in the market I wouldn't have necessarily ordered an R36. Whichever way the customer goes, it's a win for VW.

I think a lot of R36 owners here have a similar story of being attracted by the CC and ending up in an R36.

I agree with the backend styling problem crowd. I think it's the one area the car loses focus though it has grown on me somewhat.

[Leagle]

I'm currently choosing between the R36 Sedan vs. the V6 Passat CC.

Both the missus and I are leaning heavily towards the CC at this stage. A few reasons:
1) The CC's styling makes it look a million dollars
2) I rarely use the rear passanger seats as I'm in the car 95% of the time and we have an 18 month old daughter, by the time she gets old enough I'll be in another car.
3) The rear head room wasn't too much of an issue. Wearing a cap it brushes the roof, otherwise it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
4) Coming from a slightly modded WRX STi I was actually attracted to the R36 originally! But looking at the CC made me like it even more. I did have grand plans to track my STi, but that never eventuated, so the money may as well go to refinement/prestige.
5) We have a second car for extended family usage which eases the choice towards the CC.

Lol, from Sti to CC. I can understand why though - after years of putting up with the Sti's hard ride, what luxury the CC will be! And I reckon it will give the Sti a run for its money too!

[Psyk]

Lol, from Sti to CC. I can understand why though - after years of putting up with the Sti's hard ride, what luxury the CC will be! And I reckon it will give the Sti a run for its money too!

The person most suprised about that was me I did have a look at the EVO X, but it's too small and the boot would be challenging to fit prams etc. Also, I don't feel like being raced by 'P' platers during school holidays with the little one in the back...

Test drive is this Saturday so will see how it goes.