Injested Water - Possible Hydraulic Lock?!

[Lance B]

Sorry to hear of your flood issue, Andrew.

I hope all gets worked out for you.

[brad]

I can see how you could accidently do it.

I was caught on the F5 Northbound on Friday afternoon where the road widening construction is & the water was 300-500mm deep because the drainage wasn't in place. The Northern campbelltown Onramp had a 500mm deep x 10m wide river running across it. A lot of cars hit it doing about 80kph - I'm surprised they all stayed straight. You do not expect a river to be running across a main highway.

[passatpout]

... are breaking the law and thus, completely at fault.

Sounds a bit strange, considering that in most accidents at least one driver is breaking the law, or at fault, (eg running a red, going through stop/give way signs, tailgating, etc, etc).. and coverage is still provided..

[3Putt]

Probable Writeoff!

Looks like my Passat will be written off.

The repairer's quote for a new engine (yes, new engine required!) is $26000!!!

I may be defecting to the Golf Gti forum guys - my employer picks up the fuel tab if I get a 4 star Green vehicle. I don't really need the full size sedan, so it looks like a bit of a no-brainer.

Before i go (will be posting similar question in the appropriate forum) what options are worthwhile on the MkVI? Should I get DSG again? Dynaudio? 18"s?

Cheers and thanks for the info / laughs!

Fairways and greens...

[team_v]

Looks like my Passat will be written off.

The repairer's quote for a new engine (yes, new engine required!) is $26000!!!

I may be defecting to the Golf Gti forum guys - my employer picks up the fuel tab if I get a 4 star Green vehicle. I don't really need the full size sedan, so it looks like a bit of a no-brainer.

Before i go (will be posting similar question in the appropriate forum) what options are worthwhile on the MkVI? Should I get DSG again? Dynaudio? 18"s?

Cheers and thanks for the info / laughs!

Fairways and greens...

26k seems awfully expensive.

All the best with the new car.
Prepare for a 6 month wait for it though as delivery times have blown out due to massive demand for the mk6 and failures with toyota and honda.

[goodfella]

Looks like my Passat will be written off.

I may be defecting to the Golf Gti forum guys .

Why leave the forum? Your still buying a VW, right??

[R36 Dreamer]

Looks like my Passat will be written off.

The repairer's quote for a new engine (yes, new engine required!) is $26000!!!

I may be defecting to the Golf Gti forum guys - my employer picks up the fuel tab if I get a 4 star Green vehicle. I don't really need the full size sedan, so it looks like a bit of a no-brainer.

Before i go (will be posting similar question in the appropriate forum) what options are worthwhile on the MkVI? Should I get DSG again? Dynaudio? 18"s?

Cheers and thanks for the info / laughs!

Fairways and greens...

I am not surprised to be honest.

In my experience (in the insurance industry) it is so difficult to fix a problem like this to the complete satisfaction of the customer, that it is easier to settle the claim and recoup the salvage by selling the car as a repairable write off.

If they fix the problem they need to give lifetime guarantee, if they settle with you and sell the salvage, they at least make a "clean" break.

All the best. Have driven the MkVI and if you can accept the reduced space, I would buy one in a heartbeat.

I have a mate who was confronted with a long queue for the GTI, so has waitlisted himself for the Golf R, which he should get sooner - just a thought!

All the best

[3Putt]

I meant i will be swapping to the Golf MkVI thread.

I'll still pop into here from time to time to watch the regulars go at it!

Cheers.