07/08 New Passat diesels

[Mac Dude]

I’ve been talking to a few dealers in Melbourne about a new diesel Passat to replace my current transport. I’d heard a new CR diesel was coming out in 08 (not sure when next year), but there is also a new/revised motor before then.
This is the 125kW TDI, a revision of the current 103kW engine. Now I’ve had 2 stories about their availability, from August to the end of the year.

I’m stuck with the question, do I go with the current 103kW, wait for the 125kW or wait until next year for the cleaner CR version.

If anyone has heard anything about the timing of the various releases, I’d love to hear it!

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA Mac Dude

What I know is the 125kW 2.0 TDI (I think with DPF as Golf GT Sport has a DPF) will sell along side the current 103kW 2.0 TDI have a look in the VWwA Lounge to see 2008MY updates.

It will be available in August when 08MY lineup is introduced (orders in now possibly you would have to call your dealer )

As for the Common Rail TDIs I would expect them when the Passat gets a facelift in 2009MY so here by either early/mid 2009 or late 2009 as 2010MY Passat.

As to whether you should wait for the new tech its up to you but you may not like the facelift.

WARNING all info on when CR TDI makes it in the Passat is speculative so not 100% accurate

[Mac Dude]

Thanks for the welcome phaeton

My current thinking is to go with the 125kW TDI as I think this is a great balance between power and economy.

Especially since I'm coming down from my current 240kW ride!

This will be my 1st VW purchase after driving falcons & commodores for years, and a couple of Mazdas.

Looking forward to it, that's for sure...

thanks again!

[phaeton]

Your welcome

I think its wise that your buying this version instead of the CR TDIs as so far the higher spec engines have not been shown yet

Oh and I'm sure the 125kW with 350Nm will supply your power needs for sure

[gmac]

07/08 passat

Hey just ordered a 125 kw passat - expecting it late Oct/Nov.

Moving from 195kw holden.

Hope finish and quality control are as good as I've been told.

[phaeton]

It will be better

Welcome to VWwA gmac

[Droog]

10 out of 5 Jack Russels prefer R 32s over Passats...you do the math!!

[phaeton]

Seen the 1st 125kW Passat Diesel advert in paper

[Mac Dude]

I was lucky enough to take one for a spin last Thursday. Went really well.

[phaeton]

Cool

Will you order one Mac Dude ?

[Mac Dude]

Cool

Will you order one Mac Dude ?

I'm going over the quote as we speak

[herman]

Mine will be delivered next week

Hi, I'm New!

I have just recieved confirmation (after 5 months of waiting and much stuffing about) that I will have my MY08 125Kw TDI Passat delivered next week.

I ordered back in April through LeasePlan when there was only one model on the price list (the 103Kw one).

The dealer stuffed up ordering the car from Germany and when it arrived this week they worked out it was the 125Kw one (with my other extras and colour etc). After some negotiation I am getting the 125Kw one. Yeee-hah!

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA herman

Looks like you have the best dealer stuff up ever

Congrats on the new Passat to come

EDIT congrats Mac Dude on going over quote

[herman]

Welcome to VWwA herman

Looks like you have the best dealer stuff up ever

Congrats on the new Passat to come

EDIT congrats Mac Dude on going over quote

Thanks for the welcome. How would I know if it has the diesel particulate filter you mentioned might be included in this model. I have not owned a diesel b4.

[herman]

Got it!

My 125Kw TDI Passat Wagon was delivered today. Very happy.

It has the Diesel Particulate filter and the 17" wheels over the 103Kw (obviously in addition to the more powerful motor).

Very nice to drive feels a lot more powerful than the 103 I test drove and certainly than my 4 year old Subaru Legacy 2.5...

And especially considering I only paid for a 103Kw