R36...pre-ordered!!!

[Steve]

We've had no problems with the GTI - the worst thing to happen has been trolley rash from some numbnuts in a car park.

I had a VS Commodore for a while and it was broken in to three times and on one occasion, somebody had tried to steal it (the immobilizer thwarted them). It turned in to a VY Commodore and the biggest problem I've had with that has been a kangaroo.

Somebody badged the front grille VW badge a while ago (at the Adelaide Airport general aviation terminal car park), and it was a pain in the arse to get a replacement - apparently it had to be ordered in and we had to pick it up from the dealer's service centre. Driving around in a GTI without a nose was painful

[Vene]

We've had no problems with the GTI - the worst thing to happen has been trolley rash from some numbnuts in a car park.

I had a VS Commodore for a while and it was broken in to three times and on one occasion, somebody had tried to steal it (the immobilizer thwarted them). It turned in to a VY Commodore and the biggest problem I've had with that has been a kangaroo.

Somebody badged the front grille VW badge a while ago (at the Adelaide Airport general aviation terminal car park), and it was a pain in the arse to get a replacement - apparently it had to be ordered in and we had to pick it up from the dealer's service centre. Driving around in a GTI without a nose was painful

FFS what is wrong with people these days.........no respect for others' property. As for shopping trolley incidents, I've experienced the same. But in my case it was a careless senior citizen so had to bite my tongue.

Funny story, mate of mine took delivery of his Q7 brand new (one of the first few landed). His wife kerbed his 20" wheels and dented the drivers door (had to be replaced) all in the first week and while the car was still under 100kms on the speedo.

Imagine the grief and sheer emotional damage!!! Life was never the same after that.

[Steve]

I didn't see the person with the trolley but the evidence is pretty clear... two dents at trolley height, a couple of inches apart in a straight line...

The GTI is mum's car and the problem driver is Dad. He doesn't know or care about wheels and kerbs. They're a mess.

Dad has a Q7 and you don't even want to know what he's done to it... he left a piece of 2x4 on a bench in the garage, then drove his car in to the garage, and put the piece of 2x4 through the front passenger wheel arch. I'll take a photo in a while... it's disturbing. He probably wants to fix it himself.

I'm putting up most of the money for the R36 and there's no way I'm going to let Dad near it. He's a disaster.

Edit: Gotta wait for the battery on my camera to charge!

[Vene]

Haha, I have similar fears of my wife. She sees the car as a means of getting from A to B safely (for the passengers). The car itself can be sacrificed if need be!!!

A period of quarantine is warranted.

[Steve]

I think I'll set his key to put the seat all the way back... that way he can't drive it. Zing!

Also, I keep wanting to type "RS6" rather than "R36" and now that I know what the new RS6 is like, the urge is even greater. Check it out:

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/audi_news/article_2204.shtml

[Vene]

Rs6

Ok that gives new meaning to jealousy.

However the thought of staring down the barrel of a gun at the traffic lights or at the servo just doesn't appeal.

That and handing over an exponentially higher price in relation to performance. For that price I'd rather drive a Porsche (but then again my first comment still applies lol)

[Vene]

Rns510

Found this great site with screenshots of the RNS510. Seems bluetooth connectivity is definitely available (integrated) however neither the dealer or VAG can tell me if it'll be available in Oz.

Frustrating....

http://www.lutschi.biz/album/RNS510/index.html

[Steve]

Looks good!

As much as I'd love an RS6, I agree. Too much $$

[Golf Houso]

Hmnn sexy...

I'd rather have the passat though, twin turbo 3.6l PWWWAAAAHHH!!!

How much torgue would that have? Hahahahaha

[Steve]

Not as much as a twin turbo V10

[Vene]

Passat V6

Guys,

I've got a general question re V6 Passat FSI, when taking off from standstill, does the car still lag slightly when the pedal is floored? I know the car has some kind of launch control but was curious to know if there is a significant lag when not using launch control?

I guess its not that much of an issue for day to day driving...

[phaeton]

R36 to Debut at Brisbane International Motor Show this Friday

[Steve]

So... who's going to check it out for us?

Adelaide has to wait until April for a motor show

[Vene]

If its in Adelaide ima be there!!

[OilBurna]

expected in melbourne as well?