It's here- at last!

[maxim]

and it's sitting in my garage too! Couldn't be happier with it. Gave it the Nanolex treatment straight away yesterday and taking it out today in the sun, I couldn't believe the difference.



The interior that I was a bit hesitant about, is perfect too. Interestingly, the dash and tops of the doors aren't black, they're a really dark brown that looks much better than black would. The hood lining is the same colour as the plastic trim in the centre roof console, I wouldn't call it grey, it's more a bone colour. Black carpets are spot on.

The only thing I don't like about it is the crappy daytime driving lights. That dull yellow light in the bottom of the front bar just looks like I forgot to turn off the parkers. Might have to do something about that (I know there are some LED options for those bulbs, see what fits and works). The only other thing I have to look up in the manual is I keep getting a reminder to check Safe Locking something or other? Not sure what all that is about.

But the passat is great to drive, definitely made the right decision.

[ope126]

Glad to hear all is well.
The car looks the goods...

[Hammerhead]

Very nice! Congrats man!

Which Nanolex treatment did you use? Where did you get it from? I'm picking up mine next week so wouldn't mind doing the same...

I'll book in my tint when I have a date given too. Still deciding between black or slight mirror.

[maxim]

Which Nanolex treatment did you use? Where did you get it from?

Thanks guys.
I bought the Premium Paint Sealant kit (you get some cloths and the paint cleaner with it). Bought it through carcareproducts.com.au - ordered it on Sunday night was on my door Tuesday morning.

[FSI 220]

Noooice

Looks the biz.... any one that doesn't like a B7 is entitled to their opinion (as wrong as that may be ) but I think they look good! and will be a shape that stands the test of time... (yeah ok so I am not exactly an independant observer with one on order).

So does the near side mirror tilt when reversing? It used to be a feature listed in B6 flyers, but not on the B7... and I forgot to look on the test drive... hope it didn't go the way of the brolly holder...

[Buzy_Robot]

Congrats maxim - looks great! I'm still enjoying my new 125TDI Passat sedan immensely and finding new things to like about it everyday. Agreed about the driving lights. I've turned them off via the MFD. I think you can uncheck the setting for driving lights under the light and vision category.

I also get the Safe Locking message. I haven't looked at the manual yet, but isn't it just a standard reminder to make sure the driver doesn't leave valuables in the car and locks it properly?

[Buzy_Robot]

Yep FSI 220, I believe the passenger's side mirror tilt can be set up and automatically activated through the MFD. Haven't tried it though. Will play with it after work.

[maxim]

Yep FSI 220, I believe the passenger's side mirror tilt can be set up and automatically activated through the MFD. Haven't tried it though. Will play with it after work.

wow, I'll have to check that out too. I haven't taken any notice to see if it's doing it.

I worked out the Safe Locking message. It's to remind you that if you just use the one click to lock the doors from your remote when you leave the car, it activates the deadlocking, which means if you've left anyone inside the car, they won't be able to get out! Probably a good reminder to have. You can set it not to dealock by pushing the button twice (I think).

[maxim]

Agreed about the driving lights. I've turned them off via the MFD. I think you can uncheck the setting for driving lights under the light and vision category

thanks Buzy, I'll be doing the same (I have to do a lot more investigating of the MFD I think)

[maxim]

Re the NANOLEX, the car got rained on today sitting under a tree so gave it a wash this afternoon - and it was almost a pleasure! The rinse seemed to take most of the dirty marks off, but gave it a gentle wipe over using the Nanolex wash and then a rinse. But the most amazing part was the drying. I bought (on recommendation) a large microfibre cloth to do the drying rather than a chamoi, and I kid you not, there was so little water left on the car that even at the end I couldn't ring any water out of the cloth! It took about 45 seconds to completly dry the car totally streak free! At that rate I could give it a tub every afternoon! Awesome stuff!

[FSI 220]

Howdy Maxim

Do you need to strip the factory wax off to apply the nanolex?

I remember the days when I could spend a weekend washing, polishing (day one), carnuba waxing + interior (day two) my car...

Two kids and a creaky house full of chores does that too you... I need to be able to throw the hose at it as I water the garden (water tank of course) with a proper hand wash once evey couple of months...

Cheers John

[Buzy_Robot]

Just curious of the build quality on your new Passat. Generally good on mine, but there is an annoying intermittent rattle coming from somewhere around the C pillar on the driver's side. Not sure what it is ie. door, seat, roof lining or rear parcel shelf? I'll tell the service department when I take it in for its 1500km inspection. Haven't done anywhere near that, so there's time to pick up any other anomalies should they start to surface.

[maxim]

Just curious of the build quality on your new Passat.

no problems so far, seems solid, no rattles (very quiet inside), fit and finish is excellent.

[jetfuel]

1500km inspection..

???

I was told see you at 15,000

[maxim]

Do you need to strip the factory wax off to apply the nanolex?

I used the Nanolex paint cleaner that appears to be some sort of white spirit. I did that very thoroughly and I think it would have removed any wax the dealer had put on.

WOW just looking at your options list, that's going to be a fully loaded Passat John! I was going to order the sports pack, but unfortunatley couldn't wait.