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Hi All,
As I mentioned a few months ago in our newbie welcomepost.
I proposed the option of an R36 for my wifes next car over otherSUV's that she had in mind.
Great news ! once she laid eyeson one she was on-board ….
well – with the preferance of a blue wagon with sat nav/ camera,power tailgate and a sunroof
( mmm that won't be hard to find......if only !!!!!)
Anyway after seeing a few cars, we were very lucky enoughto get the opportunity to buy the following...
2009 MY09Biscay Blue R36 wagon.
2 previous owners – originally fromBarlow world Melbourne, 2nd on the north shore of Sydney.
Only 45,750km – optioned with Sat nav and reverse camera andpower tailgate.
Pretty dark tinted windows and previous owner replaced side mirrorcovers with chrome ones....
(no sunroof – no blue tooth )
Sticker on a pillar door frame , along with conformation at localvw dealership – shows it has had a recall performed on themechatronic unit ( completed june 2010).
The car does have a few minor scratches and a worn bolster on thedrivers side, with the passanger one 'softening'. But overall hard tobeat for the low km's !
We purchased the car from a dealer in the north shore area (Sydney ).
We managed to view the car just the day after they traded it. Andupon further inspection on their behalf, it was found that the clutchpack needed replacement – his was all done by them under warrantybefore we took possesion of the car. ( estimated at around $2700performed by VW artarmon).
Since taking ownership it has been taken to the south coast,newcastle and port stephens.
After a couple of thousand kms out and about and around town - thecar is fantastic!.
Has plenty of room in the back, ( even ,managed to get a 'passat'tray liner off gumtree second hand)
As expected the fuel consumption is higher than our other car ('14 mazda 3 sp25 ), but the R36 is a gorgeous car to drive. Burblingalong in traffic quickly stepping through the gears to 6th,and once the road opens up a little touch of throttle has the hiddenside of these cars released.
The next upgrade is to get bluetooth sorted , so I know there area few out there that have done this upgrade and any guidance would begreatly appreciated.
I can't say i'm a fan of the chrome mirror covers, but my wifedoesn't mind them at all.
Also not that is of great bother, but is there a way to restorethe roof rails as they appear to have some water staining to theanodising.
Anyway thanks for reading our post and its great to be part of the'club' and the friendly and helpful members that are the backbone ofa great forum like this one.
Thanks
L n A
As I mentioned a few months ago in our newbie welcomepost.
I proposed the option of an R36 for my wifes next car over otherSUV's that she had in mind.
Great news ! once she laid eyeson one she was on-board ….
well – with the preferance of a blue wagon with sat nav/ camera,power tailgate and a sunroof
( mmm that won't be hard to find......if only !!!!!)
Anyway after seeing a few cars, we were very lucky enoughto get the opportunity to buy the following...
2009 MY09Biscay Blue R36 wagon.
2 previous owners – originally fromBarlow world Melbourne, 2nd on the north shore of Sydney.
Only 45,750km – optioned with Sat nav and reverse camera andpower tailgate.
Pretty dark tinted windows and previous owner replaced side mirrorcovers with chrome ones....
(no sunroof – no blue tooth )
Sticker on a pillar door frame , along with conformation at localvw dealership – shows it has had a recall performed on themechatronic unit ( completed june 2010).
The car does have a few minor scratches and a worn bolster on thedrivers side, with the passanger one 'softening'. But overall hard tobeat for the low km's !
We purchased the car from a dealer in the north shore area (Sydney ).
We managed to view the car just the day after they traded it. Andupon further inspection on their behalf, it was found that the clutchpack needed replacement – his was all done by them under warrantybefore we took possesion of the car. ( estimated at around $2700performed by VW artarmon).
Since taking ownership it has been taken to the south coast,newcastle and port stephens.
After a couple of thousand kms out and about and around town - thecar is fantastic!.
Has plenty of room in the back, ( even ,managed to get a 'passat'tray liner off gumtree second hand)
As expected the fuel consumption is higher than our other car ('14 mazda 3 sp25 ), but the R36 is a gorgeous car to drive. Burblingalong in traffic quickly stepping through the gears to 6th,and once the road opens up a little touch of throttle has the hiddenside of these cars released.
The next upgrade is to get bluetooth sorted , so I know there area few out there that have done this upgrade and any guidance would begreatly appreciated.
I can't say i'm a fan of the chrome mirror covers, but my wifedoesn't mind them at all.
Also not that is of great bother, but is there a way to restorethe roof rails as they appear to have some water staining to theanodising.
Anyway thanks for reading our post and its great to be part of the'club' and the friendly and helpful members that are the backbone ofa great forum like this one.
Thanks
L n A
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