G-8VXWWTRHPN New Passat 206TSI R-Line - VWWatercooled Australia

Announcement

Collapse
1 of 2 < >

Email Notifications Failing (mostly Telstra)

Hello everyone. Seems there is an issue with Telstra (possible others) blocking email from our server. If you are trying to sign up I would suggest a different email if possible. If you're trying to reset your password and it fails please use the Contact Us page:
2 of 2 < >

Welcome to the new look VWWatercooled

After much work and little sleep there is a new version of the forums running on more powerful and recent hardware as well as an upgraded software platform.

Things are mostly the same, but some things are a little different. We will be learning together, so please post questions (and answers if you've worked things out) in the help thread.

The new forum software is an upgraded version of what came before, it's mostly the same but also a little different. Hopefully easier to use and more stable than before. We are learning together here, so please be patient. If you have questions, please post them here. If you have worked something out and can provide an answer,
See more
See less

New Passat 206TSI R-Line

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Drove the Passat back to back with our soon to be sold mkv gti which actually reminded me of driving my original mx5 when we bought the GTI. Each time it's like analogue to digital, the gti felt rough and loud but still great fun. My wife drove the Passat home and assured me the emergency accident brake assist (whatever the acronym is) works very well.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Comment


    • Originally posted by Wynnston View Post

      I'm 30 so I guess I might help dampen the old man mentality of Passat owners
      I am 35 but I find the best way to cast off this image is by using the 206kw



      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      Comment


      • I'm tossing up between the Passat R and the Superb 206... I'm really disappointed with the Passat R options list, which is one item, the sunroof... The Superb has the ventilated seats, and premium audio, but lacks the lcd cluster...
        Btw, how does the Colombus unit compare to the Discover Pro? Are they the same thing?

        Comment


        • Originally posted by keepleft View Post
          The Passat looks better than the Superb and oddly enough there's a shorter waitlist and more negotiation power on the Passat.

          I am biased though, expecting delivery of mine next month
          I'm about to order one from OPVW. Was the discount reasonable? What combination did you opt for?
          MY17 206 R-Line Passat Sedan, Pure White, Sunroof | Spectune STG1 | VWR 600 Intake, TMD, Inlet Elbow | Res Delete

          MY 13 Tiguan 155TSI | Pepper Grey | DSG | Leather | RVC | RNS510 | ACC | 18" New York Wheels -SOLD

          Comment


          • Originally posted by Wynnston View Post
            I'm about to order one from OPVW. Was the discount reasonable? What combination did you opt for?
            I paid $62,700 for my car (wagon). This included met. paint and sunroof.

            Don't pay a cent more!
            Now - MY17 Passat 206TSI Wagon - Tungsten Silver | Sunroof

            Previous - MY11.5 GTI 5Dr - Reflex Silver | DSG | ACC | Sat Nav | RVC | Bluetooth | MDI | 18" Detroits | Park Assist | Bi-Xenon's | Leather | Sunroof | R-Tails

            Comment


            • New Passat 206TSI R-Line

              I'll look up what mine ended up being I had no sunroof but added a towbar, just on $63,000


              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

              Comment


              • Originally posted by Vexed View Post
                I'm tossing up between the Passat R and the Superb 206... I'm really disappointed with the Passat R options list, which is one item, the sunroof... The Superb has the ventilated seats, and premium audio, but lacks the lcd cluster...
                Btw, how does the Colombus unit compare to the Discover Pro? Are they the same thing?
                Columbus and Discover Pro are the same unit; with different names.
                The only reason to buy the passat is the LCD cluster and if you like how it looks. Everything else tips towards the Superb.
                2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
                1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
                1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
                Not including hers...

                Comment


                • Originally posted by Mysticality View Post
                  Columbus and Discover Pro are the same unit; with different names.
                  The only reason to buy the passat is the LCD cluster and if you like how it looks. Everything else tips towards the Superb.
                  I checked out the Superb and could only compare it to a 2017 1.8 R-Line because we haven't got the 206's in WA yet. It seems that the only feature the Passat has over the Skoda is the dash, but the Skoda has the ventilated seats and a couple of novelty things over the Passat. Overall though, the Passat has a slightly nicer fit and finish inside and exterior looks wise they both are about the same for me. The stigma though is with the Skoda badge. I know Passat's are know to depreciate like lead balloons, but I would hate to see what Skoda's are like int he long term.

                  In the end I would go for the Passat. I get a little hung up on the badge snobbery and I'm a super nerd so I really would like the LCD instrument cluster.
                  MY17 206 R-Line Passat Sedan, Pure White, Sunroof | Spectune STG1 | VWR 600 Intake, TMD, Inlet Elbow | Res Delete

                  MY 13 Tiguan 155TSI | Pepper Grey | DSG | Leather | RVC | RNS510 | ACC | 18" New York Wheels -SOLD

                  Comment


                  • I forgot to ask. Does the Passat have Launch Control? I'm wouldn't intending on using it (at least I don't think), but I would like to understand if it's only 5.5 0-100 because of the LC or if that's without.
                    MY17 206 R-Line Passat Sedan, Pure White, Sunroof | Spectune STG1 | VWR 600 Intake, TMD, Inlet Elbow | Res Delete

                    MY 13 Tiguan 155TSI | Pepper Grey | DSG | Leather | RVC | RNS510 | ACC | 18" New York Wheels -SOLD

                    Comment


                    • Yeah there is a process to engage


                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                      Comment


                      • Originally posted by Mysticality View Post
                        Columbus and Discover Pro are the same unit; with different names.
                        The only reason to buy the passat is the LCD cluster and if you like how it looks. Everything else tips towards the Superb.
                        Except for the LED lights, better seats, steering wheel and Progressive steering
                        Have a read what I wrote 3 pages back which was tipped it for me.
                        Last edited by snala; 18-11-2016, 09:57 AM.
                        Now: MY16 VW Passat 206TSI R-Line 4motion
                        Before: MY14 Skoda Octavia VRS TDI Manual, MY10 Skoda Scout TDI manual

                        Comment


                        • Originally posted by Mysticality View Post
                          Columbus and Discover Pro are the same unit; with different names.
                          The only reason to buy the passat is the LCD cluster and if you like how it looks. Everything else tips towards the Superb.
                          Not biased at all... ? 😀 If you look a few pages back, you'll see why I decided the Passat was the better option over the Superb.

                          Originally posted by Wynnston View Post
                          I forgot to ask. Does the Passat have Launch Control? I'm wouldn't intending on using it (at least I don't think), but I would like to understand if it's only 5.5 0-100 because of the LC or if that's without.
                          Using my very scientific 'seat of the pants and a stopwatch'... it does VERY close to 5.7 (wagon) without the launch control. I'm reckoning it's just over 6 seconds. With the 4Motion, she just grips and goes. I just wish it was louder when doing it!
                          Now - MY17 Passat 206TSI Wagon - Tungsten Silver | Sunroof

                          Previous - MY11.5 GTI 5Dr - Reflex Silver | DSG | ACC | Sat Nav | RVC | Bluetooth | MDI | 18" Detroits | Park Assist | Bi-Xenon's | Leather | Sunroof | R-Tails

                          Comment


                          • Originally posted by snala View Post
                            Except for the LED lights, better seats, steering wheel and Progressive steering
                            Have a read what I wrote 3 pages back which was tipped it for me.
                            From what I read on the Superb brochure, it has Progressive steering. I actually prefer the Superb seats
                            Anyway, I have made up my mind, I'm buying a fully loaded Superb Sedan today

                            Comment


                            • Hey chopper, so you pretty much paid next to nothing (or $10 to be exact) for dealer delivery and other ORC?

                              Comment


                              • Originally posted by chopper View Post
                                Not biased at all... ? 😀 If you look a few pages back, you'll see why I decided the Passat was the better option over the Superb.



                                Using my very scientific 'seat of the pants and a stopwatch'... it does VERY close to 5.7 (wagon) without the launch control. I'm reckoning it's just over 6 seconds. With the 4Motion, she just grips and goes. I just wish it was louder when doing it!
                                I know the exhaust isn't sporty, but doesn't the thing open some flaps in sport mode to sound a little meatier?
                                MY17 206 R-Line Passat Sedan, Pure White, Sunroof | Spectune STG1 | VWR 600 Intake, TMD, Inlet Elbow | Res Delete

                                MY 13 Tiguan 155TSI | Pepper Grey | DSG | Leather | RVC | RNS510 | ACC | 18" New York Wheels -SOLD

                                Comment

                                Working...
                                X