Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg

[7R]

I paid $51.5k with metallic paint minus sunroof.
I'm sure you won't be dissapointed if you buy one.

I'm looking to buy a WBE... anyone recommend a good dealer in Sydney or surrounds to approach? Do we still have a list of best prices and options for reference?

thanks

[FarQ]

just checked out the VW website. MY18.5 Passat WBE is basically the same as MY18. The only difference is it now have a 7speed DSG. Still no Park Assist for those that need it... lol

[Jondalar]

Yeah, sales people.....

Unfortunately there is no ‘typical’ with adblue usage because the type of driving you do will impact it hugely. However - my adblue usage is higher than yours so I would say you’re doing fine.

Plenty of locations on the north island have adblue at the pump - you can top it up whenever you want. (Presuming you are from one of the mainland states, not Tassie)

I filled the Adblue last night at an Adblue pump (BP). It took 12.8 L and cost just under $10 ($0.77/L). I thought the tank was 13L but the car said there was still 1700km Adblue range before filling. Maybe there's some reserve...

Cheers,
Karl

[Rocket36]

I filled the Adblue last night at an Adblue pump (BP). It took 12.8 L and cost just under $10 ($0.77/L). I thought the tank was 13L but the car said there was still 1700km Adblue range before filling. Maybe there's some reserve...

Cheers,
Karl

It took 12.8L? Your car should tell you how much to add. You don't fill it like petrol AFAIK.

[doc_777]

It took 12.8L? Your car should tell you how much to add. You don't fill it like petrol AFAIK.

you just fill it up, and away you go. No more complicated than that.

[Jondalar]

It took 12.8L? Your car should tell you how much to add. You don't fill it like petrol AFAIK.

according to the manual you fill just like diesel. Car said the fill amount was 4-10 litre. About as accurate as the fuel fill amount. There are warnings about overfilling on the same page.

Cheers
Karl

[Just_Westy]

I filled the Adblue last night at an Adblue pump (BP). It took 12.8 L and cost just under $10 ($0.77/L). I thought the tank was 13L but the car said there was still 1700km Adblue range before filling. Maybe there's some reserve...

Cheers,
Karl

Yep it's not rocket science just fill it at an Adblue bowser, might be best to do it when there isn't too many trucks trying to refuel though.

Funny think is after filling mine with approx 9 litres it said Adblue range was 16k.

[Jondalar]

Wheel alignment

So I called the dealer to book the 15k service yesterday and I mentioned tyre rotation and ask if they'd do a wheel alignment if it looked like it was needed. I was told that a wheel alignment with the lane keeping assist system takes 4 hours and costs over $600... Anyone had this done?

Cheers,
Karl

[Just_Westy]

So I called the dealer to book the 15k service yesterday and I mentioned tyre rotation and ask if they'd do a wheel alignment if it looked like it was needed. I was told that a wheel alignment with the lane keeping assist system takes 4 hours and costs over $600... Anyone had this done?

Cheers,
Karl

That sounds like total rubbish to me, there's only toe adjustment which only takes 10 mins. I had mine done for $60.

[Wynnston]

That sounds like total rubbish to me, there's only toe adjustment which only takes 10 mins. I had mine done for $60.

I think the dealer gets confused when they lookup "Alignment" in their "How-To" and it lists the procedure for alignment with lane assist. I was told the same from the dealer, and agree that it's wrong as I had a normal alignment done for around the same price ~$60.

[Jondalar]

Eco mode on the transmission.

So I've been testing Eco mode a little lately and I quite like the way it uses the torque more and less revs. I am not such a fan of the coasting function but I've noted that if I use Individual and set the aircon and drive to Eco I don't get coasting which is great. One weird thing though is after the car has been off even though it's still in Individual the car uses D (normal) drive. Strangely if I switch to another mode and back then the drive goes to Eco.

Has anyone else seen this strange behaviour?

Thanks,
Karl

[scrag]

Does the Wolfsburg have the automatic Park Pilot?

[doc_777]

Does the Wolfsburg have the automatic Park Pilot?

No, not fitted. Might be available in a specced-up Alltrack but not Wolfsburg.

[scrag]

Ok, thanks - not a deal breaker.

Bought one.... SEP 2018, white with sunroof.

Fantastic!

[doc_777]

Niiiiiice. There are days i’d like a sunroof. Mines one of the first Alltrack Wolfsburg’s - so I have the Discover Pro screen, whereas you people with the newer ones have the big screen. But one thing I do have is the sexy Maroon Red colour.