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24 November 2006, 07:37 AM

Check this out... the R36 Passat... 4Motion, 300hp from their 3.6l motor, lowered, 18" rims, body kit, redone interior, zero to 100km/hr in 5.6 seconds for the sedan... Inside and out, I LOVE this car!

For the full story:
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...cle_1871.shtml

astcell · 24 November 2006, 07:46 AM

They need to show it off at:

Pete · 24 November 2006, 07:59 AM

germany sure knows how to do it.....looks great

Pete

amanda · 24 November 2006, 09:15 AM

oooowweeeeeeee that looks stunning big time!!!!! drooooooooool

We wouldnt see it down here I bet, we miss out on all the good performance cars!

JJ Irani · 24 November 2006, 09:46 AM

That is an absolute stunner, Johnny!!

And in my favourite colour too!!

Launch Mini · 24 November 2006, 01:34 PM

That sure would get us to the cabin in a hurray.
All it needs is the Blue OP sticker & it would be complete

JJ Irani · 24 November 2006, 05:11 PM

The registration plate has Mr. WOB's name on it....probably the same guy from whom I get my Folexes - Mr. Me Wob Yu!!

mailman · 24 November 2006, 07:42 PM

That's a great looking car with the mumuscle to back it up too. Is that your next wagon Johnny?

astcell · 24 November 2006, 08:04 PM

Never would have guessed it is a VW. JJ I have a better car for you:

padi56 · 24 November 2006, 08:22 PM

Yes must say it looks quite fast and aggressive looking front end.And now IMHO VW and Audi are now taking BMW crown especially in the style department

24 November 2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

That's a great looking car with the mumuscle to back it up too. Is that your next wagon Johnny?

Maybe that body style, but likely not the R series. And not for a while. I don't buy brand new and my Passat only has 110,000km on it and with a pending change at work, I could be looking to cut my commute by two-thirds, which means fewer annual kilometers.

However, when I win the lottery, that bad boy is near on the top of my list of things to acquire. But not in that blue... Either the VeeDubber navy blue or black with smoked out windows.

Calogero1 · 24 November 2006, 11:51 PM

Owned pretty much every type of recent VW except the Bug...Dissapointed when we (Canada) lost out on the R32 Golf...there cars are a little underpowered for some reason out of the factory...but a quick engine remap puts them where they should be.
Wish the new GTI was out before I purchased my car, like you John...going to have to wait until the lease is up...and a couple of performance bonuses..LOL

I hope to see those coming to Canada...it looks like a beast!!!

Carlo

25 November 2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Calogero1

I hope to see those coming to Canada...it looks like a beast!!!

Carlo

It does indeed! The new 2.0 turbo four puts out 200hp out of the box. So with a chip you can up the ponies to about 250, and with a bigger intercooler, you're up to about 300hp. Get some lower springs and koni shocks, bigger rims and you'll beat that R36 cuz you're not weighed down with all that 4motion gear.

I'd take a stealthy mod route to that territory before going OEM R36, although that interior is totally awesome! VW and Audi are no question making the best designed and quality interiors out there these days.

watchdrummer · 25 November 2006, 12:20 AM

Ugh, not to be a dissenter but it is a VW which means no styling and lots of time in the shop due to hard headed over-engineering . Trust me,I know.

25 November 2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdrummer

Ugh, not to be a dissenter but it is a VW which means no styling and lots of time in the shop due to hard headed over-engineering . Trust me,I know.

Well, it's not for everyone, but nothing can ever be 'over-engineered'. As for styling, again, it's a personal matter, but VeeDubbers can't be mistaken for anything but a VW on the road, unlike most generic Japanese cars.

My Passat is 6 years old and it's been the cheapest car to maintain that I've ever owned.

watchdrummer · 25 November 2006, 12:32 AM

Don't get me wrong--VW is clearly a better styled car than an Asian car--almost anything is and I own 2 06 and 1 07 Hondas that my wife and kids drive. Believe me as an attorney who has defended many auto cases, cars can be over-engineered.

People have a love-hate relationship with VWs and many are very passionate about the cars which is great. It is a well run company unlike many in the US.

25 November 2006, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdrummer

Don't get me wrong--VW is clearly a better styled car than an Asian car--almost anything is and I own 2 06 and 1 07 Hondas that my wife and kids drive. Believe me as an attorney who has defended many auto cases, cars can be over-engineered.

People have a love-hate relationship with VWs and many are very passionate about the cars which is great. It is a well run company unlike many in the US.

"Over-engineered" is an oxymoron, something along the lines of "honest lawyer."

miner · 25 November 2006, 03:12 AM

My first car was a Passat. Of course they've changed a bit since then.
Damn if only I was born 25 years later I'd be driving this baby.

watchdrummer · 25 November 2006, 03:19 AM

Avalon---I hear all the stores are having sales today. It might be a good time to buy a dictionary.

25 November 2006, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdrummer

Avalon---I hear all the stores are having sales today. It might be a good time to buy a dictionary.

I could buy one, but don't need to because I know "honest lawyer" won't be in it, as there isn't such a thing.......

And besides, us engineerz iz notorious for ours bad writin' skillz.....so why would I want to break the sterotype?

24 November 2006, 07:37 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	VW unveils muscle Passat Check this out... the R36 Passat... 4Motion, 300hp from their 3.6l motor, lowered, 18" rims, body kit, redone interior, zero to 100km/hr in 5.6 seconds for the sedan... Inside and out, I LOVE this car! For the full story: http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...cle_1871.shtml

24 November 2006, 07:59 AM	#3
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	germany sure knows how to do it.....looks great Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

24 November 2006, 09:46 AM	#5
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24 November 2006, 01:34 PM	#6
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24 November 2006, 05:11 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	The registration plate has Mr. WOB's name on it....probably the same guy from whom I get my Folexes - Mr. Me Wob Yu!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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24 November 2006, 09:15 AM	#4
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	oooowweeeeeeee that looks stunning big time!!!!! drooooooooool We wouldnt see it down here I bet, we miss out on all the good performance cars!

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mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	That's a great looking car with the mumuscle to back it up too. Is that your next wagon Johnny? __________________ JJ

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astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Never would have guessed it is a VW. JJ I have a better car for you:

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,224	Yes must say it looks quite fast and aggressive looking front end.And now IMHO VW and Audi are now taking BMW crown especially in the style department __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 November 2006, 11:51 PM	#12
Calogero1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	Always been a VW fan Owned pretty much every type of recent VW except the Bug...Dissapointed when we (Canada) lost out on the R32 Golf...there cars are a little underpowered for some reason out of the factory...but a quick engine remap puts them where they should be. Wish the new GTI was out before I purchased my car, like you John...going to have to wait until the lease is up...and a couple of performance bonuses..LOL I hope to see those coming to Canada...it looks like a beast!!! Carlo

25 November 2006, 12:20 AM	#14
watchdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Terry Location: va Watch: TT YM TT Sub TT Da Posts: 264	Ugh, not to be a dissenter but it is a VW which means no styling and lots of time in the shop due to hard headed over-engineering . Trust me,I know.

25 November 2006, 12:32 AM	#16
watchdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Terry Location: va Watch: TT YM TT Sub TT Da Posts: 264	Don't get me wrong--VW is clearly a better styled car than an Asian car--almost anything is and I own 2 06 and 1 07 Hondas that my wife and kids drive. Believe me as an attorney who has defended many auto cases, cars can be over-engineered. People have a love-hate relationship with VWs and many are very passionate about the cars which is great. It is a well run company unlike many in the US.

25 November 2006, 03:12 AM	#18
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	My first car was a Passat. Of course they've changed a bit since then. Damn if only I was born 25 years later I'd be driving this baby.

25 November 2006, 03:19 AM	#19
watchdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Terry Location: va Watch: TT YM TT Sub TT Da Posts: 264	Avalon---I hear all the stores are having sales today. It might be a good time to buy a dictionary.

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