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Replying to: oxx93 (Jul 31, 2006 9:43 pm) I think I am going to go with a 2007 Camry XLE with V6. Similar power, better interior, better gas mileage, regular fuel. All the toys (including bluetooth for my cell). I can get one for about $600 over invoice which would bring it in at the same price as the Passat. I really wanted to like the Passat - its a lot of car for the money - but I think the Camry is the better deal...especially with $4 gallon gas on the horizon... |
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How is $23800 out the door for 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan automatic no options? This is in mid-south
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Replying to: werter (Aug 16, 2006 11:46 am) 
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Since 2006 Passat is not anymore build on more expensive Audi platform/hardware in Germany like the previous model (2001.5 - 2005), it's not anymore considered as the best value among the VW line of cars. As a matter of fact, the new Jetta and Rabbit (ex-Golf)are all built on the same platform/hardware as Passat with the only substantial difference - the size. In this regard, other important features like gas mileage and cost of ownership should be considered when choosing 2006 Rabbit vs. 2006 Jetta (both seems a better value overall than Passat right now factoring-in the price). |
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So i got a deal from the internet manager in LI, NY. she quoted me 32930 for a passat 3.6l 4motion awd with sport pkg2 and navi. do you guys think its a good deal?..i feel like i should get it lower..but she wont do it for any less. so did i find a good deal!?!?! please let me know asap..need to decide by tonite...thanks
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Replying to: hung8582 (Aug 18, 2006 2:06 pm) However, this is the most expensive VW package excluding the seller's failure - Phaeton (too pricey for VW to be a competitor with other luxury cars, brand image and etc). It is well known fact, thet folks with above $30K to spend for a car are buying instead BMW, Lexus IS 350, Audi, Infinity G35, even though these cars are not necessary a better package than VW Passat V6 Awd sport pkg. The question you need to ask yourself is whether you need all these features in this package, can you live without some of them and save money? I can discuss with you the major features also and which one make sense from safety point of view and which one only wastes your money, if you prefer.
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Replying to: kvik (Aug 18, 2006 2:34 pm)
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Replying to: hung8582 (Aug 18, 2006 3:00 pm) Yes, it's right you can go for a four cylinder engine instead, no navigation systems, AWD is a good safety feature if you drive predominantly on icy/snow roads and off road. Otherwise, Passat has as standard features a traction and stability control, both are helping you to keep the car stable in slippery condition when accelerating and when turning/carving on a higher speed. In addition ABS breaks are standard also and are helping you to avoid loosing control when braking on slippery roads or a hard deaccelerating when breaking at a higher speed. With other words, you can save on gas a bit by eliminating V6 and AWD equipment that increases the car weigh, also you will drop the cost with a few thousands substantially. This way you are going to get as good a driving machine as BMW and Audi, only for much less! Hope this was helpful for you to make a right decision! Good Luck! Ken California
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Replying to: kvik (Aug 18, 2006 5:26 pm) Just my two cents.
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Replying to: jtla (Aug 18, 2006 10:06 pm)
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