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#19 of 38 Re: very true [jpvwaudi] by 150mphclub Jan 15, 2006 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: jpvwaudi (Nov 14, 2005 7:44 pm) I just traded my 2004 Maxima 3.5SE for a 2006 Passat 3.6L. The cars are nothing alike. As for torque steer--my maxima had it real bad, it is not noticeable in my passat.
#20 of 38 Re: Audi A4 2005.5 vs VW Passat 3.6 2006 [ask2] by sirtoby Jan 31, 2006 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: ask2 (Nov 10, 2005 8:44 pm) Remember that the Passat is on the market for a year in Germany now, so it's not really "brand-new" and the first flaws should have been resolved...
#21 of 38 Comparing the Wrong Cars by bonedriver Feb 14, 2006 (4:18 pm)
I have a 2003 A4 Quattro that is nearing lease end. We are seriously considering a loaded 3.6 Passat to replace it. One of the major differences between the cars is size. The Passat is a mid size sedan, not a compact sport sedan, the Jetta is the equivalent here. Sit in the back seats and that will be immediately apparent. The quattro has been great, reliable and fun but it is small. Especially with a new baby seat in it! Unfortunately, we now live 2 1/2 hours from the nearest Audi dealership so maintenance is an issue too. The Passat drove awesome! Clearly a german car inside and out. But it is a bigger heavier car that while comparably equipped to the A4, will never be able to match the driving feel of the lighter car. Bottom line, different cars that fit different needs.
#22 of 38 Comparisons by venus537 Mar 17, 2006 (4:00 pm)
The problem I would have with the new Passats is the apparent cost cutting. The consistent high quality interior of past Passats is no longer there. Where there used to be chrome plated metal is now replaced with plastic and the acres of black plastic comes across as bleak.   I'm heartened to see that the Audi A3 for the most part keeps with Audi's high standards. Replies to this message: badsaab (Apr 23, 2006 7:34 pm) 150mphclub (Sep 20, 2006 1:26 pm)
#23 of 38 Buy as you want~~ by larrycarlover Mar 23, 2006 (10:32 am)
I had 2004 passat 4 motion for 2 years, and went into the dealer last week trade it to the new 3.6 passat 4motion~. yeah it is different, faster, bigger, and younger exterior and interior. For audi, my friend has a 1.8t. what i found out is you pay a little bit more for audi because of the brand position. and also audi usually use newer techs than VW. But after all, no matter which one is better, it is all depends on how much you want to spend:) I choose Passat because i can't afford a audi A6.... Replies to this message: canoura (Mar 24, 2006 7:02 pm)
#24 of 38 Re: Buy as you want~~ [larrycarlover] by canoura Mar 24, 2006 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: larrycarlover (Mar 23, 2006 10:32 am) i have a 1.8t and next Tuesday my pain will end, i will pick up a 3.6 passat.
#25 of 38 Help- bad seats? by badsaab Apr 23, 2006 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: venus537 (Mar 17, 2006 4:00 pm) We are cross shopping the 3.6 4 motion against the volvo v70 and xc70. I've had 2 other vw's (Jetta GLX vr6 and Passat 2.8) both were great cars (the Jetta a blast). So I was excited with the prospect of the new Passat. It drove great, but my objections are with some of the details. Cheaper parts and really the deal killer might be the new seats- what is up with the passat seats, the are aweful compared to my othe VW's? Why change them? The golf, jetta and gti still have great seates, but the passat's are flat, narrow, and too cushy in the wrong spots. Replies to this message: 150mphclub (Sep 20, 2006 1:26 pm)
#26 of 38 AUDI A4 2006 Trailer Towing by ddelect May 12, 2006 (3:03 pm)
Hi, I am having a problem trying to find an answer to, I think, a very easy question. I want to buy a AUDI A4 Station Wagon, but I want to be able to tow a JET SKI, the dealer says I can't wire the car to the trailer. My question is why NOT. CAN it be done or do I look for another car. Thank you very much, waiting for an answer. Replies to this message: cpauken (Dec 16, 2006 12:09 am) alltorque (Jan 10, 2007 11:49 am) pencilbrook (Oct 23, 2007 6:27 am) pencilbrook (Oct 23, 2007 6:26 am) cpauken (Oct 23, 2007 2:44 pm)
#27 of 38 Re: Audi A4 2005.5 vs VW Passat 3.6 2006 [ask2] by njboardwalk Jun 25, 2006 (8:35 am)
Replying to: ask2 (Nov 10, 2005 8:44 pm) I looked at the 2.0 passat vs. the 2.0 A4, and went with the A4. Liked the passat, but the A4 seemed more solid. Not that the passat seemed poorly constructed, just not as solid as the A4. I didn't need the bigger back seat but if I did I would not have hesitated to get the passat, but that being a non factor liked the A4.
#28 of 38 Re: Help- bad seats? [badsaab] by 150mphclub Sep 20, 2006 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: badsaab (Apr 23, 2006 7:34 pm) I don't understand. I just drove 4500 miles in my 2006 Passat 3.6L with leather seats (Indianapolis to Las Vegas to El Paso to San Antonio to Indianapolis). Very comfortable. I have owned Cadillac, Chrysler 300, and Maxima. None of them would have been any more comfortable for that 4500 mile drive.

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