Comments on: 2008 Volkswagen R36 – a true daily driver

By: Consider CC

Consider CC — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:32:16 +0000

The R36 is an awesome piece of kit no doubt. But the newer Passat CC V6 is even better: same engine, better ride (main complaint about the R36) and far sexier. Same price. What else would you want. I went to look at the R36, but bought a CC.

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:17:00 +0000

Change houses.

By: yargnits

yargnits — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:13:15 +0000

One would be in my garage now, except in between the garage and the road is a very steep driveway.
I am looking into upping the ride height ; the local vw salesman are reluctant to talk about replacing the r36 nose with a standard passat nose.
Any suggestions?

By: GHW

GHW — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:05:18 +0000

LOL – it always makes me laugh when ppl leave assumptive comments about things they have had absolutely zero experience with! particularly ‘Big bad bearing” or whatever
The R36 goes hard, it accelerates very smoothly, it corners better than it deserves to, it has heaps of room for an average family, it has the best gearbox I have ever encountered, it is absolutely loaded with features, it is expensive in Aus because of the Govts ridiculous LCT (Ludicrous Car Tax) It is infinitely better in every respect to the competing Subaru Liberty 3.0RB wagon (i should know, I have one) and it will be mine next week when it arrives because I just bought one.

By: Rikster

Rikster — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:59:40 +0000

Just bought this had it a week and I can’t wait to get in and drive it everyday – I have been converted to a VW fan….it is a non tossy peformance luxury car without the tossy image of bmw or merc! and i’ve owned a bmw and an audi

By: Raymond

Raymond — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:04:18 +0000

The R36 is a really awesome car, having changed over from a 2004 BMW 530i. Its as roomy, much faster with heaps more torque, and precise handling, and what a roar from the engine!! Pretty economical too on fuel in town driving!!
The Dynaudio sounds fantastic.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:46:54 +0000

Rather drive the Passat than a Camry? Smiles all round there!
$1200 fitted sounds good. Which dealer?

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:14:30 +0000

Simon, I did say the Passat is smaller than the Falcon – however, I’d rather drive my Passat than the current model Camry at work. As for width, I measure the Passat as wider but the problem you may have pointed out is that the Camry rear seat is featureless/uncomfortable/flat – but you can fit 3 child seats.
As for the genuine towbar – mine cost $1200 fitted. An aquaintance with a Toureg decided to fit an aftermarket jobbie – proudly proclaiming “a savings of around $1000″. Problem was the fitters blew out the on-boards – cost to repair >$4500. He had to go back to VW and have the genuine fitted anyways. Total cost $1000 + >$4500 + $2000 = >$7500.

By: R32&XR5

R32&XR5 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:12:46 +0000

G6ETURBO,

who says the R32 can’t even do 6.2 sec with launch control? How would you know? I own one and I know a few VW forum members have taken it to the drag strip and they have timesheets to prove that it can do 6.2 sec easily.
I ran against Nissan 350Z and I could keep up with it so you can forget about your rubbish comment that has no backup whatsoever

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:22:20 +0000

Reckless1, are you arguing against me, or in agreement?
You say they flog them in test mules (no surprise there hence the “test”), but then they limit them in enduro so they last. That’s my point exactly!
Peter, my last car was a BF falcon, a BA before that, my wife has a 2000 Camry. By these standards, the only size advantage is the height the wagon offers in the boot.
Width wise, it is noticeably narrower. I had 2 kids seats in the back of the camry, then put them in the passat and there was not enough room for a third child seat where the camry could. The same was true for the falcons. My point is, I have done physical comparisons and it is definately smaller. That said, I also did state that unless space was a primary factor, the (TDI wagon) is a marvellous car. I can only imagine how much better the R36 could be. Should make a time for a test drive!
As for towing, you’ll need $1800 to buy a towbar, only genuine are currently available.