1 Feb, 2008
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Volkswagen R36 Brisbane Motor Show
Volkswagen unveils the R36 at the Brisbane Motor Show.
The 3.5-litre engine is expected to put out around 220kW with a 0-100km/h time of just 5.6 seconds.
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February 1st, 2008 at 10:32 am
yaaaawn… just what the world needs… another overprice VW thats just a poor cousin to its Audi stablemates.
And whats with the dude in the top pic? Did he forget a little something today?… clothes perhaps.
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February 1st, 2008 at 11:18 am
should it be the R35?
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February 1st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Well, I reckon the R36 will be pretty good. Finding an Audi Avant that matches the power and specs of the R36 Passat Variant will be a very difficult find.
Only thing is the aluminum dash from the show car (07) was pretty fugly, I hope that hasn’t made it to production. Eek!
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February 1st, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Dlr1 you obviously know nothing about cars.
Mitch, its a R36 due to the 3.6l engine.
Liam you know much more about cars. Rock on!
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February 1st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Looking forward to the Women of the show post.
The two blondes, one in white and one in blue on the right both need better inspection…
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February 1st, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Can’t wait to get behind the wheel of one of these.
I’ve always been a fan of the Passat, and this looks awesome.
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February 1st, 2008 at 3:02 pm
now wouldn’t the R32 benefit nicely from a 3.6 transplant. would have to be called R32+4 !?
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February 1st, 2008 at 3:02 pm
laim, you obviously know nothing about reading because the article says 3.5L
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February 1st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Mitch, before posting rubbish - try this, go to www.google.com.au, type in Passat R36 Specification, and read the many articles that say it’s a 3.6 litre engine.
This article has a typo, understandable since the author is busy watching the chics at the show and not concentrating
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February 1st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Nice, 3.6 litres, 220kw 0-100km in 5.6 sec and all with AWD, gee what are Ford and Holden doing? takes 6 0dd litres to produce a time like that.
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February 1st, 2008 at 7:52 pm
What is the price DlR1?
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February 1st, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Too much Golfie.
Nice though innit.
220Kw 0-100 in 6.5’s through the front wheels. Aren’t these the sort of figure BFII is disputing could ever happen through a front wheel drive? Even though it sya it in B&W he’ll say its witchcraft and the boffins are tellin fibs.
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February 1st, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Who is this fool saying yawn. Another ignorant goose. Why on earth would you want to pay over $100K for an Audi that couldn’t do these times when you can get the R36 for less than $65K.
You’re either a certified clown or have more money than sense!
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February 1st, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Gents,
Over priced VW??? You are kidding aren’t you. 65k is pretty good going given that it will take over 100k to find anything in the audi stable to do these figures.
Only gripe is the bright blue? Anyone seen one in another colour?
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February 2nd, 2008 at 12:31 am
Why, thenk yew. 65 grand it is. This much stonk and class seems more than reasonable for 65 large.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 12:40 am
looks good…. especially the price.
Yeah Audi, as much as I love them… the cars worth getting the S and RS with “similar” specs and performance are all 120~160K….
VW needs a more “race” inspired badge thats all…. the RS badges adds prestige haha.
Nah but seriously, I know they cater to the more subtle fans, but a more distinct badge and/or race-inspired color/wheel shade would do them HUGE amounts of good.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
ive seen a black one….. looks great!
I think this will be a great seller, VW doesnt get enough credit!
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February 2nd, 2008 at 9:35 am
“220Kw 0-100 in 6.5’s through the front wheels. Aren’t these the sort of figure BFII is disputing could ever happen through a front wheel drive?”
It’s all wheel drive and 5.6 seconds.
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February 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 pm
The R36 has 4motion … doesn’t it? 65K is a very tidy price, that’s right on S3 money.
Mk6 Golf should see the debut of the 3.6 VR6 with any luck.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hope they have fixed all the problems i had with the old one, still current shape, i have a 2006 passat 3.2 all wheel drive, have had the front struts replaced twice, after much complaining they finally agreed there was a problem, then about 3 months after that the steering completly failed, could drive in a straight line but could not steer, electric over hyd, they had to send a tilt tray to collect it, and would not give me a loan car because it happened in front of my house, and not 100km from home, mind you it went 180km to the closest dealership. Was thinking of a new one, but there service is crap.
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February 25th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I have an R36 wagon on order - it is white. The colour range is pretty poor - go fast R blue, black, silver or white. I reckon white is the new black anyway. This talk of $65k is not true. With a couple of extras, my car will be $80k - the same as I’d pay for a 4 year old 530i - I am buying the R36 because it is fast, not too over the top, well made and equipped and has room for my family. Alternatives? Nil. PS - want to buy a nice ‘06 GTI?
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February 28th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Stephen which extras did you go for? I’ve got a GTI as well and am looking for get something bigger for my family yet still quick and the passat r36 seems the way to go for now. Do you guys think its worth waiting for the passat cc?
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March 3rd, 2008 at 5:07 pm
could try a subaru forester xt. well under $50K. bigger internally than an r36. have read differing articles but 0-100 should be 5.6 secs. My 2005 model with a small tweak does 0-100 in 5.2 secs. I will be test driving both with great interest.
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April 6th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Stephen, you’re on the money, $65k is rubbish. I have an R36 sedan on order and it’s $79600 drive away. The $65K has no govt or dealer delivery charges, and as for extras I’ve added a sunroof, satnav and the Dyn Audio package. Let’s me also add the fact that you’ll pay around $3,500 in Luxury Car Tax!
Michael, a Suburu Forester is not a German engineered automobile, it’s a Japanese Tin Can.
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May 3rd, 2008 at 2:00 am
this is another relatively high performance car that would be P-Plate legal in Victoria under the new legislation.
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May 7th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
if you shop well you can get one for $63k drive away in NSW, if you are paying $80k you are setting yourself up for massive depreciation. try a car buying service, or get fleet pricing. it is after all just a VW, the peoples car
I know this because i have seen the order.
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May 20th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
I got quoated 63K drive away after cooperate discount. Does anyone know if its comes with bluetooth option?
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May 23rd, 2008 at 9:10 am
Gday AJ,
The price 63K driveaway is for a Wagon? And if so what options ?
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May 31st, 2008 at 6:20 am
i transport the r36’s off the warfs,i test thrash all sorts, THEY GO!!!!!!!!
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June 6th, 2008 at 9:16 am
I get mine in the last week of June and you can get them for a heap less than the figures quoted here and better still you can get them on the VW Corporate Plus programme!
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June 13th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
BB, I really want to get a 36 wagon but in Perth they want big money, no discounts etc, can you tell me were you got your from and for hoe much with what options etc. for $63K i would buy now.
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June 16th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Anyone seen a review of the R36?? If so could you you please let me know where it is (google doesnt have much in the way of actual reviews).
Thanks.
PS - Nice wheels. mid 60’s, AWD, 5 1/2 seconds to 100… What more do we need. (perhaps a little badge value)
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June 19th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Test drove the R36 wagon today in blue. Goes like stink, sounds very nice without being too loud, sits flat in corners yet has a comfortable ride, feels “chuckable” and agile. DSG gearbox is again a gem and with the paddles on the steering wheel are a lot of fun. Gear changes in drive are quick and smooth. Interior nice, size is great for two adults and two teens, luggage area huge. Details are all there such as bi-xenon swivelling headlights, heated seats front and rear. Much, much better than the standard 3.2l Passat. Also much nicer than my 530i BMW and on road price as is $73k. Apart from the badge, this kills anything of this size from BMW, Merc or Audi.
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July 10th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Just drove my R36 home today - paid less than $62k and worth every penny - does everything it should do with German engineered refinement… you can keep your Audi and BMW’s at 150 to 200% of the cost with little additional benefit (bar snob factor).
I can’t wait for Clarkson to get hold of it - I’ll eat my shorts if he gives it a bad review!
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July 13th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
AJ - I have ordered the car with electric tailgate ($750), Satnav ($3k), sunroof $2k) - total is around $80k with dealer delivery and Vic taxes; depreciation - yeah, I know, but I don’t buy cars to make money! I drove a test car last week, and it flies! Feels big, torquey and planted. I don’t care about the money side - it is better than paying $120k+ for a 530i (which admittedly would be the better car all up); I don’t have $120k so $80 it is! And I wonder whether there would be so much interest in the 530i - the R36 is generating some pretty cool interest ‘under the radar’, which is how I like it.
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August 2nd, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Repeating “German Snob”s request: Has anyone read a real review of this car? I have a chipped Golf GTi, but with two kids now was looking for something with as much go but bigger. An R36 sedan seems to fit the bill. I personally think the $65k price is a bargain given what you get as standard.
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August 4th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Going to have my black R36 in 10 days. Can’t find any car in this spec., luxurious and spacious in this price. It’s about HK$600k in Hong Kong( fully loaded).
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August 7th, 2008 at 12:00 am
R36 is the best buy in Australia, or you should say Australia is the best place to buy R36. Please check the price of R36 and Audi S5 in UK, they are only about 20% different(GBP32,150 and GBP39,825) but in Australia, it’s a double(AU$66,900 and AU$131,900)
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