Comments on: Volkswagen Passat R36 Brisbane Motor Show

By: Rikster

Rikster — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:25:56 +0000

I just bought one of these – and I love it. Best valued german sports available today. We have an 1996 Audi A4 1.8t as well my friend has a a 2007 bmw 3series and the r36 rocks.

I now love VW and I love this car…….Until you’ve been in one and driven one you will never know just how amazing this car is – truly a joy to drive

By: gizmo

gizmo — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:24:27 +0000

Well I have a R36 which is one month old and even with a few optinions it came in under 65k drive away.You just got to ask for it since it is hard times.On the other note the car is very nice to drive and you will be hard pushed to find a Family car sedan with these spec for 65k unless of coarse you buy something cheap and trick it up.It is said that the DSG gearbox is the most advanced Gearbox in the world and I have to admit that it is very smooth and advanced.This is causing me(the Dealer) a problem since it is playing up.It keeps loosing drive intermittend and one has to play with the gear selector to find a gear again and in most cases it happens when it is in D6.Does anybody have or has heard of similar issues with the DSG gearbox?

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:46:16 +0000

Automotive salivation! I took the “sensible” approach of the 125kw TDI. Mostly because of its efficiency, partly because I couldn’t afford an R36! I love my TDI very much but this machine would be buckets of fun and practical to boot. I was actually thinking it would lure some buyers away from the TRD Aurion. Similar price, better performance (and pretty much everything else!).
Nice wheels VW.

By: speed

speed — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:49:45 +0000

Just ordered a black r36 sedan. 59k on the road with no options.. bargain

By: Price is right

Price is right — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:00:19 +0000

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)

By: VW fans

VW fans — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:14:28 +0000

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).

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:13:08 +0000

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.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:09:32 +0000

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.

By: Bogan

Bogan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:17:14 +0000

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!

By: Car Fan

Car Fan — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:20:32 +0000

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.

By: german snob

german snob — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:21:20 +0000

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)

By: AB

AB — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:38:26 +0000

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.

By: BB

BB — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:16:28 +0000

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!

By: yvan

yvan — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:20:31 +0000

i transport the r36’s off the warfs,i test thrash all sorts, THEY GO!!!!!!!!

By: DT

DT — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:10:53 +0000

Gday AJ,

The price 63K driveaway is for a Wagon? And if so what options ?

By: AJ

AJ — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:49:59 +0000

I got quoated 63K drive away after cooperate discount. Does anyone know if its comes with bluetooth option?

By: ian

ian — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:19:15 +0000

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.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:09 +0000

this is another relatively high performance car that would be P-Plate legal in Victoria under the new legislation.

By: Rozza

Rozza — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:22:38 +0000

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.

By: michael

michael — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:07:42 +0000

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.