pontyslapper Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Over the course of this weekend I've saved myself the headache that is the 'council kerbside collection', thanks to the versatility that is the Passat Estate! I've just gotten rid of our two old sofas. One 3 seater at 2.2m long and a 2 seater at 1.8m long. Both fitted into the back of the Passat with space to spare - granted it was two journeys to the tip. I thought it would be tight over the boot lip and in past the start of the headlining but it was no problem at all. The 3 seater needed to stick out just onto the bumper and the boot lid was bungied shut. The 2 seater went all the way in with a good amount of space spare. The look on peoples faces as I drove through town and then as I entered the tip was a picture... 2 sofas without them being broken down at all?? Sadly (or not) I didn't take any pictures. You want versatility - get a Passat Estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgazza Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Picked up my brand new Highline Estate a few weeks ago after a gap of 5 months from my previous Passat Estate. There is nothing on the road to match this car for the combination pf family motoring/motorway mile chomper and pick up truck....allied to 50 + mpg. Just an outstanding car. I don't like the new one I'm afriad.......doesn't seem to be the same quality inside and the interior styling is very....well...Ford. I like my "Austere" interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v23 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I have to say I very much enjoy mine as well. Myself and 3 grown friends went mountain biking at the weekend in the Lakes. Two bikes on the roof, two in the boot, five big bags in the boot and no luggage in the passenger compartment. Passat Estates rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgazza Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Be interesting to hear from someone with the new model. The new estate is bigger, on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunchukHamster Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I managed to get 3 full size doors in mine (old model) at the weekend, plus loadsa stuff packed in around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I can get many dead boddies in my saloon. Much more than my previous cars. er... thats in test conditions not actual practice of course ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgazza Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thats only because you can chop them up or break a few bones to make them more bendy. If you've kept them for a while, and why not?, rigor mortis will make that difficult. Thats where the Estate comes into its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I've got to admit, there's nothing out there that I fancy to replace my ageing Passat Estate... it's almost the perfect family workhourse, takes the mileage well(currently at 116k)with 40mpg+, never got 50mpg though from brim to brim figures, and is just so practical, even my mates ask to borrow it every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteNova Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Both fitted into the back of the Passat with space to spare - granted it was two journeys to the tip. [/ QUOTE ] could have done it in one trip with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappers Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I like the picture! Seeing as this appears to be an estates rule!! post thought I could ask a question. I have a Passat Saloon. I have been on and off happy with it but, I had an estate before (Mondeo 1.8TD that went back to lease company with 181K on it) and it was amazing to have the space as you describe above. I have been thinking of changing my car but after what you say above should I get a Passat estate to replace mine? I have also had a look at the BMW 330D and considered Volvo. I need something reliable as I do about 30K a year and so not too thirsty if possible (kind of rules out the 330D but I just liked it) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontyslapper Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Tappers, The initial reason for me getting the passat estate was the fact that Mrs Slapper is coming on strong with the baby vibe and I didn't think my old Polo would be big enough for a baby and the assorted knicknacks that appear. My father has a Mondeo Estate on an X plate and is getting very itchy feet about changing for a late reg 'old' Passat estate like mine. The figures between the two cars are surprising, the Mondeo actually has more space but the Passat 'feels' roomier and of course is better specced model for model. The only thing my dad would miss is the Mondeo's Quickclear windscreen, but seeing how he keeps the car under a carport that shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappers Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 That quick clear windscreen is something that I really miss from my Mondeo! although I have to say that the Passat does not do badly! I think I just miss the estate. I feel I have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous in some ways going from really practicle (Estate) missing semi practicle (hatch-back) to not really practicle (saloon). My problem was saw car! liked car! forgot all others and bought car!!! I want to make sure that I do a better job this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontyslapper Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Quick update... more versatility but this time coupled with a Mondeo estate. Purchased a kitchen today worth £2500 for £300 - Tiles R Us liquidation store clearance. The whole lot was fully fitted up and on display, we had to dismantle it and decided to keep it as 'whole' as possible to save ourselves the reassembly headache. Total contents were... 1. 1 x Hotpoint Fully Integrated Dishwasher 2. 2 x 300mm cupboards 3. 1 x 500mm cupboard 4. 2 x 300mm wall cupboards with end shelves 5. 1 x sink with fitted mixer tap 6. 1 x 2.1m work top and bottom plinth set 7. 5 x Pack of 30x30cm wall tiles 1,2,3,7 in the Passat with the boot fully shut 4,5,6 in the Mondeo with the boot bungied shut (worktop had sink fitted so was awkward to stow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappers Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Brings a new meaning to taking the kitchen sink eh!! So I think that we can safely say they are pretty versatile then? I think that I have definately decided to go back to an estate but now just deciding which. Reason for the think! is I want a 4x4 but just not really practicle doing 35K miles a year. Sort of between A6 Avant, V70 possibly Mondeo or Passat aswell. I am also considering the BMW 330D Touring but not sure if boot is as big? It must be diesel and automatic! What would be suggestions/reccomendations or is that going to be obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Sort of between A6 Avant, V70 possibly Mondeo or Passat aswell. I am also considering the BMW 330D Touring but not sure if boot is as big? It must be diesel and automatic! What would be suggestions/reccomendations or is that going to be obvious? [/ QUOTE ] If it has to be a diesel and automatic, then I would have to avoid the Passat and the A6, going Auto on the VAG diesel units loses you 10mpg on average from my experience, not tried a Mondeo, but my money would be on the BMW 330D!. But if you really need the boot space, the 330D Touring isn't the choice, my mate has one, and had to borrow my Passat Estate to pick up a flat pack bed, says it all really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgazza Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 jojo's right. A 3 series estate will carry a flake of dandruff and not much more. Goes like stink but MPG is pants so the auto passat/A6 would be just as good but more space. Any auto will effect the MPG of course but for space and reliability you can't beat the Vdub group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 As a 330d Touring owner I can positively say that the boot is not particularly big, but it is quick and blody good fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgazza Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Not wishing to change the subject but my wife was eyeing up an Audi A2 the other day, like the one in your pic, put off by reports of jittery ride. Opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappers Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 The auto definately affects mpg as my TDI Auto Passat is not as good as my previous Mondeo that was TD Man but to be honest I expected that and it is not that bad (not like when I borrowed my parents BM 740 4.4 V8 put your foot down in that and the money vanishes in £10 notes). I really liked the 330D but was concerned about boot space and I think that is gone now after responses. I take it no one has any comments on Mondeo or V70? or is that swearing on here? I am still leaning towards A6 and Passat and thinking about the 2.5 TDI versions (so will obviously loose a bit more mpg) Is the A6 going to be much more for maintaining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Not wishing to change the subject but my wife was eyeing up an Audi A2 the other day, like the one in your pic, put off by reports of jittery ride. Opinion? [/ QUOTE ] If I am honest, the ride is too firm by far, we are not helped by sports suspension and 17"s. I love the car but cannot help thinking that the car would be better without sports suspension and with smaller alloys, as in SE spec. Cannot fault the car though, loads of space for 4 people, ours is chipped so is pretty nippy and the running costs are stupidly low. I can see us keeping the A2 for another 3-4 years as it won't look too dated as Audi are not replacing it, plus it was ahead of it's time anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pontyslapper Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Even more on the continuing saga of the Passat Estate and its love affair with kitchens... Disposal of the old kitchen - after owning the house for 5 years the old kitchen is gone, in one go!!! 1 x sink 1 x 800mm wall unit 1 x 500mm wall unit 1 x 1000mm sink unit 1 x 800mm floor unit 1 x 300mm floor unit 1 x 1.5m worktop 1 x dodgy little cupboard thing and a bag of old tiles all with the boot shut and all the carcases still built. I love this car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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