bazza_g Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I haven't even worked out what side I'm batting for in this one ? [/ QUOTE ] RWD;BMW... you knows it [/ QUOTE ] yes, I'm RWD all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I haven't even worked out what side I'm batting for in this one ? [/ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] like, whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Without wishing to offend anyone... Lets be honest, a Passat is about THE most boring car in the world. Jim had a purpose for his and it serves it admirably from what I hear, but they're not exactly a choice that have your blood pumping. I hate my A4 Avant, but I'd choose it over a new Passat again. Apart from anything, it looks nicer IMO. That said, I'd not have either. I'd have an E46/E90 Tourer 320d before both. [/ QUOTE ] Well, you must have a very poor knowledge of cars if you actually think that’s true. What utter crup. Have you actually spent any time with one? “apart from anything else, it looks nicer imo” That seals it then, the A4 must be better! Whilst I agree that it’s not the most exciting car you can drive, that’s why I bought the 130, now I’ve got pretty much all bases covered (for my budget). However, when it comes to excitement, it isn’t any worse than something like the A4 or any of the other cars in that price bracket. I do agree that it serves a purpose and as a family car it is superb. For pounding up and down the motorways and spending hours behind the wheel in comfort, it’s just about perfect. Imo.... Oh and the 320D SE Tourer might be a more exciting car to drive, but it's very dull to look at unless you spend thousands on the M Sport kit it, the SE is at least £5k more expensive (plus extras to match the spec) and it doesn't have the space. So that's not really a fair comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Sorry Martin, but I spent a month in a loaner 2005 Passat Tdi, which incidently didn't withstand a crash with a deer very well; I digress...but can honestly say it was the most boring car I've ever had the displeasure to drive/ spend time in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Yes, but we are (at least I am ) talking about the B6 Passat.. I've had a B5 and a B5.5 and whilst they were very reliable, comfortable and well made, the B6 Passat is a very different car. It goes around corners for a start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Drove into warehouse this morning and have seen a few passats this morning. What can I say each to there own but they are a load of crap, the only reason why anyone would defend it is because there unfortunate to have one - mass produced crap! Can we start talking about decent cars now, not vehicles that even company car drivers refuse if they have the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I’m sorry, but that’s just about the biggest load of badly written rubbish I’ve seen on TSN. Different people have different requirements and tastes, if they didn’t then the world would be a very boring place. I had quite an extensive list of cars to choose from, I wasn’t forced into a Passat at gunpoint by my fleet manager. You might think I’m mad, but I chose my Passat over a A4 2.0TDI SE, BMW 320D ES, Accord 2.2cdti Exec Sat Nav, Saab 93 150 Vector Sport, Volvo D5 S and many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I’m sorry, but that’s just about the biggest load of badly written rubbish I’ve seen on TSN. Different people have different requirements and tastes, if they didn’t then the world would be a very boring place. I had quite an extensive list of cars to choose from, I wasn’t forced into a Passat at gunpoint by my fleet manager. You might think I’m mad, but I chose my Passat over a A4 2.0TDI SE, BMW 320D ES, Accord 2.2cdti Exec Sat Nav, Saab 93 150 Vector Sport, Volvo D5 S and many others. [/ QUOTE ] Oh so now its a company car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 When did I say it wasn’t a company car? What difference does that make anyway, if I had a choice? OK, I probably wouldn't have bought a 2.0 litre diesel if it wasn't a company car, but that’s irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I must agree with Martin, the newer (B6) Passat is far nicer than the older version, that Chrispy drove for a bit. It's much better to drive (more involving) and more refined than the old Passat model was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Well, we had to agree at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I’m sorry, but that’s just about the biggest load of badly written rubbish I’ve seen on TSN. Different people have different requirements and tastes, if they didn’t then the world would be a very boring place. I had quite an extensive list of cars to choose from, I wasn’t forced into a Passat at gunpoint by my fleet manager. You might think I’m mad, but I chose my Passat over a A4 2.0TDI SE, BMW 320D ES, Accord 2.2cdti Exec Sat Nav, Saab 93 150 Vector Sport, Volvo D5 S and many others. [/ QUOTE ] Oh so now its a company car! [/ QUOTE ] Tiresome now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Well, we had to agree at some point [/ QUOTE ] Mate, I always agreed that the 130m was better than a Leon, but it was only the A4 thing I couldn't agree on. Still, it's nice winding you up. You take it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Well, we had to agree at some point [/ QUOTE ] Mate, I always agreed that the 130m was better than a Leon, but it was only the A4 thing I couldn't agree on. Still, it's nice winding you up. You take it well. [/ QUOTE ] I do enjoy a good debate, providing it doesn't get too personal or insulting of course (which ours haven't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Aaaaargh...and just when things were starting to get exciting! Got a nice cup of coffee to hand ready to watch a good bun fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Well at least we're not talking about those rubbish GTI's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Steady...you'll make me put my coffee down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 What's wrong with the GTI, it's the worlds fastest..... MPV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Wow 17 pages long. So what have i missed? Is Sparky still going on about how much better A4 is then a Passat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Still? Nah, can't be arsed. 17 pages, and Smitten still hasn't admitted he's getting a 1.6 Escort. Poor chap is embarrassed we'll give him a hard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ah not to worry just making conversations, it's not like you to give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I reckon he is getting a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Moped with a blue light on the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Amongst all the BILGE in this thread, if you read it properly, I didnt even start the thread!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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