On Jul 23, 11:38=A0am, Built_Well <Built_Well_Toy...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I was surprised to read that the 2 bottom trim levels of the
>
> new Passat do not come with automatic headlights. =A0You have
>
> to spring for the third trim level (called Lux) to get the
> automatics. =A0Kinda surprised me. =A0All trims are turbo, though,
> even the bottom trim. =A0The little 4-cylinder (just 2.0 liter)
> engine can put out 200 horsepower.
>
> The Jetta, assembled in Mexico, now comes with a 5th cylinder.
> It's an inline 5, and boasts 2.5 liters, more than my 2.4 liter
> Camry. =A0But Consumer Re****ts says Volkswagen isn't known for
> its long-term reliability. =A0A Consumer Re****ts survey of owners
> listed the '06 Passat as one of the least reliable family cars,
> but it drives really good, nice handling.
IMHO CR is full of crap WRT VW. Probably they just don't take a long
term enough view. I wish I hadn't sold my '84 Scirocco; that was the
most reliabile, bulletproof car I've ever owned. The problem with VWs
is they do tend to have teething problems when new, which reflects
badly on surveys, but they will run for literally decades with only
regular maintenance.
That said, I would steer clear of the B-chassis models (Passat) and
stick with the A-chassis (Rabbit, Jetta, Scirocco, Golf) as the Passat
is known for finicky electrics.
Of course, if the nicer trim and better driving qualities of the VW
aren't im****tant to you, it is also hard to go wrong with Toyota. I'm
a die hard VW fan, but even so, I have to give some grudging respect
to Toyota for continuously churning out reliable, durable vehicles as
well.
The VW 20V turbo 4-cylinders (1.8T and now 2.0T) are just ludicrous.
If you think you want to stick with Toyota you should probably never
drive one. The torque is intoxicating. I would love to get a pre-82
Scirocco (or maybe a Corrado G60, or a ****sche 924) and drop a 1.8T or
2.0T in it, that would just be a stupidly quick combination.
nate
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