Volkswagen Passat 1.8

[Thaiyotakamli]

Hi Guys,

 

 

By the way, I have a few questions.

 

 

May I know:

 

 

1) How often you check Car tires pressure?

 

 

2) How frequent to do Car grooming? [Once a year] or....

1. I check every 1-2 months lol too lazy.

 

2. Wash every week or fortnight, interior vacuum every week

Car polish can do once every year or two.

[DACH]

Hi Guys,

 

 

By the way, I have a few questions.

 

 

May I know:

 

 

1) How often you check Car tires pressure?

 

 

2) How frequent to do Car grooming? [Once a year] or....

 

1. Every time I visit the petrol kiosk.

 

2. Twice a year.

[mel1888]

Hi Guys,

 

 

By the way, I have a few questions.

 

 

May I know:

 

 

1) How often you check Car tires pressure?

 

 

2) How frequent to do Car grooming? [Once a year] or....

Surprisingly, in 3 mths i had new tires, i only checked once. And the pressure was still there, only very slight dip. Normal air.

 

Grooming 3 times a year.

[douglassim]

Hi Guys,

 

 

Appreciate your responses on the maintenance you are doing for your car and sharing with me.

 

 

By the way, any of you guys going to the Motor show next month?

[KKYS]

Thanks. Passat wasn't something on my list. Was supposed to be a Skoda Superb.

 

Test drove the Passat and was really impressed. Got the CL at a price that I cannot resist.

 

bro you gotten your ride? 

[Solbrave]

Hi all, new here 

 

Looking to buy a new car, that preferably can drive for 10 years until COE no more...

 

Drove Mazda and Toyota before, both lasted me 10 years with little problems. Looking for a fresh change with my next car. Was thinking of getting the Volkswagen Passat, but after seeing all the reviews about the gearbox issues, scared liao   

 

Any advice? VW good to drive for 10 years? Or recommendations for other brands? Maybe a conti brand for a change... my budget is $120-130k around there    Thanks in advance!

[DACH]

Hi all, new here

 

Looking to buy a new car, that preferably can drive for 10 years until COE no more...

 

Drove Mazda and Toyota before, both lasted me 10 years with little problems. Looking for a fresh change with my next car. Was thinking of getting the Volkswagen Passat, but after seeing all the reviews about the gearbox issues, scared liao

 

Any advice? VW good to drive for 10 years? Or recommendations for other brands? Maybe a conti brand for a change... my budget is $120-130k around there Thanks in advance!

Get a Mercedes Benz if reliability is your TOP priority.

[Columbian78]

For your budget and your ref of passat, I highly recommend a skoda superb. Do take a look. and drive.

 

Hi all, new here 

 

Looking to buy a new car, that preferably can drive for 10 years until COE no more...

 

Drove Mazda and Toyota before, both lasted me 10 years with little problems. Looking for a fresh change with my next car. Was thinking of getting the Volkswagen Passat, but after seeing all the reviews about the gearbox issues, scared liao   

 

Any advice? VW good to drive for 10 years? Or recommendations for other brands? Maybe a conti brand for a change... my budget is $120-130k around there    Thanks in advance!

 

[Lotr]

Hi all, new here 

 

Looking to buy a new car, that preferably can drive for 10 years until COE no more...

 

Drove Mazda and Toyota before, both lasted me 10 years with little problems. Looking for a fresh change with my next car. Was thinking of getting the Volkswagen Passat, but after seeing all the reviews about the gearbox issues, scared liao   

 

Any advice? VW good to drive for 10 years? Or recommendations for other brands? Maybe a conti brand for a change... my budget is $120-130k around there    Thanks in advance!

 

better stick to Toyota if reliability is more important.  conti brands will tend to have more downtime

[Solbrave]

For your budget and your ref of passat, I highly recommend a skoda superb. Do take a look. and drive.

 

I see. Any reason why you recommend the Skoda Superb?

better stick to Toyota if reliability is more important.  conti brands will tend to have more downtime

 

Downtime as in maintenance? That is what I am afraid of... 

[Lotr]

I see. Any reason why you recommend the Skoda Superb?

 

 

Downtime as in maintenance? That is what I am afraid of...

Downtime as in breakdowns. Maintenance will be similar for all cars.

 

Anyway, scared don't buy, buy don't scared

Edited January 14, 2019 by Lotr

[DACH]

New Passat coming

 

 

2020 VW Passat Brings New Looks Inside And Out To An Old Car

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/01/2020-vw-passat-brings-new-looks-inside-old-car/

 

 

Declining sedan sales have pushed General Motors and Fordto abandon some segments, but Volkswagen isn’t following suit as the company will introduce the 2020 Passat in Detroit. We get an early view of the car thanks to our friends from Wheelsage who tipped us off on these pictures.

Despite being billed as an all-new model, the 2020 Passat is reportedly an extensive facelift of the existing North American sedan. Volkswagen only sold 41,401 Passats in the United States last year, so the company probably felt they couldn’t recoup the costs of a full design.

It looks like China’s redesigned Passat, doesn’t it?

Regardless of their reasoning, the 2020 Passat adopts a new front fascia with a larger grille and restyled headlights. This particular model has also been equipped with the R-Line exterior package which adds an aggressive front bumper, faux fender vents and stylish two-tone alloy wheels.

The sportier styling continues aft of the A-pillar as the Passat gains sleeker bodywork and a more pronounced shoulder line. One of the biggest changes occurs around the third quarter window as subtle curves give the family sedan a more modern appearance.

Out back, the Passat has been equipped with a new truck that features an integrated rear spoiler and slimmer taillights.  The R-Line package also adds a black spoiler and black trim around the car’s new exhaust tips. Overall, it strongly resembles the new Passat for the Chinese market that was revealed late last year.

Interior gets a makeover too

Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a new dashboard with restyled air vents which appear to span nearly the full width of the cabin.  This is simply a styling trick, but it helps to eliminate the expanse of black plastic which was seen on its predecessor.

Many of the components appear to carryover, but designers installed a new instrument cluster and an updated infotainment system.  We can also see revised trim and additional gloss black accents.

What drives the people’s sedan

Motivation will reportedly be provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 174 hp (129 kW / 176 PS) and 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque. It will be connected to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.

While previous Passats were available with a 3.6-liter VR6 engine that produced 280 hp (208 kW / 283 PS) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque, the option was quietly dropped from the 2019 Passat.  Reports have also suggested it won’t be making a return on the 2020 model.

The updated Passat will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show tomorrow, so stay tuned for full details.

[Ody_2004]

This new Passat look too American

[Hamburger]

if follows the arteon style, confirm jaw drop.

 

ah tiong is one seriously beautiful car with a silly name.

[Fat_slayer]

This cannot be the new Passat heading for singapore.  It's look a step back.

1. Current Passat already using the e-brake.

2. Metering cluster is not digital or AID as VW calls it

3. Infotainment system is smaller than those saw in the current Passat / Superb.

 

However, the material looks good and overall looks solid.

 

[Lala81]

Ugly. Too American or Chinese.

[Lotr]

Eeeee why got handbrake one? Think it is for US market

[Lchong]

This cannot be the new Passat heading for singapore. It's look a step back.

1. Current Passat already using the e-brake.

2. Metering cluster is not digital or AID as VW calls it

3. Infotainment system is smaller than those saw in the current Passat / Superb.

 

However, the material looks good and overall looks solid.

It's for the north American market, our passat is the same version as the Europeans.

The North America model and China module is using a different platform compared to the European version