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And now for something completely different...

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We changed our other car (1999 Audi A6 1.8T SE saloon) a couple of weeks ago through the scrappage scheme. Bit of a shame to see the old girl go to scrap but the deal was just too good to miss. We've now got a VW Passat R-Line Estate with the 140bhp diesel engine and DSG.

Initial impressions are good; the DSG combined with autohold is a revelation and makes for a very relaxed driving experience.

There's a couple of things I'll be looking to add over the coming months (clear or tinted bumper indicators, bluetooth, ipod integration), I just need to let the 'newness' wear off a bit first ;)

Here's a couple of pics:

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The only slight frustration is the current lack of a towbar option for the R-Line. Although not stated in the brochure, the current VW offerings do not fit :head: My dealer is on the case with VW over this (apparently I'm not the first to ask for a towbar on the R-Line). I'm not in a massive rush for one but would like to have something in place for next summer (and preferably a VW detachable unit).
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Post by Robert T »

Seems strange to be scrapping a car which is younger than your zed. Mind you if someone offered me scrappage on my zed I would probably punch their lights out (metaphorically speaking).

You could always fit a towbar to your zed - BMW make a lovely one....

(runs for cover)

Cheers R.
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Post by maxman »

Your new car looks a class motor,you will now be parking miles fro the supermarket door and well away from any people carriers.
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Robert T wrote:Seems strange to be scrapping a car which is younger than your zed.
It did feel wrong to be scrapping a perfectly good car. The VW offer on scrappage was more than twice the £2k highlighted in the press though, just too good to refuse.
Robert T wrote: You could always fit a towbar to your zed - BMW make a lovely one....

(runs for cover)
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maxman wrote:...you will now be parking miles from the supermarket door and well away from any people carriers.


This is true. Taking advantage of the 'Parent & Child' paking spaces at the supermarket at the mo :wink:
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Post by Alfie »

:puzzle:

VW Passat?

Estate car?

Tow bar?

Child and parent parking?

Please tell me you accidentally posted this on the wrong forum.....

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Post by Ian_C »

Alfie wrote::puzzle:

VW Passat?

Estate car?

Tow bar?

Child and parent parking?

Please tell me you accidentally posted this on the wrong forum.....

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Not really, that's why I put it in Let's Talk :devil:

What other cars do people own?
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myredzed wrote:What other cars do people own?
Pug 107, very good little car, nippy and handles ok, and a cinch to park.
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Hey, great to see another 2.0 TDi Estate owner, I somehow feel less shame than before :shock:

If we're into sharing pics of our dirty secrets, here's mine.

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and I think a few people have already met "Brucie"

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and this one's also been seen on a Midlands Midweek Meander

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Not a baby in sight :oops:
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Post by Robert T »

I think you've met my other car :lol:

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I'll try and find some piccies of my more shameful cars - last one was a silver Rover 200 and the one before was a metallic blue Austin Rover Metro 1.0L. :lol:

I've only ever driven one estate car and that was a hire car - Volvo V40 T4 - in Sweden in December in about six inch of snow. :shock:

Cheers R.
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