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[Nick W]

Number of Passat Estates on AutoTrader: 1,706

Those that are autos, as this is a requirement: 506

Do they do one that has a standard slush box not a DSG?

Because I know several people who've had bad experiences with DSG Passats.

In fact, now I think about it, everyone I know who's had one has ended up dumping it cheap because the gearbox is shot.

Like the cam chain picture in another thread, DSG is German engineering at its worst: a complicated, expensive, unreliable 'solution' looking for a problem to solve.
I recovered several that had selected two gears at once, which doesn't do the gearbox(or the recovery driver's temper) any good.

[henryd]

Omega estate? If too big, then the Passat isn't going to end well... They're almost the same size...

Might have better choice with Audi if you must go VAG. Failing that either BMW or Mercedes, although petrol in both fewer in number, auto is what they do

W211 E350 or E61 525i as my starters for ten... Both readily available for around £5k

E61 525I is one of the most gutless cars I've ever driven even in manual form,shame as a nice car otherwise,brilliant as a 3.0 diesel even more so with twin turbos 

[Doctor Gollum]

Well it is for Mrs Tunnie

[X30XE]

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/london-borough-to-charge-diesel-cars-more-to-park/ar-AAmmwNc?li=BBoPJKX

Absolutely f***ing disgraceful    Not polluting when it's frigging parked is it!!!!

[Ever Ready]

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/london-borough-to-charge-diesel-cars-more-to-park/ar-AAmmwNc?li=BBoPJKX

Absolutely f***ing disgraceful    Not polluting when it's frigging parked is it!!!!

Greedy bar stewards

[Sir Tigger KC]

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/london-borough-to-charge-diesel-cars-more-to-park/ar-AAmmwNc?li=BBoPJKX

Absolutely f***ing disgraceful    Not polluting when it's frigging parked is it!!!!

Greedy bar stewards

Think of all that nasty soot getting chucked out while those Westminster ladies who lunch are going round and round in their tonka toys looking for somewhere to park! 

[tunnie]

Well it is for Mrs Tunnie

She is not a BMW fan either, Merc on the other hand 

Nah it will be either ZafB or Passat Estate, perhaps a W211 Estate (with 2.1 diesel lump) if I can find one that's not rusty.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I have to say that the Passat CC which Mr Tunnie currently owns is a good car.

The CC version is pretty rare and to my eyes at least very stylish and well made. It is just the engine from a canal barge that I take issue with.

[tunnie]

I have to say that the Passat CC which Mr Tunnie currently owns is a good car.

The CC version is pretty rare and to my eyes at least very stylish and well made. It is just the engine from a canal barge that I take issue with.

Thanks 

It needs a damn good clean, it's been doing some miles recently.

On the point of engine, again as per my other comments, petrol's are thin on the ground. To the point it's staggering....

According to AutoTrader, there are 1,016 VW CC's listed, both earlier and later Mk2's, the breakdown:

Diesel: 992
Petrol: 24

 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I have to say that the Passat CC which Mr Tunnie currently owns is a good car.

The CC version is pretty rare and to my eyes at least very stylish and well made. It is just the engine from a canal barge that I take issue with.

Thanks 

It needs a damn good clean, it's been doing some miles recently.

On the point of engine, again as per my other comments, petrol's are thin on the ground. To the point it's staggering....

According to AutoTrader, there are 1,016 VW CC's listed, both earlier and later Mk2's, the breakdown:

Diesel: 992
Petrol: 24

 

Westminster council will be laughing all the way to the bank. Diesel powered cars could become the new government cash cow.

I wonder if low road tax will remain for lorry fuel cars, or will the government sense an opportunity to 'save the environment' at the expense of the derv driver?

[tunnie]

See 2017 rules, all change 

Co2 not important now, car cost. Rules only apply on cars registered after 1st March 2017.

Older cars not effected. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

See 2017 rules, all change 

Co2 not important now, car cost. Rules only apply on cars registered after 1st March 2017.

Older cars not effected. 

 looks like every driver will pay £140 P/A after a first year premium based on C02 levels. Hmmm. Good or bad, I'm not sure.


Will my 2007 Signum still cost £500+?

[Doctor Gollum]

As per previous discussions, yes

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

As per previous discussions, yes

£140 sounds better for an old car worth SFA.

[tunnie]

As per previous discussions, yes

£140 sounds better for an old car worth SFA.

Cars in 2006-2016 with big engines will be worth SFA, as the 'sting' rate of £500 will apply.

I think it's good news, very good news. Because in 5 years time, big V8's, big Jags which always drop in value like a brick in a swimming pool should be cheap to run again.

So Supercharged V8 XJ registered this summer, in 5 years time, will be £140pa to tax 

I'm happy my VW is staying at £30/year as well, it will go up, but only small amounts like the Omega has done over the years.