2012 VW Passat CC - the unloved one

[Bennyjames28]

Super Slo Mo said:

Looks like a new car!

I’ve never driven a CC, are they like a regular Passat to drive? I’m beginning to look ahead to my next motorway beater in a year or two’s time. Something quiet and refined with a decent seat for 3-4 hour journeys is my criteria.

I test drove one a year or so ago and it was a nice car, didn't feel as comfortable to drive as the Mondeo I tested on the same day / same roads. The suspension was a lot harsher. On the other hand it was a nicer place to sit.

[89forever]

rlg43p said:

Why not buy a car in better condition in the first place

already justified why, no need to go back over.... thanks for your interest

[89forever]

PorkRind said:

My thoughts exactly, and why a s5 for a fun car!?

because I like Audi's, I like V8's and it was my choice.....

[89forever]

Bennyjames28 said:

But for an extra 4k you could have got a much better conditioned newer example with lower miles and no fking about?

This isn't man maths, it's monkey maths.

As you have zero idea what I paid for the CC it is money well spent on having as car in exactly the condition I want. I know the history of everything single mile it has done and i'll get at least another 100k miles out of it and it will still be in great condition....

makes perfect man sense to me.... and maybe I didn't like the newer version... not all facelifts are better....

[89forever]

Bennyjames28 said:

I test drove one a year or so ago and it was a nice car, didn't feel as comfortable to drive as the Mondeo I tested on the same day / same roads. The suspension was a lot harsher. On the other hand it was a nicer place to sit.

For me I prefer the Sports mode, I can't stand a wallowy car (not that this is in any shape, size or form a sports car hahaha)... this suits my needs perfectly

[PorkRind]

Grahamdub said:

Because they are his cars and his money. Jeez, why all the hate for someone tidying up their car ?

Its not tidying up, its going for a budget car to save money, then spending the money you'd have spent on the s5 keeping it running. Odd man maths.

[PorkRind]

89forever said:

because I like Audi's, I like V8's and it was my choice.....

I used to like them in the 80's and 90's and fair play to you mate.

[89forever]

PorkRind said:

Its not tidying up, its going for a budget car to save money, then spending the money you'd have spent on the s5 keeping it running. Odd man maths.

That's the thing with man maths, they only make sense to the man who is doing the math...
I have no need to justify it to anyone....
I enjoy my cars, i enjoy working on them...

And i still have my money to spend on my S5, I'm just thankfully now not putting stupid miles on it, that's what the CC is for and I'm putting in the condition i want

[anonymous-user]

89forever said:

That's the thing with man maths, they only make sense to the man who is doing the math...
I have no need to justify it to anyone....
I enjoy my cars, i enjoy working on them...

And i still have my money to spend on my S5, I'm just thankfully now not putting stupid miles on it, that's what the CC is for and I'm putting in the condition i want

Well said. Now get it lowered and get some more pics up

[89forever]

Grahamdub said:

Well said. Now get it lowered and get some more pics up

yes boss.....

hopefully this weekend weather permitting

[Paracetamol]

The Passat looks mint. Still didn't get the bit about the S5. I thought the point was that it's a practical everyday car..albeit near to the top of the range. I get why you might not use an R8 or a 911 everyday but I thought that was the A5 range's raison d"etre. I was loaned an RS5 for a week and found it to be very comfortable and useable but not over exciting. It looked great but felt. well..a bit ordinary.

[anonymous-user]

I suppose if you do keep the car for another 100k miles a 4 grand respray isn't too outrageous but I reckon it's 50/50 as to whether that engine can make it past 200,000 without a rebuild.

[Jonesy1972]

Live and let live. Life’s too short, in my opinion. You can do whatever you want to a car (or bike, or boat etc). If you can afford it and it brings a little happiness, then go for it. By posting such a build you are always open to opinions, but as long as the comments are respectful, then I say no problem. Looking forward to updates!

Jonesy

[89forever]

RaymondVanDerDon said:

I suppose if you do keep the car for another 100k miles a 4 grand respray isn't too outrageous but I reckon it's 50/50 as to whether that engine can make it past 200,000 without a rebuild.

In my experience these engines can go on for long miles, there's been a couple in the family that are over 250k with no internal work... Just regular servicing and not ignoring issues....
My father has a Bora with the earlier version of this engine has nearly 270k and is still used daily....

However, if the engine develops a fault, it'll be fixed... No drama or fuss

[89forever]

Jonesy1972 said:

Live and let live. Life’s too short, in my opinion. You can do whatever you want to a car (or bike, or boat etc). If you can afford it and it brings a little happiness, then go for it. By posting such a build you are always open to opinions, but as long as the comments are respectful, then I say no problem. Looking forward to updates!

Jonesy

Exactly, i post because i like to share.... Comments are welcomed, criticism is welcomed as long as it's constructive....

I don't expect everyone to "get it"....

[rlg43p]

What does come across from this conversation is the the OP seems to thoroughly enjoy the actual process of refurbishing the car to his personal specification.

For that reason I can understand why he has done it even if it is not a choice I would make (preferring the option of buying a better car in the fist place).

So it doesn't really matter that it doesn't make financial sense to me - the OP is having fun and that is what counts for him!

[Bennyjames28]

89forever said:

As you have zero idea what I paid for the CC it is money well spent on having as car in exactly the condition I want. I know the history of everything single mile it has done and i'll get at least another 100k miles out of it and it will still be in great condition....

makes perfect man sense to me.... and maybe I didn't like the newer version... not all facelifts are better....

That is true but even if you got it cheap you could still be a few grand better off, but you spend your money you make your choice

[89forever]

rlg43p said:

What does come across from this conversation is the the OP seems to thoroughly enjoy the actual process of refurbishing the car to his personal specification.

For that reason I can understand why he has done it even if it is not a choice I would make (preferring the option of buying a better car in the fist place).

So it doesn't really matter that it doesn't make financial sense to me - the OP is having fun and that is what counts for him!

since when has it being financially sensible ever made sense lol....

fun with a capital FFFth

[Paracetamol]

If you are going to own a car then it may as well be as good as it can be..

[C.A.R.]

Black roof looks great.
Black / dark wheels do look a bit "Corsa Ltd Edition" v


Such a lovely wheel design which you now can't see due to the colour. They'll also look bigger and the car will look lower if they're a brighter colour.