The Amazing PH Passat Alltrack Thread

[Emeye]

Seems strange to give you the option to disable the passenger airbag but not have front isofix.

I am sure I have had cars with front isofix before.

[snake_oil]

Emeye said:

Seems strange to give you the option to disable the passenger airbag but not have front isofix.

I am sure I have had cars with front isofix before.

Well, you can fit a front child seat without isofix.

[Emeye]

snake_oil said:

Well, you can fit a front child seat without isofix.

Yeah - that's what I did, just a pain getting it in and out.

[Gliese]

Just received my quote to purchase this morning.

Standard 190 DSG in Urano Grey - 12.5k miles - £23,100!

Bye bye passat

[davgar]

at what price would it be reasonable

[A900ss]

Gliese said:

Just received my quote to purchase this morning.

Standard 190 DSG in Urano Grey - 12.5k miles - £23,100!

Bye bye passat

That's ridiculous.

I've just ordered a brand new Passat estate (admittedly not an Alltrack, an R Line) for only a couple of grand more.

[Gliese]

I've just paid the early termination fee(2 months) and it should be gone in the next 2-3 weeks.
It'll be a shame to see it go as it has been a practical car, the quote to purchase it today with 13k on the clock is still 22.2k.

I'm hoping the return process will be straight forward enough. The tyres are close to the markers so I'm hoping they won't charge me.

[bigfish]

Surprised to see people handing back early on reflection - my plan is to extend for 3 months at minimum - and then see if can extend further !

[Gliese]

bigfish said:

Surprised to see people handing back early on reflection - my plan is to extend for 3 months at minimum - and then see if can extend further !

My only reason for doing so is to save on potentially buying two front tyres and service.

[Emeye]

Gliese said:

I've just paid the early termination fee(2 months) and it should be gone in the next 2-3 weeks.
It'll be a shame to see it go as it has been a practical car, the quote to purchase it today with 13k on the clock is still 22.2k.

I'm hoping the return process will be straight forward enough. The tyres are close to the markers so I'm hoping they won't charge me.

Could you pick when you want it picking up? I have yet to organise my pickup, but I need it gone before the end of the month.

[tourerman]

Emeye - yes you can choose a window to suit you pretty much within reason and when they have availability. I got one within a few days. They come to inspect first then take away. I booked both appointments at the same time. You can make the call now and book it in. Painless service.

Getting rid early also saved me 2 new tyres and a service.

[Emeye]

Fellow Alltrack owners - due to an sudden unexpected change of circumstances, I have had to cancel my Tiguan lease.

I am now torn between buying an old Volvo I have seen, and extending my Alltrack lease for 3 months - has anyone else extended at the same baragin rate? If I extend I will have to pay for a service and I may have to change some of the tyres, so it may not be worth it....

[bigfish]

I am going to extend for 3 months so yes. Had to factor in service but still think it's worth it - then try and get a lease with VAG so can extend the extension. That's the plan anyway

[davgar]

Seen any good Estate deals out there.
Anyone got a price to extend.

[bigfish]

I just got a price to buy - £22,100 for my 190 DSG with 20k miles - urm, no thanks!

I did get a price to extend, iirc I think it was around £230 mark with 8k per year

[bedonde]

Urano 190 DSG - 29k miles. Price to buy £21,100. Think it'll be going back!

[Emeye]

Typically, with weeks to go until mine goes back, wifey had a minor accident which involved the door on my car coming together with the wind mirror on her Volvo in the strong wind we have been having recently.

There are some surface marks on the black pillar trim at the rear of the front door - anyone know if is that painted or coated plastic? I am hoping it will t-cut out....

[Gliese]

Mine is due to be inspected on Friday with collection the following Wednesday.
Finger crossed it's a smooth process.

The only issues to my knowledge that could be called up are the front tyres which are around 2.5mm
A chip on the windscreen(not in drivers view) that has been repaired by autoglass however it wasn't the best repair in the world!
I have the receipt for this work so hopefully shouldn't be a problem according to their T&Cs

[davgar]

What do you think of the SKoda Octavia Estate as a replacement for the Passat Alltrack

3+23@£200p/m

More money, manual, 2wd.

[Emeye]

davgar said:

What do you think of the SKoda Octavia Estate as a replacement for the Passat Alltrack

3+23@£200p/m

More money, manual, 2wd.

Which model and where? The Alltrack should have been a £300 - £400 car at the correct rates. So you cannot really compare to new deals.