Just picked up on Aug 12, 2006. The wifes new car 2006 VW Passat. I'm a Honda man, but I have to say I like this car. Here are a couple of pics right now. Continue to check back for updates, many to come. I plan on having one of the nicest Passats around. Not to many people customizing these. If you have any suggestions please help..
Here is my wife and her new car. Oh I think she likes it
This it the one we were about to get, but it had some blemishes in the interior, so we got another one, with 17" rims instead
2.0 Turbo
The package we got:
Blue Graphite
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic�
Wheels: 7.5J x 17" LeMans Alloy
Package #2 Luxury w/SIRIUS� Satellite Radio
Rubber Mats (Set of 4) & Trunk Liner
Splash Guards (Set of 4)
Standard Features:
Body Exterior
Driver and passenger power remote door mirrors Turn signal indicator in mirrors Body-colored door mirrors Body-colored bumpers Chrome bodyside moldings Clearcoat paint
Convenience
Speed controlPower windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down/up (operable from the driver seat only)Remote power door locks with 2 stage unlock and illuminated entryManual tilt/telescopic steering wheelDay-night rearview mirrorFront and rear cupholdersDual visor vanity mirrorsFull floor consoleDriver and passenger door binsRear door binsManual air conditioning
Entertainment Features
speakersIntegrated roof antenna
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
Halogen projector beam headlightsVariable intermittent front windshield wipersSpeed sensitive wipersRear window defrosterFront and rear reading lightsLight tinted windowsTachometerOutside temperature displayLow tire pressure warningTrip computer
Limited Warranty
New vehicle limited warranty:48 months/50,000miles (whichever occurs first)Powertrain limited warranty:60 months/60,000miles (whichever occurs first)Corrosion perforation limited warranty:144 months/ unlimited distance (whichever occurs first)
Powertrain
Recommended fuel : premium unleadedEmissions Type: LEV II200hp 2.0L DOHC 16 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with direct gasoline injection6 speed manual transmission with overdrive3.94 axle ratioFront-wheel driveFuel Tank Capacity: 18.5gal.
Safety and Security
4-wheel ABS brakesBrake assist4-wheel disc brakesStability controlABS and driveline traction controlDual front impact airbagsDual seat mounted side impact airbagsSide Curtain Protection� overhead airbagsAirbag occupancy sensorPower remote door locks with 2 stage unlock and panic alarmSecurity system with Immobilizer III ignition disableManually adjustable front head restraints with tilt, anti-whiplash3 manually adjustable rear head restraints with tilt
Seats and Trim
Seating capacity of 5Front bucket seats6-way (2-way power) driver seat adjustmentPower 4-way driver lumbar support6-way passenger seat adjustmentManual passenger lumbar supportCenter front armrest60-40 folding rear bench seatMetal-look instrument panel insertMetal-look console insert
Specs and Dimensions
Engine displacement: 2.0LEngine horsepower: 200hp @ 5,100RPMEngine torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPMCurb weight: 1,499kg (3,305lbs)Front legroom: 1,051.6mm (41.4")Rear legroom: 957.6mm (37.7")Front headroom: 975.4mm (38.4")Rear headroom: 960.1mm (37.8")Front shoulder room: 1,414.8mm (55.7")Rear shoulder room: 1,386.8mm (54.6")Passenger volume: 2,727 L (96.3 cu.ft.)Exterior length: 4,780.3mm (188.2")Exterior body width: 1,821.2mm (71.7")Exterior height: 1,473.2mm (58.0")Wheelbase: 2,710.2mm (106.7")Turning radius: 5.5m (17.9')
Suspension/Handling
Front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, gas-pressurized shocksRear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, gas-pressurized shocksSpeed-sensing electric power-assisted rack-pinion steering
