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by Lester74
Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 13025

Re: Choice of car colour

Hopefully it looks good. I'll post pictures when it arrives.
by Lester74
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 13025

Choice of car colour

I've decided to buck the trend with my new Passat by choosing the standard Urano Grey rather than the more popular metallic paints. Not seen any new GT models with the Urano Grey but I think the colour will work well the chrome surrounds. Has anyone else had Urano Grey in the past or considering it ...
by Lester74
Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Anyone order one?
Replies: 183
Views: 30959

Re: Anyone order one?

Stunning car Ch4rch.

My GT is due for delivery in August – can’t wait!!
by Lester74
Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Anyone order one?
Replies: 183
Views: 30959

Re: Anyone order one?

Ordered a passat saloon GT (my first VW). Really looking forward to getting the car. Have you been given a build date? When I picked my estate up, the dealer explained the saloons where now on a 12 month wait due to a problem with parts. Got a provisional date of the end of July but based on your r...
by Lester74
Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: DSG vs Manual
Replies: 9
Views: 2162

Re: DSG vs Manual

I would have thought the DSG would be slightly quicker given the time taken to change gear but I've not seen anything on-line suggesting that was the case. Thanks for the reply.
by Lester74
Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Anyone order one?
Replies: 183
Views: 30959

Re: Anyone order one?

Ordered a passat saloon GT (my first VW). Really looking forward to getting the car.
by Lester74
Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: DSG vs Manual
Replies: 9
Views: 2162

DSG vs Manual

Looking at the data sheets for the 150 ps engine the 0-62 mph acceleration is the same. Does anyone know if the DSG is quicker than the quoted 8.7 seconds?