Hi All

I'm curious if you R36 owners considered any other cars before you bought the Passat. When I went for the very brief test drive I was very impressed. Did any of you compare it to anything else before you signed on the line?

I dare not write this here but I've also driven the Ford G6E Turbo (please don't ban me ) and was completely mind blown by the sheer velocity of the thing. It's stupidly quick but it's a Ford (should that matter). Admittedly it's actually very nicely put together for a Ford and 75% of me REALLY likes it but..... ahh crap I don't know.

I'm not for one moment comparing the Ford to the VW but the speed of the thing is so intoxicating. The R36 was surprising quick during my brief test drive but not to the same extent as the Ford. I could also spend a meagre $5K extra on the Ford and get a genuine 300kW at the rear wheels. And there's no "go fast" kit for the VW at all. But it's built like a bank vault, has all wheel drive, DSG, superb seats and the versatility of a wagon.

I know I'm kinda rambling here but this is the first time I've found myself in a real conundrum over which car to buy. It's alway been so straight forward in the past.

Cheers
Sean