(Part of a x-post from the noob discussion)
Hi all..
I was b55er over on clubb5.com years ago. Today I'm thinking about moving over to a B7.
My current rides are:
2009 Mazda 5 (80k)
1998 Porsche 986 (28k)
Some past rides
1980 Audi 5000s Diesel
1987 Audi 5000s
1990 Audi Coupe Quattro
1990 Audi 90
1971 Porsche 914
1998 VW Passat B5 (1.8T 5-speed)
1987 Porsche 924S
2003 VW Passat B5.5 Wagon (1.8T 5-speed)
I use the Mazda5 as my daily driver. Car seats 6, holds cargo, has been reliable. Under warranty until 100k. The car does handle well for a mico-minivan. When the B7 Passat was released, I did consider upgrading my Mazda5 for a Passat S (MT). Now a year later, and with 80k on my Mazda5, I'm considering a 1 year old B7.
I do know that there are few differences between the 2012 and 2013 models. I also understand that the 2014 models will have a new generation engine.
The featureset of the B7 S with Appearance seems to meets my requirements.
- I dislike the pleather seats in the Passat. To me, they are on the same cheapeness scale as the cloth.
- I don't need bells and whistles. It's my understanding that the VW Nav is pretty bad and I have no interest in paying for Nav when I have a top Garmin + iPhone 5. No need for sunroof..
- I don't needs speed / performance in a DD. I have my Porsche for fun and sun.
- I do need to fit 5 comfortably and cargo from time to time.
- I do need good hwy gas milage - not willing to pay the difference for a diesel.
What am I looking for?
Cheap cheap cheap..
2012 used automatic B7 with 10-20k miles on it. $15-16k
No problems
Alternatively, should I just keep the Mazda5 since its under warranty to 100k?
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Update: I rented a 2013 Passat SE in LA from Hertz. Car seemed okay. Braking in my opinion was poor. The calipers seemed to drag a bit with a time delay between the time I would lift my foot off the brake and when the calipers released. (i.e.: slow the car down, then let off the brake). At first I thought that it was this specific car. Yesterday, I test drove a 2013 new car from the dealer. I had the same experience, which may be a deal breaker for this car. I also observed that the brakes offer poor modulation (ie control); either they are on or off..
Hi all..
I was b55er over on clubb5.com years ago. Today I'm thinking about moving over to a B7.
My current rides are:
2009 Mazda 5 (80k)
1998 Porsche 986 (28k)
Some past rides
1980 Audi 5000s Diesel
1987 Audi 5000s
1990 Audi Coupe Quattro
1990 Audi 90
1971 Porsche 914
1998 VW Passat B5 (1.8T 5-speed)
1987 Porsche 924S
2003 VW Passat B5.5 Wagon (1.8T 5-speed)
I use the Mazda5 as my daily driver. Car seats 6, holds cargo, has been reliable. Under warranty until 100k. The car does handle well for a mico-minivan. When the B7 Passat was released, I did consider upgrading my Mazda5 for a Passat S (MT). Now a year later, and with 80k on my Mazda5, I'm considering a 1 year old B7.
I do know that there are few differences between the 2012 and 2013 models. I also understand that the 2014 models will have a new generation engine.
The featureset of the B7 S with Appearance seems to meets my requirements.
- I dislike the pleather seats in the Passat. To me, they are on the same cheapeness scale as the cloth.
- I don't need bells and whistles. It's my understanding that the VW Nav is pretty bad and I have no interest in paying for Nav when I have a top Garmin + iPhone 5. No need for sunroof..
- I don't needs speed / performance in a DD. I have my Porsche for fun and sun.
- I do need to fit 5 comfortably and cargo from time to time.
- I do need good hwy gas milage - not willing to pay the difference for a diesel.
What am I looking for?
Cheap cheap cheap..
2012 used automatic B7 with 10-20k miles on it. $15-16k
No problems
Alternatively, should I just keep the Mazda5 since its under warranty to 100k?
==
Update: I rented a 2013 Passat SE in LA from Hertz. Car seemed okay. Braking in my opinion was poor. The calipers seemed to drag a bit with a time delay between the time I would lift my foot off the brake and when the calipers released. (i.e.: slow the car down, then let off the brake). At first I thought that it was this specific car. Yesterday, I test drove a 2013 new car from the dealer. I had the same experience, which may be a deal breaker for this car. I also observed that the brakes offer poor modulation (ie control); either they are on or off..