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joshr · 08-05-2002, 03:48 PM

replaced a 2000 VW Passat Wagon (GLS V6).

our main criteria was:

1) more room, second kid on the way.
2) higher up, bending over to get one kid into a car seat was starting to take its toll on our heads/backs.
3) better quality/service.
4) more interior convenience (germans don't know much about storage space)
5) i looked at minivans. i just couldn't do it.

things i miss:
1) fit and finish. the passat's interior feels more substantial, and pieces seem to fit together better over all.
2) having a car. this is our first SUV, still trying to remember that, especially when i go from the S4 to the Pilot.

overall, the passat is a great car. i'm a big fan of the germans ... in fact the pilot is my first non-german car. but our passat had its share of minor annoyances, and for the most part VW service departments are, shall we say, subpar.

i also wanted some of the nicer things available in a car. we got a lower end Passat, but i missed things like auto climate control, leather, power seats, etc. the pilot offered just about exactly what we wanted. the third row pretty much pushed out all the competitors.

08-05-2002, 03:48 PM	#45 (permalink)
joshr Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 34	replaced a 2000 VW Passat Wagon (GLS V6). our main criteria was: 1) more room, second kid on the way. 2) higher up, bending over to get one kid into a car seat was starting to take its toll on our heads/backs. 3) better quality/service. 4) more interior convenience (germans don't know much about storage space) 5) i looked at minivans. i just couldn't do it. things i miss: 1) fit and finish. the passat's interior feels more substantial, and pieces seem to fit together better over all. 2) having a car. this is our first SUV, still trying to remember that, especially when i go from the S4 to the Pilot. overall, the passat is a great car. i'm a big fan of the germans ... in fact the pilot is my first non-german car. but our passat had its share of minor annoyances, and for the most part VW service departments are, shall we say, subpar. i also wanted some of the nicer things available in a car. we got a lower end Passat, but i missed things like auto climate control, leather, power seats, etc. the pilot offered just about exactly what we wanted. the third row pretty much pushed out all the competitors. __________________ '03 Pilot EX-L w/RES, Redrock Pearl, Running Boards. '03 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver/Black, Loaded.