Shameful admission..

[bpsorrel]

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I tried a VW Passat CC the other day (170bhp, GT spec, full leather etc) and......

...really liked it!

Sort of junior league CLS, but more practical and way cheaper to own...

Anyway, time to think! Any views on this car guys?

 

[camerafodder]

Is self flagellation an option?

 

[Charles Morgan]

Yes it looks nice. Still a 4 pot diesel FWD car though with a VW badge on the front.

My business partner gave me several lifts in Switzerland in his CLS 350. Lovely car, fitted like a glove. Don't waver now....

 

[bpsorrel]

Yes, CLS is way better.... but CC is nicer than I thought.

 

[219]

Yes it looks nice. Still a 4 pot diesel FWD car though with a VW badge on the front..

Is there not a petrol version ? Maybe with a V6 ?

 

[Charles Morgan]

Yes, CLS is way better.... but CC is nicer than I thought.

But that's like saying you wanted a holiday in Cannes, but Scunthorpe didn't look so bad on the one sunny day in the year...

 

[A-AvantGarde]

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I tried a VW Passat CC the other day (170bhp, GT spec, full leather etc) and......

...really liked it!

Sort of junior league CLS, but more practical and way cheaper to own...

Anyway, time to think! Any views on this car guys?

I quite like them, they do look smart and have a generous kit list too. I'm trying to encourage my sister to get one as her company car (although she would prefer an E Class Coupe) the CC is great value.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

Is there not a petrol version ? Maybe with a V6 ?

Yes there is a 3.6, think it comes with their V Motion 4WD system too.

 

[stevieb15]

There is, it's a 3.6 and it turns out about 300bhp
An old friend of mine had a standard Passat, almost indistinguishable from an A6, huge, rather boring, high quality finish and a firm but comfortable ride.
I'd imagine a V6 CC would be better all round

 

[Deleted member 37751]

It looks like a Peugeot 407 from the side.

 

[prprandall51]

I like the look of the car, but I am sure that Honest John said in the Telegraph this week that he couldn't recommend anyone to buy one because of all the owners' reports of problems. I would check that out first.

 

[tagnut]

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I tried a VW Passat CC the other day (170bhp, GT spec, full leather etc) and......

...really liked it!

Sort of junior league CLS, but more practical and way cheaper to own...

Anyway, time to think! Any views on this car guys?

In the past I've had VW's (Passat), Audi's, Fords, Vauxhalls, Renaults, Nissans all of various ages from new to 5 years old and none with high mileage. My E Class which is now 7 years old and at the time of purchase last year became the oldest car I have ever owned and the highest mileage car I have ever owned stands head and shoulders above all of these on so many levels that I wouldn't even consider a car like this anymore.

It isn't perfect, but when it eventually comes to trading it in I'm pretty sure more of the same (E, CLS, E coupe) is what I'll be going for, even if that means having to go for something older/higher mileage than I could get with other marques.

Just my 2p's worth

 

[shorty]

I really like the passat cc , infact it would be the only car I have seen that would make me consider changing from Mercedes , however the fact its only a 4 seater makes it inpractial form me to own as we have 3 kids .

 

[C240Sport97]

Sort of junior league CLS, but more practical and way cheaper to own...

how is it more practical?

why have a burger if you can have steak?

 

[Bellow]

But that's like saying you wanted a holiday in Cannes, but Scunthorpe didn't look so bad on the one sunny day in the year...

Wow! Scunthorpe! You got Scunthorpe past the swear filter!!

 

[Deleted member 11979]

I really like the passat cc , infact it would be the only car I have seen that would make me consider changing from Mercedes , however the fact its only a 4 seater makes it inpractial form me to own as we have 3 kids .

Good news! They are now 5 seats.

 

[Ted]

The Passat CC is nice. Very nice.
But I have to say the CLS is stunning.
I'm sure you would regret it. I know that I would.

 

[gkerr4]

they are lovely cars - cost a lot more - like for liks(ish) than the c220 Cdi sport that I ended up with - and much rarer too - else I'd have one!

better put together and with much nicer materials imo - lovely.

 

[Bellow]

Don't larger VWs depreciate horrifically? If considering buying new... Used though, and reap that benefit?

 

[Michael G]

But that's like saying you wanted a holiday in Cannes, but Scunthorpe didn't look so bad on the one sunny day in the year...

Take it from somebody who lives there. On that one day, it still doesn't.
Buy the CLS BP, if you don't you will regret it.