Oct 23 2012, 05:17 PM
QUOTE(IluvProton @ Oct 21 2012, 02:16 PM)
test drive Passat CKD. Driving seat everything quite tighter than camry. Which I like. Confirm more silent than K5 (hope no K5 ppl see this)
Impressive
- pick up is the best among K5, Camry, Accord and etc
- sound proof is good110km/h speed at highway still like 60km/h
- HUGE boot, yes.... I think can fit 2 of me inside. CM98 was quote he see not that diff with K5.... is OBVIOUS BIG BIG ! even bigger than camry 2006
- Air cond circulation are much better in conti.
Problem
- the back trunk got sound knocking when you drive thru hard bump.
- Passanger side, cover box open lid can't open fully with you sitting on the passanger side.
Findings
- now the SA said no more 3+2 warranty. Is all 5 years unlimited coverage. Anyone can confirm this?
- Run flat tyres (which make the car noisy but ... helll this tyre cost 1.2k each) WHY NOT? please confirm if is runflat also? 1st time only I heard.
- Back seat is superb long base. I'm not a tall person but .... still got 1 1/2 ft from front seat.
- headroom behind not too good when you resting. about 2-3 inch left. I'm 5'6" only.
Summary:
If you want a D segment car. lowest are around 147k. why not fork out another 20k? not much diff for repayment but huge diff in driving.
Please comment if there any correction. Thanks you
haha...u dont have to generalize whole of k5 owners anywayImpressive
- pick up is the best among K5, Camry, Accord and etc
- sound proof is good110km/h speed at highway still like 60km/h
- HUGE boot, yes.... I think can fit 2 of me inside. CM98 was quote he see not that diff with K5.... is OBVIOUS BIG BIG ! even bigger than camry 2006
- Air cond circulation are much better in conti.
Problem
- the back trunk got sound knocking when you drive thru hard bump.
- Passanger side, cover box open lid can't open fully with you sitting on the passanger side.
Findings
- now the SA said no more 3+2 warranty. Is all 5 years unlimited coverage. Anyone can confirm this?
- Run flat tyres (which make the car noisy but ... helll this tyre cost 1.2k each) WHY NOT? please confirm if is runflat also? 1st time only I heard.
- Back seat is superb long base. I'm not a tall person but .... still got 1 1/2 ft from front seat.
- headroom behind not too good when you resting. about 2-3 inch left. I'm 5'6" only.
Summary:
If you want a D segment car. lowest are around 147k. why not fork out another 20k? not much diff for repayment but huge diff in driving.
Please comment if there any correction. Thanks you
back to ur review, i agree that passat has better pick up from its supercharged engine and DSG tranny. K5 is lagging in this sector, same goes with all 2.0 teana, camry and akod. Usually conti cars has better insulation and passat again has proved it. Been into passat, akod, k5 and previous camry, must say passat has the solid built feel when cruising at highway. Boot size, i believe it (wat cm98 said) is true, there aint much difference between k5 and passat. Maybe passat has deeper boot, but k5 has wider storage. Overall, again, i felt both have abt same boot size.
Cabin size, i feel k5 has among the biggest rear leg room. Im 6', and while i sitting with comfy seat extension at the front, rear sitting has no constraint watsoever. But i believe passat is not far from it. Even akod can match k5 in this area. Head room, i still got abt 2~3" left, and havent experienced any head knocking while trying to estimate front bumper whilst parking (ala head protrude out parking style driving).
abt the price, currently k5 is 139k and passat at 170k both listed price non-otr. Thats 30k difference. Some can live with it, some consider it savings.
nonetheless, i think passat is a good car, a good alternative than just T&H dsegment cars.
This post has been edited by K5WHITE: Oct 23 2012, 05:18 PM
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alamak.... kena tangkap jor.
sound bias.... but this is the facts.
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