Getting my loan approved was frankly the fastest thing done. Submit morning, by late evening SA msg me approve liao... and I was worried about the new loan approval guidelines, talk about a pleasant surprise! LOL!

Still on my first tank of gas, average now is 12.3L/100km on the MID. How accurate? I dunno

Well according to Fuelly, my FC is 11.3L/100km

I was expecting a little bit better on my first fuel up but I guess it can't be helped since I was literally stuck in traffic for an hour or more for at least twice this week.

Slowly slowly wait then... But expected aroun rm700 to 800+, will know for sure in 6 to 9 months

Worked out your finances? Make sure the figure is a comfortable amount you are willing to pay then can liao lo.

Tyre prices: about rm550+ to 600+++ change at least once a year if heavy usage or 2 if average
Service cost: about 700+ to 800+, major about 2k++
FC: can surely hit 600km at least, for a car this size, considered good liao
DSG issues: doesn't seem to affect Passat units so far, some problems reported by CC owners but from older batches. Forum swimming through hundreds of posts between VAGSG and VAGMY to understand what I was buying and what problem I may have to put up with and fortunately no major issues for now.

Nothing stopping you from getting the car already what, all the info is there

BMW and Mercedes will cost you 1k+ each time you go in friend. I looked at the C200FL and F30 before I bought my Passat what so I know what to expect. Major services easily 2k to 3k+++. Oh and the f30 uses run flats and those cost like 1.6k to 2k a piece. If you change in SG then much cheaper as they sell the same run flats there for 615SGD, even after exchange rate of 2.51.

FC is good already considering I was stuck in bumper to bumper traffic for at 2hours + at least for the whole of last week. And the car is new, engine still not run in yet, you expecting miracles?

The longer you wait, the more you won't buy one. If safe buy, just accept rip off prices and just go Camry lo

The SA at both Hap Seng Star and C&C Bintang told me (actually 2 SA) - my first service is going to cost me around RM900++ for the C200FL. The subsequent services could cost less but I highly doubt it.

Initially I lamented my Passat no electric seats and no bluetooth hands free but after driving the car, it don't matter anymore! The drive is just fantastic and that's just a Passat. I can imagine just how the roc and GTI owners feel when they get behind the wheels of their car!

Semi electric. Electric controls for lumbar and recline but none for forward and backwards or up and down.

Bluetooth confirm don't have. But I'm using a Jabra Cruiser anyway so no biggie.

My SA said it's a safety feature to prevent too much carbon dioxide built-up in the car (prevent drowsiness) by letting fresh air in. There may be a CO2 sensor built into our cars to detect CO2 levels in the car cabin.

Even BMW and Mercedes depreciates a lot in value, and what more a VW?

From my research, only Mercedes is able to hold its resale value better than all its luxury marque rivals.

Best to take 3 to 5 year loans if possible, sell the car off by 4 years and at least you should be able to get maximum amount of money back for the next upgrade.

I've a problem, my tyre pressure gauge lit up (not blinking) but I've looked at the tyres, doesnt look like any of the tyres look flat or low pressure. Any advise on what I should do? The check tyre gauge is still lit up after I start the engine again after about an hour from engine off.

Friend, very expensive man

Even TTDI 3M authorized dealer only quote me 2k for Crystalline + Crystalline security film 6mm sides while the Kota Damansara 3M branch also only quote me 1.9k at the most for the same thing. If your car is a Golf/Sirocco, it should be even cheaper!

Nice drive, comfortable, nice interior although there are some hard plastics. Aside from some annoying rattling from time to time, otherwise a good car.

What it does not have compared to some of its rivals (Japanese/Europeans)

- Keyless Entry and Smart Start System (Key push, not key turn)
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Full Electric seats (semi-electric)
- Electric folding windows (it's manual)
- Solar and Security film
- Panoramic Roof

Go test drive to get a good feel of the car

LOL, that's a lot better than what I got. I got less than 1% and no tint, but they gave me a high trade in value for my car.

Forget about the free tinting, just do it outside on your own. For sure they will never give you good quality tint if they do it for you.

A lot of my friends buy 2nd hand now coz the damn COE is so expensive. Plus they have a robust 2nd hand market there, whether old car or new car also enjoy the same 1.88% interest rate.

If you look at the car prices there, it makes more sense buying a Mercedes C180 as it's only 20k apart from the Camry or similar sized car. Compromise is surely on the size and features la, but heck, it's still a merc.

I bought the CKD Passat, it's basically a CBU unit with CKD sticker. My SA said that the plant here isn't ready to assemble any CKD cars yet, LOL. Even my relative who works in VW SC has confirmed the CKD unit is actually CBU.

Everything is good so far and I'm happy.

Pricing what. Simple as that.

If Japanese D-segment and Continental cars are priced within 1 to 2k of each other, which would you take? For me, the answer is simple, surely continental, unless that Continental is Peugeot/Citroen. LOL!

In Singapore, the COE phenomenon caused Japanese/Continental D-segments and Mercedes C180 pricing to be just 15k to 20k apart. And for that few months, the top 4 best selling cars were Mercedes and BMW followed finally by VW and then Japanese cars.

I'm happy with the car and that's good enough for me. Plus, I doubt my Uncle will lie to me anyway.

Btw, VW is franchised by DRB Hicom here isn't it? I wonder who it is linked to here?

Yeah I agree. But hey, at least the price is pretty damn good for what I had to pay for my car. Easy choice between a Japu marque or Conti car at the same price point. Doubtful I would ever go back Japu again after this.