However, I've noticed the Camry is a bit more spacious over Camry. Also, for the Passat, I feel that the backbone (don't know what you call it >_<), that is located at the feet of the rear seat's middle passenger is quite high and intrusive.

Aside that however, Passats interior is very nice! I especially like the analog clock at the center console!

I am actually contemplating a CKD Passat as well, against an Optima!

Yeah, the Passat's pickup and agility is better than the Optima IMO. The paddle shift was very responsive where as I noticed a small short hesitation from the Optima. That being said, the Passat is in turn, felt a bit sluggish compared to the Golf TSI. I suppose its the weight of the car itself?

The Optima feels huge when I drove it. The leg room was much better than Passat at the rear. And I was pleasantly surprised that when I started the engine, the driver seat slid to the front automatically (and vice versa when I stopped the car)!

I was a bit intimidated by it's size actually. Upon returning from the test drive, I had to side park in front of the show room, so scared I'd scratch it. SA also smiled >_<.

The GT version = diesel engine right? I was under the impression that our diesel grade is still pretty bad for now. And the car is priced higher than the Passat even I believe. Unless you compare the normal 508 (with the 1.6T engine).

Just wondering, if you know, what about pre-registered cars? Assuming I buy a pre-reg Passat at say, 160k instead of 170k, I understand on the car registration card, my name will be second. But lets say I sell it out, how would they know how much my purchase price is?

Oh, I am not buying under REP. TS is. I'll likely grab a pre-reg Passat. Just wondering what are the disadvantages other than your name being the second one on the car registration card.

Yeah, I am. Just tumpang this thread >_< Hope TS doesn't mind. By the way, does anyone know if there will be another NAP to be released this year that will affect car prices somewhat?