I'm eyeing on this Passat too, for the 2.0 wet clutch variant, as the dry clutch DSG has problem in Malaysia eh?
Considering to get it by end of 2017.
All-New B8 Volkswagen Passat
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Nov 17 2016, 11:47 AM
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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Nov 17 2016, 10:12 AM) I feel they should have priced the B8 2.0 at about 170k to 180k. That would have made the price extremely enticing. There's currently nothing in the market that can actually match the performance of the 2.0. and kit wise, it quite up there with the luxury marque. Agreed, the sweet spot should've been about 185k with insurance, that would really steers clear from the Jap D segment rival.The closest rival in terms of size and specs would be the 320i/A4 B9/C200. If it was priced at 175k - 180k, the gap would have been much wider and thus more appealing for those who wants luxury but not willing to pay over 200k for the car. At 198k, it loses quite of a bit of the advantage it commands. Most of the luxury entry level sedan is priced around 238k to 250k region.  With 198k, after insurance 200k+, it gets people to consider the 3 series, C class, A4, especially when these have the year end discount / promotion. The 5 inch touch screen display in the 1.8 variant is ridiculously small, it's even smaller than most modern smartphones now  |
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Nov 17 2016, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(stasio @ Nov 17 2016, 02:12 PM) "Volkswagen To Maintain Current Prices; Heavy Discounts To Stop".... We'll see that when they suffer from low sales volume.http://www.carlist.my/news/volkswagen-main...unts-stop/42940 They actually screwed up all previous buyers by giving so much discount on the older generations previously. Now they give people the perception and expectation of "I'll buy it when they give heavy discount". This B8 Passat is quite the deciding factor of the fate for Volkswagen Malaysia. |
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Nov 17 2016, 03:38 PM
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QUOTE(stasio @ Nov 17 2016, 02:41 PM) In the same link... It will be interesting to see how this new management can restore the company's image again."Under VPCM’s custody, the Volkswagen brand will look to refocus its attention to higher-specced cars such as the Passat rather than chase sheer volume as they did under the brand's previous management. Steiner said that VPCM is aiming for a steadier path of growth and is not currently looking to sell more than 10,000 cars annually." 2017 will be a year for Volkswagen to work hard and if it's done right, the brand image can be restored in 2018 and thereafter. They are going for the right direction when the main focus is not sheer volume  R&D and after-sales service are the things they need to focus on right now. |
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Nov 22 2016, 02:07 PM
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So anyone went for test drive?
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Dec 6 2016, 11:42 AM
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I think most conti's cars have the high hump at the back, say BMW 3/5 series, Mercedes C class and more.
The hump takes away the comfort of the rear middle passenger, but if there's wider legroom at the back, and if the hump is high but not wide, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. |
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Dec 7 2016, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(teikwing @ Dec 6 2016, 02:09 PM) Well the models you mentioned above has a hump due to the fact that they are RWD. Dang I thought the Passat was RWD  |
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Dec 22 2016, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(Enemy @ Dec 22 2016, 10:58 AM) Wow, do you know what were those other prices that make it be close to RM220k? The Passat B8 OTR without insurance is RM200,030, from their official leaflet: http://www.volkswagen.com.my/content/media...-b8-leaflet.pdfAlso, I'm wondering how some dealers are able to offer the 2.0 Highline at lower price.. I saw one listed the car at about RM189k. Surely there's a catch? Add another RM5.5k for insurance without NCD, it should be around RM205k. |
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QUOTE(skumara @ Mar 7 2017, 01:59 PM) booked 2.0 passat. Be sure to give review! This Passat is a rare gem nowadays. RM10k rebate without any trade in? So fast discount 10k |
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