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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #40 on: October 13, 2006, 12:42:10 am »
washed & waxed the car some days ago and took a few pics to share with you guys..













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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #41 on: October 13, 2006, 12:54:00 am »
Shiny.  Looks good.
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #42 on: October 13, 2006, 01:05:13 am »
Quote from: MdX5 on October 13, 2006, 12:54:00 am
Shiny.  Looks good.

Very. Very.  ;D
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #43 on: October 13, 2006, 10:56:47 am »
Have you considered tinting your Passat? Saw one the other day and it looked rich.

Like the sculpting in the doors about the chrome trim (not so evident in the photos). I'm dyin' for those LED tail lights for my car  :o
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #44 on: October 13, 2006, 02:37:27 pm »
Very sharp looking!!  I like it!   :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #45 on: October 13, 2006, 02:49:57 pm »
Pretty, pretty, pretty... :love:
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #46 on: October 13, 2006, 05:47:00 pm »
Love it, love it!  (okay, back to work for me...)
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #47 on: October 13, 2006, 05:54:21 pm »
Quote from: Julie on October 13, 2006, 05:47:00 pm
Love it, love it!  (okay, back to work for me...)

Yeah ... quit just Playing Doctor.  ;D
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #48 on: October 14, 2006, 11:47:48 pm »
Sorry for the late reply. 've been busy..


Quote from: MdX5 on October 13, 2006, 12:54:00 am
Shiny.  Looks good.


Quote from: AVToller on October 13, 2006, 01:05:13 am
Quote from: MdX5 on October 13, 2006, 12:54:00 am
Shiny.  Looks good.

Very. Very.  ;D


Quote from: weebl on October 13, 2006, 02:37:27 pm
Very sharp looking!!  I like it!   :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


Quote from: mrthompson on October 13, 2006, 02:49:57 pm
Pretty, pretty, pretty... :love:


Quote from: Julie on October 13, 2006, 05:47:00 pm
Love it, love it!  (okay, back to work for me...)


Quote from: initial_D on October 13, 2006, 05:54:21 pm
Quote from: Julie on October 13, 2006, 05:47:00 pm
Love it, love it!  (okay, back to work for me...)

Yeah ... quit just Playing Doctor.  ;D

Thanks for the replies, I'll try to get some better pics next time.('ve been interested in digital camera and stuff, but I'm not that skillful in taking pics..)


Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 13, 2006, 10:56:47 am
Have you considered tinting your Passat? Saw one the other day and it looked rich.

Like the sculpting in the doors about the chrome trim (not so evident in the photos). I'm dyin' for those LED tail lights for my car  :o
Yup, I think I'll get the windows tinted some other time, but I'm still kind of reluctant in spending money on car mods and dressing up..
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #49 on: October 15, 2006, 01:45:53 am »
VERY nice!

So nice it does not need any "dressing up" in this poster's humble opinion.   :thumbup:
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #50 on: October 15, 2006, 02:29:01 am »
Quote from: random006 on October 15, 2006, 01:45:53 am
VERY nice!

So nice it does not need any "dressing up" in this poster's humble opinion.   :thumbup:

 :iagree: absolutely and completely.  8) 8)
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #51 on: October 15, 2006, 12:31:34 pm »
I always looked at tint as a feature more than "dressing up".  I mean, one side effect is that your car looks better in most people's opinions.  I always think of tint as a way to reduce the heat buildup inside as well UV protection for seats/interior/me etc.   I have a black car, and it really helps cool down.
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #52 on: October 15, 2006, 01:10:07 pm »
Really nice.... I like it.

How long have you had it? How has reliability been with your car so far?
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #53 on: October 15, 2006, 08:05:27 pm »
Quote from: random006 on October 15, 2006, 01:45:53 am
VERY nice!

So nice it does not need any "dressing up" in this poster's humble opinion.   :thumbup:


Quote from: AVToller on October 15, 2006, 02:29:01 am
Quote from: random006 on October 15, 2006, 01:45:53 am
VERY nice!

So nice it does not need any "dressing up" in this poster's humble opinion.   :thumbup:

 :iagree: absolutely and completely.  8) 8)
Thank you for the replies ;D


Quote from: onearmed on October 15, 2006, 12:31:34 pm
I always looked at tint as a feature more than "dressing up".  I mean, one side effect is that your car looks better in most people's opinions.  I always think of tint as a way to reduce the heat buildup inside as well UV protection for seats/interior/me etc.   I have a black car, and it really helps cool down.

Actually that's very true especiall when I seriously consider tinting the windows every summer.. ;)


Quote from: slybry on October 15, 2006, 01:10:07 pm
Really nice.... I like it.

How long have you had it? How has reliability been with your car so far?
Thanks. I purchased the car in May, have been driving it for about 9700 km so far.
This is my first VW, I've read and heard about all the stories about VW's infamous reliability issues, so I was worried about it, too...but this car has been very reliable, there's been no single problem so far..Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones, or maybe new models are different than infamous old ones, which is a good sign for VW.
The only thing I dislike about it is the cost of engine oil change..pretty higher than Honda or domestic cars when I have the service at a VW dealership.
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #54 on: October 16, 2006, 12:49:19 pm »
My MFD is saying 'SERVICE NOW!' upon start-up as I'm at 8,200kms (a wrench icon comes up if it's far past due or something's wrong). Will try to book a date for later this week or next. Would be pricey if I had to spend for synthetic every 6-8K, but after the initial the remainder 16K intervals thereafter I find the $100 okay for the convenience of not having to take it in at half the distance.

Have you spoken with your dealer about service intervals and have they recommended servicing yours every 8K, or are you going by the book?

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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #55 on: October 16, 2006, 03:14:48 pm »
Wow!  Nice work, Lucid!  The depth and richness of that finish comes across even in these small pics on the forum.  That's one thing I miss about my Audi -- the paint / clearcoat finish was not only superbly done, it seemed far more reliable than my Mazda.

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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #56 on: October 17, 2006, 12:23:08 am »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 16, 2006, 12:49:19 pm
My MFD is saying 'SERVICE NOW!' upon start-up as I'm at 8,200kms (a wrench icon comes up if it's far past due or something's wrong). Will try to book a date for later this week or next. Would be pricey if I had to spend for synthetic every 6-8K, but after the initial the remainder 16K intervals thereafter I find the $100 okay for the convenience of not having to take it in at half the distance.

Have you spoken with your dealer about service intervals and have they recommended servicing yours every 8K, or are you going by the book?



Wow it's already been the time for an engine oil change for you too..
Hmm I didn't really ask the dealer about the intervals, but she actually wrote "16000km or March 2007" on "next service" in the manual.
I think she's actually following the book because the next service IS 16000km(though I didn't really read what should be checked then)..


Quote from: Giant Dwarf on October 16, 2006, 03:14:48 pm
Wow!  Nice work, Lucid!  The depth and richness of that finish comes across even in these small pics on the forum.  That's one thing I miss about my Audi -- the paint / clearcoat finish was not only superbly done, it seemed far more reliable than my Mazda.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thank you very much. This is my first German car, and I've seen a lot of people saying the paint and finish of a German car is really top quality..
Well, true or not, it surely makes me feel good ;D
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #57 on: October 17, 2006, 05:51:15 am »
If I remember correctly it might go something like this.

8k
16k
32k
48k
64k

Unlike the Audi with the exact same engine but THEY pay for maintenance

8k
25k
40k
55k
70k
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #58 on: October 17, 2006, 06:32:07 am »
Late to the party here….looks fantastic in black, very nice.
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Re: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T
« Reply #59 on: October 17, 2006, 07:02:22 pm »
Quote from: onearmed on October 17, 2006, 05:51:15 am
If I remember correctly it might go something like this.

8k
16k
32k
48k
64k

Unlike the Audi with the exact same engine but THEY pay for maintenance

8k
25k
40k
55k
70k

My friend also noticed that my Passat and his A3 share the same engine, but the engine service intervals are different. I wonder why?


Quote from: Snowman on October 17, 2006, 06:32:07 am
Late to the party here….looks fantastic in black, very nice.
Thank you, you're always welcome either you are late to the party or not ;D
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