daspianist
New member
I am in the market for a new car, and am considering either the new 2012 TDI Passat or Sportwagen with DSG transmission, and noticed that they are currently offered at nearly the same MSRP. As someone who values
- safety
- good, alert handling
- interior comfort (including good sound proofing)
- comfort for rear passengers
which would you recommend in purchasing? I have read many good reviews of the Sportwagen in both its 2011 and 2011 iterations, but as the Passat TDI is being introduced to the States new for 2012, I have not seen many reviews for the vehicle. Also, are there additional factors that I should consider in comparing the two vehicles (for example, maintenance costs.. I would expect the Passat to edge slightly higher in this category)? I understand that the SW is assembled in Mexico.. where is the Passat TDI assembled?
Cheers!
- safety
- good, alert handling
- interior comfort (including good sound proofing)
- comfort for rear passengers
which would you recommend in purchasing? I have read many good reviews of the Sportwagen in both its 2011 and 2011 iterations, but as the Passat TDI is being introduced to the States new for 2012, I have not seen many reviews for the vehicle. Also, are there additional factors that I should consider in comparing the two vehicles (for example, maintenance costs.. I would expect the Passat to edge slightly higher in this category)? I understand that the SW is assembled in Mexico.. where is the Passat TDI assembled?
Cheers!