[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index]

Re: VR5

In a message dated 97-04-11 15:39:57 EDT, you write:

<< Car & Driver had a shot paragraph along with a picture of the new 
 Passat in which they make reference to the VR5.  They also mention 
 that the TDI will make its way over although it will probably remain 
 a fringe item.
 
 BTW, got behind a TDI Passat the other day.  Don't believe any of the 
 tales of how this car doesn't smoke.  It does.
 
 Jon >>

Jon,

     I test drove a passat TDI and there was no sign that it was a diesel
except for the faint diesel rattle and the rev limiter that cut off at 4,800
RPM... The thing would light the tires in second gear and let out a nice
scratch in third... It was a five speed... 

Scott