Any Passat owners out there?

[John Larson <jdlarson@ix.netcom.com>]

Need some owner/driver feedback on the new Passat, including
recommendations on equipment. I have a friend looking at a V6 Tiptronic,
and she wants to know whether to get one now or to wait for the 2Ks. Any
insider knowledge or preview looks at next year's models would be
helpful. She's dealing with the kind of sales people who'll tell you
what they think will sell you a car, and she's not real happy about it.
TIA, John