I'm equally impressed with the DSG tranny - really cool technology that's transparent unless you play with the shifter.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[email protected]>wrote: > On Jul 22, 2012 6:58 PM, "OK Don" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > AMEN Brothr! That was one of my > > gripes - no 4Motion with the TDI here. > > It does have a transverse engine, but > >I don't detect any torque steering. It's > > a very well behaved car. Test drive > > one. > > I will, but I'm still disappointed that it's a transverse layout now! > Since back when it was called the Quantum the Passat has always had a > longitudinal engine--it's been mechanically closer kin to an Audi than any > other VW. > > There are AWD diesel options available that aren't trucks or SUVs, or will > be soon. I just read that the diesel V6 available in the 2013 Grand > Cherokee is going to also end up in the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. > It'll be interesting to see if they sell that one here with AWD like they > do the gas models. Diesel Audi A4 and A6 are also on the way, Quattros for > sure. > > Alex > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
