Philip M (chose an A4 over a Passat)

But don't forget the 10/100k drivetrain warranty on the VW.

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NT<br>

Francis Y.

And I might not have stretched my budget to the A4 except for the great (under invoice) deal I got on my A4. The Passat (fully loaded, V6) ended up being more expensive than the A4 that I purchased. In the end, the main differences between the two are:<br>1) rear seat room<br>2) warranty (longer on the A4, but 10-yr on the Passat's powertrain)<br>3) lower aspect tires on the A4 and sportier suspension<br>4) obviously, exterior is different (your preference, mine is for the A4)<br>5) the "prestige" factor<p>Like most questions of "which is better?", the real answer is simply to test drive both until you decide.<p>Francis<br>Cactus Green 1.8TQTipS<br>

Reeder

When the Synchro (sp?) is available on the Passat, the decision gets harder.<br>

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Somebody must have fallen and hit their head sometime today, definately not thinking clearly!

Andy

NT

Andy Hedin

Minor correction: No AWD option on Passat (yet)

Gordon Martin

Order code#3B25S6 -- if I can read the photocopied dealer price list effective May 15, 1998.<p>There is only one Passat that gets Syncro - it is fully loaded with everything - The only additional option is metallic paint - oh ya and the wagon at the rear.<p>I didn't like this choice because of the higher cost and the fact that it only comes with Tip. - I went with the A4...

Andy Hedin

Sorry Gordon, you are correct...I guess I should have specified no AWD in U.S. market yet

Gordon Martin

(nt)