The Passat is awesome, it handles and steers nicely; it is a comfortable and well rounded automobile. However since we have taken delivery of our passat I've been superised at the number of squeaks and rattles it has accumulated in only a few months. I hope the car has as much quality as it does curb appeal, and that there is something left of it in a couple of years. One more little thing, Audi/VW engine bays are very tight! Labor is among the highest of any cars, and parts costs, ouch! Just some things to consider before you go Passating.