Should you Passat GT or Honda Accord Sport?

Should you Passat GT or Honda Accord Sport? - Review

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5 жыл бұрын

On this video we take a more in-depth dive into the 2018 VW Passat GT, looking at the features, the performance, and how it might stack up when cross-shopped with the Honda Accord.
For a long time the VW Passat was a family sedan that landed between the frugal and the luxurious, offering a taste of Germany's best without costing quite as much as its best brands. The 2018 Passat GT adds a dash of performance to the people carrier, with stiffer, retuned suspension and some trim that tell people, "I once put BBS wheels on my GTI." Priced just under $30,000 it lands just below the Honda Accord Sport; the current king of the midsize sedan segment.
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@mojostevo 5 жыл бұрын

If VW put the VR6 and a 6spd in the GTI, it would be extremely difficult to not walk into a dealership and get one.

@krane15 5 жыл бұрын

They did, and it was.

@Rizziculous 3 жыл бұрын

@@krane15 best reply ever 😂

@ElijahBobingerDragonogh Жыл бұрын

There used to be 2.8L VR6 in the Mk4. And then of course R32 (3.2L AWD)

@c0Ld 5 жыл бұрын

How tf does BMW charge a subscription fee for Android Auto/Carplay???

@CroneRaven1810 5 жыл бұрын

It's BMW, that's why.

@pdavid24 5 жыл бұрын

While it does sound outrageous, it makes sense for people who lease( instead of a upfront price, it's broken up). I do think they should just make it a standard for vehicles.

@speedmaster001 5 жыл бұрын

They actually charge you for doing free ad for them, driving around that oil leak prone vehicle.

@SaraK_69 5 жыл бұрын

BMW is just getting retarded about Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. They will lose a lot of sales until they get with the times.

@vitocorleone3724 5 жыл бұрын

Demand, and supply at a premium.

@ryanwreyford9039 5 жыл бұрын

Put a mild catback on it, cool wheels, and a slight drop and i'm all about it. love the VR6 sound.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

Why would you bother doing that? The Passat GT comes with a specifically designed custom dual exhaust that sounds GREAT already, it has a sport tuned suspension with 0.6" drop from a run of the mill Passat and comes with those gorgeous 19" Tornado wheels.

@ryanwreyford9039 5 жыл бұрын

@@waltherppx6314 Wheel gap is still too large for my taste, The stock 19's don't do it for me design wise, and stock exhaust muffles the VR6 noise too much. It's fine if you like factory cars but nah I'd change those three things within 1000 miles of ownership.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanwreyford9039 Well, the 2018 VWs come with a 6 year/72K bumper-to bumper warranty so I would advise against doing anything to the exhaust or suspension until the factory warranty was up.

@ryanwreyford9039 5 жыл бұрын

@@waltherppx6314 Exhaust and suspension do not Void the factory warranty. Like I said it's fine if you like factory spec cars but nah, even for a daily I'd add some character. Anything else?

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanwreyford9039 I'd check with your local VW dealer to confirm that assumption.

@Braeserker 5 жыл бұрын

I’d buy this over any of the competitors just for that VR6 engine and sound. Toss an aftermarket exhaust on that B and people will be like, “WTF is that heavenly sound coming out of?!” ...As they look around confused lol.

@sleeper.simulant7327 5 жыл бұрын

Braedon Dowell even just a rear muffler delete would do if your looking for sound

@jamesmedina2062 5 жыл бұрын

Driveitsideways 1 wrong! There is no turbo. You don't just take mufflers off and call it good unless you're being cheap.

@sleeper.simulant7327 5 жыл бұрын

James Speer I know there is no turbo where did that come from? And if your looking only for sound why not just do a rear muffler delete? VR6 would sound excellent it’s not like you’ll get power gains off doing a full exhaust anyway unless you plan on getting it tuned

@jamesmedina2062 5 жыл бұрын

Driveitsideways 1 Well every situation is different. I guess you can start by trying a VR6 without a muffler but my experience is that the best performance even before tuning is in using a straight through muffler but the specs of the muffler chosen can give you exactly the tone and sound you want. The muffler is essentially a tuning mechanism for sound. If all you have is an open pipe then you will usually have too much noise unless a turbo is blocking the path of the noise. Of course your catalytic also blocks the path and drops sound. I hear too many NA musclecars with cat deletes and maybe gutted mufflers that are obnoxious and rude. My Mustang is almost like that except it's all bass so it sets off alarms and gives me a headache so I am changing it soon from the crappy Magnaflow mufflers

@sleeper.simulant7327 5 жыл бұрын

James Speer you don’t need to tell me about performance, I know all about it I’ve owned multiple cars with exhausts. And on a car without a tune a exhaust is pointless except for sound. Also a rear muffler delete would barely make the car louder, just give it a decent tone. These cars come equipped with multiple mufflers, deleting one will just slightly beef the tone.

@AircraftMechanic-AP 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Passat vr6 with just under 100k miles. It’s mechanically perfect still. Body is getting dinged up a bit. I have 3 kids that are under 5. It’s my favorite car I’ve ever owned. I really wish it was awd though. It has a ton of power and lots of times just spins the tires.

@jamesmedina2062 5 жыл бұрын

AircraftMechanic how about RWD?

@jeffmorse645 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds good - thanks for your experience with the Passat.

@raffiavedissian7052 5 жыл бұрын

My dad just got this car and we've had it for about a month now and there is no other car on sale that has this good of a sounding exhaust just over 30k imo. I'm shocked how well it sounds given its class. On cold starts u think theres an RS4 parked outside or somethin lol. It even has subtle crackles on down shifts. Its just a nice surprise from the audible dept. Nothing else in its class can come close in terms of sound imo

@Avstract23 Жыл бұрын

Thats bc its a VR6 one of the best sounding engines ever, search vr6 exhaust

@AdityaHarkare Жыл бұрын

Hello , I wanted to ask which car do people buy more in your region , is it accord or passat?

@Petrolheadish 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting video to watch for Europeans. Our Passat's are very different, more premium both in quality and in price. But we can't get a V6 Passat

@AbdulMateen. 5 жыл бұрын

Petrolheadish we did get the r36 Passat but don’t think they continued it in the later models

@Petrolheadish 5 жыл бұрын

I know, I was obviously talking about the current generation Passat. The Passat B8 is only offered with 4cyl engines in Europe

@joshtavenner3073 5 жыл бұрын

The V6 is cancelled here too as of 2019. I like this GT trim. Too bad it will end up being 2018 only.

@williamgson4055 5 жыл бұрын

But we get the Passat with the 280hp 2.0tsi which is a slightly detuned Golf R engine. And the glorious Skoda Superb.

@sixersfan105. 5 жыл бұрын

The whole VW line in the US used to be more premium in both quality and price, but VW wasn't selling as many cars as they would have liked, especially in such a crowded marketplace, so about 15 years ago they cut costs on the US vehicles in an effort to better compete. Most say it has worked.

@selfproclaimednobody4614 5 жыл бұрын

Great review man. You're casual and easy to listen to.

@codyclark5902 5 жыл бұрын

I'm telling everybody at the Chattanooga plant where this is built that you said you're, "6 feet with hair." That's a new one lmao

@tylerself5660 5 жыл бұрын

Love the ones takes Zack!! I've been watching since the beginning, and love ya'lls channel. Matt is awesome at reviewing cars, but I love getting both of ya'lls perspectives on cars. Keep it up man!!

@alexkorda3788 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, good job Zack!!

@nomadben 5 жыл бұрын

"...or maybe some kind of book club." I lol'd, Zack you're funny dude

@BIGJBIGEBIGC 5 жыл бұрын

They haven’t changed much since 2012. One of the oldest sedan designs currently in the new car market. Like yes they’ve updated the headlights and added reflectors to the rear bumper. Added the Turbo 4 instead of the awesome 2.5L inline 5 cylinder engine.

@johnlabus7359 5 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, I'm just a VW guy. IMO, VW's older design language ages (and will continue to age) much better than its overstyled and trendy Asian competition.

@joes.7536 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I have a 99 b5 Passat gls with a 9/10 exterior, sitting on 18" Audi RS rotor clones. And some friends and acossiates have thought it was 10 years newer than it is.

@christopherd6399 5 жыл бұрын

I can't handle the gaudy design of the Japanese makes, Mazda being the exception. I don't like the 'look at me' info tainment screens, either. Passat = understated elegance.

@iDrive4fun93 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher D agreed, the Mazda 6 is a fantastic looking car with its swooping fenders in the front, and much simpler lines compared to its other competition. I have always found it weird how VW guys like Mazda, every single one I talk to, and I am no exception. I cross shopped the 6 before I bought my 2015 Passat, and also an Audi A4. Got a very good deal on the Passat so that’s what I went with, and I haven’t looked back. Put LED headlights in it because it is a Wolfsburg edition and had halogens, and put Audi A5 wheels on it. It gets a lot of compliments.

@ryancollins4013 5 жыл бұрын

I have this exact car and color and I love it. I liked the driving feel of the Mazda 6 as far as steering and feeling the road. But it's a VW Passat. Just like Audi you can drive it with a fingertip. But the look, interior is really comfortable and doesn't have to much going on inside. Looks great sounds great and feels great to drive. Feels more retro then and less assisted then newer cars, which is what I wanted

@Kittievr 5 жыл бұрын

Handcuffs by the bed kind of spin off rants is why I love zach. Keep up the amazing work

@GeekTherapyRadio 5 жыл бұрын

This car has been severely overlooked and you can get them for well, well under $30k. If they offered a manual option, I'd be all over it. This with a 6 speed manual would be a PERFECT daddy car.

@THEREAL_GZUS 5 жыл бұрын

Geek Therapy Radio u ever drove one with dsg. Transmisión?

@GeekTherapyRadio 5 жыл бұрын

@@THEREAL_GZUS Yes. DSG's are faster. Foot down, go fast. A brick will get the same result.

@jamesmedina2062 5 жыл бұрын

Geek Therapy Radio I totally agree. DSG's are pitiful sensory wise. They often burp. They break down and are expensive to fix. You are just handing off human labor of clutch control to the new invention but aside from speed of shift, it's inferior and unreliable

@No1reallydies 5 жыл бұрын

Dsg has surpassed manual so long ago. If this was manual it would actually lose sales not gain any. PORSCHE makes the best dual clutch , than bmw, than Audi/vw

@No1reallydies 5 жыл бұрын

Geek Therapy Radio dsg is more complicated than comparing it to just putting the gas to the floor, the technology and engineering is very advanced

@alanholmes2366 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. I own a 17 1.8 turbo and it's a fun car especially if one were to do any of the available cheap mods. When you take into account that this car has a longer warranty than the Accord and was easily found for 3k under the sticker I'm taking the Passat every time. I've been over 40k trouble free miles so far.

@macdryja7271 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for telling us the difference on this one. I have a 2017 Passat R-Line and it's a blast to drive,V6 on here is mega strong. I miss also the beefier steering. I have that on my 2010 2.0 TDI Jetta 6-Speed ,Passats feel light and they really need to be driven some distance to appreciate their craftsmanship and driving charasteristics. Super

@nameommited 5 жыл бұрын

anyone else getting a creepy Dennis from Always Sunny vibe?

@jomaha9227 5 жыл бұрын

Take her for a ride out in the Angeles Forest Highway, somewhere nice and comfy, where she can't refuse ... you know, because of the implication ;)

@MrNemo721 5 жыл бұрын

Because of the implication...

@Andrew-on5do 5 жыл бұрын

Real Dennis or sex doll Dennis

@rootsmanuva82 5 жыл бұрын

The D.E.N.N.I.S. System: D- Demonstrate Value E- Engage Physically N- Nurture Dependence N- Neglect Emotionally I- Inspire Hope S- Separate Entirely

@TheSmokingTire 5 жыл бұрын

It's about the implication. - ZK

@The-ice-bergh 5 жыл бұрын

Best review yet. Keep hitting us with the stationary info it suits this style of one take so much more!

@Dlwinborne 5 жыл бұрын

THANKS! I found this review to be the most informative one on this car that I have found thus far. You answered the questions that are important to me. We have a 2015 and a 2016 Passat and we love them. I’ve always wanted a VR6 engine with a DSG, so since it is not available for 2019, I am buying this model.

@backseatdriver8902 5 жыл бұрын

If you like your Passat's now, then you will LOVE the GT;)

@TheSmokingTire 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help! ZK

@fabiangardin7132 5 жыл бұрын

You really know how to do a quality car review dude. Up there with the best. Great job! Keep it up

@javiersira6323 5 жыл бұрын

Super great content pleeeeaase do more of this kind of reviews, great sense of humor, on point talking all the way... Just perfect

@SonOfTamriel 5 жыл бұрын

The wookiee sound mmmmm

@johndenver9368 5 жыл бұрын

Vr6! Still alive.

@Drewhasit 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Zack! Enjoyed the extra details

@Tyler5346812 5 жыл бұрын

Serious question. Does it require/prefer premium gas like the B6 3.6 passats?

@LeChefMoMo 5 жыл бұрын

I'm local to SoCal with a 16' Passat R-Line with APR stage 2. You wanna do a comparison with it Zack?

@AutoMotiv8ed 5 жыл бұрын

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@dtmenace 5 жыл бұрын

Best review yet, IMO. Keep up the good work.

@swanblake 5 жыл бұрын

These reviews are so much better than the one takes

@antoniollove 5 жыл бұрын

zack talks so much shit.... and I love it.

@andrewsilver9730 5 жыл бұрын

Im glad. He needed to figure out his one take personality

@elijahsullivan5673 5 жыл бұрын

I had a '96 Passast GLX that I loved the hell out of... hearing the engine again really brings back memories. I would get one if I could afford it.

@ToiletDeflecter 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting how vw calls it a "v6", they used to proudly advertise when their cars had the vr6 but it doesn't seem like they have in a while

@jomaha9227 5 жыл бұрын

It seems some places it is referred to as VR6 and others as a V6, but the VR6 is just a narrow angle V6, so either way it's a V6 technically ...

@joshcorvette 5 жыл бұрын

I worked for VW as a salesperson for 10 months, and no one called it the VR6. No one other than the mechanics and another car guy salesperson knew what it was. It's not in any sales brochures or dealer booklets. Even in the new Atlas, the 3.0l VR6 is just called a V6. It's like there's a conscious effort by VW corporate to drop the name entirely.

@nomadben 5 жыл бұрын

@@joshcorvette Hmm, that's interesting. I wonder why they do that. Thanks for sharing the insight

@ToiletDeflecter 5 жыл бұрын

Deter Pinklage my guess is that it can't inherently be advertised as a benefit so they just call it a V6 as to not scare people

@t-bone9239 5 жыл бұрын

Most people probably dont know what a VR6 is and to not confuse them they just label it a V6 because everybody knows what that is

@brianpotstra5063 5 жыл бұрын

Zack you're on fire! Keep it up

@giofromtexas2679 5 жыл бұрын

I really like this car! It's a total bargain! Especially with today's money inflation, a car fully loaded with a sunroof and V6 right below $30k is a total steal👍 I'll take it!

@WarPigRS 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased one this week. It's a fantastic car. It handles well, its fun, its practical, and sounds great stock. This is NOT a track car/something I'd even consider taking to a track. But it's perfect to have sensible fun on back roads. Only nitpicks so far is it has trouble putting down power as a FWD and with the stock tires. Wish they still sold it and refreshed with a larger infotainment and instrument cluster. Still, I'd give it a 8/10 overall and I'd recommend you buy it if you've been contemplating it.

@LittleCD 5 жыл бұрын

Good review Zack, I leaned a lot

@Jakerx7 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the more in depth review of the features, it feels like I know the car better

@mynameis63 5 жыл бұрын

Zack's got a great sense of humor. Best presenter on KZfaq.

@CubanRider 5 жыл бұрын

Just got one as a loaner today, not the GT, but the upper trim with the VR6 (V6) and DSG. Not bad at all, except I couldn't find the T/C off button anywhere. If I were to lease it first thing I'd do is to get a free flowing exhaust, that VR6 sounds glorious.

@bryansmith5279 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review....love some Zack humor :)

@alexstromberg7696 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a wagon version?

@ScottZ370 5 жыл бұрын

Is the Passat LWB in America so basically a Skoda Superb? Because that leg room was crazy for a midsize

@tylervitayanuvatti5511 5 жыл бұрын

If you want a manual, your only option would still be the Accord sport, which he didn’t mention. The 2.0 accord also comes with a 10 speed automatic but i’m sure the dsg is still the better transmission as far as automatics are concerned.

@LILWagonBurner 5 жыл бұрын

Table tennis room is definitely a necessity

@DMurphy802 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet back-seat review!

@bassandtrebleclef 5 жыл бұрын

Zack, back seat review!! Thank you.

@kistofersmetta3 5 жыл бұрын

im not shitting, my dad used to have a passat back in like 2008 and the interior looked 90% the same, nice progress there, volkswagen

@larphraulen 5 жыл бұрын

Love that VR6 chewbacca exhaust note.

@AF93510 5 жыл бұрын

Really good looking car.....I’m a GM guy, but I’d for sure consider this along with the Buick Regal

@cliffordbradford8910 5 жыл бұрын

Nah bro, the Buick is attractive this is just boring.

@AF93510 5 жыл бұрын

Clifford Bradford agreed, especially in GS form the regal is super nice

@erikkube709 5 жыл бұрын

The regal is considerably smaller inside

@Borderline5440 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a GM guy and I love my Mk5 TDI.

@TheSuburban15 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a GM guy, but VW does a REALLY good job on interiors

@jeffmorse645 5 жыл бұрын

I just found this video so late on the shirt, but thanks for doing out of your way to help fire victims. I live in Butte County and what happened to Paradise is just beyond believe. Its going to take many years to recover and any help is appreciated.

@Kittievr 5 жыл бұрын

" some kind of book club" at 6:45 lmfao

@bcredeur97 5 жыл бұрын

The Passat has so much value tbh. V6 with a dual clutch for $29k new? Woah The interior isn’t impressive but looks pretty good otherwise. Only thing I wish is that I wish cars haven’t gotten so big over the years. This setup in a Jetta or GTI would be amazing lol

@JKIZZLLE 5 жыл бұрын

bcredeur97 i agree, sounds so good and would be super fast in the Jetta. Less weight

@AutoMotiv8ed 5 жыл бұрын

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@ryancollins4013 5 жыл бұрын

Got minds for 27 😋😋 new with 64 miles

@sanxi34 5 жыл бұрын

I like that while you still keep the "one take" format, you create your own style Zack! Keep it up!! =D

@Epik-hm8ws 5 жыл бұрын

Review style video suits you well. You can try to put some insider joke before the drive to make the cars you are reviewing more memorable. Hope you do more like that :-) Thumbs Up

@99MCougar 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that sounds surprisingly well!

@timj.8056 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent reviewer! I like the looks of this car vs Honda Accord! I am a Honda guy but the VW styling even though it's older still looks better than the Honda!!

@kfrdubber 5 жыл бұрын

Should be able to somewhat tune the steering using VCDS.

@klintonkacatin Жыл бұрын

5 years in, original owner, 74,800 miles, APR stage 1 tune, Pilot Sport 4S Tires. Super reliable. I still love this car. Smooth, agile when it needs to be, tons of room. The noise in the cabin especially at highway speeds still sucks, I feel like short me is still too night in the driver seat, but the looks of this car keeps getting better. You can't use the OEM stock tire. Throw it away immediately. Sound system is surprisingly good for what it is. Nothing amazing, but still beats a LOT of cars within it's price range and even more expensive cars.

@MrJagfootball63 5 жыл бұрын

It needs a redesign. Kinda starting to look old to me. I also don’t think it needs to be louder, it’s still a family sedan so it can’t be obnoxious 😂

@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 5 жыл бұрын

I understand that this is a grandpas car but the vr6 exhaust note is one of the most pleasing acoustics..........if it sounds nice i don't understand the obnoxiousness......its not like hes recommending to stright pipe a POS sentra. Borla actually made tastefull exhuast with a collaboration with european car magazine.

@mexifinn7830 5 жыл бұрын

Typical VW. Design is always kind of conservative.

@MrJagfootball63 5 жыл бұрын

Miguel Garcia you just said yourself that it’s a grandpas car so what does a Borla need to be installed for? They did it justice from the factory seeing as how most midsized sedans don’t have any to very little noise from the exhaust unless it’s an expensive luxury sedan with real performance upgrades. It’s still a Passat at the end of the day

@thegreatamericanbakery1377 5 жыл бұрын

Wait longer lol, the facelift for the Passat is being held off and they don't plan on remaking the GT

@raffiavedissian7052 5 жыл бұрын

My dad just got one and this sound coming from the factory, im shocked. I think he really undersold it in terms of sound. For a mid size sedan, i dont think you'd want it louder. When getting that VR6 engine up in the higher rev ranges with this sport tuned exhaust, I forgot what I was driving a passat lol

@richardcarey6604 5 жыл бұрын

I test drove one of these today - loved the VR6 and exhaust note, and the stereo sounded surprisingly good playing a CD! What killed it for me was the lack of steering wheel adjustment and wheel noise - I'd prefer a set of 18s with more sidewall.

@backseatdriver8902 5 жыл бұрын

These tires are horrid, my winters feel 10x better and you can barely hear them. They are 235 50R17 tires on smaller 17x8" wheels. I kept the width, but added sidewall.

@jamesmedina2062 5 жыл бұрын

Richard Carey the steering wheel does not telescope or move up and down???

@richardcarey6604 5 жыл бұрын

It does, but there's a limited range of motion. I like setting my steering wheel close to perpendicular, but this one didn't go much further than 45 degrees, not unlike the steering wheel on a bus. Nice car, but I couldn't get comfortable.

@st.thomas5802 5 жыл бұрын

@@richardcarey6604 I agree and had the same issue with the wheel-doesnt tilt down far enough not to mention it's off center(that doesn't bother me). Strangely I think previous year/older models even as recent as 16 tilted much lower. Mazda 6s new seats are so comfortable and driving position is near perfect. Just wish it had a VR6:)

@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476 5 жыл бұрын

This guy gets it...most other car evaluators don't. They'll say " if you want sporty , get a sports car" I always need room, love to drive, but don't think I should have to spend $50-70,000 on a depreciating asset/sports sedan!

@Sweatlakedrifter 5 жыл бұрын

Why does the US get the old 2005-2010 passat with a facelift and not the the 2014+ model? Really weird..

@baseballinn 5 жыл бұрын

How do I get my Evo IX on a One Take?

@TheSmokingTire 5 жыл бұрын

Email thesmokingtire@gmail.com (preferable if you live in/ visit CA)

@AKhellbindeR 5 жыл бұрын

Do you guys in America get the R36 Passat? That's like the ultimate version.

@swsschz 5 жыл бұрын

new GT owner here!! I just bought this car yesterday a few day ago. Now here are a few thing i immediately noticed with just a few days of driving. Pros: VR6 engine and transmission are definitely the highlights and the primary reason i bought this car Trunk space and rear leg room are great since i'll be putting my 2 sons back there Handles fairly well in the corners and is soft for bringing the family around Cons: While the car is soft, it definitely can be a little bit firmer as my wife's mazda6 grand touring handles better and is still compliant for the most part Steering is too light, my wife' mazda6 grand touring has way better steering feel and feedback There is some torque steer at 75 to 100% throttle MPG is definitely not up to par with comparable cars in segment (i.e. accord sport and camry V6) Overall this will be a good addition to our family lineup; and I like the minimalistic VW interior/exterior design, android auto, great interior space, and the engine/transmission. I wasn't a fan of the new accord 2.0T or camry V6. This DSG and NA V6 is simplistic and engaging when you want it to be. I'm really going to enjoy the that 6 year 72k miles bumper to bumper warranty as well.

@dubrex 5 жыл бұрын

Mazel Tov! I see you wearing a Moto shirt and remembered that you just got hitched in Hudson.

@mattscullin5844 5 жыл бұрын

I'll have the Accord with a manual...in 10 years when I can afford a 2019 model.

@The_Hi_Life 5 жыл бұрын

That exhaust note is NICE!

@battles.digital 5 жыл бұрын

VR6 Passat owner here. Just wanted to throw this out there: if you do not have the budget for the GT and don’t mind missing out on Apple CarPlay, the re-tuned suspension and exhaust, you can get a used 2012-2015 V6 SEL for half the price, and 90% of everything you see in the video. I picked up a 2015 VR6 SEL earlier this year for a shade over $10k and it’s a lot of car for the money. They can easily be had for about $14-$15k with low miles.

@TheSmokingTire 5 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Car play isn't necessary with a good aux cable and a mount for a phone. Add in some aftermarket suspension and you're on your way (sans warranty of course). ZK

@paytonbmayo 5 жыл бұрын

I have this exact car. I love the way it drives. I just wish they could bring back the TDI.

@krane15 5 жыл бұрын

No, because of Watergate.

@ravenstylea2 5 жыл бұрын

The motor has a great sound to it. I dig it.

@brandondannys-menary3678 5 жыл бұрын

Love this guy lmao, this is damn good csr for the price.. I like how it's a v6 with a DSG tranny, would be cool with a manual too

@rtremaine 5 жыл бұрын

Would be funny to have Matt pass you in the Countach on one of these videos

@blakedurrant9399 5 жыл бұрын

That gauge cluster looks (aside from color) the exact same as my 03 passat

@n40798 5 жыл бұрын

Was the title intended to use the car names as verbs or is it a typo?

@juddfyah 5 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the VR6. 👍🏾👍🏾

@driftattack11 5 жыл бұрын

no mention of the legendary VR6 brought back?

@Liplip40 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds way better than expected

@giovanniaguilar8457 5 жыл бұрын

can we get the podcast on Spotify please.

@Harthbakery 3 жыл бұрын

I had one before I bought my mk7.5 golf r and it was amazing I straight piped it but fifteen52 wheels on and a roof rack. Miss that car whole heartedly. Definitely a good choice if looking for a fun car with plenty of room.

@Astimar. 5 жыл бұрын

Good review, i currently own a 18' Accord Sport 2.0T with the 10 Speed Auto. Regarding your statements about how magazines get car times.. I believe the Accord is officially rated at 14.1 or 14.2 in the quarter mile, something along those lines via the magazine. However at our local track here I was able to do 13.91 @ 102 MPH in a completely stock accord 2.0T, i ran three times in a row and was consistent each and every time (thanks automatic!) - But yeah, unsure how im getting faster then the magazines, but im doing 13s in mine, full weight, even with spare tire in the trunk still etc - nothing changed

@MoveoverAndbark 5 жыл бұрын

temperature, altitude, track surface, .... close enough to not worry I'd say.

@NoKia4U 4 жыл бұрын

Still one of my absolute favorites in the segment!

@paddyballgame 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a manual transmission offered?

@krane15 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, in 1985

@whatevernevermind5960 5 жыл бұрын

Zach is a very good reviewer.

@mardamek 5 жыл бұрын

The more I watched and listened to your video, the more I appreciated my car. After all, to me, the important driving characteristics of a vehicle go on visibility/steering feel/braking/engine performance categorization. As far as that, my 2004 SVT focus so far seems to be a champ in the first 2 categories and a decent performer in the next 2 categories. Sure, I know that 7-7.5 sec 0-60 is nothing to write home abut in modern day and age, neither is 170 ft 70-0 mph braking performance, but there is something about the steering feel and cornering speed of the SVT Focus.

@muhann4d 5 жыл бұрын

Having Apple CarPlay on the center display and hanging the phone right above it. Its not just the red stripes that hint something.

@lenwoodcruze3594 5 жыл бұрын

I think that the stock exhaust sounded real good....I gotta search AWE and see if they made a exhaust video yet,the VR6 engine is the best sounding V6 available today in America in my opinion.

@jamesmedina2062 5 жыл бұрын

Lenwood Cruze of course!

@DailyDriver. 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way these look

@RamosDominicano 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds surprisingly good. A little louder could be a welcomed addition, though.

@SJKpvp 5 жыл бұрын

my bruh said 6 ft with hair lmao

@emirsehovic640 5 жыл бұрын

No mention of the thing that is the selling point of this car? The VR6? Without the bloat of SEL?

@JB_287 5 жыл бұрын

I was very surprised at this.

@azbabby 5 жыл бұрын

VW DSG transmissions are usually jerky around town, its completely normal

@AndresGarcia-pq6pt 5 жыл бұрын

The smoking tire is the best show on youtube

@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476 5 жыл бұрын

The 1.5 accord has the manual available. Should've tested the 2.0 liter sport 10spd accord vs vr6 passat to compare the trans also.

@EZ_EZzzz 5 жыл бұрын

This guy seem to be the one person with a lot of dad jokes, I like this guy.

@TheSmokingTire 5 жыл бұрын

What did one pea say to the other pea? Want to be on my podcast? - ZK

@EZ_EZzzz 5 жыл бұрын

TheSmokingTire is that a dad joke or are you for real? , because I would love it BUT Im in MA and my sleeper build went to 👎🏽

@QuickQuips 5 жыл бұрын

Test drove this during the LA auto show. A decent amount of acceleration and a well made cockpit. Missing a few features though in terms of technology (radar cruise) and handling wasn't as nice as the Mazda 6.

@watchandjewelryloft4713 5 жыл бұрын

Drove this car today at the ATL Auto Show. I'm sold. Did not think I would leave there loving any VW. The snappiness of the V6 with the DSG is just perfect. Not many cars built like that anymore. I also LOVE that it doesn't have a tablet stuck to the dash. The clean lines of the dash are a thumbs up from me. Don't care about a computer/tablet in my car. Maybe I'm getting old, but tired of seeing that crap in cars today.