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Passat R36 Test Drive
The latest performance estate from Volkswagen is the fastest accelerating production VW ever, but what's it really like? James Wallace took to the hot seat and covered 1200 miles in four days to bring you the lowdown... and despite his best efforts he couldn't get it to drop below an average of 17MPG. Not bad considering the original 12-valve 2.8-litre VR6 could easily dip into the mid teens when driven with gusto. For the full verdict click above, or have a gander at the VW advert below.
GOLF+ / HAVOC Mega Meet
WE decided to give this Meet malarky a bash, And thanks to a generous offer from the Sussex Bed Centre and members of the HAVOC GTI club, we’ve secured a hard-standing venue for you! So prep your VWs for one final outing before the long, bleak, winter nights kick in. If anything, it’s about meeting up for a beer and a chinwag while indulging in some of the best budget BBQ grub this side of Bondi Beach. It’s FREE. All we ask is you give a donation on the gate to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. It’s taking place at Sussex Bed Centre, Unit B, Brook Way, Ivyhouse Industrial Estate, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4NN. We’re hoping to replicate the same sort atmosphere as Club Charly’s and MIVW, and want as many people as possible to come and say hello. See you there soon Comments or suggestions to: james_wallace@ipcmedia.com
AND WHILE we've got your attention why not check out this absolutely stonking rear wheel drive, mid engined Mk3 VR6 Turbo that one of our French / Canadian readers recently informed us of. Here we go. It's brutal!
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The best bits from the much hyped Dutch M.I.V.W event. A show that held it's fifth birthday this year in nothing more than a university car park in a small town called Leiden, that's just 30 minutes south of Amsterdam, in case you're wondering! The overall quality of metal on show was exceptional and the laid back vibe the Dutch are synonmous for makes this a must visit event if you haven't been to a European show before. VW UK kindly lent us a Passat R36 for the drive and once disembarked from the Euro Tunnel we hot footed it across the autoroutes until, three and half hours later, we arrived at the Holiday Inn saturday afternoon ready for a night on the town. The hotel car park was a mini show all on it's own and the people, friendly banter ad quality beer made it a weekend to remember. See ya there next year.
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Vanwest
Got a van? No, not a DAF you numpty, but a classic, cool and civilised split screen or a serene late model T25 that needs to admiring? Then Vanfest is the place for you... Held each year at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern, England, UK. With camping for clubs, families and others. The programme includes, entertainment, competitions (Cooking in a Camper, Show and Shine), displays and trade stands.
12th Sep - 14th Sep
Events this Month
Vanwest
Got a van? No, not a DAF you numpty, but a classic, cool and civilised split screen or a serene late model T25 that needs to admiring? Then Vanfest is the place for you... Held each year at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern, England, UK. With camping for clubs, families and others. The programme includes, entertainment, competitions (Cooking in a Camper, Show and Shine), displays and trade stands.
12th Sep - 14th Sep
H2o International
Arguably the largest VW geet together on the planet - what do you expect from the good ol' US of A, H2o International is a spectacle in itself thanks in no small part to the sponsorship of the Hooters restaurant chain, more than 1000 cars in attendance and the endless buckets of enthusiasm that our stateside friends have for their hot hatchbacks. Many of trends and modifications we make here in the UK usually stem from our friends the other side of the pond, so stay tuned for more info as we receive it from event organiser Jay Shoup. Don't forget to mark September 27th in your diaries as the 'Big ass BBQ / Musicfest' takes place a day prior to the main event.
27th Sep - 28th Sep
VW Players, North Weald
A newcomer to last years show season, VW Players blew us away. Held within and around one of the unused aircraft hangers at the former RAF airbase, feedback from the event has been nothing short of exemplary. We've heard nothing but positive comments and praise for show organisers Jay McToldridge and Carl Taylor, extensive GOLF+ sponsorship obviously helping to spread word and draw the crowds in. The provisional date at the moment is September 28th, but this could change so check back with us before you travel or make any arrangements.
28th Sep - 28th Sep
