Love (LOVE) my 2016 RLine CC. Best car i have ever owned and the only one i catch myself looking back at in the parking lot when i walk away.When my warranty expires i will chip it and have even more fun.
Without doubt the best looking Volkswagen ever. I had seven (7) of these in a row as a company car. Beautiful car. The seat must have been the Irish spec. Mine all had electric 6 way adjusting seats. Also the DSG gearbox is great - I worked in London, couldn't do the left leg pumping - mine used to do 45-50 MPG (Diesel).
Very nice review Bob! The exterior intro you made pointed really good aspects and the editing was very good too. Its good to see how truly this car affected you and your team in a very positive final result for us viewers, fulling us with superb and honest information mixed with wonderful, simples but well done entertainment. Can't wait for the final review of the Toyota GT86 and hope for a review of CT200h F Sport :) Keep up the awsome work!
Let me start off by saying, I am a one person operator; that is to say I do all the filming, presenting, editing and running of the web site and youtube. I also do all the travel alone, so every video you see here is just me...alone. Second, there is no budget. I get no funding everything you see comes out of my pocket and my own time. Third, on the matter of someone younger and more attractive see point one. Fourth, I film in 1080p and put it on youtube in 720p because no one watches 1080p
Hi Bob - Cracking, informative review. I'm loving this car (test drove a GT version 140BHP), but my choice is simple....... One year old 320d M Sport Auto for around £25k or a new CC R-Line Auto for £26.5k (VW deal with 0% finance!). That lovely squidgy M steering wheel and driver position is clouding my judgement - any thoughts? Cheers from Wales and good luck in the 6 Nations. Jerry
It souldn't be an option on the CC, just hold down the open doors button on the keyfob and all the windows open. You can do the same with closing the windows if yiou hold down the lock doors button.
Take the CC, the A6 only really gets good with a 3.0ltr diesel. The 2.0 is the same in the CC as it is in the A6. Only take the A6 if you need a bigger back seat and slightly bigger boot.
***** do you know that the CC is also available with the Quattro? (177hp 2.0 TDI 5 - 6,5l per kilometer) The problem with the MMI is, that the system is pretty much an old one. I am a huge Audi fan,to buy an A5 for more money with less stuff in it is not worth it though - but that is just my opinion. You should also not compare the CC to the A4. The A4 is smaller than the CC. CC vs A5 Sportback is acceptable, never mind that the A4 and A5 have the same body work. If you want to compare the A4 with a VW car, take the Passat, it's the same class. BUT that fact is absolutely true, Audi cars are more refined and more sporty but also more seen on the streets. You should always take a look at the money you have to pay. CC got almost all you can get in there from the factory, like bi-xenon headlamps, parking pilot, seat heaters for the front seats, navigation system and so on. By Audi cars you have to pay extra for all that stuff.
Ali Kubach I've rewatched Bob's review. The way he is describing the ride and the car in general is exactly how i felt driving back from the dealer. Mine is the 140 bhp, and is enough, trust me :).
Leasing my third VW CC. I've had no problems, but all joy. VW scheduled maintenance has been reduced from 3/36 to 12/12. The '15 is sleeker, quieter, more refined and better equipped than the '09. Sweet looks, performance, and deal all around.
Amazing mate, I have a Passat 2.0L TDI with 148 BHP (2019) and like you said god knows where it gets the economy from because I can easily achieve 55MPG in the UK, so glad I didn't go for a 1.6 because the extra power is there when I need it !!!
Fantastic review! Considering replacing my '06 BMW 325 w. lux & sport package for a '13 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T w. DSG. You've pretty much sealed the deal! Thank you.
Hi Bob, Thank you for this very lively and down to earth test drive and review. I enjoy it very much. I wonder whether you could do a similar review of VW's Tdi 320 Caddy Maxi Life Comfortline 4 motion people mover? I have not come across a comprehensive review of this vehicle and I think you are the one to do it. Thank you in advance.
I bought a 2010 Black CC and I loved it so much that when the newly redesigned model came out in 2012 I got the 2013 model CC Sport Luxe Model with DSG. My previous car was a BMW 5 Series and before that a Mercedes E Class AMG. Even though those other cars were much more powerful and obviously had a more prestigious badge, hands down the CC is still my favorite. I honestly wanted the Merc CLS but I just didn't want to be spending all that money in a car so I compromised and got the CC and I've been very happy. I've been driving the CC now for almost 5 years, without any mechanical problems except the passenger side window going down on its own. (I've had it checked at VW and they couldn't figure out the problem) I get excellent gas mileage and my 2013 VW CC has now reached 41K miles. So far I've only done oil changes and maintenance (only free until 30K miles). 3 years later I still get comments from people how gorgeous this car is (I got the black brown metallic color). The new CC is coming out and I'm debating whether to get a BMW again cuz I've been driving the CC for so long now but frankly I'm very happy with this car. The fuel economy, the two tone interior, the great sound system and responsiveness of the car has been a pure joy to drive.
JP Amolat I feel u 110% ...Ive got a dark blue 2013...2 tone interior...love it...the look...sexy...and my fav is that u dont see that many on the road...understated yes....but its ok...Im happy getting more looks than the average everyday benz or beamer ....it looks better than the new arteon to me....lol....its a sleeper...!!
I've been the proud owner of a 2008 CC for the last four years. I'm still as enthousiastic about it as Bob is... ;-) However, I feel the new CC is a little less beautiful as the original one (especially the front) so I decided to order a BMW 320d Touring, also because the lesser taks for the BMW. I'm yet to find out if I like the BMW as much as the CC...
Bob as a yank with a slightly modified CC I have to say great review! People don't know how great these cars are. Every time I look at a 550i I think of your excitement for the CC and realize my love for my car is justified. Keep up the great work sir.
Just bought the 190 hp Rline Black edition,Loved the shape for years ,and finally got one!Its lovely,Its a lot more refined and comfortable,than my old Merc,Heated leather seats,So comfortable,adjustable suspension,It does glide along like a limo!Lovely auto gear changes!Im well happy!Its my Sports car,with the added advantage its not too flash and it has four doors!If it was a hatchback,it would be perfect!
Before you get these optional wheels, take a look at them @4:52 and @7:14 It's a wheel that imitates a fan. On driver side it extracts air, on passenger side scoops the air inwards. It's a nightmare to rotate your tires. yet they are an identical set of wheels.
I own a CC diesel with 150,000 miles on the clock. Its been fairly reliable but now starting to let me down on a regular basis.Also had the radio / Nav unit stolen 4 times now, which is common in Leeds area apparently.Wish I had got the 18 inch alloys and not the 19 inch, as the ride can be a bit harsh around town.Always go for the DSG gearbox, which in my opinion makes this car fun to drive.
Nice review Bob, what do you make of the previous CC model, the 2009/10 one. Looking at getting one of those because I think VW ruined the front of it with that new Passat front grill. In terms of mechanical and interior differences, there isn't much change between both models sure there isn't?
No need to be sorry dude, it's a complement when people think that it takes more than one person to make the videos. For the most part car videos are unlike anything else because it's all outside and cars are big so there's a danger involved. I'm coming to the point where I need help and money but we'll see what happens there.
Great review! I just bought a 2010 CC Sport with 13k miles on it and it's spot-on how Bob Flavin experienced it. A real looker too. Thumbs up to VW for great styling, engineering and build.
I love my 2010 CC! I get the "nice Mercedes" compliment almost daily, the best part is when you proudly laugh and say "it's a VW". People usually double take at that. The problem with ours in the states is that we don't get the diesel, just the 2.0t and the 3.6 4motion. I can wholeheartedly say that it's one of the best cars I've driven because it's composed, balanced, and quick when you want it to be. It truly is a livable car. Even the 2.0t that I have can get roughly 800 miles out of a tank.
I don't know about you bob but in my Passat for a big car the steering is as light as a feather without it being twitchy not sure how the CC compares but my god its good.
@Sherukka I haven't driven CC. But last year when i was shopping for car i came very close to ordering a Jetta. Personally i prefer manual transmission. The only drawback with VW is that you have to wait for some time to get one.
Are you really comparing the CC with the CLS? Because I do happen to own two (two different generations) at the moment, and I've driven this cc and the previous passat cc because I really liked them, but the CLS is in a very different league.... so is a Bentley compared to a CLS let alone a passat :D And apart from the people who know what's a CLS, they don't spit or do anything on them, people notice them on the road rather than envy the driver because a CLS is a wide and slung car.
I'm gonna have to agree with the comments below. VW servicing costs are positively prohibitive. Basically, people are getting ripped off. My Manager's latest service on his Golf R32 cost him $3000 AUD. Now that's total BS! Reliability issues are well known too, especially with DSG. My god, any repair bills outside of warranty will bleed you dry Bob, please show us which fuse releases the electric brake.
Sorry if I sound negative but too many of my friends have suffered from TSI and DSG -problems and VW always tries to blame the customer. PSA has same kind of problems with the clogging of the valves with their BMW-engine but the chain cam is working better (not perfect that one either). Direct injection is good for keeping CO2 down but is insane because it's bad for the engine and that can't be good for the saving the nature?
Chain cams always has a tendency to stretch. I think VW has a working tensioner now but I am not 100% sure. 100% sure is that if you park your car in a steep hill, and you only let the car roll, the chain cam can jump and you probably know what that means when you start the engine? This is really a too easy way to destroy the engine and should be fixed by a recall. Can't be sure if this is fixed but if VW act as they have done till today, nothing will be fixed and no recalls will be made.
Sorry for my spelling in advance. TSI direct injection cases valves to be clogged and also the EGR has a tendency to be clogged and this can happen for example (not even worst case) every 30000 km and the engine has to be cleaned, this will happen for all sooner or later (100%). "Old style" injection always keeps the valves clean = better for reliability.DSG in petrol versions has a tendency to break down "any time" and the construction hasn't still been fixed (will it ever be?).
Well in that case, under your circumstance, I'm impressed. I'm sorry if I had offended you in any way by saying someone "more attractive." I must say, I admire aswell as apreciate the fact that you make these reviews on your on time, and with your own money. Gas is damn pricy! Lastly, I'd like to say great job and sorry again...
Thanks! I'm not sure where you will get the information because somehow car journalists won't write about this whatever evidence is shown to them. I know that germans have reacted to this in the press but only lately. EU is driving the car industry by way too high CO2-directions and it will go just the other way -> reliability goes way down. :(
this one is reliably. but use it carefully since different cars are used differently. smaller cars are mainly used in cities where as big cars are used for high speed and long distance traveling and suv's or offroad vehicles are more likely to suffer from weare and tear. anusedcar(dot)com
My dad had a 2008 passat for four years and it never missed a beat once sadly after 110000 km he got rid of it i still miss it to this day so if thats not reliablity i dont no what is and belive me a passat is much nicer than anything in its class including the mondeo which he now has
Here is one german link (can't post links!?) to the chain cam problem (AutoBild de): vw-tsi-motorschaeden-3342557. DSG warranty is very long in the States and now also in China but don't trust that the software update helps, because sadly it doesn't = 10 years or 160000 km.
Maybe UK standard program set? I researched it and there is a VSCD? program change that can change fob allocations. Locks, windows, lights, starting engine. When I go in for 30 day satisfaction dealer check up I'll see if they can modify it. Cheers, Das Auto!
We always know when your enjoying a car by your emotions and expressions. How would it compare to the A4 or A5 is it up their with the big boys ? As ever a great job and if you ever want a day off give me a shout Bob and I'll do the test . Daz
their sisters the main differneces are interior and exterior style they share the same platform but the vw will come with more options as standard but the a5 can come with 3.0l v6
Saab are gone so no test cars unless there's a user out there who has one. I drove it and I thought it was rather good apart from the rear suspension which didn't seem finished and so was a bit bouncy.
Why VW Corp is surprised to see US sales going down? It is the bad quality that eroded the trust and market share. I have bought a VW CC 2014 R line 2.0 T in September 2013 and it had issues after issues from Wastegate rattle, clock springs, sway bar etc. Even after taking it 5 times and 4 clock springs later, the car makes loud rattling noise on regular Highways in Texas. I just can’t imagine a 35K USD car could make such rattling noise from the steering column area. The VW Tech came out with an excuse “normal characteristics” whereas cheaper Jetta & Passat do not make that sound on the same road surfaces. How could you fix quality control issue when this pervasive nature exists from the front line VW technicians? How could they flag issues to rectify parts design flaws if they play this game? VW CEO can dream on to be # 1 but he can’t rattle his way up to number 1!
I'd love to get a chance at making something for TV, it would give me a budget for a start because my videos are made by just me and I don't spend money on them so if this is what I can do with no money imagine what would happen if I had something to spend on them! I'm glad you like the videos, best of luck with the new car next year.
It wasn't much more difficult getting the car seats in and it shouldn't be a problem so long as you aren't changing them in and out every day. You might want to check the fitment of your seats because there's quite a slope on the back seats, ISO fixings stop the problem but they aren't cheap.
Oh a day off would be lovely, I'd like to go for a drive without a camera some day! It's as good as anything Audi although the Audi interior has it on materials but there's a huge price difference between this and say a well specced A5, I'd have the CC first
I own a 2013 cc v6 4-motion and totally love it . Im now retired and worry some moron with no insurance will run into me . My car has only 44 k miles on it and drives like new . There is nothing if i had to replace it with the luxury & value and options for the same money out there .
An entertaining review! He missed out a few bits about the CC like the generous size of the boot, the comfort options, the differences with the R-Line version (which is more powerful), and some of the snags like how how water 💦 run off from the windscreen can enter the into the interior if you’ve got your window slightly or fully down (when using the wipers), or the annoying issue of the key fob boot open button being accidentally pressed if you have your keys in your pocket. I own a late 2015 R-Line CC which is very comfortable with full leather interior, heated front seats, climate control, 6 speed tiptronic/steptronic gear changing, DVD player/Sat-Nav/DAB radio etc as standard, which I’ve had from new, so whilst it does have its good points, there are things about the car which I think VW could have got right before releasing the model although they are very minor issues.
VW Ireland recently did a complete overhaul of the servicing system here, there's much more affordable pricing now. Maybe thery'll roll something out in Aus like that too
I had that as upgrade rental car. We had so much luggage and the baby pram. no problem at all - the trunk is huge. Good we had the automatic, parking sensors, and the advanced (live) naive. Together it was so easy and cool to drive straight from the airport after a long flight. eats the autobahn kilometres and like the french countryside!
With VW the automatic will probably be a DSG and that's as smooth as it gets. It depends on your driving style, if you like driving hard down some back roads you might want a manual but other than that for day to day driving an Auto is the most comfortable. Yes the CC has a slight edge over the tested 3 series and I say tested because I've been in a few others that were way better than the sales rep spec model that's in the video. Choose with care.
They are totally different to drive, other than that they have the same engines and share the same parts so they will be as reliable as eachother. I'd have the CC hands down, better styling and it's much cooler to be in. It would suit me even with two kids. Tiguan is a softroader and a little bland to look at but it's still a decent car. I'd take the CC just for the looks!
Cheers, I'm glad you like the videos. There's nothing like a bit of hindsight to make you realise a mistake, while there's something very cool about the Challenger it does lake the style and refinement of the CC
Love (LOVE) my 2016 RLine CC. Best car i have ever owned and the only one i catch myself looking back at in the parking lot when i walk away.When my warranty expires i will chip it and have even more fun.
On the flip side, I know plenty of VW owners who say they've never had any bother with their car. It depends on who you talk too
Without doubt the best looking Volkswagen ever. I had seven (7) of these in a row as a company car. Beautiful car. The seat must have been the Irish spec. Mine all had electric 6 way adjusting seats. Also the DSG gearbox is great - I worked in London, couldn't do the left leg pumping - mine used to do 45-50 MPG (Diesel).
Very nice review Bob! The exterior intro you made pointed really good aspects and the editing was very good too.
Its good to see how truly this car affected you and your team in a very positive final result for us viewers, fulling us with superb and honest information mixed with wonderful, simples but well done entertainment.
Can't wait for the final review of the Toyota GT86 and hope for a review of CT200h F Sport :)
Keep up the awsome work!
Let me start off by saying, I am a one person operator; that is to say I do all the filming, presenting, editing and running of the web site and youtube. I also do all the travel alone, so every video you see here is just me...alone.
Second, there is no budget. I get no funding everything you see comes out of my pocket and my own time.
Third, on the matter of someone younger and more attractive see point one.
Fourth, I film in 1080p and put it on youtube in 720p because no one watches 1080p
Hi Bob - Cracking, informative review. I'm loving this car (test drove a GT version 140BHP), but my choice is simple.......
One year old 320d M Sport Auto for around £25k or a new CC R-Line Auto for £26.5k (VW deal with 0% finance!).
That lovely squidgy M steering wheel and driver position is clouding my judgement - any thoughts?
Cheers from Wales and good luck in the 6 Nations.
Jerry
Fuck I hope you didn't get the bmw. They're shite
It souldn't be an option on the CC, just hold down the open doors button on the keyfob and all the windows open. You can do the same with closing the windows if yiou hold down the lock doors button.
Great review... fancy that - someone actually gives an opinion instead of just features. Thanks
Good man, I'll look into it and see if I can get some answers for you
This man knows his music
Take the CC, the A6 only really gets good with a 3.0ltr diesel. The 2.0 is the same in the CC as it is in the A6. Only take the A6 if you need a bigger back seat and slightly bigger boot.
Song in the beginning?
"Old CLS looked like crosseyed hillbilly" hahahahaaahahaaaaa
Nice one, Bob.
Evidence for these big problems please, I'll investigate and ask some questions
My car!
Asked and answered in the comments below Teardrop by massive attack
Looks like an industrial hairdryer, its gonna age bad.
Man I loveee your reviews :) ok ok I am buying cc lol
7:55 :D
Looks like a Mercedes.
I think this car is verry underrated, it is waaaay better than the a4... perhaps because people think vw is a cheap automaker or so...
i see
True... but cc looks better
It looks more luxurious, a4 is great, of courseni would take it over the cc, the cc looks more luxurious than the audi but unfortunately its not
There! Thats the point!
***** do you know that the CC is also available with the Quattro? (177hp 2.0 TDI 5 - 6,5l per kilometer) The problem with the MMI is, that the system is pretty much an old one. I am a huge Audi fan,to buy an A5 for more money with less stuff in it is not worth it though - but that is just my opinion.
You should also not compare the CC to the A4. The A4 is smaller than the CC. CC vs A5 Sportback is acceptable, never mind that the A4 and A5 have the same body work.
If you want to compare the A4 with a VW car, take the Passat, it's the same class.
BUT that fact is absolutely true, Audi cars are more refined and more sporty but also more seen on the streets. You should always take a look at the money you have to pay.
CC got almost all you can get in there from the factory, like bi-xenon headlamps, parking pilot, seat heaters for the front seats, navigation system and so on. By Audi cars you have to pay extra for all that stuff.
THE BEST REVIEW OF A VOLKSWAGEN CC
+Ali Kubach Just bought one today, 2012 facelift model.
+Dodo M their good right
Ali Kubach I've rewatched Bob's review. The way he is describing the ride and the car in general is exactly how i felt driving back from the dealer. Mine is the 140 bhp, and is enough, trust me :).
Ali Kubach I still have a 2010 CC
Getting mine tomorrow
Leasing my third VW CC. I've had no problems, but all joy. VW scheduled maintenance has been reduced from 3/36 to 12/12. The '15 is sleeker, quieter, more refined and better equipped than the '09. Sweet looks, performance, and deal all around.
' tyx
Excellent car, refined, luxurious without excesses. Mine is 2013 2.0 DSG and drives much, much better tan Audi A4 /A5, my opinion
@@jorgecorteslopez3628 are there any engine problems.........
Amazing mate, I have a Passat 2.0L TDI with 148 BHP (2019) and like you said god knows where it gets the economy from because I can easily achieve 55MPG in the UK, so glad I didn't go for a 1.6 because the extra power is there when I need it !!!
Fantastic review! Considering replacing my '06 BMW 325 w. lux & sport package for a '13 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T w. DSG. You've pretty much sealed the deal! Thank you.
Love the review hoping on getting an older cc model myself maybe 2010 LOVE!
Hi Bob,
Thank you for this very lively and down to earth test drive and review. I enjoy it very much. I wonder whether you could do a similar review of VW's Tdi 320 Caddy Maxi Life Comfortline 4 motion people mover? I have not come across a comprehensive review of this vehicle and I think you are the one to do it. Thank you in advance.
I bought a 2010 Black CC and I loved it so much that when the newly redesigned model came out in 2012 I got the 2013 model CC Sport Luxe Model with DSG. My previous car was a BMW 5 Series and before that a Mercedes E Class AMG. Even though those other cars were much more powerful and obviously had a more prestigious badge, hands down the CC is still my favorite. I honestly wanted the Merc CLS but I just didn't want to be spending all that money in a car so I compromised and got the CC and I've been very happy.
I've been driving the CC now for almost 5 years, without any mechanical problems except the passenger side window going down on its own. (I've had it checked at VW and they couldn't figure out the problem) I get excellent gas mileage and my 2013 VW CC has now reached 41K miles. So far I've only done oil changes and maintenance (only free until 30K miles). 3 years later I still get comments from people how gorgeous this car is (I got the black brown metallic color). The new CC is coming out and I'm debating whether to get a BMW again cuz I've been driving the CC for so long now but frankly I'm very happy with this car. The fuel economy, the two tone interior, the great sound system and responsiveness of the car has been a pure joy to drive.
JP Amolat I feel u 110% ...Ive got a dark blue 2013...2 tone interior...love it...the look...sexy...and my fav is that u dont see that many on the road...understated yes....but its ok...Im happy getting more looks than the average everyday benz or beamer ....it looks better than the new arteon to me....lol....its a sleeper...!!
I've been the proud owner of a 2008 CC for the last four years. I'm still as enthousiastic about it as Bob is... ;-)
However, I feel the new CC is a little less beautiful as the original one (especially the front) so I decided to order a BMW 320d Touring, also because the lesser taks for the BMW.
I'm yet to find out if I like the BMW as much as the CC...
I drive a 2010 CC 2.0t and I absolutely love it. My friend has an Audi A4 and the CC is much much nicer.
this car is so nice 👌
Bob as a yank with a slightly modified CC I have to say great review! People don't know how great these cars are. Every time I look at a 550i I think of your excitement for the CC and realize my love for my car is justified. Keep up the great work sir.
great review. you can tell its a great car by this review alone. I'm convinced. time to say goodbye to my 320d and hello CC GT.
Like the comment you made with regards to "I drive a VW" that is so true
Just bought the 190 hp Rline Black edition,Loved the shape for years ,and finally got one!Its lovely,Its a lot more refined and comfortable,than my old Merc,Heated leather seats,So comfortable,adjustable suspension,It does glide along like a limo!Lovely auto gear changes!Im well happy!Its my Sports car,with the added advantage its not too flash and it has four doors!If it was a hatchback,it would be perfect!
Before you get these optional wheels, take a look at them @4:52 and @7:14
It's a wheel that imitates a fan. On driver side it extracts air, on passenger side scoops the air inwards. It's a nightmare to rotate your tires. yet they are an identical set of wheels.
I had an A4 ultrasport 3.0 with the quattro..imho my CC 4motion is just as solid. and hell the oil changes and service is considerably cheaper.
I own a CC diesel with 150,000 miles on the clock. Its been fairly reliable but now starting to let me down on a regular basis.Also had the radio / Nav unit stolen 4 times now, which is common in Leeds area apparently.Wish I had got the 18 inch alloys and not the 19 inch, as the ride can be a bit harsh around town.Always go for the DSG gearbox, which in my opinion makes this car fun to drive.
Nice review Bob, what do you make of the previous CC model, the 2009/10 one. Looking at getting one of those because I think VW ruined the front of it with that new Passat front grill. In terms of mechanical and interior differences, there isn't much change between both models sure there isn't?
No need to be sorry dude, it's a complement when people think that it takes more than one person to make the videos. For the most part car videos are unlike anything else because it's all outside and cars are big so there's a danger involved. I'm coming to the point where I need help and money but we'll see what happens there.
reviews are always great, but let's notice great music You useing :)
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I'm sure it's in the software and can be turned on by the dealer...complain, show him the video and tell him you want auto windows NOW!
I have a 2016 r-line fully loaded one in a lovely silver and I love it... my last car was a 2015 Audi A5 s-line but this car is amazing!
Bought my second CC earlier this year, and am now the happy owner of a 2014 CC R-line (177 BHP 4x4 DSG etc etc). Just love this car!
I had no idea, he's a man with great taste obviously. Although if you watch him in Blackadder you might get a different opinion
Great review! I just bought a 2010 CC Sport with 13k miles on it and it's spot-on how Bob Flavin experienced it. A real looker too. Thumbs up to VW for great styling, engineering and build.
I have the exact same car and I agree with ever word you said..the car is superb..best car I have ever owned.
I love my 2010 CC! I get the "nice Mercedes" compliment almost daily, the best part is when you proudly laugh and say "it's a VW". People usually double take at that. The problem with ours in the states is that we don't get the diesel, just the 2.0t and the 3.6 4motion. I can wholeheartedly say that it's one of the best cars I've driven because it's composed, balanced, and quick when you want it to be. It truly is a livable car. Even the 2.0t that I have can get roughly 800 miles out of a tank.
Black is cool but sooo hard to keep clean, white and you'll look like a pimp so Island Gray then :D
I don't know about you bob but in my Passat for a big car the steering is as light as a feather without it being twitchy not sure how the CC compares but my god its good.
I never even considered buying one of these until now!
my current drive, this one of the best
Why is he driving on the wrong side ??? Brits !!!!! Just messing with you guys ! Cheers from the States !!
Very cool; Thank you Mr. Bob Flavin.
@Sherukka I haven't driven CC. But last year when i was shopping for car i came very close to ordering a Jetta. Personally i prefer manual transmission. The only drawback with VW is that you have to wait for some time to get one.
Are you really comparing the CC with the CLS? Because I do happen to own two (two different generations) at the moment, and I've driven this cc and the previous passat cc because I really liked them, but the CLS is in a very different league.... so is a Bentley compared to a CLS let alone a passat :D
And apart from the people who know what's a CLS, they don't spit or do anything on them, people notice them on the road rather than envy the driver because a CLS is a wide and slung car.
I'm gonna have to agree with the comments below. VW servicing costs are positively prohibitive. Basically, people are getting ripped off. My Manager's latest service on his Golf R32 cost him $3000 AUD. Now that's total BS! Reliability issues are well known too, especially with DSG. My god, any repair bills outside of warranty will bleed you dry
Bob, please show us which fuse releases the electric brake.
Sorry if I sound negative but too many of my friends have suffered from TSI and DSG -problems and VW always tries to blame the customer. PSA has same kind of problems with the clogging of the valves with their BMW-engine but the chain cam is working better (not perfect that one either). Direct injection is good for keeping CO2 down but is insane because it's bad for the engine and that can't be good for the saving the nature?
Chain cams always has a tendency to stretch. I think VW has a working tensioner now but I am not 100% sure. 100% sure is that if you park your car in a steep hill, and you only let the car roll, the chain cam can jump and you probably know what that means when you start the engine? This is really a too easy way to destroy the engine and should be fixed by a recall. Can't be sure if this is fixed but if VW act as they have done till today, nothing will be fixed and no recalls will be made.
Sorry for my spelling in advance. TSI direct injection cases valves to be clogged and also the EGR has a tendency to be clogged and this can happen for example (not even worst case) every 30000 km and the engine has to be cleaned, this will happen for all sooner or later (100%). "Old style" injection always keeps the valves clean = better for reliability.DSG in petrol versions has a tendency to break down "any time" and the construction hasn't still been fixed (will it ever be?).
Well in that case, under your circumstance, I'm impressed. I'm sorry if I had offended you in any way by saying someone "more attractive." I must say, I admire aswell as apreciate the fact that you make these reviews on your on time, and with your own money. Gas is damn pricy! Lastly, I'd like to say great job and sorry again...
Thanks! I'm not sure where you will get the information because somehow car journalists won't write about this whatever evidence is shown to them. I know that germans have reacted to this in the press but only lately. EU is driving the car industry by way too high CO2-directions and it will go just the other way -> reliability goes way down. :(
this one is reliably. but use it carefully since different cars are used differently. smaller cars are mainly used in cities where as big cars are used for high speed and long distance traveling and suv's or offroad vehicles are more likely to suffer from weare and tear. anusedcar(dot)com
My dad had a 2008 passat for four years and it never missed a beat once sadly after 110000 km he got rid of it i still miss it to this day so if thats not reliablity i dont no what is and belive me a passat is much nicer than anything in its class including the mondeo which he now has
Here is one german link (can't post links!?) to the chain cam problem (AutoBild de): vw-tsi-motorschaeden-3342557.
DSG warranty is very long in the States and now also in China but don't trust that the software update helps, because sadly it doesn't = 10 years or 160000 km.
Maybe UK standard program set? I researched it and there is a VSCD? program change that can change fob allocations. Locks, windows, lights, starting engine. When I go in for 30 day satisfaction dealer check up I'll see if they can modify it. Cheers, Das Auto!
We always know when your enjoying a car by your emotions and expressions. How would it compare to the A4 or A5 is it up their with the big boys ? As ever a great job and if you ever want a day off give me a shout Bob and I'll do the test . Daz
their sisters the main differneces are interior and exterior style they share the same platform but the vw will come with more options as standard but the a5 can come with 3.0l v6
The grill of the CC in the Passat would look so good
I love bobs reviews. First class but do not understand the FWD comment. I would drive this car but I still prefer RWD when I have the choice n
Can the VW CC be compared with Audi A5 Sportback? if so, which one is better? because in the NEtherlands they both start around 38,000 Euros!!!!
great review / bob is one of the best
Beautiful!!! Thanks for the Review mate!
Saab are gone so no test cars unless there's a user out there who has one. I drove it and I thought it was rather good apart from the rear suspension which didn't seem finished and so was a bit bouncy.
You probably know VW has big problems with their TSI engines and DSG? Have you driven both or are you a so called fanboy? ;)
I didn't know TSIs and DSGs don't get along well. Is that in every model? Does it happens in the utilitaries too?
Black wersion cost 35 000 euro
black oak brown cost me in Poland 27 000 euro, bouth are preaty so why pay more
Not always, RWD is only good if there's decent balance and weight distribution in a car otherwise it's not as good at handling.
Why VW Corp is surprised to see US sales going down? It is the bad quality that eroded the trust and market share. I have bought a VW CC 2014 R line 2.0 T in September 2013 and it had issues after issues from Wastegate rattle, clock springs, sway bar etc. Even after taking it 5 times and 4 clock springs later, the car makes loud rattling noise on regular Highways in Texas. I just can’t imagine a 35K USD car could make such rattling noise from the steering column area. The VW Tech came out with an excuse “normal characteristics” whereas cheaper Jetta & Passat do not make that sound on the same road surfaces. How could you fix quality control issue when this pervasive nature exists from the front line VW technicians? How could they flag issues to rectify parts design flaws if they play this game? VW CEO can dream on to be # 1 but he can’t rattle his way up to number 1!
I'd love to get a chance at making something for TV, it would give me a budget for a start because my videos are made by just me and I don't spend money on them so if this is what I can do with no money imagine what would happen if I had something to spend on them!
I'm glad you like the videos, best of luck with the new car next year.
It wasn't much more difficult getting the car seats in and it shouldn't be a problem so long as you aren't changing them in and out every day. You might want to check the fitment of your seats because there's quite a slope on the back seats, ISO fixings stop the problem but they aren't cheap.
Bob you are a bloody legend. Awesome review,.
Oh a day off would be lovely, I'd like to go for a drive without a camera some day! It's as good as anything Audi although the Audi interior has it on materials but there's a huge price difference between this and say a well specced A5, I'd have the CC first
I own a 2013 cc v6 4-motion and totally love it . Im now retired and worry some moron with no insurance will run into me . My car has only 44 k miles on it and drives like new . There is nothing if i had to replace it with the luxury & value and options for the same money out there .
Very different cars, Superb is like a limo and the CC is a coupe but I do see the attraction for the Superb
The CC is much better. It looks great, drives well and is a VW. What else do you need?
An entertaining review!
He missed out a few bits about the CC like the generous size of the boot, the comfort options, the differences with the R-Line version (which is more powerful), and some of the snags like how how water 💦 run off from the windscreen can enter the into the interior if you’ve got your window slightly or fully down (when using the wipers), or the annoying issue of the key fob boot open button being accidentally pressed if you have your keys in your pocket.
I own a late 2015 R-Line CC which is very comfortable with full leather interior, heated front seats, climate control, 6 speed tiptronic/steptronic gear changing, DVD player/Sat-Nav/DAB radio etc as standard, which I’ve had from new, so whilst it does have its good points, there are things about the car which I think VW could have got right before releasing the model although they are very minor issues.
Doesnt matter. You'll still look like someone's grandfather driving it. Nice interior though.
VW Ireland recently did a complete overhaul of the servicing system here, there's much more affordable pricing now. Maybe thery'll roll something out in Aus like that too
i bought a 13 cc sport plus but it looks better with the running led's check my video out
I had that as upgrade rental car. We had so much luggage and the baby pram. no problem at all - the trunk is huge. Good we had the automatic, parking sensors, and the advanced (live) naive. Together it was so easy and cool to drive straight from the airport after a long flight. eats the autobahn kilometres and like the french countryside!
With VW the automatic will probably be a DSG and that's as smooth as it gets. It depends on your driving style, if you like driving hard down some back roads you might want a manual but other than that for day to day driving an Auto is the most comfortable.
Yes the CC has a slight edge over the tested 3 series and I say tested because I've been in a few others that were way better than the sales rep spec model that's in the video. Choose with care.
They are totally different to drive, other than that they have the same engines and share the same parts so they will be as reliable as eachother. I'd have the CC hands down, better styling and it's much cooler to be in. It would suit me even with two kids.
Tiguan is a softroader and a little bland to look at but it's still a decent car. I'd take the CC just for the looks!
I said they looked alike and that's it. In Ireland, envy is not the word I would have chosen but each to his own :D
Cheers, I'm glad you like the videos. There's nothing like a bit of hindsight to make you realise a mistake, while there's something very cool about the Challenger it does lake the style and refinement of the CC
Hmmm, not really the same cars. It's better though, I'd have the CC anyday
I can't decide on which colour! - black, island grey or candy white???
You are very kind, I'm delighted you could join us happy band of motoring heads. Loads more to come!
nice review
+Eoghan O Neill Thanks Eoghan!
I'm so damn jealous! These new CC's, for some reason, will never reach the USA let alone North America. (sob)