 Let me start by saying I traded in my midlife crisis Mustang for this car.  I am not disappointed in my decision.  I needed a sedan that would allow me to shuttle customers/coworkers/suppliers.  The backseat is the largest in its class, the trunk holds plenty of luggage, and the style is subtle but refined.Mechanically the car is a dream.  Strong excelleration, breaking and handling.  The transmission is a lot of fun.  Using either the paddle shifters or the the sport shifter, the response is instant.My only complaint is the slow system bootup of the electronics, my wife's Nissan comes online instantly while the Passat takes as much as a full minute.  I'm hoping the upgrade in the 2016 resolves the glitch.Update: After another 10,000 miles I still enjoy the car.  I admit I have shopped a bit recently but cannot find another vehicle that goes toe to toe with the V6 Passat in this price range.  The closest thing I have found are a Mercedes E350 and a Lexus GS350 both of which are too much money for moving up a single Peggy on the board.