On May 18, 8:18 pm, Adam wrote:

One small note on the Passats: the older 1998-2005 model years used a
wonderful 4 link front suspension, the same as found on the Audi A4
and A6. The ride and handling is far superior to a MacPherson strut
design, IMO. The new 2006+ Passats went back to MacPhersons.....too
bad.

Way O/T... the new Passat is a distinct "downgrade" from the previous
model, as it was taking sales away from the Audi A4. The engines are
still identical between the two brands.

Back O/T, don't underestimate the effect that noseweight has on
stability. I've been a passenger in tow car where a K21 was actually
lifting up the hitch, rather than pushing down. Not good. Conversely,
a trip with a Janus (slightly long trailer, and actually with a
smaller and lighter towcar) was much pleasanter experience because it
had a proper noseweight.


Dan