Is Luxury Package worth it?

Re: Is Luxury Package worth it? (vwguild)

If you don't want the sunroof and the wheels you dont HAVE to get it.
I ordered a gls wagon tip/ leather/ no lux and got it.......if you can wait you can do it............may take about three months to get it...

Re: Is Luxury Package worth it? (jignbobber)

We got a 2002 GLS V6 auto with luxury pkg, monsoon, cold weather package and homelink. The luxury package is good if you aren't planning to get alloy wheels elsewhere...the alloys are definitely worth the price of the package. And although we didnt think we would necessarily need a sunroof, it has been FUN to have so far! However, if you are going to get leather too, you might look at the GLX if you want a V6. Good luck!

Re: Is Luxury Package worth it? (mauslick)

I would rather spend the money on 17" capezio's and not have the roof. Just my opinion. My sunroof makes noise when I go over bumps, and I would rather have bigger alloys to get rid of some of the sidewall flex from 15" tires. I would order the car the way you want it.

Re: Is Luxury Package worth it? (vwguild)

I would agree that you should order the car as you want it, although I would recommend that you DO NOT purchase it through Dick Hannah. They were the absolute worst dealership I dealt with when purchasing a Honda (back in 99) and attempting to purchase my Passat. Every person I dealt with lied to me.
Erin

not really worth it...

I have the luxury package, and have realized I could have done without it. The wheels are the nicest part, but they are holding my snow tires and I have another set that goes on for most of the year.
The sunroof produces an obscene amount of wind noise when the shade is open, so it stays closed 99% of the time.
I have 16% tint all around, so don't really need the rear sunshade...

Re: not really worth it... (hotani)

Worth it! If It's not wholly a budgetary matter.

Re: not really worth it... (davedude)

In my opinion it is not, but it depends on how much you'd like to have a sunroof and alloy wheels. But, you pretty much cannot find luxury without leather - i tried looking in a rdius of 500 miles from where I live (including NYC, Boston, etc...) without any luck. As VWGuild said, you'll have to order it and it takes 2-3 months. You are absolutely right about pricing. THat was my dillema too. I could buy a brand new BMW 325i through European delivery for about $26k without any options except for metallic paint (the leatherette it comes with is great!). But, we needed a wagon and the 325 wagon is too small for us as our main large car, so we got a Passat. We certainly don't regret it. The BMW is just different.

Re: not really worth it... (davedude)

It is worth it just for the steering wheel controls. I love riding the volume on my music!

Re: not really worth it... (hotani)

Have you tried the "big dot" spot on the sunroof dial. This is supposed to be the location for minimal noise. I've found this to be true.

Re: not really worth it... (My1stVW)

Steering wheel controls come with the leather package....



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Re: not really worth it... (not_too_shabby)

SAVE THE MONEY!!!!!!
NO sunroof=no weird noises

sunroof noise

I'm talking about when the sunroof is closed. It is soooo loud! Maybe there is something wrong with mine. I was going about 100 mph one time and opened the shade, not the sunroof - and it sounded like it was open!
My mom has an ES300 and there is no difference between shade open and shade closed. Anyone else notice this (about the passat)?

Re: Is Luxury Package worth it? (jignbobber)

First of all, even with the luxury and leather, the Passat should still be quite a bit lower than the Audi, and especially the BMW. Anyway, I think that the sunroof and wheels will help resale value when, and if, you go to sell it. The reason you can't find too many cars without the luxury package is because most people want it.

Re: sunroof noise (hotani)

I haven't experienced any noise whatsoever from my sunroof when it's closed. When it's open, I put it at the comfort setting where the dot is and it's still fine.
As many others have stated already, you should really make your own decision. Personally, I've always had sunroofs on my cars and I don't see changing in the future. If you can do without it, skip the luxury package. You can get alloy wheels later on your own, if and when you think it's time. Personally, I don't like leather seats so I couldn't get myself to pay extra for that pkg but that's just me.
Whatever you decide on, I think you'll be quite happy with a new B5 (Passat). Good luck and enjoy!

Re: sunroof noise (hotani)

I noticed that our glx is alot nicer and as quiet or quieter as mom in law's es300 and at normal speeds the sunroof doesn't add noise.