So, to sum it up,

1.  You haven't driven a new VW to have a qualified first-hand opinion.
2.  You have not seen a 5-year old Passat. (You know, one of those 'new' VWs
that you say will look like crap in a few years).

I have done both 1 and 2, and I can tell you, you're wrong.

Chris.

Now, pardon me, my dog needs a bath.