 Really good looking car, comfortable, great safety features, good gas mileage, cool amenities and accessories.  To echo some of the other reviews, there is hesitation in the lower gears and brakes slide some near the end of a stop.  I prefer the look of the R-Line over the SE and SEL.  With the options on the R-Line, I think it is the best bang for your buck out of the Passat models.