Colour screen, yay or ney

[Gryzor]

OK, I just called UK Customer Services, who in turn have just called sales for me.  I can confirm that based on what they said, the Colour MFD is standard on the GTI, and optional on the GT spec down.

I'm going into my dealer to finalise the finance to today, so will confirm for sure with them then and see whether or not I need to keep it on the order.

Update: OK, just got back from finalising the numbers, and we have decided to just leave the option selected.  If it's not standard, the current price will stand.  If it is, I'll just get £135 deducted.  Simples!

[Jimble]

My dealer tells me that the issue came when he actually tried to put the order through and their system wouldn't let him put the colour screen on the order. 

[Gryzor]

I'll let you know later today as the order is actually being put through this afternoon as I managed to negotiate a half-price extra (park assist) and I increased my personal contribution relative to when I first shook on the deal.

I'll be getting the order mailed through to me, and when I do, I'll let you know what's on it!

[Mr GTD]

I cannot find a single document or notification supporting the fact that you get the colour mfd for free so make sure you have it on the order at a cost of £135.00

Lee

Thanks Lee for posting this...as said in my PM

[Gryzor]

OK, we can lay this one to rest.  My order has been placed, and confirmed that the colour display for the multifunction computer is standard on the GTI (so I assume on the GTD as well)

[pauliem]

I don't have a colour MFD in my Scirocco, having never seen one I am not in a position to judge.

But what is the perceived advantage of having a colour MFD? other than of course, it being in colour

Presume the function is exactly the same?

[matchboy]

I don't have a colour MFD in my Scirocco, having never seen one I am not in a position to judge.

But what is the perceived advantage of having a colour MFD? other than of course, it being in colour

Presume the function is exactly the same?

no difference other than its in colour therefore its cool 

[Jimble]

I don't have a colour MFD in my Scirocco, having never seen one I am not in a position to judge.

But what is the perceived advantage of having a colour MFD? other than of course, it being in colour

Presume the function is exactly the same?

no difference other than its in colour therefore its cool 

The colour one is more animated and basically just nicer to look at! 

[pauliem]

I like the idea of animation, but I am trying to keep options to a minimum.  I hate options!

I've just changed the order to have park assist as GF will be insured on the car, as she has literally ended up hysterical trying to park my Scirocco and damaged the wheels, then she goes off on a rant about how sh!t life is.

So - for the sake of my own nerves, I have added it.  But the colour screen animation is not enough to qualify!

It's crap that the Golf does not have Adaptive Chassis as standard like the Scirocco, not that I really ever use that feature.

[Hawaii-Five-O]

Just had it confirmed that the 'Multifunction colour display' is definitely 100% standard on the GTD.

I know Gryzor has confirmed this for the GTI but I thought I'd add it for the people who've ordered the GTD.

Gaz