GTi red or white?

[Trickyterrier]

Torn between red or white, which looks best?

Cheers
Richard

[Hawaii-Five-O]

Pure White all the way. No contest

Seriously. Colour is the most subjective thing. Everyone, and I mean everyone has a different opinion.

You'll wish you never asked

[JoeGTI]

I'd say the consensus here would be white but it's a very personal choice. Red can look stunning too.

With white, it immediately stands out as a GTI, with the red detailing (calipers, grill) being very noticeable. I think that detailing gets a bit lost on a red car.

[Bill_the_Bear]

Do a poll.

The answer will be 90% white though!  So pick white for the best or pick red for the more exclusive.

Also is it GTI or GTD? GTD has the benefit of the grey detailing contrasting well with the red.

[monkeyhanger]

I'd say the consensus here would be white but it's a very personal choice. Red can look stunning too.

With white, it immediately stands out as a GTI, with the red detailing (calipers, grill) being very noticeable. I think that detailing gets a bit lost on a red car.

But on the other hand, a white GTI or GTD runs the risk of blending into a sea of white cars on the road. As reds go, Tornado is a stunning shade (unlike Salsa Red on the Scirocco  ). I think a red Golf (in any model variant) has more presence on the road just because there are fewer red cars out there. You need to go and look at both, only you can make that decision!

[JoeGTI]

I'd say the consensus here would be white but it's a very personal choice. Red can look stunning too.

With white, it immediately stands out as a GTI, with the red detailing (calipers, grill) being very noticeable. I think that detailing gets a bit lost on a red car.

But on the other hand, a white GTI or GTD runs the risk of blending into a sea of white cars on the road. As reds go, Tornado is a stunning shade (unlike Salsa Red on the Scirocco  ). I think a red Golf (in any model variant) has more presence on the road just because there are fewer red cars out there. You need to go and look at both, only you can make that decision!

I absolutely agree. A friend of mine has an Edition 30 in tornado red and it is a serious head turner, it looks as good as new after 6 years. He does mind it like a baby though!

[Bill_the_Bear]

I still think this white thing is somewhat dependant on area.  I can't say that white is all that popular around Cambridge/East Anglia.  Various shades of silver, grey and black are far more common.  Its probably near the middle in terms of popularity at most where I live.

On a GTI however white is probably close to 50% popular!

[CraigW]

I have the same opinion as Joe. I picked white purely because it highlights more of the black trim on the front of the car and really makes it stand out. I have always had black cars but was frustrated by how difficult they are to keep clean. So far the white has been far easier to maintain. The majority on here have probably went for white but you won't go wrong with whatever colour you choose, it's personal preference. You have to be happy that you can live with your choice.

[monkeyhanger]

I still think this white thing is somewhat dependant on area.  I can't say that white is all that popular around Cambridge/East Anglia.  Various shades of silver, grey and black are far more common.  Its probably near the middle in terms of popularity at most where I live.

On a GTI however white is probably close to 50% popular!

Colour is a funny thing - just saw a disgusting metallic brown Q7 - why spend £70k on a car and have a sh!te colour? I do like to stand out in a good way - love the look of my Rising Blue Roc against the sea of candy white ones in my area.

[dippy_x]

Torn between red or white, which looks best?

Cheers
Richard

CSG?  Have you thought about CSG?