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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: VWKev on 25 May 2009, 17:27
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Thought I'd start a new thread as this post would prob be lost in one of the others.
Took a few hours off work and went to the Verve in Glasgow (Rutherglen) Its a gorgeous car, pics dont do this justice. They had a black 5 door all standard with no extra's and a silver 5 door with a few extras but the silver was sold. I would have taken pics but went straight from work and I've only got a crappy iPhone camera with me and I aint embarassing the car with pics from that.
Couldnt get a test drive booked (should be within the next week or two) but said they would fone when there was one available. Never asked about deals just yet but was talking to the guy for quite a while about the car and VW in general. He was very good, he was night and day compared to the other's I've talked to in the past at that garage.
Will sit patiently next to the phone now till the call. :smiley:
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You're lucky in the UK: with France being only Europe's 5th biggest market for the GTI, we are having to wait until the Germans and the Brits have got theirs! Consequently, I have ordered mine without being able to either drive it or even see it :(
I'm glad to hear that it looks better in person (the contrary would be worrying). I will have to try and sniff one out next time I'm over in Kent. Can anyone tell me where the largest dealer in the South East is (I am often over in the Dover - Dartford area on business)?
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just dropped my car off for a look at the air con - and the dealer had a black gti with all the options (leather/ sat nav etc) in the showroom
looked great :cool:, but very very similar to the mk 5 in many ways.
not enough difference to change for me, but would be on my shopping list if i did not have one already.
Can't wait for the R20 though- now that may be a reason to change :drool:
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just dropped my car off for a look at the air con - and the dealer had a black gti with all the options (leather/ sat nav etc) in the showroom
looked great :cool:, but very very similar to the mk 5 in many ways.
not enough difference to change for me, but would be on my shopping list if i did not have one already.
Can't wait for the R20 though- now that may be a reason to change :drool:
There may not be that much visual difference, but that doesnt mean to say the car isnt different. I think VW intentionally didnt make many changes as the mk5 is already a exceptionally good car, but it is different and better....
XDS, ACC, better quality parts used for the interior and looks better inside, its a more smoother drive, more refined and higher torque at lower end plus better response, better car insulation, better power steering, more miles to the gallon, lower tax due to lower emissions, engine overhaul = new pistons, rings, vacume pump, fuel pump, air flow sensor, more bhp and faster ! (I googles the engine changes as i wasnt sure exactly), different exhaust layout, different lights, slight change to the 18" alloys, parking assist generation 2, cruise control is more adaptive on the mk6, there's a few more little tweaks here and there. Not huge changes, apart from arguably xds and acc, but they all add up.
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You're lucky in the UK: with France being only Europe's 5th biggest market for the GTI, we are having to wait until the Germans and the Brits have got theirs! Consequently, I have ordered mine without being able to either drive it or even see it :(
I'm glad to hear that it looks better in person (the contrary would be worrying). I will have to try and sniff one out next time I'm over in Kent. Can anyone tell me where the largest dealer in the South East is (I am often over in the Dover - Dartford area on business)?
VW of Maidstone (as you go up the M20 on busness to dartford)
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Lets be realistic bout time VW serviced us brits ahead of the french. :tongue:
Also Britain is the cash cow of Europe everybody milkes us harder then any other country. You really wonder why they want to rip us off 1st?
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Not huge changes, apart from arguably xds and acc, but they all add up.
indeed - the price list confirms such changes lol
so much for being cheaper to build though the current £ / Euro rate doesn't help matters either
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Not huge changes, apart from arguably xds and acc, but they all add up.
indeed - the price list confirms such changes lol
so much for being cheaper to build though the current £ / Euro rate doesn't help matters either
Tell me about it. :cry:
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Not huge changes, apart from arguably xds and acc, but they all add up.
indeed - the price list confirms such changes lol
so much for being cheaper to build though the current £ / Euro rate doesn't help matters either
Tell me about it. :cry:
well.....i could say how i think you're a bit barmy buying a brand spanking new car blah blah blah but i'm sure you've heard it all before :smiley:
besides - we only live once so best make the most of it whilst we're around :smiley:
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Not huge changes, apart from arguably xds and acc, but they all add up.
indeed - the price list confirms such changes lol
so much for being cheaper to build though the current £ / Euro rate doesn't help matters either
Tell me about it. :cry:
well.....i could say how i think you're a bit barmy buying a brand spanking new car blah blah blah but i'm sure you've heard it all before :smiley:
besides - we only live once so best make the most of it whilst we're around :smiley:
When I was at the garage yesterday I did take a few admiring glances at the mk5's, there's absolutely nothing wrong with a mk5, If I couldnt afford a mk6 I'd have no probs with a mk5, I'd love a mk5 to be honest, maybe even get one of the later ones with leather etc as standard when VW were trying to clear out the 'extra's' stock, but I've had my heart set on the 6 for a long time now, for me its just basically cause its the latest model, looks a little nicer in my eyes all round and a few little improvements here and there, oh and a little greener too hehe, just a shame the price is a sore one.
I have the same attitude as yourself, we do only live once. What the heck, maybe I should just get an R8 :grin:
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I popped into my dealer yesterday and the Sales guy chucked me the keys for thier Silver 5 door Mk6 GTi. All I can say is it is a very nice, well made car. There was only one thing I never liked about the entire Mk5 range (apart from R32 and Ed30 / Pirelli) and that was that big slab of black plastic on the rear bumper!
At least with the new Mk6 they have sorted it. The list price for the car I was in was £27580 with its options (Met paint, Leather, 18's, Park Assist, Winter pack, RCD510 etc) which is quite pricey, but then on reflection my car when new in 2003 was £21300 so in six years the price hasn't gone up hugely.
What you have to remember is these initial VW allocated cars are spec to the hilt!
Oh and my dealer said they are getting 16 this year and all bar 6 were sold :shocked:
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Test drive booked for thursday :smiley:
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Is that from Verve on Dlamarnock Road?
You will have to get some pics of it! Is it the black one that was there the other day?
I test drove the silver one but that is sold, infact it was sold the same day it arrived but since i was coming all the way from Aberdeen they still let me drive it the following morning.
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Is that from Verve on Dlamarnock Road?
You will have to get some pics of it! Is it the black one that was there the other day?
I test drove the silver one but that is sold, infact it was sold the same day it arrived but since i was coming all the way from Aberdeen they still let me drive it the following morning.
They let you drive a sold car? wow. If It was mine I'd be well peed off :grin: Yeah when I was there last week the Silver one was still sitting sold. Looked nice so it did.
Yeah its the Verve on Dalmarnock road, not sure if its the Black as he said the car is arriving on Wed this week and he was expecting a white 3 door, so I assume its that one. I dont think the Black is going to be used as a demonstrator or at least thats what I was told hence the white one arriving.
Yep will take some pics with a proper camera this time, I hate the iphone for that reason the camera is rubbish.
16 week wait time on these now im hearing, obviously depending on what they have made ready to be shipped or from what they can get from other dealers.
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Is that from Verve on Dlamarnock Road?
You will have to get some pics of it! Is it the black one that was there the other day?
I test drove the silver one but that is sold, infact it was sold the same day it arrived but since i was coming all the way from Aberdeen they still let me drive it the following morning.
They let you drive a sold car? wow. If It was mine I'd be well peed off :grin: Yeah when I was there last week the Silver one was still sitting sold. Looked nice so it did.
Yeah its the Verve on Dalmarnock road, not sure if its the Black as he said the car is arriving on Wed this week and he was expecting a white 3 door, so I assume its that one. I dont think the Black is going to be used as a demonstrator or at least thats what I was told hence the white one arriving.
Yep will take some pics with a proper camera this time, I hate the iphone for that reason the camera is rubbish.
16 week wait time on these now im hearing, obviously depending on what they have made ready to be shipped or from what they can get from other dealers.
Haha, maybe its mine!!!!!
I hope mine doesn't end up being that long!! :cry: :cry:
Well i will look forward to the pics especially if it is white!! Bet you can't wait for the test drive!
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Is that from Verve on Dlamarnock Road?
You will have to get some pics of it! Is it the black one that was there the other day?
I test drove the silver one but that is sold, infact it was sold the same day it arrived but since i was coming all the way from Aberdeen they still let me drive it the following morning.
They let you drive a sold car? wow. If It was mine I'd be well peed off :grin: Yeah when I was there last week the Silver one was still sitting sold. Looked nice so it did.
Yeah its the Verve on Dalmarnock road, not sure if its the Black as he said the car is arriving on Wed this week and he was expecting a white 3 door, so I assume its that one. I dont think the Black is going to be used as a demonstrator or at least thats what I was told hence the white one arriving.
Yep will take some pics with a proper camera this time, I hate the iphone for that reason the camera is rubbish.
16 week wait time on these now im hearing, obviously depending on what they have made ready to be shipped or from what they can get from other dealers.
Haha, maybe its mine!!!!!
I hope mine doesn't end up being that long!! :cry: :cry:
Well i will look forward to the pics especially if it is white!! Bet you can't wait for the test drive!
Yeah fairly excited. I'm gonna ask if its an orderd car, if it is and its yours I'll flatly refuse to take it out and to get the black one ready, I want to see what this baby can do and wouldnt want to do it to a sold car, esp if its yours mate. They did say that this one coming in is going to be their demo car, so maybe all is well.
Will get pics up sometime Thurs night right after I get back, unless of course I've fobbed the garage off and just kept on driving in the GTi. :grin: So if you dont hear from me on Thurs night then you know I'm outta here with my new car. :grin:
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Is that from Verve on Dlamarnock Road?
You will have to get some pics of it! Is it the black one that was there the other day?
I test drove the silver one but that is sold, infact it was sold the same day it arrived but since i was coming all the way from Aberdeen they still let me drive it the following morning.
They let you drive a sold car? wow. If It was mine I'd be well peed off :grin: Yeah when I was there last week the Silver one was still sitting sold. Looked nice so it did.
Yeah its the Verve on Dalmarnock road, not sure if its the Black as he said the car is arriving on Wed this week and he was expecting a white 3 door, so I assume its that one. I dont think the Black is going to be used as a demonstrator or at least thats what I was told hence the white one arriving.
Yep will take some pics with a proper camera this time, I hate the iphone for that reason the camera is rubbish.
16 week wait time on these now im hearing, obviously depending on what they have made ready to be shipped or from what they can get from other dealers.
Haha, maybe its mine!!!!!
I hope mine doesn't end up being that long!! :cry: :cry:
Well i will look forward to the pics especially if it is white!! Bet you can't wait for the test drive!
Yeah fairly excited. I'm gonna ask if its an orderd car, if it is and its yours I'll flatly refuse to take it out and to get the black one ready, I want to see what this baby can do and wouldnt want to do it to a sold car, esp if its yours mate. They did say that this one coming in is going to be their demo car, so maybe all is well.
Will get pics up sometime Thurs night right after I get back, unless of course I've fobbed the garage off and just kept on driving in the GTi. :grin: So if you dont hear from me on Thurs night then you know I'm outta here with my new car. :grin:
Haha, nah mine will be atleast another 4 weeks. Only ordered it on 02May.
Yeah im surprised they dont have more cases of people not coming back from a test drive. I mean they just gave me the keys and said see you later. :grin:
So do you think you might order on thur if you like it? What do you think your spec will be?
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sorry to be dumb but any advice on uploading pics im trying to upload some of my new car. ive joined photo bucket but not quite sure how to post them all i get is this(http://)
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Well, I know I wont order Thurs as i cant till end of next month at the earliest (giving me a 12-16 week order window) as Im still paying for a holiday which is between the 5 of us, almost £20k.
I'll take along my internet sheet to see what they can do with the price of that, no harm in asking. I just think I have time on my side, give it a month or so for the hype to die down a little.
Spec ? Well I thought I wanted leather seats, but now after seeing the classic tartan ones, they are really good so I may go for them, I'm unsure yet.
Full spec at the moment is...
3dr white GTi, manual (much more fun)
18", dynaudio speakers and 510 cd, xenons, all packs (luxury etc), leather seats
If I dont get leather then I may get a Sunroof and ACC for the price difference and still save a few hundred quid.
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Heck, that must be some good holiday!!!
Well that is a pretty good spec and will be a cracking car, im sure you would be able to get a fair bit off and not far from an internet quote.
Similar to mine although im getting the standard cloth seats but am getting DSG. I must admit when i test drove it i really liked it. Is the test model supposed to be DSG or manual?
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sorry to be dumb but any advice on uploading pics im trying to upload some of my new car. ive joined photo bucket but not quite sure how to post them all i get is this(http://)
try using this link and it expalins
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
It was a bit fiddly but got it all sorted by using the website link and pasting the the link in the post.
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Heck, that must be some good holiday!!!
Well that is a pretty good spec and will be a cracking car, im sure you would be able to get a fair bit off and not far from an internet quote.
Similar to mine although im getting the standard cloth seats but am getting DSG. I must admit when i test drove it i really liked it. Is the test model supposed to be DSG or manual?
Its a manual they are getting in.
I hope they can get close, if they cant then I'll just use the internet guys, or I'll tell them that and see what they say when I walk away :laugh:
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sorry to be dumb but any advice on uploading pics im trying to upload some of my new car. ive joined photo bucket but not quite sure how to post them all i get is this(http://)
try using this link and it expalins
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
It was a bit fiddly but got it all sorted by using the website link and pasting the the link in the post.
ok cheers ill have a go
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only quicky on my cheap phone
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David Bailey eat your heart out :smiley:
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only quicky on my cheap phone
Stunning. :cry:
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She is a stunner, so glad i have ordered white!!
What spec did you go for and how long did you have to wait from ordering to delivery?
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looks a lot better in the flesh. 1st 5 door car ive had as baby on the way, missis didn't want white but i thought well she's chose a white new kitchen so im having a white car, i told her i was having black lol :smiley:
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She is a stunner, so glad i have ordered white!!
What spec did you go for and how long did you have to wait from ordering to delivery?
its manual, cloth, 18"monzas and parking sensors thats all, didnt want leather as i like cloth looks good in flesh, plus creases in leather annoy me after a while. i did test drive dsg but not for me im afraid but was impressed. i couldnt wait for a order so i rang round quite a few dealers to find who were willing to sell a car(not many manuals) but its what i would have specced anyway bar parkin sensors but i am finding them quite usefull as parking can be quite tight were i live. Ill take better pics weekend.
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Yeah i liked the leather seats i have seen on the demonstrators but i hate when it starts to wrinkle like you say and i decided it looked a bit dull, mind you i have not seen the cloth interior in person but from all the comments everyone says it looks really good.
Look forward to seeing all the pics.
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couple more off phone
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it is just the website link direct to the picture you need to drop into the post.
The joys of technology .. never works!!! :grin:
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poor pics but nevermind, yes cheers neilgcal i was using wrong link :smiley:
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Dont know if anyone knows but the dashboard lights are on all the time with just the front side lights except if you drive into dark tunnel or simalar then they gradually fade out to off so you just have red needles glowing mk5 gti style just to remind you you have not got full lights on. (if you dont use auto lights) A nice little touch i think
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It is such a nice car Carl!!!! OMG am so excited about mine arriving!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Can i be a pain and ask if you have a shot of the checkered cloth seats just so i can be sure i am making the right choice with the order i have put in?
Cheers Carl
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Dont know if anyone knows but the dashboard lights are on all the time with just the front side lights except if you drive into dark tunnel or simalar then they gradually fade out to off so you just have red needles glowing mk5 gti style just to remind you you have not got full lights on. (if you dont use auto lights) A nice little touch i think
They have got that from Audi as our A3 does this. Quite a classy touch!!
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Nice now i really can`t wait for mine to come :cry:,oh well aug will soon be here
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Stunning Car Carl. Nice pics! So glad I've ordered "White", as I wasn't too sure at first. It was a toss up between White, Red and Carbon Grey. Had a call from the dealer yesterday to say that the car was built and awaiting transit. Fingers crossed it will be with me in three weeks (order was placed back end of March).
Have you had any passing comments on the car as such? You must certainly be one of the first owners on the road.
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It is such a nice car Carl!!!! OMG am so excited about mine arriving!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Can i be a pain and ask if you have a shot of the checkered cloth seats just so i can be sure i am making the right choice with the order i have put in?
Cheers Carl
yes no worries i'll sort some out.
Stunning Car Carl. Nice pics! So glad I've ordered "White", as I wasn't too sure at first. It was a toss up between White, Red and Carbon Grey. Had a call from the dealer yesterday to say that the car was built and awaiting transit. Fingers crossed it will be with me in three weeks (order was placed back end of March).
Have you had any passing comments on the car as such? You must certainly be one of the first owners on the road.
yes i certainly have, it feels like anyone with the slightest interest in cars is looking at it as i drive around, ive seen people walking down the street stop mid conversation and point at the car and turn and watch the car go by, also a few people shout comments, all in good humour. I have always said a gti/r32 gets more attention than a porsche it really does seem to be the peoples car
P.s i do think white is not going to be so rare this time, you are going to see lots of them. Lets hope its just us few on here ordering white :wink:
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Test drive booked for thursday :smiley:
So how did the test drive go?
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Test drive booked for thursday :smiley:
So how did the test drive go?
Still in work mate, wont be there till 6.30pm
Will be able to take it out for an hour +
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Heading down now.
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It is such a nice car Carl!!!! OMG am so excited about mine arriving!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Can i be a pain and ask if you have a shot of the checkered cloth seats just so i can be sure i am making the right choice with the order i have put in?
Cheers Carl
A few pics as requested neil, i think its hard to capture the seats on camera, they look lighter than they are and are best seen in the flesh. I prefer them over the mk5 gti check patern anyway.
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rear seats
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id say this pic is more like true colour in real life,dark grey as to grey on the mk5
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Cheers for taking the pics for me Carl. :smiley:
It looks really good!! Am totally sure i have made the right decision after looking at those pics!! :laugh:
Am so excited i can't wait any longer! :grin:
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Nice photos, thanks for sharing :)
I'm glad I didn't get the leather. The tartan cloth reminds me of the Mk 1 GTI I used to drool over when I was 12 :)
Also, I opted for the expensive Nappa leather on my Eos and was very disappointed, because it didn't match the cheapo Skai they use on most of the seat...
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Well I just went to see a White GTI. 3dr, leather, 18", and its gorgeous ! Stunning car.
Definately getting the leather, it just looks much more classy.
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Well I just went to see a White GTI. 3dr, leather, 18", and its gorgeous ! Stunning car.
Definately getting the leather, it just looks much more classy.
I would suggest you also get the heated seats, the, cos' VW leather is extra cold in winter :)
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Well I just went to see a White GTI. 3dr, leather, 18", and its gorgeous ! Stunning car.
Definately getting the leather, it just looks much more classy.
I would suggest you also get the heated seats, the, cos' VW leather is extra cold in winter :)
Yeah buddy, were taking both the luxury and winter packs as an extra so thats covered :)