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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Steve30 on 29 November 2009, 15:56

Title: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Steve30 on 29 November 2009, 15:56
anyone got some pictures of the above , just orderd mk6 in silver but having second thoughts about the choice of couler??? Thanks Steve30 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: FroGTI on 29 November 2009, 16:00
Silver looks good on any car, IMHO. Good, but not that exciting for a GTI...

(http://i.ebayimg.com/21/!!rGBtb!!W0~$(KGrHqEOKi0Eq4L(5md+BK8OlBt1Hg~~_27.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/01/!!rGBt,w!W0~$(KGrHqIOKiwEq4bSsd8jBK8OlBvij!~~_27.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: keelaw on 29 November 2009, 16:05
first Mk6 GTI I saw was a silver one and I thought it looked pretty horny  :evil:  looked kinda futuristic and hi-tec, tho I had just come from a silver car so fancied a change.  other benefit is that it hides the dirt pretty well!
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Snoopy on 29 November 2009, 16:24
Try a search i have posted loads of pics of both in the past.

Heres a few more from others
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=123267.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=133887.0
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: mac7 on 29 November 2009, 16:30
I followed a steel grey one on 18's on the M25 last week - good colour IMO. Light enough to contrast the black grille/headlamps, but dark enough to contrast the shiny wheels.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Steve30 on 29 November 2009, 17:21
need to see a 3 door with 18's on it, in silver or grey!! thanks Steve30 :grin:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: R32UK on 29 November 2009, 17:22
I followed a steel grey one on 18's on the M25 last week - good colour IMO. Light enough to contrast the black grille/headlamps, but dark enough to contrast the shiny wheels.

+1

my fav colour on the golf :grin:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Snoopy on 29 November 2009, 18:30
Have a look through the ones for sale in germany on this site, loads of photos there.
http://www.autoscout24.de/List.aspx?vis=1&state=A&make=74&model=2084&version=GTI&fregfrom=01%2f01%2f2009+00%3a00%3a00&pricefrom=17500&priceto=50000&cy=D&page=2&maxresults=500&results=20&ustate=N&ustate=U&um=True&sort=price&rfde=True&pool=1&zipc=D
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Jimble on 30 November 2009, 18:16
I love this pic from that link! looks just like what i've ordered! I'm so excited it's unreal!  :sick:

http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3 (http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3)
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: R32UK on 30 November 2009, 18:21
I love this pic from that link! looks just like what i've ordered! I'm so excited it's unreal!  :sick:

http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3 (http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3)

41k!!!!  :shocked:

only think that looks different is that boot spoiler.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: FroGTI on 30 November 2009, 18:27
Good combo - even the Monzas look good against that colour. Dark greys are the best colours, white is definitely the worst.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: p3asa on 30 November 2009, 19:32
Love the big white arrow on the tyre  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: keelaw on 30 November 2009, 20:10
apart from the ridonklous price, that does look pretty sweeet!
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Jimble on 30 November 2009, 20:20
I love this pic from that link! looks just like what i've ordered! I'm so excited it's unreal!  :sick:

http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3 (http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3)

41k!!!!  :shocked:

only think that looks different is that boot spoiler.

41k in euros at the current exchange rate is a bit stupid! isn't that the standard spoiler?
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: MDSS MK6 on 30 November 2009, 20:25
- even the Monzas look good against that colour.

Don't go soft on us now (and welcome back :smiley:)........
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: R32UK on 30 November 2009, 20:28
I love this pic from that link! looks just like what i've ordered! I'm so excited it's unreal!  :sick:

http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3 (http://www.autoscout24.de/AllImages.aspx?id=v131vnavxev3)

41k!!!!  :shocked:

only think that looks different is that boot spoiler.

41k in euros at the current exchange rate is a bit stupid! isn't that the standard spoiler?

I dont think mine looks like that  :huh: :undecided:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Jimble on 30 November 2009, 20:36
that's a shame, i really like the one in the pic :sad:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: keelaw on 30 November 2009, 21:51

looks about the same... i think its just the angle the photo was taken at



Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Jimble on 30 November 2009, 21:56
sweeeeeet :smiley:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: FroGTI on 01 December 2009, 07:16
Don't go soft on us now (and welcome back :smiley:)........

Lol, thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Rolfe on 01 December 2009, 11:33
Mmm, I have to say, that does look very tasty.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 December 2009, 15:41
Excuse poor quality (phone) but here's mine: (http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/Andy_vRS/Image037.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 December 2009, 16:02
Not keen on it in 4 doors i'm afraid looks a bit frumpy??? BBS wheel look good, but prefer the monza's in 18's . I already have them on my Edition30 bloody murder to keep clean!! Didnt you but some Monza's in middlesborough dealership?? £570 ? Thanks Steve30 :tongue:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 December 2009, 16:03
Yep, the wheels are still in boxes though.

Need 5 doors, 2 teenage kids, plus I don't think the later Golfs look any better in 3 door as they're such big cars now. Why have 3 feet of rear legroom and piss poor access to the back!!!??? LOL
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: MDSS MK6 on 01 December 2009, 16:18
Excuse poor quality (phone) but here's mine: (http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/Andy_vRS/Image037.jpg)

Now thats what they're meant to look like :cool:
Good work m8
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 01 December 2009, 16:53
I don't think it looks anything different to any other hatchback with those wheels.  Imho the monzas give it some identity no other car has anything like them.  Just my opinion so don't jump down my throat. :wink:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: MDSS MK6 on 01 December 2009, 17:23
Don't worry m8, its me thats in a minority on the monzas, and I agree they give the car a certain character, but it bugged me that they are basically a carry over from the mk5, and I prefer others. OK, maybe cancelling was a tad exteme, but at least I love my wheels now :smiley:
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 December 2009, 17:36
I don't think it looks anything different to any other hatchback with those wheels.  Imho the monzas give it some identity no other car has anything like them.  Just my opinion so don't jump down my throat. :wink:
Careful, it's Tuesday and I'm back to grumpy
BBSs and Golfs go together like salt and vinegar gizzy. 19s would look better on the mk6 though as it's too slabby down the sides. The car looks better in the flesh as the BBSs are a bit wider and have a better offset. Anyway I've got my black Monzas to go on as soon as my tyres arrive.... :smiley:
Don't worry m8, its me thats in a minority on the monzas, and I agree they give the car a certain character, but it bugged me that they are basically a carry over from the mk5, and I prefer others. OK, maybe cancelling was a tad exteme, but at least I love my wheels now :smiley:
I like Monzas and BBSs. Both classic GTI wheels.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: mac7 on 01 December 2009, 17:57
The BBS wheels look good Exonian. For Gizzy, they look even better on a black one.

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6360/41267410225aafde416ab.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 December 2009, 18:33
The BBS wheels look good Exonian. For Gizzy, they look even better on a black one.

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6360/41267410225aafde416ab.jpg)

Got to say that motor looks the Dogs B------- ream motor!! Steve30
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: Steve30 on 01 December 2009, 18:36
OMG , thats thrown a spanner in the works , thinking now I need to change my preferance to Black rather than Reflex Silver???  :rolleyes: :laugh:Steve30
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: rjwojcik on 01 December 2009, 20:33
Me likes the black GTI, what size wheels/tyres are they?  Has it been lowered, if so what kit was it?  Thanks
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: p3eps on 01 December 2009, 21:59
I've ordered mine in silver.  I want something that goes well with black wheels - that isn't white!
White looks great, but is easily dirty, and I can't help feeling white is a 'fad'.
Silver is a happy medium - easiest to keep clean and shows up less marks etc.  It looks good on anything, and doesn't stand out too much... and never goes out of fashion.

My ED30 was Steel Grey - which was kind of the same.  Blended into the background, reasonably easy to clean...
I'd have ordered the same again, but I really want black wheels and steel grey is a bit dark for them.

Black is definately the best looking colour when its polished and shiney... but the problem is that within 30 minutes, the dust has settled, and its dirty again.  I've had 3 black cars in the last 5 years - and I don't think I'd have another one in a hurry.  If you get black, make sure you have plenty of time to look after it!
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: mac7 on 01 December 2009, 23:07
Silver is a happy medium - easiest to keep clean and shows up less marks etc.  It looks good on anything, and doesn't stand out too much... and never goes out of fashion.

I'd agree - there was a silver R32 parked in our street this morning, I didn't even notice it until I had walked right up to it! Looked very nice and subtle in silver.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: JJH on 03 December 2009, 16:34
anyone got some pictures of the above , just orderd mk6 in silver but having second thoughts about the choice of couler??? Thanks Steve30 :rolleyes:

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/jjh007/cbr/VW_Golf_VI_GTD_Reflexsilber.jpg)

I almost chose silver on the strength of this pic but ended up choosing white.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 December 2009, 16:41
The BBS wheels look good Exonian. For Gizzy, they look even better on a black one.

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6360/41267410225aafde416ab.jpg)

Got to say that motor looks the Dogs B------- ream motor!! Steve30

You're right I like the look of those on the black car, what a shine you've got on your car it looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: jimZon on 06 December 2009, 20:38
Here is mine in Carbon Steel Grey

(http://www1.garaget.org/archive/7/6572/179128/179128-1690817.jpg) (http://www.garaget.org/?car=179128&image=1690817)

(http://www1.garaget.org/archive/7/6572/179128/179128-1690816.jpg) (http://www.garaget.org/?car=179128&image=1690816)
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: keelaw on 06 December 2009, 21:52

nice motor!  :cool:

tho isn't the colour called "Carbon Grey".  Steel Grey is a different colour.

note how it looks black at first, but also slightly bluey... has great depth of colour.

Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: jimZon on 07 December 2009, 07:54

nice motor!  :cool:

tho isn't the colour called "Carbon Grey".  Steel Grey is a different colour.

note how it looks black at first, but also slightly bluey... has great depth of colour.



Aha... my colour was called carbon steel grey... i thought they meant that one. TA!
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: FroGTI on 07 December 2009, 10:26
The BBS wheels look good Exonian. For Gizzy, they look even better on a black one.

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6360/41267410225aafde416ab.jpg)

Simply superb. The colour/wheel combination is critical and you've got it just right there (though I can't help wondering how long it will stay as clean as that at this time of year :cry:)
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: James Gould on 07 December 2009, 12:22
That looks fantastic  -  you've probably said before but what are those wheels? Cost?
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: mac7 on 07 December 2009, 12:53
That looks fantastic  -  you've probably said before but what are those wheels? Cost?

Sadly it's not my car - but the wheels are BBS CO's in 8x18
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: James Gould on 07 December 2009, 12:58
look great!
Title: Re: Pictures of MK6 in silver or steel grey!!
Post by: James Gould on 07 December 2009, 13:02
£1,200-plus
Ouch!