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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: kgreenway on 06 September 2010, 16:06
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Hi All,
It's my 1st post to the forum, so hoping for some help on the following questions :smiley:
The Golf GTD is on my company car list. However I've been considering the GTI based on what I have currently (Mk5 GT Sport TSI 170) and the fact I rarely do any company mileage (12-15k per year and A road driving).
I was provided with a demo MK6 to drive around in for the day last week, and tbh fell in love. So I'm now in the position that I've been given the green light for the Golf GTI and informed it fits within my budget with 18" Shadows and Metallic Paint.
1. What is the average mpg you are getting from the MK6 GTI on a combined run? As mentioned I'm generally driving A Roads and will happily average 38MPG+ in the TSI. So any feedback from anybody doing either Motorway or A Roads would be helpful.
2. Any tips on colours? My company would prefer Metallic/Pearlescent..I'd might be able to get away with Candy White, but the wife has just taken delivery of her new Polo in Candy White..So not sure if this might look a bit sad on the driveway! I've been through some of the pics on here and really like the Carbon Grey, but likewise always thought the MK5 GTI looked great in Shadow Blue Metallic (Not seen one on a MK6 unless MK6 owners have pics?).
3. I'll probably consider going with a couple of options which I'll have to contribute towards. I'm favouring the RCD510 with Dynaudio, so would be great to hear from anybody who has gone with and can give either Positive/Negative feedback. Additionally any other worthwhile options?
4. Order/Delivery lead time. The dealer is quoting 10 weeks order - delivery lead time. Although I've heard some pretty bad stories. Luckily my car isn't due until May 2011, so even with 6 month lead time I can order Oct/Nov..My main point here is that I don't want to order to early and find that VW change the Spec dramatically, which means I lose out!
Sorry for so many questions, would be great if I could get some feedback on the above.
Cheers,
Kevin
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I believe the leasing/finance companies generally prefer metallic colours due to the perceived higher resale value but I'd have thought that wouldn;t necessarily apply to all makes/models. Sports cars seem to suit non-metallic white/red more than others so I can't see it making a huge difference at the end of the day.
Options are very individual in terms of priority (soe list Xenons are their favourite option, others it's ACC etc etc) - what I did was create a spreadsheet (yes, I am very very sad) with a list of every option/option pack and listen them in order of priority for me. Then I set a max budget for options and selected the top x options that fit into this price.. mabye eliminating an option/pack where I could get several slightly less desirable options for the same cost etc (like a points system I guess - funnily neither xenons or ACC factored very high on my list).
Lead times are a bit confusing - some have reported 6-months and more in extreme cases. I ordered a GTD at the end of July and I've been informed it should be with me by the end of the first week in November.. so a little over 3 months which seems very reasonable.. that said, I don't know how much the different in lead times will vary between the GTD and GTi.
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I was provided with a demo MK6 to drive around in for the day last week, and tbh fell in love. So I'm now in the position that I've been given the green light for the Golf GTI and informed it fits within my budget with 18" Shadows and Metallic Paint.
Hello and welcome...nice choice!
1. What is the average mpg you are getting from the MK6 GTI on a combined run? As mentioned I'm generally driving A Roads and will happily average 38MPG+ in the TSI. So any feedback from anybody doing either Motorway or A Roads would be helpful.
About 31 MPG average...maybe up as high as 33 if taking it really easy.
2. Any tips on colours? My company would prefer Metallic/Pearlescent..I'd might be able to get away with Candy White, but the wife has just taken delivery of her new Polo in Candy White..So not sure if this might look a bit sad on the driveway! I've been through some of the pics on here and really like the Carbon Grey, but likewise always thought the MK5 GTI looked great in Shadow Blue Metallic (Not seen one on a MK6 unless MK6 owners have pics?).
Snoopy had Shadow blue...I'm sure he'll be along with pics. Looks good.
Personally, I don't think there is a bad colour for it.
3. I'll probably consider going with a couple of options which I'll have to contribute towards. I'm favouring the RCD510 with Dynaudio, so would be great to hear from anybody who has gone with and can give either Positive/Negative feedback. Additionally any other worthwhile options?
RCD + Dynaudio is superb. Possible a better sound than RNS510 + Dynaudio...highly recommended.
ACC will get a good few votes too.
4. Order/Delivery lead time. The dealer is quoting 10 weeks order - delivery lead time. Although I've heard some pretty bad stories. Luckily my car isn't due until May 2011, so even with 6 month lead time I can order Oct/Nov..My main point here is that I don't want to order to early and find that VW change the Spec dramatically, which means I lose out!
The 2011 cars are already being built and have the nice-to-haves over the 2010 cars - LED rear lights.
Worry not...just get it ordered!
As for options...I'd say sunroof is entirely personal.
Xenons and ACC are highly desirable...and not easily retro-fittable.
Personally, I'd pick a GTI on 18s, RCD510+ Dynaudio and Winter Pack...the next to go on would be Xenons and ACC (based on living with them and worth vs cost when actually using them.
After that...it's all down to budget.
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http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/overview/50-Volkswagen/452-Golf.html?fueltype=2&constyear_s=09&power_s=155&exactmodel=GTI (http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/overview/50-Volkswagen/452-Golf.html?fueltype=2&constyear_s=09&power_s=155&exactmodel=GTI) for real life MPG on 199 GTI cars. Not sure if you will have to register though to see the results. Once registered you can change from l/100km to MPG.
If you go into the advanced search of the board http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search;advanced (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search;advanced) and enter what you are looking for and only have the MK6 section ticked you will find all your questions answered and more :smiley:
A lot of folk had spec'd the RCD510 and bought the RNS510 navigation for around £600 then sold their RCD510 for a few hundred, which makes the navigation a very cheap upgrade.
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A lot of folk had spec'd the RCD510 and bought the RNS510 navigation for around £600 then sold their RCD510 for a few hundred, which makes the navigation a very cheap upgrade.
Me being one...and I'm sorely tempted to rip it out and flog it.
I don't use the Nav as I have a Snooper Indago for cameras and Nav, I don't use the HD for music, I use a big USB stick, and I still don't think it sounds as good as the RCD.
I certainly wouldn't pay £1600+ for it...at least with retro-fitting you can remove it again, if you want.
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A lot of folk had spec'd the RCD510 and bought the RNS510 navigation for around £600 then sold their RCD510 for a few hundred, which makes the navigation a very cheap upgrade.
Me being one...and I'm sorely tempted to rip it out and flog it.
I don't use the Nav as I have a Snooper Indago for cameras and Nav, I don't use the HD for music, I use a big USB stick, and I still don't think it sounds as good as the RCD.
I certainly wouldn't pay £1600+ for it...at least with retro-fitting you can remove it again, if you want.
let me know if you are selling s3... im after one :wink:
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Hi All,
1. What is the average mpg you are getting from the MK6 GTI on a combined run? As mentioned I'm generally driving A Roads and will happily average 38MPG+ in the TSI. So any feedback from anybody doing either Motorway or A Roads would be helpful.
Google found this;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=86&t=806106&mid=0
we got 35.2 mpg overall average and 47.3 mpg on our 'economical driving' run, with the 6-speed manual Mk 6 GTI
Sounds pretty good.
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Thanks for all the really helpful feedback!
Some great info there and things to consider! :wink:
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I believe the leasing/finance companies generally prefer metallic colours due to the perceived higher resale value but I'd have thought that wouldn;t necessarily apply to all makes/models. Sports cars seem to suit non-metallic white/red more than others so I can't see it making a huge difference at the end of the day.
Options are very individual in terms of priority (soe list Xenons are their favourite option, others it's ACC etc etc) - what I did was create a spreadsheet (yes, I am very very sad) with a list of every option/option pack and listen them in order of priority for me. Then I set a max budget for options and selected the top x options that fit into this price.. mabye eliminating an option/pack where I could get several slightly less desirable options for the same cost etc (like a points system I guess - funnily neither xenons or ACC factored very high on my list).
Lead times are a bit confusing - some have reported 6-months and more in extreme cases. I ordered a GTD at the end of July and I've been informed it should be with me by the end of the first week in November.. so a little over 3 months which seems very reasonable.. that said, I don't know how much the different in lead times will vary between the GTD and GTi.
The Excel idea is a great idea! Thanks.
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Agree with Ess_Three especially regarding RNS510 and RCD510 sound quality. The best sound is from the ugly duckling RCD310. I know as I had one. Having said this, my second RNS510* sounds pretty good. They seem a bit variable IMO.
Don't forget the Winter Pack: you get heated seats etc.
ACC is a must. :smiley:
I get an average of 22mpg with London driving.
All colours are good. White and Red really stand out. Shadow Blue is very, very classy. These 3 colours are my favourite.
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Hi All,
1. What is the average mpg you are getting from the MK6 GTI on a combined run? As mentioned I'm generally driving A Roads and will happily average 38MPG+ in the TSI. So any feedback from anybody doing either Motorway or A Roads would be helpful.
Google found this;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=86&t=806106&mid=0
we got 35.2 mpg overall average and 47.3 mpg on our 'economical driving' run, with the 6-speed manual Mk 6 GTI
Sounds pretty good.
I'm not getting that, and I think you'd have to be awfully economical to come close. I'm getting around 30 to 32mpg, but my normal run to work, although on a trunk road, is only 11 miles.
Rolfe.
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I regularly do long motorway runs of 100 - 200 miles and see 45mpg cruising at 70-75 mph. I use cruise control a lot.
My GTi is a manual and fed only on Tesco 99 or Shell 99.
I am sure I could top 50mpg at a steady 56mph but don't have the patience.
I used to do the same trips in a MkV GTD 140 and managed 50mpg with that car so very pleased with the GTi.
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Agree with Ess_Three especially regarding RNS510 and RCD510 sound quality. The best sound is from the ugly duckling RCD310. I know as I had one. Having said this, my second RNS510* sounds pretty good. They seem a bit variable IMO.
Don't forget the Winter Pack: you get heated seats etc.
ACC is a must. :smiley:
I get an average of 22mpg with London driving.
All colours are good. White and Red really stand out. Shadow Blue is very, very classy. These 3 colours are my favourite.
That is interesting to hear what you say about the RCD310, shame as I don't think you can get the Dynaudio without the RCD510/RNS510. The red is also tempting, and I see from your signature it looks great and does stand out. I've never owned a red car before, so this'd be a new venture! The Shadow Blue definetly is tempting though.
Interesting on the ACC, as my wife (who is currently 30+ weeks pregnant) was moaning about the lack of comfort on the Demo day. I'm sure a lot of that is due to her current state, but after some reading up last night it sounds like it might be a good investment.
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I regularly do long motorway runs of 100 - 200 miles and see 45mpg cruising at 70-75 mph. I use cruise control a lot.
My GTi is a manual and fed only on Tesco 99 or Shell 99.
I am sure I could top 50mpg at a steady 56mph but don't have the patience.
I used to do the same trips in a MkV GTD 140 and managed 50mpg with that car so very pleased with the GTi.
Thanks Spartacus that sounds really encouraging, especially with direct comparison to your GTD 140. Are there any pics of your Deep Black 5 Door, I'd like to see one of these in the flesh.
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Mine does 56-60 at 60-70mph around london 36-38 mpg but its a GTD, best coluor is white, black, shadow blue, carbon grey!! RNS510 is great with Dyn audio, but the nav gripe it only takes 4 didgit postcode which can be really anyoing at times, er is it worth 1700 quid the computer says no. it does look good at night though!! The best option of all though is DSG by far. :wink:
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The ACC is a godsend on our broken roads. The front and rear parking sensors are wonderful too. Choose the colour carefully: black, great, hell to keep clean as are all dark colours. Reds and Greys need less cleaning.
All the best.
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My run to work on A roads normally gets me 43mpg on A-roads. Traffic doesn't really allow me to get above 55.
I seem to get 410-420 miles from a full tank with a bit left.
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I must have heavier shoes than some of you... :grin:
I get about 30 MPG average...but easily down to mid teens on the twisties.
I am looking to fuel around 300 miles, and normally put around 50 litres in.
Hell, I only used to get 40ish MPG out of my Fabia vRS (diesel).
If you really use the GTI, mid 20s is about right...but still noticably better than the Mk5 GTI!
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The ACC is a godsend on our broken roads. The front and rear parking sensors are wonderful too.
Agreed.
As is the rear camera - vastly underrated.
Choose the colour carefully: black, great, hell to keep clean as are all dark colours. Reds and Greys need less cleaning.
Grey/Silver for the ease of looking after.
I love white to look at - but after owning a white car, never again.
Same with black.
Red is easy...
Shadow Blue is lovely but can look plain in dull light - stunning in sunlight though.
I was torn between red and silver...but have another GTI in silver, so fancied a change.
Looking now, I think Carbon Grey would get another look...it's superb in the metal.
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MPG i have kept a record from day one (and reciepts) and from brim to around 0.5 gallon left each time im getting at first 29mpg and its slowly getting better and the last tankful it averaging 33mpg. Thats 99% commuting into a main city over a congested tyne bridge.
Colour.
Shadow blue is not a popular colour on here with the GTI youth :grin: but i get unexpected nice coments about how good it looks from people in petrol stations or places i visit who see it.
Heres some photos of shadow blue GTI's. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=131897.0
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Ive never had more than 35 mpg out of mine.... average is probably in the region of 32.5 mpg.
I've got cruise control on mine and never used it tbo (I find it impossible to use with a GTI as I feel a constant need to put my foot down).
Personally if I was you I would test drive both a GTD and GTI before making a decision if your concerned about mpg? I previously owned a 170 GT DSG which was a great car but I find the GTI a bit more special in all departments (apart from mpg of course).
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Hi everyone (my first post)
I ordered a new GTI in June which i've just been told this week is ready to ship. I like you, am driving a GT 170 at the moment and love the balance of economy and a bit of performance to boot. I decided to go for the GTI on the basis that I only do a limited amount of mileage per day which is normally quite short hops. On my GT i'm seeing an average of about 33MPG even with my heavy foot. I'm guessing it wont be a lot different for me in the GTI, but hopefully I can let you know in a few weeks when it arrives.
I decided to go for Candy White, I dont think it would look odd having two cars the same colour on the drive. I've also opted for Cruise Control, RCD510, 18" Monzas, Winter and Luxury Pack. I agonised for a few weeks about leather, as I wasn't really sure if I liked the cloth until my dealer actually found me a car with it in to test drive. I'm not quite sure why I forked out for the cruise control in the end, I wish i'd read this forum sooner and found out that you can get it installed afterwards for less than factory fit. I'm sure that i'll use it every day now, just to make sure it will pay for itself.
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There was an interesting thread running on another forum about the merits of cruise control which I was in agreement with, in that you can actually get more MPG being light on the gas than what you can using cruise control.
Probably down to the driver being able to see the road ahead etc.
The only time I have used cruise on this car and my previous car was when I was driving through the roads with the average speed cameras.
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There was an interesting thread running on another forum about the merits of cruise control which I was in agreement with, in that you can actually get more MPG being light on the gas than what you can using cruise control.
Probably down to the driver being able to see the road ahead etc.
The only time I have used cruise on this car and my previous car was when I was driving through the roads with the average speed cameras.
You can, for sure.
Cruise has cost me 1-2 MPG on my last 4 cars...
I still use it though.
Average speed areas especially as you do, and on long boring runs.
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Hi everyone (my first post)
I ordered a new GTI in June which i've just been told this week is ready to ship. I like you, am driving a GT 170 at the moment and love the balance of economy and a bit of performance to boot. I decided to go for the GTI on the basis that I only do a limited amount of mileage per day which is normally quite short hops. On my GT i'm seeing an average of about 33MPG even with my heavy foot. I'm guessing it wont be a lot different for me in the GTI, but hopefully I can let you know in a few weeks when it arrives.
I decided to go for Candy White, I dont think it would look odd having two cars the same colour on the drive. I've also opted for Cruise Control, RCD510, 18" Monzas, Winter and Luxury Pack. I agonised for a few weeks about leather, as I wasn't really sure if I liked the cloth until my dealer actually found me a car with it in to test drive. I'm not quite sure why I forked out for the cruise control in the end, I wish i'd read this forum sooner and found out that you can get it installed afterwards for less than factory fit. I'm sure that i'll use it every day now, just to make sure it will pay for itself.
Lucky man :) It sounds like you've gone for a great choice of options. I really do think the Candy White looks stunning, so I will have to consider that carefully.
you didn't say in your post if your current GT is a TSI/TDI, but I'm guessing from your MPG its the TSI like me :rolleyes: From what I've been reading the GTI if driven 'normally' as I would on my run to work will provide similar or even better MPG to our MK5 GT TSI's. Will be interesting to hear your feedback when you get yours, and deffo some pics too :)
BTW I'm loving this forum, only problem is I am getting way to distracted by it at work...that and all the lush pics GTI's on here!!
I'm in the same boat with regards to the leather. I've never paid for it in the past but my current GT Sport was leather standard, so not sure if I will regret losing it. Just can't justify that extra cost tho, and would prefer ACC/Xenons in its place if given the choice. What di you make to the cloth interior on your test drive?
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Yes my car is the TSI, I did get to drive the TDI version once after buying the TSI and I thought the engine was awful in comparison. My dealer is keeping me up to date on the progress of the car and says that he hopes it will be in the UK next week. I'm glad because everyday I drive to work, I keep thinking how much better it might be.
I know what you mean about the leather, one of the things that swung the cloth (apart from the £1800) was that you can still get heated seats if you take the winter pack. The cloth looks a lot nicer in the flesh, than in the brochure. I really wasn't taken by it at all before driving the car. I've already had second thougts about not getting the Xenons but i'm glad not to have taken leather - i'm not sure if it represents good value for money. Also the brochure states that some parts aren't real leather, my dealer still hasn't answered that question!
I'd say that if you are looking forward to ordering then don't forget the VAT rise in Jan, but i'm not sure how this will affect you?
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Make sure to post then when you get your GTI, as really want to hear what you think to the difference to your TSI!
I popped into my local dealer yesterday lunch, and he did mention I'd be looking at a 6 month order. So just waiting to hear back from my company on how much my chosen extras will be! Not going to go for all of them, but just in that order based on how much I can afford.
RCD510
Dynaudio
ACC
Xenons
Rear Camera
Luxury Pack
Hope to get it ordered in the next week or so.
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...And Winter Pack (heated seats are wonderful) + Monza Shadows(?).
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...And Winter Pack (heated seats are wonderful) + Monza Shadows(?).
Yeh sorry...Monza Shadows/Metallic and Bluetoot prep are all within budget, so its only any extras that I have to contribute towards :) Although I wrote the winter pack off due to the amount of other options!!
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...And Winter Pack (heated seats are wonderful) + Monza Shadows(?).
+1, it is so nice on a cold morning just to pop the heated seats on and within minutes you've got a lovely toasty rear end, mind you it is very good at it's job as you only need it for about 5-10 minutes or your arse is cooking :grin:
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I'm collecting my new car on Monday so i'll let you know next week how it compares.
I think the winter pack is definately worth considering, maybe you can drop the camera or ACC. I'm not sure how the ride is with the 18" Monzas but I read that a few people recommend the ACC if you get them. It was out of my budget though.
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I've nailed it down to the following, just making final decision on Colour and then going to order. It didn't include more of the desirable options such as ACC, but in the end I couldn't justify the extra cost..
5 Door GTI
Candy White/Carbon Grey
18" Monza Shadows
Bluetooth Telephone Prep
RCD510
Dynaudio
Winter Pack
I've posted a seperate message re the Colour, so if anyone can offer advice on that'd be most appreciated!
Cheers,
Kevin
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kgreenway: CANDY WHITE. :smiley:
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I've nailed it down to the following, just making final decision on Colour and then going to order. It didn't include more of the desirable options such as ACC, but in the end I couldn't justify the extra cost..
5 Door GTI
Candy White/Carbon Grey
18" Monza Shadows
Bluetooth Telephone Prep
RCD510
Dynaudio
Winter Pack
I've posted a seperate message re the Colour, so if anyone can offer advice on that'd be most appreciated!
Cheers,
Kevin
Got to have DSG :smug:
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If you get Candy White, you save on the metallic paint and you are 3/4 way towards paying for ACC!
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If you get Candy White, you save on the metallic paint and you are 3/4 way towards paying for ACC!
I would take DSG over ACC any day :smug:
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Well I can't officially recommend Candy White for another 3 hours until I collect my car. But CANDY WHITE gets my vote too. Plus you will save on the cost of metallic as it was pointed out.
Are you still going on 6 month delivery? Mine has taken just over 12 weeks.
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If you get Candy White, you save on the metallic paint and you are 3/4 way towards paying for ACC!
I would take DSG over ACC any day :smug:
You would because you are lazy! :kiss:
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If you get Candy White, you save on the metallic paint and you are 3/4 way towards paying for ACC!
I would take DSG over ACC any day :smug:
You would because you are lazy! :kiss:
Its the clutch issue thats Boll*** flappy paddles that matter :smug: oh and the burping noise when changing up and down!!
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I am not familiar with the burps so cannot comment. But I am familiar with flaps. :evil: :grin:
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Hahaha :grin:^^ yes it's all about the flaps .......not p... Ones Asker :drool:
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Well I can't officially recommend Candy White for another 3 hours until I collect my car. But CANDY WHITE gets my vote too. Plus you will save on the cost of metallic as it was pointed out.
Are you still going on 6 month delivery? Mine has taken just over 12 weeks.
I have no choice on the delivery as mine isn't due for replacement :cry: until May 11
How is yours? Lucky sod..Any pics yet?!
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Not had much time to really appreciate it yet, but from the few short drives i've had i'm so happy! The ride is very smooth compared to the GT. I always found the GT a bit harsh. Also the handling is much better than I remember from the test drive. Really happy with the colour Candy White looks really good. Also it feels a lot bigger, I don't know why, I think its maybe becuase i'm not quite used to it. I'll get a couple of pictures posted up soon. Unfortuately I didnt get away from the dealer until about 7pm and it was already a bit dark for pictures.