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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Daz Auto on 07 December 2010, 19:30
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The thing is, I only ever listen to the radio when in the car.
Is there any other reason to have the touch screen?
This is the spec - 5 dr, silver, DSG, ACC, DAB, parking pack, service pack, luxury pack, cruise control, bluetooth, flat tyre indicator, mud flaps, Xenons.
Have I missed anything important?
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Apart from the fact that the blue illumintion on the rcd 310 doesn't match anthing else in the cabin and the addition of a 6 disc changer, it does add an element of luxury. Imo it is definately worth the extra, oh and it's really easy to find tracks, albums etc.
With you having blutooth it would be rude not to tbh, have a search on here for vw bluetooth and you'll see what i mean. :cool:
Plus if your having the parking pack then the animation on the screen is excellent!
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yes!
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The RCD 310 is quite an ugly duckling but has the best sound quality. Brilliant on radio. No doubt.
If you are taking the plunge why not simply upgrade to the RNS 510. RCD 510 and RNS 510 are similar sounding and not as good as the RCD 310.
I know, as I have compared them in my car.
However, having the touchsreen radio/sat nav does lift the quality and look of the interior.
So go for it. :smiley:
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Is the sound quality drop really that noticeable going from the 310 to RNS?
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Just buy one off ebay, I just got a virtually new RCD510 out of a 2010 Scirroco for £250 and I could still sell the 310 if I wanted to get back another £50-£100 depending. I'm keeping the 310 to refit when I sell the car though.
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Is the sound quality drop really that noticeable going from the 310 to RNS?
It sure is. Quite a difference IMO.
Put it this way, the touchscreens sound a bit stangulated compared to the RCD 310. Sad but true.
But 'looking' at the horror that was the RCD 310 was too much for me to contend with.
I listened to three RNS 510s before I chose mine. Darren is the one to get the RNS from. No doubt as you'll get top notch service.
Had to fit a sub whoofter to my RNS to sort the bass out. It sounds 'ok' now.
Gossa has a point. Keep the RCD 310 to fit back when you sell the car. Then flog the RCD/RNS510 on ebay.
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If i was buying again i would go for the RCD510 with the rear view camera option as the GTI can be a pain to park and its always nice to actually see whats behind you as parking sensors don't see empty wheelie bins :embarassed:
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This is the spec - 5 dr, silver, DSG, ACC, DAB, parking pack, service pack, luxury pack, cruise control, bluetooth, flat tyre indicator, mud flaps, Xenons.
Have I missed anything important?
Rear camera. For all it costs it is worth every penny. However you need the RCD510 or RNS510 if you have the camera. Unfortunately they wouldn't fit the camera without one of them installed.
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Its worth paying for the look of the cabin alone. It makes the car look much more modern, and is much easier to navigate through an iPod or memory stick full of music.
If you didn't have DAB, I would have also suggested the rear view camera as its one of the best options I've chosen!!
£380 for a factory fit RCD510 or £500-600 for a retrofit RNS510. I'd take the RNS purely for the built in Hard Drive - but again, you can't have DAB with that.
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It's definatley better looking than the 310. But I wish there was a way of changing the colour of the buttons, and customising it a bit more. It's a bit Fisher Price looking graphically if you know what I mean (should be called Fisher Price "My First Little Car Stereo"), but it's better than the alternative...ie the 310!! The navigating through an iPod is quite slow, especially if you have thousands of tracks, but Im not sure it'd be any different on any of the models really.
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I would go for a retro fit RNS 510, unless DAB is a must for you. Ditch the RCD 310 as it really does the interior look no favours.
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Cruise control is quite a pricey option and I believe is a bit cheaper to do as a retrofit later on.
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If you didn't have DAB, I would have also suggested the rear view camera as its one of the best options I've chosen!!
... really? It just looked like a gimmick. Is the camera that good?
I had tried the touch screen radio in the MK6 GT TDI 140 I took for a test drive. I agree about the graphics. I also found it very unresponsive. Maybe they have gotten better?
I have been reading more about the DAB switch over in 2015. Maybe I am meeting trouble half way there. It looks like the the whole DAB thing is not a done deal yet. Could even be DAB+ by then which would make any current DAB radio redundant. :undecided:
Thanks for all the replies. Lots of food for thought.
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It's definatley better looking than the 310. But I wish there was a way of changing the colour of the buttons, and customising it a bit more. It's a bit Fisher Price looking graphically if you know what I mean (should be called Fisher Price "My First Little Car Stereo"), but it's better than the alternative...ie the 310!! The navigating through an iPod is quite slow, especially if you have thousands of tracks, but Im not sure it'd be any different on any of the models really.
What model are you referring to as you can change the colour set up of the RNS510?
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It's definatley better looking than the 310. But I wish there was a way of changing the colour of the buttons, and customising it a bit more. It's a bit Fisher Price looking graphically if you know what I mean (should be called Fisher Price "My First Little Car Stereo"), but it's better than the alternative...ie the 310!! The navigating through an iPod is quite slow, especially if you have thousands of tracks, but Im not sure it'd be any different on any of the models really.
What model are you referring to as you can change the colour set up of the RNS510?
RCD510, why is there a way of customising it??? :smiley:
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No sorry, was just referring to the RNS
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STD radio looks very very dated in the MK6
Get the upgrade, Bluetooth & camera mate :-)
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STD radio looks very very dated in the MK6
Get the upgrade, Bluetooth & camera mate :-)
I read all the post here and had a look on youtube. Then spoke to my dealer and changed my order. :rolleyes: Now getting an RCD 510, rear camera and colour multi-function display. The retail price is now over £30K. :shocked: As a lot of people have commented - that is a lot of money for a golf. Good job I like golfs :cool:
Thanks for all the advice.
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Daz:
You made the right choice. Besides, it will all come out in the wash. :grin:
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Nice.
What's the full spec?
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Nice.
What's the full spec?
This is the spec - GTD 5 dr, silver, DSG, ACC, parking pack, service pack, luxury pack, cruise control, RCD 510, bluetooth, rear camera, colour MFD, flat tyre indicator, mud flaps, Xenons.
Now... is the winter pack worth it? :huh: Not much else left out :embarassed:
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Nice.
What's the full spec?
This is the spec - GTD 5 dr, silver, DSG, ACC, parking pack, service pack, luxury pack, cruise control, RCD 510, bluetooth, rear camera, colour MFD, flat tyre indicator, mud flaps, Xenons.
Now... is the winter pack worth it? :huh: Not much else left out :embarassed:
Ditch the mudflaps as they are ugly and get the Winter Pack. Well worth it. :smiley:
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Personally i would go for the wheel upgrade as i'm really not a fan of the standard rims, i think they look too small, i don't mind the 17" monzas on the gti but the standard gtd rims just don't do anything for me, just my opinion though! :smiley:
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I didn't like the standard wheels until I owned them - they always look clean :-)
Lots of people go for winter pack so I'd say yes and it's good value if you ain't got leather :-)