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Title: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Exonian on 10 January 2011, 14:46: We've had quite a few threads on here with new members asking what they should order which invariably end up in an argument about whether DSG is the future of humanity or whether Carbon Grey looks like it's a white car covered in road salt etc. etc.

So now here's looking backward. The mk6 has been around a couple of years, the oldest GTIs are over a year and a half old and the oldest GTDs are not far behind.

What would you have done differently?

Personally, for those members that weren't around nearly two years ago, I went for as basic a spec as I could find. I knew most things I wanted could be cheaply retro fitted and then sold on again when I moved on to another car. The reason behind this is that I rarely keep a car for much more than a year to 18 months. Very few factory options are worth much come part ex time from experience depending of course on how old the car is.
Looking back, the only things I wish I'd have gone for were the 18'' Shadows (I deliberately went for a car with 17'' wheels as I had a set of 18'' BBSs that had cost me a heap and I wanted to keep them on my car. As it turned out I was never happy with the look of them on the mk6, yet they looked the dogs on the mk5 :sad: )
And maybe Xenons, very expensive to retro fit and the standard headlights are terrible on dark country roads. Not that I drive on those roads very often as I get a nosebleed when I leave the city limits, but when I do; boy do I notice it!

All other options I could take or leave, and I'm not that bothered about the car's colour either truth be known....
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 10 January 2011, 14:56: I specified the options on my car perfectly, even as far as Xenons are concerned, for if I had bought them at the time they would be old hat now.

So I am sitting pretty. :smug:

All you do is TALK, TALK, TALK ....... :kiss:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: VWKev on 10 January 2011, 15:34: I would not change anything, but I would have added a sunroof.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: flc1962 on 10 January 2011, 15:37: Wish now I had the winter pack and the 2 zone climate control
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: VWKev on 10 January 2011, 15:40: Quote from: flc1962 on 10 January 2011, 15:37
Wish now I had the winter pack and the 2 zone climate control

Am I missing something, isnt that standard ?
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Exonian on 10 January 2011, 15:43: flc1962 has a GT TDI Kev. I put the thread up for ALL mk6 owners as we all love one another....a bit....sometimes...... :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: VWKev on 10 January 2011, 15:46: Ahh, I thought it was another bloomin 2011 year addition or something there.

flc1962 : Unlucky smoggy, I have 2 zone climate control and its great. :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 10 January 2011, 15:46: I love flc1962 more than all of you. :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Exonian on 10 January 2011, 15:48: Quote from: am1w on 10 January 2011, 15:46
I love flc1962 more than all of you. :grin:

You couldn't possibly. I love him and his cheap broadband! He's my hero.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: VWKev on 10 January 2011, 15:50: Maybe you pair should add to the topic by saying you wish the GTI came in pink and you wish you bought fluffy dice.

Pair of homo's.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 10 January 2011, 15:51: Quote from: Exonian on 10 January 2011, 15:48
Quote from: am1w on 10 January 2011, 15:46
I love flc1962 more than all of you. :grin:
You couldn't possibly. I love him and his cheap broadband! He's my hero.

Ok. Bilateral love it is. I'm sure he will be most malleable to our overtures.

flc1962 - I've PM'd you. :kiss:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Exonian on 10 January 2011, 15:53: :grin: :grin:

And it'd have to be a pearlescant pink. And genuine VW approved fluddy dice too, wouldn't want to upset the warranty :smug:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: flc1962 on 10 January 2011, 17:30: Quote from: VWKev on 10 January 2011, 15:46
Ahh, I thought it was another bloomin 2011 year addition or something there.

flc1962 : Unlucky smoggy, I have 2 zone climate control and its great. :laugh: :laugh:

Good to know :tongue:

Cheers guys the love is warmin me up n melting the snow on the ground. All you need is love love love and 2 zone climate control lol :evil:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Jimble on 10 January 2011, 17:34: I would have specced ACC without a doubt! And prob cruise, apart from that i'm very happy. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Steve30 on 10 January 2011, 18:04: It would have to be Xenons on mine :cool: otherwise i'm happy with my spec!!
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 10 January 2011, 18:10: I bought the highest spec GTD I could find.

Next time I'd spec:

Xenons
Cruise
CD500 thingy (then change it for my 500 Nav)
Reverse cam
Dynaudio
Bluetooth

I'd give the ACC a miss, other than that I'd do it all again.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Danno on 10 January 2011, 18:30: Part of me is thinking I might have liked the dsg box. Don't tell anyone...probably just a passing thought due to winter SAD.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Steve30 on 10 January 2011, 18:39: Quote from: The Danno on 10 January 2011, 18:30
Part of me is thinking I might have liked the dsg box. Don't tell anyone...probably just a passing thought due to winter SAD.

No winter sad with DSG :grin: its just pure fun!!
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: simonpolly on 10 January 2011, 18:53: Quote from: VWKev on 10 January 2011, 15:34
I would not change anything, but I would have added a sunroof.

X 1
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 10 January 2011, 19:02: The roof is a nice luxury touch.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: dieseldunc on 10 January 2011, 19:43: Looking back; should have got the reversing camera. :smiley:

Also should have got Luxury pack rather than Convenience Pack, but otherwise I'm very happy with it.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: squirrelGTi on 10 January 2011, 19:44: Should have got the 270 bhp engine............. In other words i should have got the R!!!
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: mfl on 13 January 2011, 09:21: Would get the reversing camera, not the best rear vision, .........
and if the budget allows, will get an R next time.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: RickS on 13 January 2011, 12:25: Think I would add DAB radio and xenons, but it's no big deal and the car is wonderful.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: MAW73 on 13 January 2011, 14:24: I definatly wish I had the Xenons on mine..... :sick: That's what happens when you buy a car and then discover theres a GTI forum full of information and advice afterwards! :grin:

As some of you have pointed out, you wouldn't have minded a sunroof. Well I have a sunroof on mine and with much smugness I can confirm its one of my favoutite features on the car. It breaks up the roof on the GTI very nicely and is tinted to perfection to match the rear windows.

The only other thing I would change on mine is those bloody cherry rear lights for the LED type. But as I've got a service and new tyres to pay out for soon this retrofit is on the list of things to do at the moment :cry:

With regard to a Golf R?? Ummmm.... yes I would have liked a Golf R in hindsight. But my bank manager (and the wife) would have prefered not! :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: RedHP on 13 January 2011, 19:20: NO OFFENCE but
I always knew that if you're purchasing a new model then leave it a year or two to get the updated one, in our case the GTi with the rear LED's etc !

One option I wish I went for is the ACC, as driving 65 miles a day (mainly A or M roads) on a stiff suspension can get tiresome !
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Doddy1976 on 13 January 2011, 19:34: Bought mine 2nd hand, most important for me was a 5 door DSG.

Camera, shadows and RCD 510 were added bonus.

Would have been happy without leather but bluetooth, cruise, xenons, nav, ACC & DAB would have been nice but you can't have everything!
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: MAW73 on 13 January 2011, 19:58: -
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: MAW73 on 13 January 2011, 20:01: Quote from: RedHP on 13 January 2011, 19:20
NO OFFENCE but
I always knew that if you're purchasing a new model then leave it a year or two to get the updated one, in our case the GTi with the rear LED's etc !

One option I wish I went for is the ACC, as driving 65 miles a day (mainly A or M roads) on a stiff suspension can get tiresome !

And no offence taken.... Your spot on mate regarding waiting a year or two with regard to update models. I would do that next time. However LED's are a fairly new thing on all makes and models of cars and tbo I didn't evenm think of them when I brought the car. Oh well at least the rears are fairly upgradable.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:20: I guess most of us are pretty happy with the spec of our cars but it is great to have the services of certain technically minded people on the forum like Darren and Steve, Doc and Snoops etc who have given their time and incredible knowledge to enable some of us to have retrofitted kit which would have cost a fortune through the dealers.

Thanks guys you are the best.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:28: Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:20
I guess most of us are pretty happy with the spec of our cars but it is great to have the services of certain technically minded people on the forum like Darren and Steve, Doc and Snoops etc who have given their time and incredible knowledge to enable some of us to have retrofitted kit which would have cost a fortune through the dealers.
Thanks guys you are the best.

Sickening sycophant. :sick:

Miss ya! :kiss:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:33: Quote from: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:28
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:20
I guess most of us are pretty happy with the spec of our cars but it is great to have the services of certain technically minded people on the forum like Darren and Steve, Doc and Snoops etc who have given their time and incredible knowledge to enable some of us to have retrofitted kit which would have cost a fortune through the dealers.
Thanks guys you are the best.

Sickening sycophant. :sick:

Miss ya! :kiss:

Miss ya too (not a lot) :laugh:, having the best time, eating too much and drinking even more, the lager here is dirt cheap. Miss my car though and the dog :embarassed: :kiss:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:37: Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:33
Quote from: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:28
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:20
I guess most of us are pretty happy with the spec of our cars but it is great to have the services of certain technically minded people on the forum like Darren and Steve, Doc and Snoops etc who have given their time and incredible knowledge to enable some of us to have retrofitted kit which would have cost a fortune through the dealers.
Thanks guys you are the best.

Sickening sycophant. :sick:

Miss ya! :kiss:

Miss ya too (not a lot) :laugh:, having the best time, eating too much and drinking even more, the lager here is dirt cheap. Miss my car though and the dog :embarassed: :kiss:

PS I am in no need of any favours at present sir, I am with Canadians and they are extremely generous :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: scotsgolfer on 13 January 2011, 21:37: I'm pretty happy with the spec of mine and probably got a bit too carried away if I'm honest. She's definitely a keeper for a few years.

I'd love a sunroof and 18 inch wheels if money had been no object. Also my Garmin with the ugly wire going down to the cigar lighter is annoying me much more on the mk6 than it ever did on my mk5 for some strange reason!!
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:38: Quote from: scotsgolfer on 13 January 2011, 21:37
I'm pretty happy with the spec of mine and probably got a bit too carried away if I'm honest. She's definitely a keeper for a few years.

I'd love a sunroof and 18 inch wheels if money had been no object. Also my Garmin with the ugly wire going down to the cigar lighter is annoying me much more on the mk6 than it ever did on my mk5 for some strange reason!!

RNS510 no need for wires then, great piece of equipment.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:39: Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:33
Quote from: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:28
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:20
I guess most of us are pretty happy with the spec of our cars but it is great to have the services of certain technically minded people on the forum like Darren and Steve, Doc and Snoops etc who have given their time and incredible knowledge to enable some of us to have retrofitted kit which would have cost a fortune through the dealers.
Thanks guys you are the best.
Sickening sycophant. :sick:
Miss ya! :kiss:
Miss ya too (not a lot) :laugh:, having the best time, eating too much and drinking even more, the lager here is dirt cheap. Miss my car though and the dog :embarassed: :kiss:

Don't get too massive as you might need a frame change to stop the creaking. :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 22:23: Quote from: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:39
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:33
Quote from: am1w on 13 January 2011, 21:28
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2011, 21:20
I guess most of us are pretty happy with the spec of our cars but it is great to have the services of certain technically minded people on the forum like Darren and Steve, Doc and Snoops etc who have given their time and incredible knowledge to enable some of us to have retrofitted kit which would have cost a fortune through the dealers.
Thanks guys you are the best.
Sickening sycophant. :sick:
Miss ya! :kiss:

Miss ya too (not a lot) :laugh:, having the best time, eating too much and drinking even more, the lager here is dirt cheap. Miss my car though and the dog :embarassed: :kiss:

Don't get too massive as you might need a frame change to stop the creaking. :grin:

Thanks :huh: Off doing the final sights of Vancouver before boarding the train tonight to take us through the Rocky Mountains to Jasper heh hoh. :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 13 January 2011, 23:04: Gizzy your too kind.

Off topic so sorry:

Jasper Park Lodge is very nice btw, whats the temp there now?
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Hartside on 14 January 2011, 17:26: So is the Sawridge Inn. When your in Jasper, check out the microbrewery. I spent an afternoon in there and got absolutely bladdered :laugh:

I got RCD510 and front/rear sensors as options and I'm happy wth that. Hill hold came as std on the 2011MY and it's a neat little function
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2011, 18:01: This thread is going on/off topic like mad :undecided:

ACC (with state of roads)

Parking sensors (that front and rear shape can be a pain to judge)

If my dealer had understood simple English Instructions i would have had 5 other options added to my order as compensation for been messed about. VW helped me out by getting the sunroof added at the very very last minute after 3 months of the dealer messing me about even after VW said it was ok to add extra options due to production delay and VW thought it was "actually a great idea" :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 20:16: I changed the RCD310 to a RCD510 as the RCD310 looked awful and did not have the functionality I wanted, the blue lighting simply did not fit in the cabin.

ACC should be standard on the GTI - it is fantastic.

I think bluefin (or any decent official remap) should be a dealer option. :smiley:

I think winter tyres should be a dealer option. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 14 January 2011, 20:19: Quote from: Snoopy on 14 January 2011, 18:01
ACC (with state of roads)
Parking sensors (that front and rear shape can be a pain to judge)

I think these are essential and I'm glad I specced both these.

There are many who extol the virtues of the rear camera. I'm not so sure. It is a nice gimmick though absolutely essential if you don't have rear sensors. The rear camera does not give a view if the rear wheels are going to be kerbed, does it? And, anyway, with the front and rear sensors, the RNS screen gives a clear picture of distances, front and rear in addition to its audible warning.

However, this did not prevent me from damaging my rear bumper as I stubbornly refused to look and listen to the sensors and take note.

I think the main problem is that the Golf has one lousy reverse light which is even less effective on the LED rears. A Bic lighter will give more light. The kerb or road to the rear of the car is not lit at all.

Bad design.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 21:05: Hope you're feeling better Asker. Happy belated birthday.

If you find the reverse light output inadequate just touch the brake pedal while reversing and this gives you all the light you will need. :smiley:

Is the LED light reverse not very good??
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 14 January 2011, 21:07: Quote from: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 21:05
Hope you're feeling better Asker. Happy belated birthday.
If you find the reverse light output inadequate just touch the brake pedal while reversing and this gives you all the light you will need. :smiley:
Is the LED light reverse not very good??

Thank you my friend for the greeting.

The reverse light from the LED rear is worse than useless. However, I have started doing what you suggest. Crazy for a £30,000 car, don't you think?
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 21:14: 30k??

Mine cost 23k....

:smug: :smug: :smug:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 14 January 2011, 21:19: Quote from: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 21:14
30k??
Mine cost 23k....
:smug: :smug: :smug:

With all my options, extras and unnecessary buys, near £30,000. :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 21:38: 25k with a few essentials.

On another subject...
I've just read this week's posts, what's the gripe with us Mk6 owners saying we like/love/enjoy our cars??

I have a wife, kids and house. I love and enjoy them all, dearly.

I also love my car.

''the machine of a dream''
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 14 January 2011, 21:50: Quote from: The Doc on 13 January 2011, 23:04
Gizzy your too kind.

Off topic so sorry:

Jasper Park Lodge is very nice btw, whats the temp there now?

Sorry just come online, it's damn cold here today -16 with heavy snow flurries been out to Jasper Park Lodge for coffee am off to the Athabasca Glacier later, gee I love this country I could stay forever.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 14 January 2011, 21:52: Quote from: Hartside on 14 January 2011, 17:26
So is the Sawridge Inn. When your in Jasper, check out the microbrewery. I spent an afternoon in there and got absolutely bladdered :laugh:

I got RCD510 and front/rear sensors as options and I'm happy wth that. Hill hold came as std on the 2011MY and it's a neat little function

Last time we were here we stayed at the Sawridge, this time we are at the Astoria in the middle of town as the Sawridge is full up with Japanese :cry:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 14 January 2011, 22:01: Quote from: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 21:38
25k with a few essentials.
On another subject...
I've just read this week's posts, what's the gripe with us Mk6 owners saying we like/love/enjoy our cars??
I have a wife, kids and house. I love and enjoy them all, dearly.
I also love my car.
''the machine of a dream''

I really cannot fathom it out.

There are too many people around with an axe to grind. They might be unhappy, angry, naturally horrible, or whatever. I really don't care. You may want to feel sorry for them and/or then ignore them completely. Basically, they are not in my consideration.

I too love my car very much. :kiss:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 22:07: Hi Gizzy
Sorry I've been out this week. Where are you? Not Yorkshire by the sounds of it.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Exonian on 15 January 2011, 05:51: Quote from: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 22:07
Hi Gizzy
Sorry I've been out this week. Where are you? Not Yorkshire by the sounds of it.

She's in Canada and keeps popping by to rub our noses in it! :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 15 January 2011, 11:17: Quote from: GolfTi on 14 January 2011, 22:07
Hi Gizzy
Sorry I've been out this week. Where are you? Not Yorkshire by the sounds of it.

Yes I am now in Jasper in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, it is 4.20 in the morning and -14 outside with snow flurries. I am sadly up at this unearthly hour as we have to catch the train in a couple of hours to take us onwards to Toronto.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: noel on 27 January 2011, 21:49: I am awaiting (17 weeks) a build date for a GTD with DSG. I opted for park assist. I didn't go for the rear view camera as I thought it unnecessary and not that helpful for parking. No previous experience of this option. There seems to be a view that the rear view camera is worth the money and a very useful aid.

Is it really something I should spend money on or not? Views appreciated
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: Jimmymature on 27 January 2011, 22:14: Quote from: noel on 27 January 2011, 21:49
I am awaiting (17 weeks) a build date for a GTD with DSG. I opted for park assist. I didn't go for the rear view camera as I thought it unnecessary and not that helpful for parking. No previous experience of this option. There seems to be a view that the rear view camera is worth the money and a very useful aid.

Is it really something I should spend money on or not? Views appreciated

Love the camera, I'm without mine at the moment as its knackered! Getting it fixed on Monday. I can't wait to get it back, I don't know how i've survived in the past without one. LOVE IT!
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 27 January 2011, 23:18: It seems like a great value option to me - I'll be getting one next time round :-)
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 27 January 2011, 23:23: Quote from: The Doc on 27 January 2011, 23:18
It seems like a great value option to me - I'll be getting one next time round :-)

The problem with it is, it takes a bit of time to open and start, sounds really noisy as the cover opens and the camera emerges and can go wrong as shown by a few posts. I still think it is a gimmick, though quite cheap to factory order. So, why not.

But still worth having reversing sensors in case the camera malfunctions.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 28 January 2011, 09:37: Quote from: am1w on 27 January 2011, 23:23
Quote from: The Doc on 27 January 2011, 23:18
It seems like a great value option to me - I'll be getting one next time round :-)

The problem with it is, it takes a bit of time to open and start, sounds really noisy as the cover opens and the camera emerges and can go wrong as shown by a few posts. I still think it is a gimmick, though quite cheap to factory order. So, why not.

But still worth having reversing sensors in case the camera malfunctions.

I don't have either and my bumpers proudly wear their factory paint intact.....
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 28 January 2011, 09:45: Quote from: The Doc on 28 January 2011, 09:37
Quote from: am1w on 27 January 2011, 23:23
Quote from: The Doc on 27 January 2011, 23:18
It seems like a great value option to me - I'll be getting one next time round :-)
The problem with it is, it takes a bit of time to open and start, sounds really noisy as the cover opens and the camera emerges and can go wrong as shown by a few posts. I still think it is a gimmick, though quite cheap to factory order. So, why not.
But still worth having reversing sensors in case the camera malfunctions.
I don't have either and my bumpers proudly wear their factory paint intact.....

Did not realise that. You are a better driver than me when reversing as is everyone else. My rear bumper history proves it!
I also find the front sensors very useful.
The camera is a great value option when factory ordered.
Are you going to retro-fit one to this car?
One important consideration is, that if you do prang a rear bumper with parking sensors, it costs much more to fix as the sensors have to be removed before painting. Without them, the bumper can, at most times, be painted in situ.
Who is this R32.?
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 28 January 2011, 09:49: Morning sir,

I, for one love your reversing tales!

I wont be retro fitting a camera at the mo - XENON love for me! - my office meeting desk is full of xenon goodness!

R32. is Egbert Nosh, I've removed all his posts for 2011 and will continue to do so :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 28 January 2011, 09:56: Quote from: The Doc on 28 January 2011, 09:49
Morning sir,
I, for one love your reversing tales!
I wont be retro fitting a camera at the mo - XENON love for me! - my office meeting desk is full of xenon goodness!
R32. is Egbert Nosh, I've removed all his posts for 2011 and will continue to do so :wink:

Morning to you too Sir,
I do hope those tales are firmly in the past and my tail will remain unblemished.
R32. quite mad. He's effectively banning himself.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: p3asa on 28 January 2011, 09:58: Quote from: am1w on 27 January 2011, 23:23
Quote from: The Doc on 27 January 2011, 23:18
It seems like a great value option to me - I'll be getting one next time round :-)

The problem with it is, it takes a bit of time to open and start, sounds really noisy as the cover opens and the camera emerges and can go wrong as shown by a few posts. I still think it is a gimmick, though quite cheap to factory order. So, why not.

But still worth having reversing sensors in case the camera malfunctions.

Not sure how many you have experienced but my experience is completely different. So without being accused of jumping on you, :laugh: I totally disagree. Opens the second it goes into reverse, the noise is the same as someone lifting the handle to open the boot (better than the sound of hearing the bumper grate along a wall) and I've never had any problems with mine. My only gripe would be it tends to mist up in certain weather conditions but still very usable.

I can reverse to literally within a couple of centimetres of the car behind me safely knowing I won't hit it.

Would I buy another car with that option? It would be the first option I would look at.
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: am1w on 28 January 2011, 10:03: Quote from: p3asa on 28 January 2011, 09:58
Quote from: am1w on 27 January 2011, 23:23
Quote from: The Doc on 27 January 2011, 23:18
It seems like a great value option to me - I'll be getting one next time round :-)
The problem with it is, it takes a bit of time to open and start, sounds really noisy as the cover opens and the camera emerges and can go wrong as shown by a few posts. I still think it is a gimmick, though quite cheap to factory order. So, why not.
But still worth having reversing sensors in case the camera malfunctions.
Not sure how many you have experienced but my experience is completely different. So without being accused of jumping on you, :laugh: I totally disagree. Opens the second it goes into reverse, the noise is the same as someone lifting the handle to open the boot (better than the sound of hearing the bumper grate along a wall) and I've never had any problems with mine. My only gripe would be it tends to mist up in certain weather conditions but still very usable.
I can reverse to literally within a couple of centimetres of the car behind me safely knowing I won't hit it.
Would I buy another car with that option? It would be the first option I would look at.

Good to know. I think as a second or first (for many) line of rear bumper defence it is important. One can never be too careful with one's rear. I should know. :grin:
It is excellent value when factory fitted.

.....'better than the sound of hearing the bumper grate along a wall' :tongue: :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: The Doc on 28 January 2011, 10:25: Quote from: p3asa on 28 January 2011, 09:58
better than the sound of hearing the bumper grate along a wall

ILMFAO thank you :laugh:

Quote from: am1w on 28 January 2011, 09:56
R32. quite mad. He's effectively banning himself.

Yup, I did say I wouldn't ban anyone :laugh:

Nowt about removing anything he posts :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: noel on 28 January 2011, 11:42: The reason I didn't good for the rear camera in the first place is that I opted for the DAB radio receiver and you cannot have these in conjunction with each other. I thought the parking sensors a good compromise to keep the DAB. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: MK6 Owners: What options would you change?
Post by: p3asa on 28 January 2011, 11:57: Its really each to their own. Those with the cameras will probably say theirs is better likewise those with the sensors will say theirs are better.

I'm of the opinion that if it helps in safety then its definitely worthwhile. I'm sure someone will be along that has both.

As for DAB, analogue isn't due to be switched off any time soon so it didn't bother me not having it. Plus I wanted the camera. I also knew I would upgrade to the RNS510 sat nav system which can't have DAB so it would have been a waste of money for me.