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Title: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 16:39
Got a chance to order one of these as a company car not sure which to go for as personal contribution is limited so can have a slightly better spec on the golf but still not everything.

SCIROCCO DIESEL COUPE 2LTR TDI 170 GT 2 DOOR

Flat tyre indicator
MDI with USB/i Pod connection cables  RCD 510 touch screen radio/dash mounted 6 cd/mp3 auto-changer + aux-in socket in front centre console
Bi-Xenon headlights / auto height adjust/ headlight washers
Black roof lining wcw Vienna leather upholstery
Height adjustable front seats
Storage compartment in roof console
Vienna leather heated seats+electric adjust drivers lumb+front pass lumbar adjust
Dynaudio sound pack - Scirocco
Winter pack in conjunction with leather upholstery and bi xenon headlights - Scirocco
Solid - Candy white
Brushed aluminium decorative inserts
18" Interlagos alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts


Or


GOLF DIESEL HATCHBACK 2LTR TDI 170 GTD 5DOOR

Bluetooth Telephone preparation
RCD 310 dash mounted radio/mp3 CD player with 8 speakers + aux-in socket, MDI with USB/i Pod connection cables and front centre armrest
Bi-Xenon headlights and headlight washers
Air conditioning - 2 zone electronic climate control £0.00
 Delete air conditioning
Dynaudio sound pack - Golf
Winter pack - Golf (when ordered with Bi-Xenon headlights and leather upholster)
Pearl - Blue graphite
Vienna leather with heated front sports seats+elec adj lumbar - Black with red stitching
18" Charleston alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts

I am seriously torn my heart says Scirocco but i am tempted by the golf
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Jay on 11 October 2011, 16:42
Rocco all day long
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 16:43
Rocco all day long

Only thing that puts me off is i have to go for White or Red as ran out of allowance so metallic paint is a no no on it  :cry: there is nothing else on the list i would want to drop in exchange.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Toby on 11 October 2011, 16:44
Rocco all day long

in white! mmmm Sex wee...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Rhyso on 11 October 2011, 16:44
Golf

Guess to you need to decide if you want a more practical car or not
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 16:45
Golf

Guess to you need to decide if you want a more practical car or not

I have no kids or pets if that helps but i am 6ft 4 so worry about the Rocco a little due to my height, need to go & sit in one really
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Horney on 11 October 2011, 16:46
Rocco in white.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Phil1980 on 11 October 2011, 16:51
Rocco in blue. :cool:

Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: AlanD on 11 October 2011, 16:52
Rocco purely on the basis that it looks nicer than the Golf.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 16:58
Rocco in blue. :cool:



Cant have blue thats the point they only do 2 solid colours red or white or pay for metallic, if i choose metallic would have to lose something else off the optional extras as the personal contribution is limited.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: AlanD on 11 October 2011, 17:13
Id rather have metallic paint than a flat tyre indicator.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 17:20
Id rather have metallic paint than a flat tyre indicator.

Thats free on the Rocco .. the metallic paint is £383 i think so would have to lose the winter pack or the dynaudio pack neither of which i would want to lose
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Steve_PD on 11 October 2011, 17:23
Rocco in white, GTD = boring

Loose the storage compartment or the 18's and slap bigger wheels on later?
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 17:27
Rocco in white, GTD = boring

Loose the storage compartment or the 18's and slap bigger wheels on later?

storage compartment is also free ..did think the wheels could be changed later but as tyres are done as part of the lease i presume i would have to buy 18's or i wouldnt get my free tyres, i would think they might get funny if the tyres were suddenly 19's if it was ordered with 18's
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: PenguinGTI on 11 October 2011, 17:28
Given the options you have the choice of, I'd take the Scirocco.

It's a great looking car, great to drive and the 170hp Engine is as good as it gets when it comes to offering decent pace and economy.

The Golf GTD is by no means a bad car - in fact I think very highly of it - but if you don't need the practicality of the 5 door hatch then there's not much else to gain by getting the Golf over the Scirocco.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Phil1980 on 11 October 2011, 17:35
Rocco in blue. :cool:



Cant have blue thats the point they only do 2 solid colours red or white or pay for metallic, if i choose metallic would have to lose something else off the optional extras as the personal contribution is limited.

In that case I would then say the Golf, if there is nothing on the rocco spec that you would want to get rid of.  Not keen on roccos in white.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: R32UK on 11 October 2011, 17:41
drove the rocco, diddnt like it. Golf all day long  :cool:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: tech1889 on 11 October 2011, 18:06
Drove the rocco and loved it.. loved the driving position the interior.. the exterior is pure sex.. I also drove the golf gtd as i was looking at both and i chose the rocco but the finance worked out way to much for me to handle at the moment.. the rocco i recon will depreciate better than the golf as they seem to bring a new golf out all the time.. also you will be fine in the rocco with your height..

up to you really.. drive both make your opinion
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: bobbarley on 11 October 2011, 18:08
Despite having a kid on the way and needing rear doors, I'd still rather have the rocco :afro:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Liftedd on 11 October 2011, 18:47
Rocco!  :smug:

do you really need Storage compartment in roof console? what is that anyway aha
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 October 2011, 18:49
No kids and none planned for the life of the company car - bare bones 'Rocco over the Golf (which you can have at any point in your life).

Is there any appreciable difference in the CO2 emissions and thus tax?
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: leegt5 on 11 October 2011, 18:51
Scirocco in white !!
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 19:52
No kids and none planned for the life of the company car - bare bones 'Rocco over the Golf (which you can have at any point in your life).

Is there any appreciable difference in the CO2 emissions and thus tax?

No they are the same engines so same emissions.

Might have to be the Rocco then as defo seems more votes for it :) just got work out the tax cost on top of the personal contribution. Got both cars saved just need to push the button when I decide, then wait for no doubt delayed delivery lol
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: dom on 11 October 2011, 19:57
I'd take the rocco every day of the week, particularly in white :cool:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: AlanD on 11 October 2011, 20:00
Despite having a kid on the way and needing rear doors, I'd still rather have the rocco :afro:

Finally a man with sense. Ive read a thread recently where someone wants to sell their Golf and get a Tiguan because of a kid. Its a child, not a f**king giant.

Sorry, just something that really grinds my gears.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 11 October 2011, 20:28
Rocco ordered in white 17-20 week lead time lmao :rolleyes: :rolleyes: although its says delays due to dsg & dab radio neither of which i have ordered.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: kr1s77 on 11 October 2011, 22:14
Despite having a kid on the way and needing rear doors, I'd still rather have the rocco :afro:

Finally a man with sense. Ive read a thread recently where someone wants to sell their Golf and get a Tiguan because of a kid. Its a child, not a f**king giant.

Sorry, just something that really grinds my gears.

i have 2 kids and 1 on the way, we all fit in the golf fine. if i had the ££££'s i'd defo get a Rocco it'll be fine as long as the seat go forward to get them in the back  :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: MrBounce on 11 October 2011, 22:34
Ive read a thread recently where someone wants to sell their Golf and get a Tiguan because of a kid. Its a child, not a f**king giant.

Sorry, just something that really grinds my gears.

Friends of mine have had ONE child, so rather than just have a standard car, they bought a diesel auto GALAXY. A 7-seater FFS!!! WHY???  :shocked: :huh:

And I would have had the 'Rocco over the Golf, even in white. I'm not overly sold on the looks (it appears to have been sat on at the back) but I still somehow like it. The Scirocco's a bit like Flavia from Strictly - there's something not quite "right" about her, but she just oozes sex appeal  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: R32UK on 11 October 2011, 22:44
Rocco ordered in white 17-20 week lead time lmao :rolleyes: :rolleyes: although its says delays due to dsg & dab radio neither of which i have ordered.

i would get out there and test drive them both if you have not... i was convinced i wanted the rocco until i drove one  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 11:25
Rocco ordered in white 17-20 week lead time lmao :rolleyes: :rolleyes: although its says delays due to dsg & dab radio neither of which i have ordered.

i would get out there and test drive them both if you have not... i was convinced i wanted the rocco until i drove one  :lipsrsealed:


To late now order has been placed (well pretty much) i have never owned anything but Golfs in 20 odd years of driving so just fancy a change.  :cool:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: R32UK on 12 October 2011, 11:54
Rocco ordered in white 17-20 week lead time lmao :rolleyes: :rolleyes: although its says delays due to dsg & dab radio neither of which i have ordered.

i would get out there and test drive them both if you have not... i was convinced i wanted the rocco until i drove one  :lipsrsealed:


To late now order has been placed (well pretty much) i have never owned anything but Golfs in 20 odd years of driving so just fancy a change.  :cool:

I would get it put on hold until you have tried both... ultimately your call but I am so glad i did, as the rocco didnt even get close to the golf (but thats just my opinion)  :smiley:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: kittie on 12 October 2011, 15:14
I would chose the Rocco then regret it forever!

Have you sat in one because they have fook all headroom or room in the back.
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 15:24
I would chose the Rocco then regret it forever!

Have you sat in one because they have fook all headroom or room in the back.

Not worried about the back as i don't sit there lol the head room should be ok as ordered height adjustable seats. Stop making me doubt my choice now  :grin: i didn't sleep well last night wondering if i had made the right choice.
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 October 2011, 15:28
I would chose the Rocco then regret it forever!

Have you sat in one because they have fook all headroom or room in the back.

Not worried about the back as i don't sit there lol the head room should be ok as ordered height adjustable seats. Stop making me doubt my choice now  :grin: i didn't sleep well last night wondering if i had made the right choice.

Your going to have an even worse sleep now!  :evil: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 15:31
I would chose the Rocco then regret it forever!

Have you sat in one because they have fook all headroom or room in the back.

Not worried about the back as i don't sit there lol the head room should be ok as ordered height adjustable seats. Stop making me doubt my choice now  :grin: i didn't sleep well last night wondering if i had made the right choice.

Your going to have an even worse sleep now!  :evil: :grin: :grin:

Thanks lol may stop at VW on the way home & ask to sit in one now  :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: R32UK on 12 October 2011, 15:38
I would chose the Rocco then regret it forever!

Have you sat in one because they have fook all headroom or room in the back.

Not worried about the back as i don't sit there lol the head room should be ok as ordered height adjustable seats. Stop making me doubt my choice now  :grin: i didn't sleep well last night wondering if i had made the right choice.

Your going to have an even worse sleep now!  :evil: :grin: :grin:

Thanks lol may stop at VW on the way home & ask to sit in one now  :grin:

for me it wasnt about the space in the back but the shocking levels of visibilty.. cant see anything behind you, and the view in front isnt so great either  :lipsrsealed:

i hated the mirror adjustment switches which have to have been designed by someone with their hands sewn on backwards. the seats were far too firm, and the doors too big to name just a few of the issues  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 15:48

for me it wasnt about the space in the back but the shocking levels of visibilty.. cant see anything behind you, and the view in front isnt so great either  :lipsrsealed:

i hated the mirror adjustment switches which have to have been designed by someone with their hands sewn on backwards. the seats were far too firm, and the doors too big to name just a few of the issues  :lipsrsealed:

right i am defo going to go & sit in one now lol
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: R32UK on 12 October 2011, 15:50

for me it wasnt about the space in the back but the shocking levels of visibilty.. cant see anything behind you, and the view in front isnt so great either  :lipsrsealed:

i hated the mirror adjustment switches which have to have been designed by someone with their hands sewn on backwards. the seats were far too firm, and the doors too big to name just a few of the issues  :lipsrsealed:

right i am defo going to go & sit in one now lol

good choice  :smiley:


despite being cheaper and better equiped than the golf.... there is a reason why you see many more golfs on the road than roccos!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Rhyso on 12 October 2011, 15:51

for me it wasnt about the space in the back but the shocking levels of visibilty.. cant see anything behind you, and the view in front isnt so great either  :lipsrsealed:

i hated the mirror adjustment switches which have to have been designed by someone with their hands sewn on backwards. the seats were far too firm, and the doors too big to name just a few of the issues  :lipsrsealed:

right i am defo going to go & sit in one now lol

I'm perplexed as why you haven't even tried driving either car  :undecided:  You're going to be stuck with it for the next 3 years so surely you want to make sure its suitable
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: RandomJord on 12 October 2011, 15:55
Im also 6'4 and i found the rocco really comfortable, probably suited my armchair driving position.

f**k worrying about people in the back, if they were that bothered they should have driven themselves!


unless theyre under 16..... then give em a quid for the bus
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 16:14

for me it wasnt about the space in the back but the shocking levels of visibilty.. cant see anything behind you, and the view in front isnt so great either  :lipsrsealed:

i hated the mirror adjustment switches which have to have been designed by someone with their hands sewn on backwards. the seats were far too firm, and the doors too big to name just a few of the issues  :lipsrsealed:

right i am defo going to go & sit in one now lol

I'm perplexed as why you haven't even tried driving either car  :undecided:  You're going to be stuck with it for the next 3 years so surely you want to make sure its suitable

I am sure it will be fine performance wise both the same engines comfort wise i will find out tonight as i will go sit in one but i can't see it being a problem. I was tempted by the Golf but as i said i have always owned Golfs since i was 17 (now nearly 40) just fancied a change !
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 17:40
Well I have sat in one now found actually very comfy & vision was perfectly fine maybe different for shorter people as I have seat as far back as it goes so not as close to the windscreen. So defo happy with choice just got to wait till about Febuary now till delivery !
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: AlanD on 12 October 2011, 17:41
Good news :afro:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Mr Blue on 12 October 2011, 17:44
For looks - Rocco

For colour - Golf

White is soo 2007.

Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 17:53
For looks - Rocco

For colour - Golf

White is soo 2007.



if you buy a colour by what colour is fashionable god help you  :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: T_J_G on 12 October 2011, 18:09
Everyone who is dribbling over the scirocco, ca you really say it looks good from the rear?
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: dom on 12 October 2011, 18:17
Everyone who is dribbling over the scirocco, ca you really say it looks good from the rear?

Yup:

(http://media2.paultan.org/images/MCCHIP-Volkswagen-Scirocco-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: RandomJord on 12 October 2011, 18:20
As above!
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 20:13
as above

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/kerrse/Untitled.png)
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Jay on 12 October 2011, 20:19
The Rocco is sexy,  it's only let down by it's huge gaps (arch gaps).
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 12 October 2011, 20:38
The Rocco is sexy,  it's only let down by it's huge gaps (arch gaps).

Don't most cars have massive gaps unless they have had the suspension done or came with sports suspension. I got to admit it will bug me a little not being able to lower the suspension but hey ho can't have everything & still keeping the mk 4 in case i miss having no gaps for a day   :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: kittie on 13 October 2011, 11:11
I would chose the Rocco then regret it forever!

Have you sat in one because they have fook all headroom or room in the back.

Not worried about the back as i don't sit there lol the head room should be ok as ordered height adjustable seats. Stop making me doubt my choice now  :grin: i didn't sleep well last night wondering if i had made the right choice.

Oops sorry, I didn't actually read the thread so didn't know you'd already chosen!

They are beautiful and white is the best colour, I'm sure you'll love it! The interior is really nice I think too if a little small
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 13 October 2011, 11:16

Oops sorry, I didn't actually read the thread so didn't know you'd already chosen!

They are beautiful and white is the best colour, I'm sure you'll love it! The interior is really nice I think too if a little small

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No worries  :cool:, i have now sat in one & found there is plenty of space in the front. As for the back it's a coupe they are not made to have space in the back lol  :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 14 October 2011, 18:26
Have been told I will get the estimated delivery date on Monday very excited although not expecting it to arrive before Feb luckily got a month in Thailand over Xmas to take my mind off the wait ! now got to fix everything  on the mk4 i have put off as the mrs is having it, all cosmetic stuff though so nothing major!
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: justalex81 on 14 October 2011, 18:31
Have been told I will get the estimated delivery date on Monday very excited although not expecting it to arrive before Feb luckily got a month in Thailand over Xmas to take my mind off the wait ! now got to fix everything  on the mk4 i have put off as the mrs is having it, all cosmetic stuff though so nothing major!

why bother she's gonna smash it to bits anyway  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 14 October 2011, 18:47
Have been told I will get the estimated delivery date on Monday very excited although not expecting it to arrive before Feb luckily got a month in Thailand over Xmas to take my mind off the wait ! now got to fix everything  on the mk4 i have put off as the mrs is having it, all cosmetic stuff though so nothing major!

why bother she's gonna smash it to bits anyway  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Lol quite possible I'm sure the wheels won't last long before they are kerb to death lol
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 18 October 2011, 21:34
Quite happily surprised just got a delivery date 6th Jan shame I'm still gona be in Thailand :/ back on the 7th though so won't have to wait long !
Title: Re: Which Car would you choose out of these?
Post by: Kerrse on 07 February 2012, 20:38
Well finally got my official delivery date at last, the car arrives 1st March getting very excited now ! Will post up some pics when she arrives  :cool: