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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: truckerash on 07 January 2012, 19:31
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After waiting almost 8 months to the day, my GTI is now at the dealers :grin: Ordered 11.5.10, I will take delivery on 14.1.12.
Never been able to afford a new VW but after dad recently passed away and left me a nice wedge of cash I decided to treat myself to a GTI.
I'll put up some pics and would appreciate any comments good or bad.
Arrival day at dealer;
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/Ashleys_Golf_002.jpg)
While waiting ( :angry:) for it to arrive I've been "falling in luv" with the Ed35 (specially the Watkins 18"ers), which I didn't know about when I ordered GTI :sick:
looks stunning in Candy. pic courtesy of Ginge 35Edition - thanks :wink:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1020092.jpg)
but truly awesome in red and lowered!
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/ed35.jpg)
So I asks the dealer if he can "swop" the wheels. No can do but I can have them fitted and keep the Monza's. Sharp intake of breath when he told me the price.......but after some maths and many sheets of screwed up paper, I bit the bullett. Well dad would have approved so what the heck! :rolleyes:
So here it is with the dark steel Watkins - and I'm so pleased I went for it. Dull day when I took the pic but will do better next time. Next job is to have mirror casings sprayed gloss black, a proper wash and polish and just pray for a nice sunny day next Saturday :smug:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000329a.jpg)
ps; more pics to follow when I get the keys! :grin: Number plate is a tribute to dad (His initials used). Thank you dad :smiley:
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Great story mate and I'm sure you'll love it. I wasnt sure about the wheels but they do look good. I bought my black mirror caps from someone selling their R covers.
Or check these out, just found them on eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-mk6-golf-6-carbon-mirrors-/270887780815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f122b81cf
Welcome to the fourm.
Jim
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Looks great, i really like the candy white, would have been my 2nd choice for my 35.
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Thanks Jim. I've been going through a lot of the threads on the forum for quite a while now which has also got the "hype" going for me. Can't wait to get behind the wheel. The last "fast car" I had was a Ford Escort RS Turbo on an E plate way way back.... Funny; that was white too! I think this GTI will look much better after a good clean and on a brighter day.
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Congrats mate! I really like the Watkins rims, i wonder what they'd look like against steel grey cos they're a strange colour?? Hmm...... :tongue:
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Congrats mate! I really like the Watkins rims, i wonder what they'd look like against steel grey cos they're a strange colour?? Hmm...... :tongue:
I saw both types at the dealers. I reckon a dark colour car (like steel grey, red, black) should be fitted with the lighter bright chrome ones and light colour (candy) cars should be fitted with the dark steel wheels. The contrasts make all the difference IMO.
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Dilema; Help/comments please.
I ordered black door sill trims to be fitted. On inspection, part of the trim is clearly visible from the outside when the door is closed. I am not too sure if I like this or not, so I queried the positioning with the dealer who assured me they were fitted correctly.
Does it spoil the appearance?
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/Sill_trim_exterior.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/Sill_trim_location.jpg)
On hindsight I should have ordered transparent ones. I was told they were fitted using a heat treatment method, so I'm wondering if i can get them swopped for the transparent ones or if its too late. I shall ask the question first thing Monday.
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Hi there your car looks great with the ed35 wheels...not so sure about the black sill trims....My dealer never told me about the ed35 as he was trying to sell me a new MK6 GTI, however seen the write up on the internet....so I've place an order and due around Feb, black with the grey wheels.... :smiley:
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That doesn't look right to me mate, i think it's cobblers about the heat treatment though! They're just stuck on. I'd be getting them removed.
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They look like theyre lined up properly tbh, more of a design flaw...can they not be trimmed so that it isnt visible?
Heat traetment....meh.
Its just sticky back plastic at the end of the day.
Like the new wheels btw, remind me of the old helios wheels that came on the Phaeton.
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That's cobblers I'd be getting them removed.
DAM RIGHT I WILL :angry:
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Very nice!! :cool: :cool:
p.s. i did hear something about not polishing a new car.. i could be wrong but get over to the detailing section and ask them freaks.. they will have an answer for you :grin:
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Looks really nice and I like those wheels.
Congrates, I hope you enjoy. Something special about getting a car you wanted for ages.
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Welcome to the form and great choice of car :smiley: ... and I'm sure your dad would be happy for you.
I think I'd remove the sills myself ... it would annoy me too much : :sad:
Once all cleaned up I can recommend this stuff for white paintwork :
Gtechniq C2
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2-liquid-crystal-auto/
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Welcome to the form and great choice of car :smiley: ... and I'm sure your dad would be happy for you. I think I'd remove the sills myself ... it would annoy me too much : :sad: Once all cleaned up I can recommend this stuff for white paintwork :
Gtechniq C2
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2-liquid-crystal-auto/
Thanks for recommendation pal. I'll certainly look into that. The VW dealer can take sills off. If you look at the pic of car with "new" wheels on (page1), you can just see the sills sticking out. The more I look at pic, the more it spoils the whole dam car!
VW do a transparent version, so maybe i'll have them.
Keep you all posted, with more pics soon...... like a school kid in a sweetie shop; CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY MOTOR...
GIMMEE GIMMEE GIMMEE :laugh: :grin: :smug: :smug: :smug:
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A better view of the sill trim. It must be the profile/contours of car body which makes the trim "stick out". According to the brouchure and my VW dealer, the trims are aligned perfectly with the sill edge.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000327A.jpg)
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Lovely looking car mate!
Shame about the sills.
If you are after black wing mirrors, this is the road i went down. Saves the cash too
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=207789.0
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You would think that the engineer when fitting the trim would step back and think that does not look right and then ask for your opinion,Probably a bit much to ask from a dealer once they have sold you the car :smiley:, Lovely looking car by the way.
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Kenny:
Thanks for that pal. Dealer painting and fitting new mirror casings for £50 the pair. And I get to keep the original white ones.
If you get your roof done, please post us a pic. Mine has sunroof, so a wrap would compliment that as well.
simonpolly:
The engineer was obviously told to just "fit" the trims, not "fit them, then step back and have a look" :rolleyes:
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I refer to them as fitters not engineers or technician as that insults real engineers.
Sadly dealerships its all time time time and no pride.
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Welcome pal. Sorry to hear about your father, nice tribute though on one of your most lovable assets, well done :smiley:
I was the same, like a kid at Christmas !!
It'll be worth the wait
Red
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I too had to question the use of the term "engineer"
Great looking car by the way. Keep those monza shadows wrapped up safely in your loft. They'll make a nice change one day, when everyone else has changed theirs for something aftermarket due to the inevitable white worm.
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If you trying for the Ed35 looks, i say your doing the Wing mirror caps, the Chin Spoiler on the ed35 is Gloss Black aswell :wink:
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Congrats on the new car. A sweet reminder of your dad :-)
That seems a good price for your mirrors look forward to more pics:-)
Chris
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If you trying for the Ed35 looks, i say your doing the Wing mirror caps, the Chin Spoiler on the ed35 is Gloss Black aswell :wink:
Nice one pal; I really love the subtle bits on Ed35's and judging by photos Ive studies (:nerd:) both top and bottom front grilles and chin bit are gloss black. Been debating if I should get mine sprayed gloss blk as well as my mirror casings. Going into see dealer 1st thing Monday, so might ask if they can do it...but it HAS to be done in time for blast off on Saturday!
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Mate
This is a great thread and as said before it really is a great tribute!
Those sills dont look right to me at all, if your dealer is any good they'll give you a copy of the fitting instructions. Your car looks mint mate and if i were you i'd get a couple of layers of wax on it cos the 'little black spots' will do your head in, ha ha!
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tell me about it. :angry:
good job i enjoy cleaning it though
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Mate
This is a great thread and as said before it really is a great tribute! Those sills dont look right to me at all......and if i were you i'd get a couple of layers of wax on it cos the 'little black spots' will do your head in, ha ha!
Cheers pal :angry:
Had a white Ford Escort many moons ago. Luv'd it to bits and spent every weekend washin/polishin, so I'm really lookin forward to doin it all over again.
Those sill trims are now DOIN MY 'ED IN! :evil: I feel like bangin on dealers door right now and shoutin in a Harry Enfield kinda voice; "OI NUMPY! GET THOSE TRIMS OFF NOWWWWWWWWWWW"!...... well it beats watchin stupid dancin on ice :sick:
In all seriousness, i'm watchin this thread with great interest for obvious reasons and enjoying all the comments. This is my first ever VW and i want it to be just right.
Senario; Wish dad could be here to see it all happenin. He was into his horses and carriages and owned a couple of ponies. Now I PMSL every time I think of his 2 horse power v GTI's 210. I can see him now, puttin me right that his horses would be far more reliable, cheaper to run and would give plenty of muck for the roses! :laugh: Poor old boy had dementure and as sad as the disease is, there were always some really funny times so it would have been hillarious tryin to put him right and explainin the difference! Sorry to ramble on..... :rolleyes:
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enjoy the car. nice that something good could come out of the situation and you get something he would approve of and you can take pride in and enjoy.
pretty similar to you, i got my GTI 4 months ago after a pretty significant moment in my life. so i though 'sod it - I've always fancied one so why not?' walked in the dealership and came out with a brand new car.
i won't sell it as its pretty symbolic in my life now!
by the way get them side strips off and wrap them round the dealers neck.
VW PDI seems a joke. ALOT of new GTI owners have stories to tell unfortunately, me included
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Sorry to read about your dad. :sad: :cry:
I know lots of owners in the USA have fitted these sill trims and they all have OCD so if they were like that they would have went nuts. Somethings not right.
Try a photo search on google for golf mk6 door trims or something like that and see if yours are fitted correctly.
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VW PDI seems a joke. ALOT of new GTI owners have stories to tell unfortunately, me included
Go on then, lets here yours.... maybe you could start a new thread; "nightmares at PDI" or sumthing. Reckon there'd be heaps of stories to come out.
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Great story & good choice on the alloys. :cool:
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VW PDI seems a joke. ALOT of new GTI owners have stories to tell unfortunately, me included
Go on then, lets here yours.... maybe you could start a new thread; "nightmares at PDI" or sumthing. Reckon there'd be heaps of stories to come out.
delivered brand new with scratched interior door card and a scratched headlight
went in for new light following week under warranty (after having to return the same day i picked the car up to complain!). then waste a morning in the waiting area and watch the 'mechanic' reverse my car into an office chair lying around on the workshop floor.
a lot of arguing, high blood pressure and almost total lose of control later, and promises of 'compensation' (though the car was not in any way damaged) i went home to find my bumper and grille not fitted properly.
got a meal for me and the wife, a tank of super unleaded and GTI mats for my troubles though so not too bad.
must admit thought the franchise has another dealership in my area and that one seems very good though so a lesson learned.
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Dilema; Help/comments please.
I ordered black door sill trims to be fitted. On inspection, part of the trim is clearly visible from the outside when the door is closed. I am not too sure if I like this or not, so I queried the positioning with the dealer who assured me they were fitted correctly.
Does it spoil the appearance?
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/Sill_trim_exterior.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/Sill_trim_location.jpg)
On hindsight I should have ordered transparent ones. I was told they were fitted using a heat treatment method, so I'm wondering if i can get them swopped for the transparent ones or if its too late. I shall ask the question first thing Monday.
I think that if you removed the door seal and fitted the Cill protectors tight up you would not see them on the out side!!
If you get what I mean?
Chris
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these stretch easy if too much heat is applied so i would guess whoever fitted them got too carried away with the heat gun
i suppose you could use a scalpel and straight edge to trim it down but on a new car its a p!ss take
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Hi there
Currently exploring scuff plates myself and had at hand a great thread which will show you how they should be fitted
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4278&page=2
Hope this helps
Guy
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I have a set of the door silks at home for the 5 door and from memory it does not say anything about using heat to fit them
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If I was that dealership I would have been very embarrased to hand the car over with the door seals fitted so poorly.
p.s. your new car looks fantastic and its a really touching story about how you came to own one.
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Sorry for my lateness but let me add my congratulations to you. Your car looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of it when you have your new wheels on it.
I'm sure your dad will be smiling as you enjoy driving it. :smiley:
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Todays update on the sill trims;
Visited dealer (who was not embarrassed in any way.....) and after close examination of a "standard" Golf door/body/sill area, it appears that there is a slight difference in the contours to those on a GTI. The sill trims I have had fitted are for "standard" Golf's and therefore DO NOT fit the contours of my GTI correctly! Hense they run "out of line" as they go towards the back. (see photos).
Solution; They will use steel ruler and scalpul and to trim excess off so they are not visible externally.
And on a better note; Car looking better by the day; Still waiting for "golf ball" gear knob/gater (Ed35) to arrive. (hopefully tomorrow) :rolleyes: Mirror casings sprayed and fitted :smug: Just needs wash and good polish.
Here's another glimpse. Keeping "full view" under my hat til Sat'day! 4 LONG days to go.......
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/DSC00045b.jpg)
ps; I'm a very modest, quiet bloke...normally, so sorry if i'm seen to be showin off with all these posts, pics, etc but this is a hell of a thing for me. Luvin every minute of the "GTI experience" right from day 1 and just wanna share it with fellow enthusiasts. Thanks for puttin up with me :embarassed:
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Looking good mate and gald they've sorted the stuff out for you.
I would'nt polish the car for at least few months, if you want to treat the car to a nice spruce up i'd do the following:
Clay it
Seal It
Wax it.
Cheers,
Jim
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if you want to treat the car to a nice spruce up i'd do the following:
Clay it
Seal It
Wax it.
Cheers, Jim
Clay it ??? :huh:
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Todays update on the sill trims;
They will use steel ruler and scalpul and to trim excess off so they are not visible externally.
Your a brave man. It wouldn't be me as they are likely to go through the paint. Plus how will the trims look once they are cut?
Car is looking great. Sympathies for your dad. Working in mental health I've worked a lot with "Dementia" patients and it can be a traumatic experience for the family. I'm sure he would be pleased with what you have spent the money on.
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if you want to treat the car to a nice spruce up i'd do the following:
Clay it
Seal It
Wax it.
Cheers, Jim
Clay it ??? :huh:
Clay it and you'll be amazed at the results. YouTube it mate.
Jim
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Todays update on the sill trims;
They will use steel ruler and scalpul and to trim excess off so they are not visible externally.
Your a brave man. It wouldn't be me as they are likely to go through the paint. Plus how will the trims look once they are cut?
They will cut the trim at the fold/corner of the panel/sill. Been assured that a "gentle" cut will score the trim and it will be easily removed....... Worse scenario and they look SH**, dealer takes them off, repairs any damage to sill and gives me me pennies back :smiley:
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Looking good mate and gald they've sorted the stuff out for you.
I would'nt polish the car for at least few months, if you want to treat the car to a nice spruce up i'd do the following:
Clay it
Seal It
Wax it.
Cheers,
Why not polish it????
Wait a couple of weeks then you will see why your lovely White car needs a clay bar. It will be full of little rusty dots of fall out from the new brakes. Every new car suffers most but you mostly see it light cars :-( same with the 1 million tar dots you will see.
Welcome to white
Jim
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i wouldn't waste your time claying a brand new car. i have lay but will wait for the spring to use it.
i would suggest to use a gentle polish/cleaner like autoglym high resin polish (has barely any cutting at all but is a good cleaner and makes candy white look great), then add a couple of coats of decent wax.
i washed, polished and waxed my car the day after i got it new and it was fine for 3 months but then a couple of weeks back noticed a lot of specks of fall out on the wings and boot lid
seriously you don't wax it candy white is nightmare to keep clean!
i used meguiars gold class wax originally but it seemed to have worn off a couple of weeks back when contaminants started sticking to my paint. i topped it up with tech wax every couple of weeks too. :angry:
i did the same routine last week of polish and 2 coats of wax but this time used meguiars ultimate wax and its very good
car was minging today and i waxed it and the dirt literally slid off so i think the ultimate wax is pretty good. no specks of dirt anywhere!
also seal your wheels (i used poor boys and its excellent). the dirt, salt and brake dust just slides straight off and is well worth the effort as cleaning my wheels takes seconds now.
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Todays update on the sill trims;
They will use steel ruler and scalpul and to trim excess off so they are not visible externally.
Your a brave man. It wouldn't be me as they are likely to go through the paint. Plus how will the trims look once they are cut?
They will cut the trim at the fold/corner of the panel/sill. Been assured that a "gentle" cut will score the trim and it will be easily removed....... Worse scenario and they look SH**, dealer takes them off, repairs any damage to sill and gives me me pennies back :smiley:
they will defiantly be able to trim it with a blade without marking the paint.
same way vinyl is applied to car bodes and trimmed. the weight of the knife is pretty much enough pressure to score the vinyl for it to be trimmed.
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Todays update on the sill trims;
They will use steel ruler and scalpul and to trim excess off so they are not visible externally.
Your a brave man. It wouldn't be me as they are likely to go through the paint. Plus how will the trims look once they are cut?
They will cut the trim at the fold/corner of the panel/sill. Been assured that a "gentle" cut will score the trim and it will be easily removed....... Worse scenario and they look SH**, dealer takes them off, repairs any damage to sill and gives me me pennies back :smiley:
they will defiantly be able to trim it with a blade without marking the paint.
same way vinyl is applied to car bodes and trimmed. the weight of the knife is pretty much enough pressure to score the vinyl for it to be trimmed.
Yeah I'm not doubting someone that has the knowledge to do it, will make a good job but I can imagine it will be given to the sponge monkey to do and him putting all his weight on the knife and cutting right through the paint.
I'm sure the line of rust will be a give-a-way :laugh:
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personally i would just do it myself as the less times the car is a the dealers the less chance there is of it getting damaged to be honest!
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Hi mate, welcome to the fold.
I, like you, joined only a few weeks ago but what an experience it is. I’m genuinely sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure he would have loved you to have an awesome car like the Gti
Love the look of your car – candy white is, of course, the fastest colour! I hope the stealers make a good job of the sill strips – eventually. The thought of any spanner monkey near my paintwork with a knife makes me :sick: though
As for the first detail; I don’t think a light hand polish – like AutoGlym SRP will do any harm. Clay can give good results, I have used it on my other cars, but unless you keep the area well lubed, there is risk of lightly marring the surface of the paint. Equally effective instead to remove the tiny fall out specks on the paint (very noticeable on white) is something like 'Iron X' or 'Purple Rain'. Simply spray, wait, then rinse. There are pleanty of tar removal products on the market that are also spray on, wash off.
I’d thoroughly recommend removing and properly waxing the wheels as soon as possible to give them the best start in life. Chemical Guys Wheel Seal is good, but Collinite 476 is my personal favourite wax. SOOOOOOO durable and the beading is extreme. Use it on the wheels and car body too, it’s great and the dirt doesn't stand a chance.
Check out cleanyourcar.co.uk or autobrite.co.uk
Keep us posted. I'll be watching with interest. Enjoy the process and remember, if there arn't daily updates and hundreds of pics upon delivery, we will take your toy away from you until you behave properly.
Enjoy.
Alex.
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Wednesday 11 Jan; Update...... 2 days to go til blast off:grin: :grin: :grin:........ but IM NOT HAPPY :angry:
Ref ill fitting sill trims; Workshop manager is not prepared to "cut" sill trims in fear of scratching/damaging paintwork so they have been completely removed now.
Me;" Can I have a refund please"?
Dealer: "Urrr....no".
Me; "Why not? It's not my fault they dont fit correctly. The accessorry catalogue lists just one style of sill trim. It does not say it they are NOT suitable for a GTI. The photo in catalogue shows an example that is fitted perfectly. Therefore I presumed the parts would fit my GTI. If I bought a light bulb and it didn't fit, I'd take it back for refund. Or a jumper that was too small, I'd take it back for refund".....
Dealer: "It will cause a problem with invoice. We will have dificulty refunding".
Me; AY?".....
Dealer; "I will ask my manager if we can 'do something. I'll get back to you".
Is this my "PDI NIGHTMARE"? I know the trims are only £96 :shocked::embarassed: but I've paid an awful lot of money for this car and the garage is taking the p**s with this! It has certainly put the dampers on my initial excitement.
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Insist on meeting the dealer principle first to ensure he/she aware of how ridiculous they're being and if still no joy; strongly worded letter to VW Customer Service.
The pictures in the accessories brochure don't show any 'peeking out' issues so why should you accept that either a) the product was not suited or b) they were not fitted correctly, and c) why the hell didn't the monkey check the fitting before sticking them down and call you to check OK with 'peeking.'
I can't recall where (which forum) but I've definately seen pics of these fitted to a GTI/GTD and they were inset from the edge of the sill flat edge.
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Mention something along the lines of I hope I don't get a customer satisfaction survey call from VW and they will literally sh!t themselves. The result you give them after handover is worth slot more than the £96.00 they have to swallow for really there own mistake.
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VW phoned me for a customer survey and I gave the car top marks but the dealer bottom marks.
Then I got my gti mats a tank of fuel and a £60 meal for me and the mrs out of them as way of apology
Don't take their crap mate. If they DON'T fit the car they should have told you this before taking your money. Do not settle for this. You want your money back and compensated for the stress they're causing you.
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*****NEWS FLASH***** sill trim update!
Dealer just emailed to offer 1 FULL TANK OF FUEL in lieu of "non-refundable" sill trims. In my area, thats worth around £75. Trims =£96, means I'm out of pocket by just £21 :angry:
Well, I mean when you're paying £25grand + for a motor, whats £21 between friends?...... :kiss:
Truckerash is NOT a happy bunny :angry:
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Tell them the tank of fuel (make sure it's super unleaded - I insisted on being there when my car was filled so they couldn't use regular) but you also want a set of GTI stitched mats or something. Seriously you WILL get more out of them than this. They're taking the P!ss.
All this crap about paying for a ed.35 key fob is a joke too. No way would they be getting my money for that.
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Your shout Truckerash, but I wouldn't be happy with that. They would bug the hell out of me every time I walked to the car and spotted them. My accessory brochure shows them tucked up tight to the door seal, where your picture shows quite a gap at the rear edge. I wouldn't take the line "non refundable" as they have made a balls of fitting them. Just remember it's your expensive car that's being spoiled by their incompetance
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They're admitting liability just by taking them off, so stick with it! If i can get a new wheel out of mine for a scratch that probably happened after I collected the car i'm sure you should get refund for some poorly fitting accessories. Have you had the service pack thrown in cos if not i'd be asking for a discounted gesture of good will aswell as a refund!
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I wouldn't accept anything other than a full refund. They are taking the p1ss saying they can't or it will mess the invoice up.
Good luck in what ever you decide to do.
Jim
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Simple thing to do is go in or speak to the sales manager he is the one who needs to loose the cost of them fitted. The salesman will just be relaying the info to him or easier as previously posted if you don't get anywhere with the dealer, phone VW customer services. The problem they have is they have simply set fire to £96 them selves, and already charged by the service/parts dept. For the sake of £21 they are going to regret not just saying I tell you what I can't change it but I will put £96 of fuel in so come back for the other £21 and I will put it in your car.
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try pulling up in this..... one nice full tank of fuel please :evil:
(http://truck-photos.net.s3.amazonaws.com/5101.jpg)
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Hope you get it sorted
As far as the tank of fuel they are offering, surely they would be putting at least 1/4 of a tank in anyway or some to at least get you home .is this not included in purchase price ? (I dont know as its 8 years since I bought a new car ) .
As far as cleaning the car have a good read of the detailing world site www.detailingworld.co.uk as it will surprise and shock you how much crap there is on a new car.(If you really want it done get a professional to do it ).
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Today has been a very good day :grin: :grin: :grin:
Problem with trim refund resolved to my satisfaction in the way of lots of "complimentary" super unleaded fuel.....
So; after waiting 8 painful months, the big day finally arrived.
14.01.2012 - 0845, my GTI on show for all to see....
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000354.jpg)
no excess mileage I'm glad to say!
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000361.jpg)
Couple of photos round the back of the garage......
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000396a.jpg)
What an arse!
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000405a.jpg)
.....before I very "nervously" took her onto the highway :smug:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000390a.jpg)
then posed for some tasty pics on way home!
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000410a.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000453a.jpg)
Couldn't have wished for a better day. Clear sun filled blue skies and a wonderful sunset to finish things off. Perfick! :smug:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000466a.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000469a.jpg)
I shall take it to see dad tomorrow to get his approval :sad:
Thanks to all who have hepled/advised with my concerns and questions. Much appreciated lads :wink: :smiley:
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Looks great. Mudflaps look ok on it as well :cool:
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Looks great. Mudflaps look ok on it as well :cool:
Funny, cuz now I've seen my photos, I'm not entirely convinced about them :rolleyes: Easy to take off though, so I'll either get well used to them, or rip 'um off! :laugh:
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Car looks very nice, but now you have insulted the female section in the forum by thanking the lads only :angry: :wink:
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Car looks very nice, but now you have insulted the female section in the forum by thanking the lads only :angry: :wink:
:embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :shocked:oooooops sorry ladies. Will I ever be forgiven?
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really nice car mate
keep them mud flaps on. i fitted some to my CW a week after i got it and it definitely keeps the sides cleaner.
now get some wax on that car ASAP! :wink:
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Nice mate, the fairy lights are growing me.
Wax then a remap for you then :laugh:
Jim
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Nice car. :cool:
Mudflaps are for trucks.
The only bit of the car that needs protecting is the front.
Had them on my mk4 and mk5, useless and look naff.
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Car looks very nice, but now you have insulted the female section in the forum by thanking the lads only :angry: :wink:
:embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :shocked:oooooops sorry ladies. Will I ever be forgiven?
Anything is possible, loads and loads more pics would help and some internal ones too then I for one may be driven to forgive and forget. :wink: Can't get enough pics of GTIs on here you know. Seriously though, your car does look very nice indeed.
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Looks spot on. The wheels look so much nicer without the swollen ED35 bumper.
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Looking good. Tho your missing 2 doors :grin: keep the muddys on I seen the splatter without them.
Wish the GTD came with twin pipes :cry:
Welldone and many happy miles your dad will love it :wink:
Chris
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Looking good. Tho your missing 2 doors :grin: keep the muddys on I seen the splatter without them.
Wish the GTD came with twin pipes :cry:
Welldone and many happy miles your dad will love it :wink:Chris
Thanks pal; 5 door = family :smiley: 2 door = far more sporty :drool:
Drove/tested GTD and GTI and to be honest I wasn't particularly favouring one or the other. Chose GTI for its more aggresive looks (twin pipes) and that lovvvvely deep throaty engine noise :smug: :smug: :smug: Can't wait to "run it in properly" and then I can GIVE IT SOME!
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Your motor looks great mate, i kept thinking yesterday I bet he's pleased with the weather! Welcome to the candy club mate and twice a week washing!
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(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000466a.jpg)
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000469a.jpg)
Stunning car mate. Really like these two pictures :wink:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgZ3KbLNz50
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgZ3KbLNz50 :cool:
Yeah yeah yeah....funny ha ha :grin: :grin: :grin:
And here's another of my fave songs; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkfVk1_lm7k&feature=related
As it happens, after yesterday's motoring, and this morning's motorway jaunt, I had to "give it a quick swill" at lunchtime. Then my mate says; "Take me for a spin" so off we goes again................
Hindsight is a wonderful thing and had I known we would get stuck behind a vintage bus chucking out smoke, oil and general sh**, I can assure you all , I would never, ever ever have taken him out! :evil: :sick: :evil: :sick:
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A little bit of self indulgence for a moment;
For those who have been following my GTI story, it's thanks to dear old dad's inheritance that I can afford one.
He was always far more into his horses and carriage. He always said he prefered to go "anywhere" with his horses as they were FAR MORE RELIABLE than any motor car :laugh: ah bless him.
He always said they were cheaper to run than a car and a woman, as they already had fur coats and never answered him back!
Took the new motor to "see" dad today.......
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/P1000485.jpg)
And here he is with his "favoured" mode of transport. RIP old mate.
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/F89fan/0553.jpg)
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Nice touch there. Enjoy the car
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My condolences and congrats mate. :wink:
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Brilliant truckerash. Nice touch to go and see your dad. I'm sure he more than approves if its made you happy.
Cheers.