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Title: Atleast there's something to look forward to after my golf being smashed up!
Post by: rolty_gti on 20 August 2012, 09:44
Just been told my courtesy car will be a brand new golf gti! Being dropped off this afternoon  :cool: will get some pics up and specs once I've took it for a burn lol
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 August 2012, 10:44
Just been told my courtesy car will be a brand new golf gti! Being dropped off this afternoon  :cool: will get some pics up and specs once I've took it for a burn lol

Don't crash it!  :lipsrsealed:  :grin:

Dangerous trick this, you may end up wanting to buy one! 
Title: Re: Atleast there's something to look forward to after my golf being smashed up!
Post by: rolty_gti on 20 August 2012, 10:49
Just been told my courtesy car will be a brand new golf gti! Being dropped off this afternoon  :cool: will get some pics up and specs once I've took it for a burn lol

Don't crash it!  :lipsrsealed:  :grin:

Dangerous trick this, you may end up wanting to buy one!

Lmao I'm just hoping no1 runs into me yet again!

I know its gonna be hard to give it up when I have to but just looking forward to driving it this afternoon :D  :evil: already looked at vw site and I can safely say its gonna be a make the most of situation lol
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 August 2012, 11:03

Lmao I'm just hoping no1 runs into me yet again!

Now that really would be sh*t luck!

I know its gonna be hard to give it up when I have to but just looking forward to driving it this afternoon :D  :evil: already looked at vw site and I can safely say its gonna be a make the most of situation lol

Taking it to a track day?  :grin:
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Post by: Wayne on 20 August 2012, 20:55
Where are the pics and what is it like.
Title: Re: Atleast there's something to look forward to after my golf being smashed up!
Post by: rolty_gti on 22 August 2012, 17:51

Lmao I'm just hoping no1 runs into me yet again!

Now that really would be sh*t luck!

I know its gonna be hard to give it up when I have to but just looking forward to driving it this afternoon :D  :evil: already looked at vw site and I can safely say its gonna be a make the most of situation lol

Taking it to a track day?  :grin:

wish i was mate lol been driving it last couple of days, it really is a beaut of a car! persuading the missus to allow me to buy 1 lol
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Post by: rolty_gti on 22 August 2012, 17:56
Where are the pics and what is it like.

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/golf%20crash/IMG-20120820-00052.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/golf%20crash/IMG-20120822-00055.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/golf%20crash/IMG-20120822-00056.jpg)

in a word it's friggin awesome!!!!!!!

really comfy to drive at daily pace and when you floor it it just takes off!
looks a bit more modern inside compared to my mk4, dash lights up white rather than blue which is kinda nice.6 speed gearbox.
the car keeps the biting point on the clutch on hills/stops for you so you can pull away nicely which is a really nice touch.
trip computer features a gear selector which tells you when to change up/down in normal drive or put your foot down mode lol.
to be fair apart from the updates to the dash and the obvious bodywork changes from the mk5/4 its pretty much the same drive as my mk4.

the pricetag for the mk6 seems steep for what it is but then again i suppose mk4's where once £24k +. i would definantly love 1 though if i ever had the money  :laugh:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 August 2012, 18:11
Look at the size of it next to your mk4.  :grin: need to park my mk1 next to it.  Bet its half the size. :laugh:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 22 August 2012, 21:42
Yes they are truly awesome machines....
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Post by: rolty_gti on 23 August 2012, 00:24
Look at the size of it next to your mk4.  :grin: need to park my mk1 next to it.  Bet its half the size. :laugh:

i know it is big con the outside compared to my mk4! and i thought the mk4's were the fatboy dubs lol

the mk6 is a bit more snug inside than the mk4 tho, maybe its just me or the way the seats hold u in that give u the extra snug feeling?
i dont care eitha way just makin the most of it lol
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Post by: Mr GTD on 23 August 2012, 00:30
So how long you got the bad boy for?
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Post by: rolty_gti on 23 August 2012, 00:33
So how long you got the bad boy for?

at the ,oment im not sure, i been told its mine until i receive a settlement cheque, but can keep it for 7 days after that to allow o me source another car, but im off on holiday for 2 weeks 2mrw so i should have it a few weeks yet lol, i'm really lovin it aswell.
the other half loves it to so im thinkin of ways we can get hold of 1 after the holiday, even if it is a second hand year or 2 old  :smiley:
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Post by: scarr89 on 23 August 2012, 12:23
Get the mk6 bought  :tongue:
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Post by: Jimble on 24 August 2012, 11:16
Yes they are truly awesome machines....

How do you know? :lipsrsealed: :evil:

Tbh mate if a mk6 is a bit of a stretch then i'd go for a mk5, they drive the same and you can get a really tidy well specced one for good money these days.
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Post by: Mr GTD on 24 August 2012, 14:35
Yes they are truly awesome machines....

How do you know? :lipsrsealed: :evil:

Tbh mate if a mk6 is a bit of a stretch then i'd go for a mk5, they drive the same and you can get a really tidy well specced one for good money these days.

LOL  :laugh:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 August 2012, 12:24
You really think that's a reasonable courtesy car to have, to replace your 12 year old car?  You REALLY think that's reasonably covered by your annual policy?

I don't suppose you've signed a credit agreement for the courtesy car, have you?  Claim management company involved?  Have a read:

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-1692116/Beware-the-car-insurance-courtesy-car-trap.html

My advice would be get the GTI back to where it came immediately to reduce your exposure to this situation, because if I was the paying insurer I'd contend hiring a new GTI in is not mitigating the costs of the claim, more ripping off everyone else who pays for insurance.

Remember, if it feels like it's too good to be true, it probably is.  These people aren't there to make you feel better after having an accident, they're there to make money, nothing more.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 25 August 2012, 18:35
And the sunshine goes away...... :sad:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 25 August 2012, 20:46
Yes they are truly awesome machines....

How do you know? :lipsrsealed: :evil:

Tbh mate if a mk6 is a bit of a stretch then i'd go for a mk5, they drive the same and you can get a really tidy well specced one for good money these days.

LOL  :laugh:

Actually scratch that, I might know before to long if The Doc has his way... :laugh: