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Title: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2013, 20:14
Hi guys, as i said in another thread, I popped into my dealer tonight to "discuss" my order, and found that just that afternoon, they had received their first UK GTI.

Well it would have been rude not to take some photos (although I only had my phone with me, but here goes. Particularly like the GTI that appears in the Sat Nav start up screen when loading.....

Oh yes and look, Winter Pack with cloth seats... :angry:http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Smileys/modern/angry.gif

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Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Movi on 22 May 2013, 20:17
nice find  :smiley:

Looks very nice

good to see it has fabric and winter pack.



Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 May 2013, 20:17
Continental tyres on that GTI - hopefully I won't get sh!tty Dunlops on my GTD.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: CraigW on 22 May 2013, 20:17
Great photos Norbreck My dealer took delivery of their white one today but not ready until tomorrow for public view.

I would be interested to know what your impressions were seeing it in the flesh?
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Movi on 22 May 2013, 20:20
Which Dealer? may go and have a look this weekend
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2013, 20:21
Oh yeah, found these in the Glovebox as well, the tops of the GTI keys..

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Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Running Man on 22 May 2013, 20:22
Great pics thanks
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2013, 20:24
Great photos Norbreck My dealer took delivery of their white one today but not ready until tomorrow for public view.

I would be interested to know what your impressions were seeing it in the flesh?

Initial impressions.......wow...just wow. It's everything I hoped it would be and the seat are absolutely superb and very comfortable. Has great presence in the showroom.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2013, 20:24
Which Dealer? may go and have a look this weekend

Warrington Volkswagen bud
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Movi on 22 May 2013, 20:26
Which Dealer? may go and have a look this weekend

Warrington Volkswagen bud

Ta looks like i'm off too warrington then   :evil:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 22 May 2013, 20:26
Nice looking motor...there's always a but..

if i didn't know better I would say it just a MK6 with a few extra bits...are we sure VW just haven't changed the shell and stuck on MK6 parts... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Chriscav on 22 May 2013, 20:27
Looks great!
Can't wait for mine to show up!
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Gung-Ho on 22 May 2013, 20:28
Cracking pics Norbreck!!!

I'm loving that carbon weave effect on the interior trim...
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 22 May 2013, 20:32
Again no ADC.

Nice pics matey. Starting to build the excitement levels even though its only a GTI :wink:

Has seeing one in the flesh cheered you up a bit :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Aidey on 22 May 2013, 20:34
mmmmmmm, very smart, cant wait to get mine
nice to see cloth and heated seats as i spec that for my bad back also...
Would love to see actual in dealer pics of a 3 door soon
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2013, 20:35
Again no ADC.

Nice pics matey. Starting to build the excitement levels even though its only a GTI :wink:

Has seeing one in the flesh cheered you up a bit :embarrassed:

Yeah a bit happier, although ill be ecstatic when I know the bloody things on the boat with all the right parts on it  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: barrym381 on 22 May 2013, 20:35
Nice looking motor...there's always a but..

if i didn't know better I would say it just a MK6 with a few extra bits...are we sure VW just haven't changed the shell and stuck on audi parts... :rolleyes:
think you meant this  :smiley:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: CraigW on 22 May 2013, 20:35
Great photos Norbreck My dealer took delivery of their white one today but not ready until tomorrow for public view.

I would be interested to know what your impressions were seeing it in the flesh?

Initial impressions.......wow...just wow. It's everything I hoped it would be and the seat are absolutely superb and very comfortable. Has great presence in the showroom.

That's really good to hear  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Aidey on 22 May 2013, 20:42
The one one shown there is a non performance pack Gti also??
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: AAddict on 22 May 2013, 20:55
Thanks for posting this, you've officially posted the thread of the day  :laugh:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: wigit on 22 May 2013, 20:55
So much confusion as to whether you can get carbon grey or not and then you see a picture of one  :angry:

Wife's preferred colour
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: matchboy on 22 May 2013, 21:01
Thanks for posting this, you've officially posted the thread of the day  :laugh:

+1 great pics!!
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: AAddict on 22 May 2013, 21:08
If I was religious about washing my cars I would get Carbon Grey.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Chriscav on 22 May 2013, 21:09
If I was religious about washing my cars I would get Carbon Grey.

I am! So I have.
is it really that difficult to look after though?
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Movi on 22 May 2013, 21:09
The one one shown there is a non performance pack Gti also??

yep- not performance pack - no gti on callipers.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: AAddict on 22 May 2013, 21:11
If I was religious about washing my cars I would get Carbon Grey.
I am! So I have.
is it really that difficult to look after though?

No worse than any other dark metallic or pearl. I'm overly paranoid about swirls and marks, ignore me.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Chriscav on 22 May 2013, 21:13
If I was religious about washing my cars I would get Carbon Grey.
I am! So I have.
is it really that difficult to look after though?

No worse than any other dark metallic or pearl. I'm overly paranoid about swirls and marks, ignore me.

me too.

Ive even told the dealer not to touch it.
Once sat in an audi dealership watching an r8 get rubbed down with what looked like a dishcloth!
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: wigit on 22 May 2013, 21:16
If I was religious about washing my cars I would get Carbon Grey.

I am! So I have.
is it really that difficult to look after though?

No it's not my mk6 is carbon grey and fine, no issues with a cg mk7 joining the fleet
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Gryzor on 22 May 2013, 21:16
Looking very nice, especially the wheels, so glad those are standard
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Jimble on 22 May 2013, 22:25
Thanks for posting the pics, it does make the wait a little easier to take! Lovin the GTI logo on the nav unit! :cool:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Poached on 22 May 2013, 22:32
If I was religious about washing my cars I would get Carbon Grey.

I am! So I have.
is it really that difficult to look after though?

No it's not my mk6 is carbon grey and fine, no issues with a cg mk7 joining the fleet

+1 My MK6 is CSG and it's definitely not in the same league of showing dirt as my MK5 which was black!
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: sharper on 22 May 2013, 22:41
Is the golf ball gear knob in the photos standard fitment? I've specified it as as an option as it's showing as an option on the VW configurator.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: matchboy on 22 May 2013, 22:47
Is the golf ball gear knob in the photos standard fitment? I've specified it as as an option as it's showing as an option on the VW configurator.

It is standard. Quite why it's an option for the GTI only VW knows cause it's defo standard - so you've saved some cash right there!
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: AAddict on 22 May 2013, 22:52
Is the golf ball gear knob in the photos standard fitment? I've specified it as as an option as it's showing as an option on the VW configurator.

You can't configure it, it's standard. Do you mean that generic "sports gear knob" for £125 in the accessories bit?
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: matchboy on 22 May 2013, 23:02
Is the golf ball gear knob in the photos standard fitment? I've specified it as as an option as it's showing as an option on the VW configurator.

You can't configure it, it's standard. Do you mean that generic "sports gear knob" for £125 in the accessories bit?

Yes, that's what I mean - apologies, it's late! :laugh:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: sharper on 22 May 2013, 23:27
Good news - how rubbish is that configurator! My dealer thought the golf ball was an option too - it hasn't been standard on any normal GTIs (except the Anniversary and Edition models) since the Mk 2 in 1991.

I've specified cloth winter pack and lane assist too - after reading earlier posts, goodness knows what will happen with those options!
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: DougL on 23 May 2013, 06:51
The speedo really should have had the larger numbers at 30, 50 and 70... is there an option to show mph as a digital readout on the VII? I notice that the km/h figures are now on the gauge unlike the Mk VI.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: peterdoherty on 23 May 2013, 11:50
The speedo really should have had the larger numbers at 30, 50 and 70... is there an option to show mph as a digital readout on the VII? I notice that the km/h figures are now on the gauge unlike the Mk VI.

I had a 1.6TDI S Mk7 as a hire car last weekend and it was able to show mph on the basic digital display (in large numbers).
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: dubber36 on 23 May 2013, 12:26
I notice that the km/h figures are now on the gauge unlike the Mk VI.

That's a shame as I prefer the less cluttered look of the Mk6 speedo and don't mind the digital kph.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: peterdoherty on 23 May 2013, 12:54
Had ordered a GTD in black - have now changed to Carbon Grey! Love CG but as wasnt on configurator didnt think it was available.
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: Movi on 23 May 2013, 17:22
I notice that the km/h figures are now on the gauge unlike the Mk VI.

That's a shame as I prefer the less cluttered look of the Mk6 speedo and don't mind the digital kph.

+1 Come on VW sort ya Sh*t out

Crap clocks, crap configurator, crap order track system the list goes on.
And I keep coming back for more :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Metallic Grey GTI at English Dealer
Post by: oblong on 24 May 2013, 00:44
Nice bit of kit, carbon grey has always been my fav colour!