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Title: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: mr magoo on 24 July 2013, 19:49

Hi All

So, seen quite a few MkVIIs around now, admittedly no GTi / GTD's yet.

But ... am I alone? To me, the MkVII rear just doesn't seem to work. It's too severe somehow, especially the lights.

Looks like Darth Vader - though I suppose some people would see this as a positive I suppose.  :laugh:

Not saying it will stop me partaking, I'm holding out for details on the R. (Currently got a MkV Ed30, 5 years, 100k miles from new.)

Thoughts welcome!

M

Title: Re: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: DougL on 24 July 2013, 20:00

Don't think it looks severe at all to be honest, I think it looks sharp. I admit that I didn't love it at first but it grew on my very quickly. I really dislike the Mk5, especially the rear and would never have bought one because of its looks, so we may have completely different tastes. I do like the Mk6 though (and have one).

Title: Re: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: Running Man on 24 July 2013, 20:07

Quote from: mr magoo on 24 July 2013, 19:49

Hi All

So, seen quite a few MkVIIs around now, admittedly no GTi / GTD's yet.

But ... am I alone? To me, the MkVII rear just doesn't seem to work. It's too severe somehow, especially the lights.

Looks like Darth Vader - though I suppose some people would see this as a positive I suppose.  :laugh:

Not saying it will stop me partaking, I'm holding out for details on the R. (Currently got a MkV Ed30, 5 years, 100k miles from new.)

Thoughts welcome!

M

Not sure your age?

Anyway do you remember Tiffany's ' I think we're alone now, there doesn't seem to be anyone around'

I love the 7 rear and all  :wink:

Title: Re: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: Jimble on 24 July 2013, 20:09

I don't really understand the term severe?? I wasn't all that impressed by the mk7's looks when it was released and i'm still not 100% on the lower spec models but the GTI/D, when i saw it in the flesh i love how low the back is compared to my slab sided mk6, it's almost coupe like and i really like it! 8)

Title: Re: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: AAddict on 24 July 2013, 20:52

Quote from: Jimble on 24 July 2013, 20:09

I don't really understand the term severe?? I wasn't all that impressed by the mk7's looks when it was released and i'm still not 100% on the lower spec models but the GTI/D, when i saw it in the flesh i love how low the back is compared to my slab sided mk6, it's almost coupe like and i really like it! 8)

The whole car (MK7) gives a much lower & wider impression over the MK 5 & 6. The MK 5 looks almost like a people carrier in comparison.

Title: Re: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: Gordor on 24 July 2013, 21:27

So, you guys seem like decent guys, so I'm sticking with my GTD order and sticking with the PW....and really glad I've ordered the 19's... cheers all...wobble over  :smiley:

Title: Re: MkVII rear end, esp lights??
Post by: CraigW on 24 July 2013, 23:19

Quote from: Gordor on 24 July 2013, 21:27

So, you guys seem like decent guys, so I'm sticking with my GTD order and sticking with the PW....and really glad I've ordered the 19's... cheers all...wobble over  :smiley:

Good choice Rich  :smiley: