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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 14:44

Title: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 14:44
I was driving home from work last night and I noticed a new tornado red 5 door GTI running on 19's at my local dealers so I popped in :laugh:. I have to say it looked fantastic. Red is an excellent colour it looked very smart in the metal :smiley:. They had it parked right beside the night blue demo I test drove a month. Red wins hands down!

PS it was my first time seeing the 19's in the flesh and they really look the part. The only down side they will be a b;llocks to clean.
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: Brenbo on 24 August 2013, 15:39
Cleaning of the 19 inch wheels is part of the reason I did not go for them.  I currently have 7 spoke white wheels on my Civic Type-R and they are an absolute pain.  I wanted an easier time of it this time around so went for the 5 spoke Austins instead.  I have read about a lip on the Austin wheels on this forum making it awkward to clean.  But it surely cannot be any worse than having the Santiago's with their intricate design to clean. 

Although on the flip side they do look great. 
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: CraigW on 24 August 2013, 15:48
The austins are a bit awkward to clean but they really are a nice set of alloys. The silver against the gloss black really sets them off and makes them look  :cool: . I didn't like the old austins with the pure round circles but these new ones are really lovely  :smiley:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: dubber36 on 24 August 2013, 17:07
The austins are a bit awkward to clean but they really are a nice set of alloys. The silver against the gloss black really sets them off and makes them look  :cool: . I didn't like the old austins with the pure round circles but these new ones are really lovely  :smiley:

The "old Austins" were called Monza Shadows, and before that on the Mk5, Monza II's.  :wink:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 20:29
What dealer was that in mk7gti?
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 20:34
Agnews Belfast. I see they also have a white GTD demo. That will be of interest to you MKVIIGTD :huh:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 20:37
Boucher or mallusk?
Would the GTD be a demo car do you think?
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 20:38
Boucher defo a demo it wasn't clean...
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: peterdoherty on 24 August 2013, 20:44
Boucher defo a demo it wasn't clean...

Only issue with boucher is their 20 second test drive which you get if you're lucky!!!!
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 20:45
That really pisses me off more... Why do they not fill customer orders first!! I've been waiting over 21 weeks now since 28th march
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 24 August 2013, 20:52
Boucher defo a demo it wasn't clean...

Only issue with boucher is their 20 second test drive which you get if you're lucky!!!!

Ah yes that sounds like what I got from Vindis. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 20:58
MKVIIGTD you should get a decent run as you have a car on order with them :smiley:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 21:06
Lol that's the thing... I haven't ordered from Agnews. I wouldn't buy a wheelbarrow from any of them crowd. Very bad previous experience with my dad and a new vw van! I actually know the head man in mallusk and Boucher but even still wouldn't buy there!
I ordered from Phillips in Lisburn
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 21:17
Sorry that's right you had mentioned that before. Phillips likely have a demo to.
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 21:46
Don't think they do, I'm for going to see them at start of the week. I don't think there is another GTD over here except that demo in Agnews u were sayin.
When are u due to get your GTI?
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: peterdoherty on 24 August 2013, 21:47
Lol that's the thing... I haven't ordered from Agnews. I wouldn't buy a wheelbarrow from any of them crowd. Very bad previous experience with my dad and a new vw van! I actually know the head man in mallusk and Boucher but even still wouldn't buy there!
I ordered from Phillips in Lisburn

Wouldn't buy from them either - went to England for mine!
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 21:50
I'm glad to have met another like minded person lol
No disrespect to mk7gti thou, just never got great liking for Agnews at all
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 22:03
It's one to two weeks away so not long now. Don't worry I know what you both mean about Agnews. They where the best price for me and every penny counts :smiley: When are yours both due?
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 24 August 2013, 22:44
Agnews customer relations can leave a lot to be desired. But money talks too.

Was your GTI built when it was meant to be mk7? Ie. in the BW u were given... Was that 33?
My GTD is bw 36 so I hope to get before end of sept.
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 24 August 2013, 22:56
No it was to be 26 then 32 and finally 33. I have the feeling we will be seeing each other about Belfast :smiley:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: peterdoherty on 24 August 2013, 23:40
My GTD is unconfirmed BW38 but no tracker update this weekend so I'm delayed - will find out on Tues after calling VWCS
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 25 August 2013, 08:07
PM me when u get ur's mk7gti, as I would love a proper look around one. I haven't seen a single GTI on the road yet and still haven't seen seen a GTD in the flesh lol will look out for you on the road.

Keep fingers crossed for you Peter, mine didn't change on tracker until the weekend I think 
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: sam67GTD on 25 August 2013, 18:35
Boucher defo a demo it wasn't clean...

Only issue with boucher is their 20 second test drive which you get if you're lucky!!!!

I had a test drive in the Boucher Road GTD at the end of July and it definitely lasted a lot longer than 20 secs. Got a great mix of motorway, town and B roads. What a fantastic car, miles ahead of my own ST in refinement etc. Was a bit wary of driving it with DSG, but after a few miles I got used to it. However, I'm glad my GTD's a manual, as I like to tell the car what to do. :D

The salesman with whom I'm dealing has a GTD on order too.

Took some nice pics of the car, might post them if anyone's interested???  :laugh:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: peterdoherty on 25 August 2013, 19:03
Boucher defo a demo it wasn't clean...

Only issue with boucher is their 20 second test drive which you get if you're lucky!!!!

I had a test drive in the Boucher Road GTD at the end of July and it definitely lasted a lot longer than 20 secs. Got a great mix of motorway, town and B roads. What a fantastic car, miles ahead of my own ST in refinement etc. Was a bit wary of driving it with DSG, but after a few miles I got used to it. However, I'm glad my GTD's a manual, as I like to tell the car what to do. :D

The salesman with whom I'm dealing has a GTD on order too.

Took some nice pics of the car, might post them if anyone's interested???  :laugh:

Lucky you with the proper test drive.... Ive been in 2-3 times as a serious buyer over the past 4 years and have only ever got half a loop around Boucher!!!!

Deffo interested in pics if you can
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: sam67GTD on 25 August 2013, 20:41
OK, pics as requested...enjoy  :cool:

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Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 26 August 2013, 01:30
When is your motor due Sam. Great snaps. 
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: sam67GTD on 26 August 2013, 08:10
When is your motor due Sam. Great snaps.

It's confirmed to be built next week (w/c 1st September) and it's showing that on the tracker. Ordered it on the 9th April, so I'm guessing around the middle of October  :smiley: When's yours due to be delivered?
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 26 August 2013, 10:50
One to two weeks from now :smiley:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: sam67GTD on 26 August 2013, 12:27
One to two weeks from now :smiley:

Brilliant, you will be excited about that no doubt! lol  :laugh:
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: mk7gti on 26 August 2013, 12:52
Yeah im now a shipping geek :smiley: I have a feeling my car could have arrived in Grimsby today according to the shipping tracker sites. I'm now trying to work out how my car gets from Grimsby to Belfast...
Title: Re: New demo
Post by: sam67GTD on 26 August 2013, 13:11
Funny you should say that, I clicked on the shipping link and now I'm having a look too lol :laugh: