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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: PhilMill on 21 June 2019, 08:11
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Hi guys, so while I'm waiting for this car to get to the dealer can anybody tell me what colour it might be? its a 2017 registered in Feb, says metallic paint as an option and is grey! It would be nice to look up what it actually looks like.. I have that or a Tornado red on my short list, I liked the red but the grey is better spec.
Thanks.
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It will be Indium gray. Nice shade :cool:
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Indium is colour I was going to go for if selected another R, its not a colour that causes any contention, everyone likes it.
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Hi guys, so while I'm waiting for this car to get to the dealer can anybody tell me what colour it might be? its a 2017 registered in Feb, says metallic paint as an option and is grey! It would be nice to look up what it actually looks like.. I have that or a Tornado red on my short list, I liked the red but the grey is better spec.
Thanks.
Have a look on the VW website in the used cars section - there’ll be a selection of nearly new Golf R’s in Indium Grey so you’ll be able to see what they look like in the metal. You should also be able to see what Indium Grey looks like in different lighting conditions as there’ll be 10-12 pictures of most cars - some in sunny, bright lighting and others in cloudy, overcast conditions.
If you use the advanced search feature, you can filter your search so your search results only give you Indium Grey R’s.
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Feb 2017 means it'll be a 66 plate, so a MK7 prefacelift.
If it's a 7 then it's going to be either Carbon Grey or Limestone Grey
If it's a 7.5 then it's Indium Grey
Carbon Grey is very very nice, but I had Limestone Grey on a cheap lease March Edition I got my ex back in 2016 and IMO it's not a great colour, quite brown/beige and very flat.
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It will be Indium gray. Nice shade :cool:
Definitely won't be Indium as it can't be a Mk7.5.
AFIK Limestone is the only grey option for a Mk7 R as Carbon was only for GTI/D.
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AFIK Limestone is the only grey option for a Mk7 R as Carbon was only for GTI/D.
The GTI was available in both Limestone and Carbon, R was Limestone only.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLPpYJxT/Screenshot-2019-06-21-at-09-54-06.png) (https://postimg.cc/VdHfzMJQ)
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Surprised by that, thought Indium was around longer on the R but facts is facts
Disagree on the limestone not being a great colour if it comes with Black Pretoria, Black Mirror Caps and maybe the 90% tint as its a nice contrast - I think its quite a classy colour but maybe works less well with all chrome finish
Always loved the Carbon, better than Indium IMO, genuinely great colour, changes in different lights, and if its that one its happy days
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Surprised by that, thought Indium was around longer on the R but facts is facts
Disagree on the limestone not being a great colour if it comes with Black Pretoria, Black Mirror Caps and maybe the 90% tint as its a nice contrast - I think its quite a classy colour but maybe works less well with all chrome finish
Always loved the Carbon, better than Indium IMO, genuinely great colour, changes in different lights, and if its that one its happy days
Yes, Carbon Grey is a great colour IMO; that was the colour of my mk6 GTD, so maybe I’m biased :grin:.
Limestone Grey is one of those colours that seems to divide opinion. Like many colours, it looks it’s best in bright, sunny conditions. Here’s a couple that are currently being advertised for sale on VW’s website;
https://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/en/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/20-tsi-r-300ps-dsg-5dr-s3bzrcj
https://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/en/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/20-tsi-r-300ps-dsg-5dr-gjbzbee
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Lots fo Limestone GTI's here: https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5923
Personally, I think it clashes with the red detail of the GTI, which is why it works better on an R.
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AFIK Limestone is the only grey option for a Mk7 R as Carbon was only for GTI/D.
The GTI was available in both Limestone and Carbon, R was Limestone only.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLPpYJxT/Screenshot-2019-06-21-at-09-54-06.png) (https://postimg.cc/VdHfzMJQ)
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Correct. As I said, Limestone was the only grey option for the R as Carbon is a GTI/GTD colour :smiley:
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Hmmmm, I'm not so sure about that colour. The other one is March 16 reg so any idea if it will have the correct Audio screen that I can add Apple play or the Kenwood Sat nav option? Also did all R's have the ACC cruise? they grey one says it has it not the red one!
So many questions. Thanks for the help.
Phil
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As said, it’s definitely going to be Limestone Greige.
A more “mature” colour.
I’m no fan of red pre-FL R’s either.
An awful lot of the cheap leases were red so check the car thoroughly. Very thoroughly!
The MIB1 to MIB11 was around June 2015 (build date not delivery). The later units more adaptable but the Kenwood Nav add on can be retrofitted to the early cars. The good thing about the MIB11 is that you can upgrade to the bigger screens including the current MIB2.5/3 easily.
All R’s will have the ACC radar. It keeps insurance premiums reasonable.
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On pre-facelift cars you can see the sensor for the ACC in the grille under the front number plate.
On facelift cars it's behind the VW badge in the top grille. As Exonian stated, all UK spec GTi's/GTD's and R's have it fitted as standard.
Limestone Grey divides opinion. I almost ordered a GTD in Limestone, but it can sometimes look a little too beige in the wrong light.
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AFIK Limestone is the only grey option for a Mk7 R as Carbon was only for GTI/D.
The GTI was available in both Limestone and Carbon, R was Limestone only.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLPpYJxT/Screenshot-2019-06-21-at-09-54-06.png) (https://postimg.cc/VdHfzMJQ)
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Correct. As I said, Limestone was the only grey option for the R as Carbon is a GTI/GTD colour :smiley:
I didn’t realise the OP was talking about an R, apologies I thought he was asking about greys for a GTI.
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Hmmmm, I'm not so sure about that colour. The other one is March 16 reg so any idea if it will have the correct Audio screen that I can add Apple play or the Kenwood Sat nav option? Also did all R's have the ACC cruise? they grey one says it has it not the red one!
So many questions. Thanks for the help.
Phil
Yes, some say that Limestone Grey is a bit of a ‘marmite’ colour. Colour is a very personal thing though and it’s probably best to see a Limestone Grey car in the metal and judge for yourself, as pictures aren’t always a true representation of the actual colour.
Regarding ACC; A small batch of the very first mk7 GTI’s built for the UK market were built without ACC, but I’m pretty certain all mk7 R’s had ACC.
Car Net App Connect was an option that was introduced for the 2016 model year when the the second generation (MIB2) infotainment units were introduced (from build week 22 in 2015). If the original owner didn’t specify this as an option, it might be possible to have it retro-activated (the cost is approx £250). I say might, because some of the early MIB2 infotainment units weren’t App Connect compatible. If the car you’re going to view doesn’t have this option activated, then get the dealer to confirm the infotainment unit is one that is App Connect compatible, I’d suggest negotiating with the dealer to retro-activate it as part of the deal if you buy the car.
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Thanks guys, all helpful info. One of things about the Red one is its done under 10k miles, the grey one is under 15 so both very low miles for their age. Im guessing VIN with tell me when it was built, I'll do some digging.
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AFIK Limestone is the only grey option for a Mk7 R as Carbon was only for GTI/D.
The GTI was available in both Limestone and Carbon, R was Limestone only.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLPpYJxT/Screenshot-2019-06-21-at-09-54-06.png) (https://postimg.cc/VdHfzMJQ)
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Correct. As I said, Limestone was the only grey option for the R as Carbon is a GTI/GTD colour :smiley:
I didn’t realise the OP was talking about an R, apologies I thought he was asking about greys for a GTI.
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Carbon grey is the best colour on a performance Golf IMHO. 👍🏻
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Carbon grey is the best colour on a performance Golf IMHO. 👍🏻
A good, honest, unbiased opinion..... :grin:
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Carbon grey is the best colour on a performance Golf IMHO. 👍🏻
A good, honest, unbiased opinion..... :grin:
I would agree,in an honest unbiased way obviously. :laugh:
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UPDATE...
So I got the grey car, seeing it in real life I liked it, also it turned out it had Nav, heated seats and Apple Car play. I haven't been far in the car yet but it does feel way smoother than my MK6 GTI, a bit slow pulling away but that might just be me.
I'll be asking a few questions on here over the next few days I'm sure.
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a bit slow pulling away
Pedalbox :whistle:
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UPDATE...
So I got the grey car, seeing it in real life I liked it, also it turned out it had Nav, heated seats and Apple Car play. I haven't been far in the car yet but it does feel way smoother than my MK6 GTI, a bit slow pulling away but that might just be me.
I'll be asking a few questions on here over the next few days I'm sure.
What car? We can't see a picture... :grin:
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UPDATE...
So I got the grey car, seeing it in real life I liked it, also it turned out it had Nav, heated seats and Apple Car play. I haven't been far in the car yet but it does feel way smoother than my MK6 GTI, a bit slow pulling away but that might just be me.
I'll be asking a few questions on here over the next few days I'm sure.
Yes, there’s no substitute for seeing a paint colour on the actual car rather than in a picture.
Enjoy your new car :smiley:.
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I think I've figured how to post pics...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48172861216_bcf914a6cd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2goSvjG)Golf (https://flic.kr/p/2goSvjG) by Philip Millard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154844750@N02/), on Flickr
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Looks good! :smiley: