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Title: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: sipj on 13 September 2024, 13:17
HI all.  What are your opinions on a GTI in Moonstone Grey?  Although I have ordered a new 8.5, I have the option to get one a lot sooner, of a similar spec, albeit in Moonstone.  I am on the fence about the colour, so thought I would see what others think.  Thanks
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: jon87 on 13 September 2024, 14:06
Most people love Moonstone. My sister has a Moonstone R-line and loves the colour. I think I am in the small minority who doesn't like the colour, I find it really dull TBH. I much prefer white over it or darker shades of grey.

It's just a matter of opinion, but would definitely recommend you going to the dealership to have a look at a Moonstone Golf in the flesh before deciding.
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: Dogman12 on 13 September 2024, 14:11
It's kind of really boooring colour. Can't say it looks bad but boring. If you want cool looking grey - opt for Dolphin Grey Metallic.
Otherwise, Kings Red suits 8.5 GTI perferctly, and which is actually a colour  :grin:
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: Dav3smith on 13 September 2024, 14:20
It makes absolutely no difference what other people think.

Go and have a look at one in the flesh and decide based on that, you're spending a chunk of money so make sure you're happy with your choice.

The only possible scenario that other peoples opinion on colour matter is for resale so as long as you don't pick that vomit yellow colour you won't have a problem.
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: fredgroves on 13 September 2024, 15:50
I love HMS Weasel!

Always wanted that grey colour, couldn't be happier with my choice 3.5 years later
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: JoeGTI on 13 September 2024, 15:52
I'd say it's been one of the more popular colours in the VW range in the last few years. It's a very striking looking colour when it's clean in bright sunshine. It's another one of those "primer grey" colours thats "in vogue", particularly in performance cars, similar to Nardo grey on Audi's and BMW have one similar too.

Of the greys available, I'd pick it. Personally I think Dolphin grey is the one that looks very "battleship grey" dreary.
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: sipj on 13 September 2024, 16:38
Thanks for the replies.  I think I will go and see one, as I am unsure of it on screen.  The car that is available is 2.5 hours away, so won't go and see that specific one, but hopefully there is one nearby.
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: BillSan on 13 September 2024, 18:27
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......or potential buyer in this case.

I don't have any knowledge of those colours but it's entirely your choice.  If you like it go for it.  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: Ceefeesh on 13 September 2024, 19:08
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQGGsKg7/AC53ED7D-7126-4A6A-B692-0BAA5068632B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CdJ2sd9b)

I had a mk 8 GTI in Moonstone. They can look very smart. You pays your money, you makes your choice.
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: TurboTrev on 13 September 2024, 20:28
Moonstone gets the thumbs up from me, probably my favourite GTI colour.
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: Aidey on 14 September 2024, 11:06
I think it looks Cracking  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbj0SJ3y/IMG-1145.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wHS15rt)
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: Dogman12 on 14 September 2024, 17:27
Despite the thing I mentioned earlier about the moonstone grey colour, I have to say that it looks cool on the 8.5 GTI. I like that the fangs are more visible compared to the dolphin's grey color. And I really like the combination of this type of grey and rear IQ lights.

So you definitely won't regret about this colour.  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: evo1986 on 14 September 2024, 19:09
I think it looks Cracking  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbj0SJ3y/IMG-1145.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wHS15rt)

So good you painted your house the same colour  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: Aidey on 15 September 2024, 11:10
 :grin: :grin: it is pretty close tbf ... goosewing grey if anyone wants the dulux shade lol

ps.. not my home lol
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: K9Pyro on 22 September 2024, 18:17
I’ve just ordered one in Moonstone, love it  :kiss:
Title: Re: GTI 8.5 in Moonstone
Post by: NewtoGolfs24 on 22 September 2024, 19:15
what was the lead time for delivery?