Also get the dealer to fit the cruise, it's £155 on the dealers option list compared to £270 for factory fitted :huh:
Also get the dealer to fit the cruise, it's £155 on the dealers option list compared to £270 for factory fitted :huh:
thats because you only get a 2 year warranty on dealer fitted extras whereas its the full 3 year warranty if its factory fitted
- Xenons definitely!
- Reversing Sensors.
- Heated wing mirrors.
HTH :cool:
- Xenons definitely!
- Reversing Sensors.
- Heated wing mirrors.
HTH :cool:
Heated wing mirrors are standard equipment :smiley:
I am in the fortunate position to be about to place an order for a GTI.
I would be very grateful if I could get some feedback on what is and what is not a sensible option?
What I have so far is a 5dr GTI in steel grey, dsg, multifunction steering wheel plus paddleshift, cruise control, and finally centre armrest.
Now where I would like help, is personal experiences of the following:
1. RNS510 Sat Nav, i.e is it worth the huge cost?
2. Xenon headlights?
3. VW Ipod preparation if not taking up Sat Nav option. (I believe other non VW Ipod options are available-compatable with multifunction steering wheel controls?)
4. Upgraded soundpack (if RCD500 option taken).
Is there anything else that people have either regretted specifying or not specifying?
Looking forwards to hearing your opinions. Thanks.
Also get the dealer to fit the cruise, it's £155 on the dealers option list compared to £270 for factory fitted :huh:
thats because you only get a 2 year warranty on dealer fitted extras whereas its the full 3 year warranty if its factory fitted
Good point, I hadn't ever thought of that.
Thanks Guys. Getting there.
Xenons now definite, armrest, and reverse sensors also. Cruise now to be dealer fitted. Thanks or that info.
Jury still out on Sat Nav, although leaning towards RCD500 and good Ipod connector. Any suggestions?
Thanks Guys. Getting there.
Xenons now definite, armrest, and reverse sensors also. Cruise now to be dealer fitted. Thanks or that info.
Jury still out on Sat Nav, although leaning towards RCD500 and good Ipod connector. Any suggestions?
If you do go for the RNS-510 try this one - http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1131_Volkswagen-MDI-Multimediainterface-MEDIA---IN-Golf-5-V.html
If you do go for the RNS-510 try this one - http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1131_Volkswagen-MDI-Multimediainterface-MEDIA---IN-Golf-5-V.html
is that plug and play
....Cass - Just to let you know if you don't already - If you open the rear windows just a little when the sunroof is open, you release all the cabin's air pressure and get no 'buffetting'.
:grin: I had a sun roof in my beetle i swear to god reach 38 mph with it open and it turned into a vietnam chopper :sad:....Cass - Just to let you know if you don't already - If you open the rear windows just a little when the sunroof is open, you release all the cabin's air pressure and get no 'buffetting'.
Not in a 3 door RR :grin:
Cass
...."Vietnam Chopper" :laugh: - Great way to describe it! :cool:
:grin: I had a sun roof in my beetle i swear to god reach 38 mph with it open and it turned into a vietnam chopper :sad:....Cass - Just to let you know if you don't already - If you open the rear windows just a little when the sunroof is open, you release all the cabin's air pressure and get no 'buffetting'.
Not in a 3 door RR :grin:
Cass
....Yeah, I close my sunroof over about 40 mph - Too much road noise.
- Reversing Sensors.
....Reversing sensors are invaluable due to poor rear visibilty. Got mine as aftermarket cos I didn't think I would want them. Beeping isn't over intrusive at all.
....Reversing sensors are invaluable due to poor rear visibilty. Got mine as aftermarket cos I didn't think I would want them. Beeping isn't over intrusive at all.
Poor rear visibility?? The bumper sticks out about 3'' from the rear tailgate, how hard can it be?? I've driven plenty of cars with poor rear visibility and the Golf isn't one of them.
Just my opinion but I don't like parking sensors (or Girly parking sensors as I refer to them at work if a chap wants to order some!! :grin:)
:lipsrsealed: :shocked: :grin: :grin:....Reversing sensors are invaluable due to poor rear visibilty. Got mine as aftermarket cos I didn't think I would want them. Beeping isn't over intrusive at all.
Poor rear visibility?? The bumper sticks out about 3'' from the rear tailgate, how hard can it be?? I've driven plenty of cars with poor rear visibility and the Golf isn't one of them.
Just my opinion but I don't like parking sensors (or Girly parking sensors as I refer to them at work if a chap wants to order some!! :grin:)
To be fair though RR is knocking on a bit and if you look he has got some old sticker's blocking his view. :smug:
whats cheaper the parking sensors or the rear end rebuild after youve backed into some thing, id even have them on front if possable (i have them on my espace driving is a lot less stressful, they dont stop t w a t s driving into you and buggering off though :cry: :cry: even the most basic tom tom is better than the vw navi. go aftermarket much better value for money.
i just hope greenouse, you dont hit one day you dont reverse into a low pole in the ground in say a carpark that your eyes didnt see, and the parking sensors would have. people should not be discriminated against cus of their age or what sex they are.
i just hope greenouse, you dont hit one day you dont reverse into a low pole in the ground in say a carpark that your eyes didnt see, and the parking sensors would have. people should not be discriminated against cus of their age or what sex they are.
:shocked: :shocked:
It's my opinion Phil, and I happen to not like Parking sensors and feel they are not needed in a small hatchback. If I happen to reverse into a concrete bollard that's my problem, but I won't rush out to buy a car with P/Sensors in the same way i wouldn't rush out and buy a car with lane detection if I hit a motorway barrier. And as for sexual discrimination................. do me a favour mate, we not allowed to have a laff on here any more??? There's ALOT worse said on here which seems to go by unoticed and I'd hardly say 'Girly Parking sensors' is discriminate! :sad:
I don't see the point in paying for parking sensors on such a small car.
I don't see the point in paying for parking sensors on such a small car.
Erm . . . wait until you get arthritus in your neck, and you'll soon be eating those words! And as for "winding your neck in" - that will just be too painful to even contemplate! :wink: :smiley:
However did the world operate without all these driver aids?? :huh:
However did the world operate without all these driver aids?? :huh:
Some aids are fantastic, others just make people lazy/poor drivers as they rely too much on them.
I can never understand why you would need the radio controls on the steering wheel when they are less than a foot away
The wipers seem to have a mind of their own as do the auto lights
I can never understand why you would need the radio controls on the steering wheel when they are less than a foot away
Having them on the steering wheel means you don't have to take your hands off the wheel or take your eyes off the road. I can see where you are coming from though...
You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting itHowever did the world operate without all these driver aids?? :huh:
Some aids are fantastic, others just make people lazy/poor drivers as they rely too much on them.
I agree Steve, the driver 'aids' I have on the Golf just annoy me. The wipers seem to have a mind of their own as do the auto lights............ And don't get me started on electronic handbrakes :grin:
TC, it's a strange one with the steering controls, once youv'e had them you can't do without them, and I feel as a safety device they are good as I find I can adjust volume etc without having to take my eyes of the road :smug:
You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
I've never come close to crashing while adjusting my knob either.
you have been warned about having a laugh on here. That is discriminating against those of us who have a large one or indeed is a large one. :afro:You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
I've never come close to crashing while adjusting my knob either.
:grin: :grin:
I also like my knob in a certain position............ :wink:
you have been warned about having a laugh on here. That is discriminating against those of us who have a large one or indeed is a large one. :afro:You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
I've never come close to crashing while adjusting my knob either.
:grin: :grin:
I also like my knob in a certain position............ :wink:
Guy,s i love the banter on here wouldn't you if your mrs looked like mine.you have been warned about having a laugh on here. That is discriminating against those of us who have a large one or indeed is a large one. :afro:You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
I've never come close to crashing while adjusting my knob either.
:grin: :grin:
I also like my knob in a certain position............ :wink:
Apparently so :huh: :grin: I was goin use my usual sarcastic tone and say something along those lines............ but couldn't be ar$ed :wink:
Guy,s i love the banter on here wouldn't you if your mrs looked like mine.you have been warned about having a laugh on here. That is discriminating against those of us who have a large one or indeed is a large one. :afro:You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
I've never come close to crashing while adjusting my knob either.
:grin: :grin:
I also like my knob in a certain position............ :wink:
Apparently so :huh: :grin: I was goin use my usual sarcastic tone and say something along those lines............ but couldn't be ar$ed :wink:
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You guy's just proved my point are you telling me that you never take your eye's off the road and look at your passenger when talking its all down to what suits the individual i know were my volume knob is and i have never came close to crashing while adjusting it
I've never come close to crashing while adjusting my knob either.
:grin: :grin:
I also like my knob in a certain position............ :wink:
TT how does you does the big words i found the big font button but i cant doooes it
I can never understand why you would need the radio controls on the steering wheel
I would have them if my rear end cost as much as RR's it's down to personal preference at the end of the day. I can never understand why you would need the radio controls on the steering wheel when they are less than a foot away but im sure there is lots of people who feel they need this its down to what you can afford to spend on luxury's and what each individual want's. there all good if your happy. :smug: