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Title: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: stealthwolf on 20 September 2008, 22:29: Always an avid reader of Jeremy Clarkson's reviews in the Sunday Times, I picked up this review of the Scirocco:

clicky (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article4741256.ece)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: WobGTI on 21 September 2008, 09:34: Quote
And youâ€™ll soon offset that because even though the two cars have a 2 litre direct-injection turbocharged engine, the Scirocco produces less carbon dioxide than the Golf. And is therefore in a lower tax band.

lower tax!? same engine? 179 g/km!? woot!

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Well, the Scirocco is 97mm lower than the Golf, a point that becomes blindingly obvious every time you try to get inside.

fook
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: candy turbo on 21 September 2008, 10:45: i had a look at the sirocco whilst having the ed 30 serviced , only had black and dull red and i didnt like either , would like to see one in white :huh:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: RedRobin on 21 September 2008, 10:57: ....Haven't seen the red in the flesh but it looked as dull as dishwater in the pics I've seen. Metallic Firespark would be the best red imo.

JC's review doesn't sound very enthusiastic - Not like his review of the Mk5 GTI which directly caused me to arrange a test drive and the rest is history!

I think just about everyone here has already read my review on the Scirocco so you know my opinions : - http://biali.ritey.com/forum/index.php?topic=109.0 (http://biali.ritey.com/forum/index.php?topic=109.0)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Peskarik on 21 September 2008, 11:06: Old shape Corrado with up-to-date cabin and the new 3-liter Audi TFSI.
The rest is just conversation
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Pirelli_P on 21 September 2008, 11:30: I always say that if a car doesn't look good in black, then its not really that good looking and I don't really think the Scirocco looks outstanding in black! Shame!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Jimp on 21 September 2008, 12:40: Seems that the Scirocco is a very colour sensitive :undecided:. Though I think we can all agree that the shots of the Metallic Firespark Red looked amazing :cool:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Exonian on 21 September 2008, 13:07: Showing my age now, but I can remember a young 20 something Clarkson writing about his white steering wheel in his Scirocco all those years ago when he was a young hack with a column in Performance Car magazine (I think that's the right mag- it was a long time ago). I had a mk1 Scirocco as my first car!!!
I'd love a mk3 (New) Scirocco too but have family to consider these days, need 4/5 doors.
Oh, and the Storm came in blue too. :laugh:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58: The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Top Cat on 21 September 2008, 16:07: Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

^^^^^^^^ Me wanty nowee ^^^^^^^ can i have a 2.0 R please :drool:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: teebee on 21 September 2008, 16:38: Alfa Brera mates with Astravan = Scirocco
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: NewGolf on 21 September 2008, 16:41: Quote from: teebee on 21 September 2008, 16:38
Alfa Brera mates with Astravan = Scirocco

LOL fully agree, I just don't like it. Holding out for the GTI-R :smug:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: R32UK on 21 September 2008, 16:49: Quote from: NewGolf on 21 September 2008, 16:41
Quote from: teebee on 21 September 2008, 16:38
Alfa Brera mates with Astravan = Scirocco

LOL fully agree, I just don't like it. Holding out for the GTI-R :smug:

I think we all are... but is there going to be one???? :undecided:

It would be a top seller no doubt.. but its just like VW to miss an opportunity
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: NewGolf on 21 September 2008, 16:55: Quote from: R32UK on 21 September 2008, 16:49
Quote from: NewGolf on 21 September 2008, 16:41
Quote from: teebee on 21 September 2008, 16:38
Alfa Brera mates with Astravan = Scirocco

LOL fully agree, I just don't like it. Holding out for the GTI-R :smug:

I think we all are... but is there going to be one???? :undecided:

It would be a top seller no doubt.. but its just like VW to miss an opportunity

My local VW salesmans believes so, we had a giggle about how many ED30 owners it will upset... :wink:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Pirelli_P on 21 September 2008, 17:16: Quote from: Top Cat on 21 September 2008, 16:07
Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

^^^^^^^^ Me wanty nowee ^^^^^^^ can i have a 2.0 R please :drool:

Things is, when it looks like that I would have one in a heart beat, but until wheels like that and subtle body kits like that are available, ill be staying well clear! When they decide to pull their finger out and give customisation options on the body/wheels/interor its a no go!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Snoopy on 21 September 2008, 21:15: Quote from: WobGTI on 21 September 2008, 09:34
lower tax!? same engine? 179 g/km!? woot!
I don't quite understand but if you are saying its the same engine as the current GTI it isn't. Open the bonnet and compare it uses the newer engine like some of the americans are now getting in the gti.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: RedRobin on 21 September 2008, 21:56: (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/Scirocco/Scirocco_11.jpg)

^The new Scirocco's engine^
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: WobGTI on 22 September 2008, 09:43: looks a bit like a monaro too!?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: RedRobin on 22 September 2008, 10:30: Quote from: WobGTI on 22 September 2008, 09:43
looks a bit like a monaro too!?

....A friend of mine has a Monaro - The Scirocco won't sound anything like a Monaro!! It won't go anything like a Monaro either!! Another has a supercharged Monaro :shocked:.

That pic of the black 'Rocco shows how much better they look when modified.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/JesusSaysModify.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Snoopy on 22 September 2008, 12:49: True but you can only see its good side in that photo. It will still have a huge bloated fat a$$
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Pirelli_P on 22 September 2008, 14:25: Quote from: Snoopy on 22 September 2008, 12:49
True but you can only see its good side in that photo. It will still have a huge bloated fat a$$

Ghetto booty!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 16:43: there is already an option to stop people opening up small businesses in your arches not cheap though.

http://www.hrsuspension.co.uk/p/HRsbv_pl.asp?Vehicle=VWSCI01&PartType=SUH04
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: SteveP on 22 September 2008, 19:21: Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 16:43
there is already an option to stop people opening up small businesses in your arches not cheap though.

http://www.hrsuspension.co.uk/p/HRsbv_pl.asp?Vehicle=VWSCI01&PartType=SUH04

Are you sure that's for the new one TC as the note 21 says - "Golf/Scirocco pre-Aug '79 - use spring cup No. 171412341A."

PS - I'm liking the new signature pic, very :cool:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 21:16: Quote from: SteveP on 22 September 2008, 19:21
Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 16:43
there is already an option to stop people opening up small businesses in your arches not cheap though.

http://www.hrsuspension.co.uk/p/HRsbv_pl.asp?Vehicle=VWSCI01&PartType=SUH04

Are you sure that's for the new one TC as the note 21 says - "Golf/Scirocco pre-Aug '79 - use spring cup No. 171412341A."

PS - I'm liking the new signature pic, very :cool:

HhmmM i read about the new springs on another website which mentioned having to types one for the basic and one for the 2.0 which gets the new style 3 settings thingymajig.
Over £400 quid for a set of springs on a car from the 70's sounds a lot. :undecided:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: SteveP on 22 September 2008, 21:47: Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 21:16
Quote from: SteveP on 22 September 2008, 19:21
Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 16:43
there is already an option to stop people opening up small businesses in your arches not cheap though.

http://www.hrsuspension.co.uk/p/HRsbv_pl.asp?Vehicle=VWSCI01&PartType=SUH04

Are you sure that's for the new one TC as the note 21 says - "Golf/Scirocco pre-Aug '79 - use spring cup No. 171412341A."

PS - I'm liking the new signature pic, very :cool:

HhmmM i read about the new springs on another website which mentioned having to types one for the basic and one for the 2.0 which gets the new style 3 settings thingymajig.
Over £400 quid for a set of springs on a car from the 70's sounds a lot. :undecided:

Your probably right, this article confirms H&R are doing the kit for both the normal and DCC suspension equipped cars - http://www.tuningnews.net/article/080828/h-r-volkswagen-scirocco/
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 21:49: :nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :wink:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: SteveP on 22 September 2008, 21:54: Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 21:49
:nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :wink:

(http://i103.piczo.com/view/2/6/e/i/t/d/6/b/4/7/w/9/img/t153792351_56227_3.jpg)

Maybe the mods could update your username to be Nerd Cat from now on then :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: 182_blue on 22 September 2008, 22:33: Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

is that all standard VW ?, does look good in black
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: dan_apps on 22 September 2008, 22:37: ^^ very nice in black, really feelin those badboy alloys!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 22:40: Quote from: SteveP on 22 September 2008, 21:54
Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 21:49
:nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :wink:

(http://i103.piczo.com/view/2/6/e/i/t/d/6/b/4/7/w/9/img/t153792351_56227_3.jpg)

Maybe the mods could update your username to be Nerd Cat from now on then :laugh: :laugh:

Only just seen this ^^^ :grin: :grin: :grin:

Quote from: 182_blue on 22 September 2008, 22:33
Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

is that all standard VW ?, does look good in black
I've been having a mooch round today and have not found one with that front, i know you probably know this being a wheel nerd but i believe the wheels to be off an EOS. :smiley:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: SteveP on 23 September 2008, 05:56: Quote from: Top Cat on 22 September 2008, 22:40

Quote from: 182_blue on 22 September 2008, 22:33
Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

is that all standard VW ?, does look good in black
I've been having a mooch round today and have not found one with that front, i know you probably know this being a wheel nerd but i believe the wheels to be off an EOS. :smiley:

They look similar to the Eos Chicago wheels but these are way bigger with a deeper centre. This is definatly the best picture of the rocco I have seen so far. :drool:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: 182_blue on 23 September 2008, 07:55: Just realised in that pic it looks like a Ford puma lol
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: RedRobin on 23 September 2008, 08:12: ....The new Scirocco looks like it might be a bit of a Marmite car! Without some serious mods, it's not delivering what VeeDub enthusiasts were hoping for - Surely any coupe needs to have some excitement.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: Top Cat on 23 September 2008, 13:21: It has got a luck of a Ford puma but thats not a bad thing imo. It wont be long before someone does a IROC front end as well :cool: I hate marmite but i love that scirocco in the above pic. :drool:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: squirrelGTi on 23 September 2008, 15:10: That's not the standard bumpers and side skirts is it?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: 182_blue on 23 September 2008, 18:20: if your feeling rich (not sure it does it for me in white)

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/714326.htm
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: squirrelGTi on 03 October 2008, 09:05: Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

They look similar to the Eos Chicago wheels but these are way bigger with a deeper centre. This is definatly the best picture of the rocco I have seen so far. :drool:

Can anyone confirm what body kit this has got? I'm debating going for the rocco over the MK6 GTi.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson's Scirocco review
Post by: 182_blue on 05 October 2008, 08:06: Quote from: squirrelGTi on 03 October 2008, 09:05
Quote from: Jkctr on 21 September 2008, 15:58
The scirocco in black looks pretty nice (well this one does :tongue: )
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/auulp0lnv9.jpg)

They look similar to the Eos Chicago wheels but these are way bigger with a deeper centre. This is definatly the best picture of the rocco I have seen so far. :drool:

Can anyone confirm what body kit this has got? I'm debating going for the rocco over the MK6 GTi.

yeh, anyone know the details of this car ?, im guessing its a photoshop of the red one at geneva ?