Some GTI Pics

[matchboy]

I'm not sure I would have been able to to turn down a test drive.  Quite how you did Bear is beyond me, you have far greater mental strength than me! 

[master_hayabusa]

Guys, I'm off to see a GTI. Will try and take pics. Dunno if I can test drive it cos apparently it is still being PDI'd. Let's see.

[matchboy]

Guys, I'm off to see a GTI. Will try and take pics. Dunno if I can test drive it cos apparently it is still being PDI'd. Let's see.

Awesome, I look forward to seeing the pics!  Although all these pics are not helping the wait!! 

[OF1]

Chap said they are one of the first dealers to get one (believe it?) and that they had no control over the spec at all.

FYI. When I worked as a junior salesman for BMW back in the day - This was normally the case for brand new models. You get what you're given and deal with it. They usually consist of an easy to sell colour and a few of the options boxes ticked.

This was also echo'd by the sales manager of my VW garage a couple of weeks ago when I went in.

[Bill_the_Bear]

You've got your GTI matching trainers on too. 

Exactly, I almost commented that it matched them perfectly myself! haha.  Fortunately at my work they don't really care how I dress so long as everything is done on time.

It was a real mistake going to see that car though.  I can't stop thinking about it now.  Totally distracted and just want to go back and sit in it all day.

This is not good for my mental health.

Why don't you go after work? Are they not opened late anyway?

As at other dealers one of the "managers" is driving it.  The dealer is open until 6pm and I don't get off work until 6... I could bunk off but I strongly suspect the manager will be driving it home at about 5 based on what the chap I was talking to was saying.

Also I didn't have my license on me.

[-car-]

Been out GTI spotting again and found a Grey one.

This one has already been on another thread so can't claim to be the first to photograph it:



Not sure if it's Carbon Grey as it's still not on the configurator.

[AAddict]

Been out GTI spotting again and found a Grey one.

This one has already been on another thread so can't claim to be the first to photograph it:



Not sure if it's Carbon Grey as it's still not on the configurator.

Looks like Carbon Grey to me, the congifurator is pants, look at the brochure/price list.

[dippy_x]

Been out GTI spotting again and found a Grey one.

This one has already been on another thread so can't claim to be the first to photograph it:



Not sure if it's Carbon Grey as it's still not on the configurator.

Wow... Carbon Grey... Looking Good 
(not a biased opinion)

[Croz13]

Been out GTI spotting again and found a Grey one.

This one has already been on another thread so can't claim to be the first to photograph it:



Not sure if it's Carbon Grey as it's still not on the configurator.

Wow... Carbon Grey... Looking Good 
(not a biased opinion)

+1 

[master_hayabusa]

OK well I did get to see the car. And I got to DRIVE IT for 20 mins!! Too good! Just wow! Loved it!

It was a standard 220hp version but was plenty quick.

But it's put a spanner in the works for me. For the following reasons.

1. I can't believe how sexy night blue looks. So much so that I'm thinking about this colour seriously now.

2. I was gonna go for 5 door, but damn does the 3 door look nice in the flesh.

3. Ordered it in DSG but when I drove the manual it felt very nice. Not sure now.

4. Wasn't going to get the ACC, but this car had it and although i couldn't tell the difference between modes that much, I'm wondering if having it made the car drive better anyway cos of the self adjusting dampers.

Verdict: Car is everything I expected. But now I'm more confused than ever about the spec!

Also, funny thing happened at the dealership. Whilst I was waiting for the car to finish the PDI, I realised it had come when all of a sudden I heard sales staff saying "whoa... that's sexy, looks awesome" and there was a real buzz of excitement around the dealership.

Pics and crappy video following shortly...