So what are you looking forward to and what are you going to miss

[Gryzor]

Damn I forgot about the Xbox One and PS4 - wonder if the build weeks will slip for those?!    I've got a PS3 at the moment, rarely go on it, but out of principle I will buy one of the new consoles just because...!

[matchboy]

Damn I forgot about the Xbox One and PS4 - wonder if the build weeks will slip for those?!    I've got a PS3 at the moment, rarely go on it, but out of principle I will buy one of the new consoles just because...!

It took me 3 weeks of ringing around/internet searching when the Xbox 360 came out - it was a nightmare!  I'm expecting the same hassles this time around.  Still, why change the habit of a lifetime given the hassles with getting a car, might as well continue the trend! 

[Gryzor]

It took me 3 weeks of ringing around/internet searching when the Xbox 360 came out - it was a nightmare!  I'm expecting the same hassles this time around.  Still, why change the habit of a lifetime given the hassles with getting a car, might as well continue the trend! 

Amen to that!  I just remembered that I placed pre-orders for day one editions of both at Amazon as soon as they were both announced.  Just need to decide which one to keep...I love Gran Turismo, but it's staganted, whereas Forza seems to have developed, and is a launch title.  Besides, my patience for gaming is way less now than it used to be, so can't stand things too tough and realistic! 

[matchboy]

It took me 3 weeks of ringing around/internet searching when the Xbox 360 came out - it was a nightmare!  I'm expecting the same hassles this time around.  Still, why change the habit of a lifetime given the hassles with getting a car, might as well continue the trend! 

Amen to that!  I just remembered that I placed pre-orders for day one editions of both at Amazon as soon as they were both announced.  Just need to decide which one to keep...I love Gran Turismo, but it's staganted, whereas Forza seems to have developed, and is a launch title.  Besides, my patience for gaming is way less now than it used to be, so can't stand things too tough and realistic! 

  I'm the same - GT is too realistic for me and I end up getting annoyed!  Forza is the way to go IMO but then I've always been an Xbox kid (I have both, I just prefer the Xbox).  I watched the CoD Ghosts multiplayer launch the other night and it looks so frenetic I don't think my old eyes are going to be able to keep up with the pesky kids online!! 

[Gryzor]

I'm the same - GT is too realistic for me and I end up getting annoyed!  Forza is the way to go IMO but then I've always been an Xbox kid (I have both, I just prefer the Xbox).  I watched the CoD Ghosts multiplayer launch the other night and it looks so frenetic I don't think my old eyes are going to be able to keep up with the pesky kids online!! 

Aye, and to be fair, most people I know have an Xbox so I'll probably jump ship as I'm really not fussed at all about console brand anymore.  Forza is great fun to play, but I have no patience for frantic war-based FPS games! Way too much going on!

Anyway, somewhat off-topic there, but it beats whining about build dates!

[matchboy]

I'm the same - GT is too realistic for me and I end up getting annoyed!  Forza is the way to go IMO but then I've always been an Xbox kid (I have both, I just prefer the Xbox).  I watched the CoD Ghosts multiplayer launch the other night and it looks so frenetic I don't think my old eyes are going to be able to keep up with the pesky kids online!! 

Aye, and to be fair, most people I know have an Xbox so I'll probably jump ship as I'm really not fussed at all about console brand anymore.  Forza is great fun to play, but I have no patience for frantic war-based FPS games! Way too much going on!

Anyway, somewhat off-topic there, but it beats whining about build dates!

  It certainly does!!

[CraigW]

Totally off topic but hey ho  had a ps3 for 6 Years now and COD hasn't left the console. Only time is when the new version comes out 

[dippy_x]

Have to admit - gaming is one of the few things that has helped me keep my sanity during this wait.  Just finished up The Last of Us on PS3 [Awesome game].  Thinking of some Need for Speed / Car driving action to keep me going now.

[matchboy]

Totally off topic but hey ho  had a ps3 for 6 Years now and COD hasn't left the console. Only time is when the new version comes out 

That's basically the same as me    I dip into the odd other game every now and then eg a Forza or an Assassin's Creed but its basically CoD!

[Hawaii-Five-O]

What am I looking forward to

Owing a GTI for the first time
Having my first car with Bi Xenon headlights
Tartan seats
DAB radio (so i can play 6Music)
Having a car with radar cruise control
Going back to the practicality of a 5 door (new baby you see)
Using Blue Tooth to make calls
Having 220ps to play with whenever I feel like

What I'll miss about my Scirocco

It being a coupe
The way it looks (especially side on)
The colour (Rising Blue and I just love it)
The look of the alloys (18" Interlagos)
Frameless doors (cool)
It's handling ability
Excellent 2Zone climate control system (winter & summer)
Low down driving position
The Twin-Charger engine. It really is a peach that produces immense power from only a 1.4L engine.
Best car Ive ever had

What I won't miss about my Scirocco

Glitch in the mechtronics unit which has blunted my enjoyment of the DSG box
Rain pissing in off the roof through the frameless doors
Early rattles and unwanted vibrations (mostly all gone now)
Frameless windows in deep winter
High boot lip
Tyre roar on certain road surfaces
Not able to put all its power down from a standing start (tramping)
Rather feeble halogen headlights
Not much else