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[JoeGTI]

Yeah, the dealer is telling me it's the wheels. If I dropped the prets, there are other un-allocated cars due for production in the next week or two that I could take - but they are on the cadiz wheels.

I've asked VW to double check my BW again... the guy I've been speaking too is very confident it'll be built on or before wk 30.

Well I hope so for your sake.  Tbh I'm losing enthusiasm for mine but I expect that'll change when I finally get a confirmed BW    Hopong it doesn't slip much more, the bloody Mk8 will be out before you know it!

How sold on having Prets are you?  It's a non negotiable option for me.  Cadiz are not my favourite by any stretch, but admittedly look good with certain colours, i.e, red, white silver and black even.  But I'm fed up with diamond cuts now, they're all starting to look at bit meh, plus they're a pita if you have a kerbing habit 

Remind me what colour R you are getting?  Let us know what your dealer says.

My thoughts on the Cadiz are similar to yours! Sick of the diamond cut finish. I've had it on 2 GTI's now and I really want something different and more maintainable. Much prefer the look of the Prets too. However, here in Ireland, the Cadiz are actually the 19" version so they do look a bit better than the 18" version you guys get IMO. If it was any other option that was holding it up (such as the Nav or keyless for example), I'd drop it but when you're spending this amount and you've already waited this long, I don't want to compromise...

I'm getting (or hoping to get!) Lapiz blue.

[JoeGTI]

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[Booth11]

My thoughts on the Cadiz are similar to yours! Sick of the diamond cut finish. I've had it on 2 GTI's now and I really want something different and more maintainable. Much prefer the look of the Prets too. However, here in Ireland, the Cadiz are actually the 19" version so they do look a bit better than the 18" version you guys get IMO. If it was any other option that was holding it up (such as the Nav or keyless for example), I'd drop it but when you're spending this amount and you've already waited this long, I don't want to compromise...

I'm getting (or hoping to get!) Lapiz blue.

Agree 19" Cadiz probably look better, but on Lapiz, it's got to be Prets.  If I were you I'd stick with your original spec.  As you say some options would be no great loss, I'd drop keyless, rear cam, etc (the fripperies if you get my meaning) in a heartbeat if necessary, but the wheels can make the car. 

I parked up near a Lapiz R on 18" Cadiz a couple weeks back, had a good look and a chat with the driver.  Lovely car but would have looked better with Prets   

[JoeGTI]

Yeah, I'm with you, the prets are far nicer and I'd be loathe to miss out on them. The Cadiz perhaps look more striking but that diamond cut finish is hard work and looks crap even when the car is moderately dirty. The black inserts are very prone to scratching too.

I wouldn't like to drop keyless or camera either I have both in my GTI and find them invaluable. I'm really not good at compromise am I? 

[Booth11]

Yeah, I'm with you, the prets are far nicer and I'd be loathe to miss out on them. The Cadiz perhaps look more striking but that diamond cut finish is hard work and looks crap even when the car is moderately dirty. The black inserts are very prone to scratching too.

I wouldn't like to drop keyless or camera either I have both in my GTI and find them invaluable. I'm really not good at compromise am I? 

No you're not 

Ah well Joe, suck it up, grin and bear the wait and good things will (eventually) come your way (and mine), hopefully   

[am1w]

R, 5 door, DSG, Cloth, Tornado Red, Keyless, 6.5" DNS, Winter Pack is £ £34,365

GTI, 5 door, DSG, Cloth, Tornado Red (includes Keyless, DNS, Winter Pack) is £29,830

Price Difference £4,535.

And if the Tech Pack is added, then the Price difference is £5,135.

Thought you were selling yours for a minute!

And...?

And? .....   

[Booth11]

Thought you were selling yours for a minute!

And...?

And? .....   

An...d...?

Well this could go on for while   

Are you trying to say what great value the GTI is compared to the R now, and that new R buyers are being had over a barrel?  Yep, you're not wrong.  C'est la vie!   

[am1w]

Thought you were selling yours for a minute!

And...?

And? .....   

An...d...?

Well this could go on for while   

Are you trying to say what great value the GTI is compared to the R now, and that new R buyers are being had over a barrel? Yep, you're not wrong.  C'est la vie!   

More like shafted.

[Booth11]

Are you trying to say what great value the GTI is compared to the R now, and that new R buyers are being had over a barrel? Yep, you're not wrong.  C'est la vie!   

More like shafted.

Such crude language    I expected something far superior from a wordsmith such as yourself.  You must try harder my sweet 

I suppose it gives you some warped comfort seeing us paying over the odds.  Does it make you feel better about your measly 5.8" DNS screen being defunct a mere 3 months into ownership.  You know how important size is   

[am1w]

Are you trying to say what great value the GTI is compared to the R now, and that new R buyers are being had over a barrel? Yep, you're not wrong.  C'est la vie!   

More like shafted.

Such crude language    I expected something far superior from a wordsmith such as yourself.  You must try harder my sweet 

I suppose it gives you some warped comfort seeing us paying over the odds.  Does it make you feel better about your measly 5.8" DNS screen being defunct a mere 3 months into ownership.  You know how important size is   

I thought long and HARD which verb would best describe the situation. SHAFTED seemed the most appropriate and expressive; and I knew it would titillate you.

I am no Size Queen as I have been blessed where it counts!