Golf R non metallic Black?

[Maddness]

I'm just finishing my order for my new Golf R and the dealer has told me that there is a non metallic black option??
Has anyone here got one? If so what's it like?

Thanks.

[kalimon]

I would avoid it at all costs. It will look cheap and nasty especially next to deep black pearlescent

[TurboTrev]

Love the non metallic black.  When it's detailed it looks far deeper and blacker than the metallic version.   Go for it.

[Booth11]

Don't do it! 

Any black shows swirls but none so badly as solid non-pearl black.  You won't see many around for that very reason.  My friend's Mk7 GTD was the solid black and it looked horrendous after 2 years. 

Trust me, you can achieve a beautiful deep gloss with Deep Black Pearl if detailing is your thing, and if it's not, even more reason to stay away from solid black.

[clubsport]

Love the non metallic black.  When it's detailed it looks far deeper and blacker than the metallic version.   Go for it.

It does look better.. for about 10 mins after wash n waxing.

I had a solid black Golf once, to keep it looking presentable rather than concours, that became a hobby in itself!

[wigit]

screams lease car for me, only standard colour now even red is more wonga

[Cossieian]

This is news to me, I thought there was only 1 black for the R

[Booth11]

This is news to me, I thought there was only 1 black for the R

Actually Ian you are right.  Solid black is not an option for the R.  But it is the only 'free' colour for the GTI and GTD.

OP, you have been misinformed, solid black is NOT available for the R.  No great loss. Get Deep Black Pearl, it's lovely.

[Maddness]

That's what I thought. I reckon the dealer does'nt know his stuff.
I'm between White, Lapiz blue and Tornado Red with the Pretoria alloys. Love the blue but it's very common. I've had a couple of white cars and I'd like a change but it does look good in white. I also think the red looks great but very boy racer.

[kalimon]

TR is a good colour for the R.
Saw one today and it looked really cool and it was only sporting Cadiz alloys.