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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #70 on: 09 January 2021, 23:51 »
Kings Red looks pretty decent here:

https://youtu.be/wBmMlTlm1jM
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #71 on: 09 January 2021, 23:58 »
Kings Red looks pretty decent here:

https://youtu.be/wBmMlTlm1jM

That dealer isn’t far from me. I might take a closer look.

Not sure about KR though. I think I’d pick one of the greys... probably Dolphin grey which looks excellent in some videos but in some pics I’ve seen, it does seem a bit dull/flat so I’m not sure.
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #72 on: 10 January 2021, 15:07 »
It’ll be interesting to know what you think of it if you pop over.
There was a KR GTI 245 on the same Adelaide wheels on it when I went to collect my car and it looked quite nice, far better than in pictures, it’s quite a deep colour. I was never a fan of Tornado red, Flash red and other VW reds. There were a few standard spec cars there too and the one I was expecting to like the most didn’t quite do it for me in the flesh on an overcast day - Reflex silver. I think the gloss black accents on an R will set off the Reflex much better assuming it becomes available to order in that colour/shade.

I also saw a Dolphin grey 245 GTI and liked the look of it but think the black CS accents might get a bit lost against that colour. Some people will see that as a good thing I suppose!
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #73 on: 10 January 2021, 18:17 »
Got to see a MK8 GTI up close while my 7.5 was in for servicing on Friday. I must admit, photos don't really do the MK8 justice and it was more impressive than first thought, even with the standard wheels. Interior - I appreciate is has been discussed to death but that did leave me with some doubts, although I would have to experience it for myself before coming to a verdict.

Note the small pieces of orange tape covering the door gaps, so staff can see if the doors have been opened in this Covid age.

I was advised by a staff member that I should not have been walking round the showroom (didn't realise - sorry!) even though I was wearing my face covering.

Looked good in white, but most colours do look good under the showroom lights as opposed to UK grey skies.



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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #74 on: 10 January 2021, 19:49 »
While out on my evening run just now i saw a golf 8 coming towards me- with the full width light bar across the front- it looked absolutely brilliant.
Not sure what model it was but was enough to make me stop and look.
Talking of which, how come we aren’t seeing pics from mk8 gti owners. It’s almost like you’re embarrassed.
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #75 on: 10 January 2021, 19:56 »
Got to see a MK8 GTI up close while my 7.5 was in for servicing on Friday. I must admit, photos don't really do the MK8 justice and it was more impressive than first thought, even with the standard wheels. Interior - I appreciate is has been discussed to death but that did leave me with some doubts, although I would have to experience it for myself before coming to a verdict.

Note the small pieces of orange tape covering the door gaps, so staff can see if the doors have been opened in this Covid age.

I was advised by a staff member that I should not have been walking round the showroom (didn't realise - sorry!) even though I was wearing my face covering.

Looked good in white, but most colours do look good under the showroom lights as opposed to UK grey skies.



Did you get a closer look at the grey one on 19's parked outside? :lipsrsealed:
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #76 on: 10 January 2021, 20:05 »
While out on my evening run just now i saw a golf 8 coming towards me- with the full width light bar across the front- it looked absolutely brilliant.
Not sure what model it was but was enough to make me stop and look.
Talking of which, how come we aren’t seeing pics from mk8 gti owners. It’s almost like you’re embarrassed.
“ get yourselves up, man..come on put a smile on your face, you’re here for business “ ( as graham Taylor said to rob shepherd)

I had a mk8 Golf coming towards me a few weeks ago while I was driving home pre-lockdown. If was after dark so don’t know which model of mk8 Golf it was, but it had the illuminated full width light strip.

I personally thought it looked a bit tacky and gimmicky, and reminded me of some cars I saw in the USA in the 1980’s / 1990’s with a full width illuminated section between the headlamps (can’t remember what make / model they were).

But hey, it’s good we don’t all like the same thing :smiley:.

Agree on the lack of mk8 GTI owners pictures. Come on GTI owners; let’s see some pictures of your pride and joy!
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #77 on: 10 January 2021, 20:19 »
Pic of mine,posted before.....but as people are asking.



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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #78 on: 10 January 2021, 20:21 »
Got to see a MK8 GTI up close while my 7.5 was in for servicing on Friday. I must admit, photos don't really do the MK8 justice and it was more impressive than first thought, even with the standard wheels. Interior - I appreciate is has been discussed to death but that did leave me with some doubts, although I would have to experience it for myself before coming to a verdict.

Note the small pieces of orange tape covering the door gaps, so staff can see if the doors have been opened in this Covid age.

I was advised by a staff member that I should not have been walking round the showroom (didn't realise - sorry!) even though I was wearing my face covering.

Looked good in white, but most colours do look good under the showroom lights as opposed to UK grey skies.



Did you get a closer look at the grey one on 19's parked outside? :lipsrsealed:

Guzzle - well spotted, I did indeed, and to be honest, that did look more the real deal. Perhaps I should have posted that one up!

While I was killing time, I guess looking back at the many Mk7.5's on the forecourt, the MK8 does show it up a bit with its fresh 'face', but for sure, I did not think to myself, oh - I should have waited for the MK8 when I climbed back into my 7.5.

I spotted numerous GTI's in the yard adorning their delivery stickers and scribble on the windows, all of which I think were dolphin or silver. No Kings Red.
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Re: What colours have people ordered ?
« Reply #79 on: 10 January 2021, 20:32 »
In case you missed my evaluation of the colours...

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So back at the dealers, I got a chance to look at some other GTI's he had and spot some differences.

White - the one I drove. Filthy. It got totally minging, the headlamp washer spray marks are still on the roof, the back end still sucks up muck. Don't choose white.

Kings Red - was my favourite. No longer. Its a sort of burgundy. The GTI red flashes don't match the KR colour. Looks not great at all. Reminds me of the colour my grandparents' car was. Urgh.

Dr Evil Grey - looks great actually.

Dolphin Grey - I wouldn't cry if Japanese fishermen killed all of these and took them away so I don't have to buy one.

Reflex Silver - oh yeah baby! This looks brilliant actually. The black bits contrast nicely, as do the red accents. Definitely the best colour I saw
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