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RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« on: 23 August 2008, 01:53 »
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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #1 on: 23 August 2008, 02:37 »
....Would this topic be more appropriately posted in "Chat - VW related" ?? I don't know - There's definite interest here, but.
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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #2 on: 23 August 2008, 02:47 »
good work robin. The Scirocco looks good, but really think i still prefer the gti. What are the little bits attached to the bottom of your front bumper? (dont know their correct title but they look  :cool:) where abouts u get them from, how much? etc


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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #3 on: 23 August 2008, 03:53 »
You're right about the odd rear styling. The last picture from behind did make the back look a bit odd. At every other angle though it looks stunning!  :laugh:
I can see the modding community (AKA most of the VW community  :tongue:) having fun with it :smiley:.
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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #4 on: 23 August 2008, 06:03 »
Very good write up RR. :cool: :cool:

I thought when I had a go in one this week that with similar mods to what the majority of Gti owners carry out in their car would the Scirocco be the better car? I think yes and it will "steal" sales from the Gti where potential owners would have a 3 door.
I thought the build quality better than the Golf with the leather seats being the most noticible improvement in the quality and finish department.


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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #5 on: 23 August 2008, 07:32 »
Good review RR :afro: I was reading in a mag that the scirocco was going to be the new Audi TT  :shocked:

Also the 2.0T engine is not the same as the golf GTI 2.0T engine :huh:

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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #6 on: 23 August 2008, 07:40 »
Thanks RR, almost feel like I have been in the car myself now after your review!

Are you gunning for a job in Top Gear? :) ....spammiest job on telly, except for Kylie's bikini line inspector that is :)

I will be going to the dealer on Tuesday, hope they have a rocco in so I can have a look round myself.

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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #7 on: 23 August 2008, 07:52 »
Great review there RR, burning the midnight oil.  :wink: I love the front end and the whole car looks low and sleak in side profile. BUT I just can't get over that fat rear end and wide hips!!! Also the dials, they look so plain after the GTI. I thought that they might have used the GTI cowels, but I'm glad they didn't.
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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #8 on: 23 August 2008, 08:09 »
Thanks RR.  Top bloke.  Was wondering about the power you described.  How does it compare to your standard GTI before all the mods?  Reviews would say its lower profile means it's slightly more agile but that the power delivery is the same.

For the record I think it looks very sleek but I'm not completely sold on the looks.  I don't think it is quite as aggressive as the GTI.  I think I will wait a while to see what editions of it they bring out next year.
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Re: RedRobin's Scirocco Review with 25 pics....
« Reply #9 on: 23 August 2008, 08:44 »
Very good write up RR, i completely agree with how colour sensitive the car is...that silver looked lovely!!! (And i dont normally like silver cars)! Am I right in saying this has the same engine as the GTi ?