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Offline MR C

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New Scirocco driven.
« on: 02 September 2008, 19:32 »
Just got back from having a spin in new Scirocco.Sadly no DSG or leather and in dowdy red. Got to say not over impressed.Granted, i did not go mental with it but my GTI felt so much sportier as soon as i got back in it.   Inside the cabin was very gloomy especially in the back. I think the panoramic roof is a must.
Pity i couldn't give it a good thrashing as it might have given me a better vibe. Guess i'll have to wait till new GTI comes out.
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Offline Teutonic_Tamer

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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #1 on: 02 September 2008, 19:52 »
Interesting . . . .

Do you think it is the lower, coupe-style roofline which makes the interior gloomy?  The one good thing about the Golf is its good headroom, which even with the GTIs anthracite rooflining, doesn't make it too opressive.
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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #2 on: 02 September 2008, 20:11 »
....You may glean something from my test drive, fully reported and with 25 pics : -

http://biali.ritey.com/forum/index.php?topic=109.0

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Offline SO8

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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #3 on: 02 September 2008, 20:46 »
I saw a black one at my dealers yesterday .... have to say I was worried I would love it - but I didn't !  It just didnt grab me .... wasn't too bad, just didnt tick my boxes. 
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Offline Greenouse

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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #4 on: 02 September 2008, 21:07 »
Quote from: SO8 on 02 September 2008, 20:46
I saw a black one at my dealers yesterday .... have to say I was worried I would love it - but I didn't !  It just didnt grab me .... wasn't too bad, just didnt tick my boxes. 

Same here, had a good look around one at ED38 and was somewhat underwhelmed  :sad: I should be getting one to play with soon so will make a more informed decision then!  :smiley:
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Offline tonyh

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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #5 on: 02 September 2008, 21:17 »
havent seen one in the metal yet but the candy white in various  mag features looks  :cool:
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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #6 on: 02 September 2008, 21:47 »
It's not a *bad* looking motor but it just seems like it's missing something.

Are they suposed to be doing a GTI version of it??
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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #7 on: 02 September 2008, 22:02 »
R36 version apparently and that will be amazing!
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Offline RedRobin

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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #8 on: 02 September 2008, 22:29 »
Quote from: dave.murphy89 on 02 September 2008, 22:02
R36 version apparently and that will be amazing!

....Where did you get that information?

Having driven the new Scirocco for half a day and plenty of R32's, a R36 engine in a Scirocco will feel far too heavy imo.
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Offline stokeballoon

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Re: New Scirocco driven.
« Reply #9 on: 03 September 2008, 08:44 »
Thanks for the review.

The coast road to Bridport is great!  i used to love that road at 6 in the morning on my bike, then up the A37 to work.  The trip was about 40 miles, but work is only 7 miles down the road! :wink:

Great review RR.
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