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stilover 23 June 2008 12:47 PM

New VW Scirroco
 
What do people think of them? Quite loving the pictures of it. The Blue one in this months Evo looks very nice indeed.

Now that the new Focus RS is wrong wheel drive, I'm looking at what to possible buy.

OK so it only has 197BHP through the front wheels, but early cars are getting the full GT pack. Specced one up this morning.

Extra's
Leather = £1535
Paint = £365
Upgrade stereo = £385
Bi-Xenon lights = £845.

Total cost £24,070.

Thoughts?

NotoriousREV 23 June 2008 12:50 PM

These interest me a lot. Cheaper and supposedly more focused than the Golf and they look pretty good. I could be tempted as a cheaper alternative the my Skyline.

stilover 23 June 2008 01:55 PM

Deposit paid :thumb:

Secured 1 of 2 cars allocated to local dealer. Sept 1st collection.

Just need to start telling myself that I don't need 300bhp every day :)

PS. 1No MY05 Subaru Impreza STI PPP in WR Blue for sale.
Approx 31,600 miles

Prodrive PFF7 Alloys (Gold)
Prodrive Spring Kit
6 stack CD player in boot

£12,500.
Included in sale. Original 17" wheels with 2.5 month worn Bridgestone RE070 tyres & original springs.

MattW 23 June 2008 02:17 PM

Nice!! Is that the DSG model?? Get yourself heated seats as well, leather can be a bit cold in winter.

Butkus 23 June 2008 02:34 PM

I'm interested in the Scirocco too. Where did you spec it up? Is it on the VW website now?

stilover 23 June 2008 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by MattW (Post 7959439)
Nice!! Is that the DSG model?? Get yourself heated seats as well, leather can be a bit cold in winter.

Manual.
If it's as fun to drive as they say it is (even better than the Golf GTI) I want a manual box.

Need to ask about the winter pack as web site doesn't give much info, but if they don't cost much, I'll get heated seats.

MattW 23 June 2008 02:41 PM

Sure is. No bluetooth option strangely.

stilover 23 June 2008 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by Butkus (Post 7959465)
I'm interested in the Scirocco too. Where did you spec it up? Is it on the VW website now?

Yeah.
Early cars come with the GT pack, so lots of extra's for normal price.

Butkus 23 June 2008 02:42 PM

Found the prices on the VW website. What colour have you gone for?

stilover 23 June 2008 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by Butkus (Post 7959480)
Found the prices on the VW website. What colour have you gone for?

Blue. Not sure which one though. There are 2 on the website, but no colour chart. Want the Blue that's shown on the car in Evo magazine.

Was thinking White, but could be forever cleaning it. Same reason I ruled out Black.

Butkus 23 June 2008 02:50 PM

Yes, the blue looks nice. That'll be a nice looking car.

Do you not fancy the panoramic sunroof?

stilover 23 June 2008 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by Butkus (Post 7959491)
Yes, the blue looks nice. That'll be a nice looking car.

Do you not fancy the panoramic sunroof?

At the moment, no.

I'm going down the dealer Wednesday night to fill in the order forms, so I have a couple days to think about it. TBH though I can't see me going for the panoramic sunroof. Might be a bit too tarty.

zip106 23 June 2008 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by stilover (Post 7959486)
Blue. Not sure which one though. There are 2 on the website, but no colour chart. Want the Blue that's shown on the car in Evo magazine.

Was thinking White, but could be forever cleaning it. Same reason I ruled out Black.

Would that be 'WR Blue'....?
;)

ScoobyDoo555 23 June 2008 07:46 PM

DSG is probably a VERY good option... it certainly is a fantastic option in the Golf. bear in mind that it's not just a boggo slush box....

IMHO

Dan :)

stilover 23 June 2008 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555 (Post 7960032)
DSG is probably a VERY good option... it certainly is a fantastic option in the Golf. bear in mind that it's not just a boggo slush box....

IMHO

Dan :)

Yeah, thought about it. Thought about it alot. Can see benefits to DSG. Driving in town etc.

But every time I think about having fun on a back road, I'd prefer a manual box. Think the flappy paddles novelty would wear off pretty soon for me.

Fabioso 23 June 2008 11:47 PM

The car looks very tempting in terms of the pictures I have seen but I haven't got the balls to order a car I haven't seen in the flesh :)

How do you guys do it ? I salute your decisiveness :)

wilffive 24 June 2008 07:19 AM

Sorry but cant find the details on the VW website.

Anyone able to post up a link.

Mal K 24 June 2008 08:43 AM

Quite interested in one of these myself. Is it Lookers you are dealing with and did they offer you a part ex price on yours?

I am also keen on a BMW 123d coupe and was shocked at what I got offerred in part ex. Had one for the day last week and it was superb, ragged it to death and it still returned 44 mpg.

stilover 24 June 2008 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by Mal K (Post 7960954)
Quite interested in one of these myself. Is it Lookers you are dealing with and did they offer you a part ex price on yours?

Yes, it's them. Getting a price for trade-in this Wednesday when I go down to spec the car up.

I doubt they'll give a very good price. Said on the phone about the price of petrol, and may be hard to shift. Already preparing me for the shock.

I know what the minimum price I need for it (trade-in) and have been told that if the numbers don't work, I can have my deposit back.

Trying to sell it myself. Going to the DVLA in Stockton next week to get my plate put on retention, then I'll advertise it on Pistonheads/Autotrader.

I think £12,500 is a good price as it includes original alloys & springs.

MattW 24 June 2008 09:18 AM


Originally Posted by wilffive (Post 7960877)
Sorry but cant find the details on the VW website.

Anyone able to post up a link.

The Official Website for Volkswagen UK : Volkswagen UK

markymark34 24 June 2008 12:30 PM

lovel looking car. looking forward to seeing it at the motorshow.
Not as cheap as i was hoping for though.

Mark

Ved 24 June 2008 02:21 PM

I like it too but it's too expensive. Wait a year, let someone else pay for the extras and get one for 18k with 2000 miles on it.

It's tempting as I'll be buying a flat next year so not sure how that'll mix with an STI

stilover 24 June 2008 02:28 PM


Originally Posted by Ved (Post 7961634)
I like it too but it's too expensive. Wait a year, let someone else pay for the extras and get one for 18k with 2000 miles on it.

I doubt that will be the case. Dealer is only getting 2 cars (both sold) and won't get anymore untill the second allocation slot. Probably another 2 cars. So you ain't going to see many around for quite a while.

Look at the current GTI. For the first year or so people struggled to get one. Demand outstripped availability so second hand prices were very strong. Only recently has the GTI really fallen in price.

Pretty sure in the first year I won't lose much, if nothing at all. Expect to trade it in when the R version comes out. Probably 18-24 months away.

bpm1588 24 June 2008 03:16 PM

[quote=stilover;7961644]I doubt that will be the case. Dealer is only getting 2 cars (both sold) and won't get anymore untill the second allocation slot. Probably another 2 cars. So you ain't going to see many around for quite a while.

Look at the current GTI. For the first year or so people struggled to get one. Demand outstripped availability so second hand prices were very strong. Only recently has the GTI really fallen in price.

i have to agree,you only have to look at the ed30 gti's,seems like they are droping very very slowly.
only thing i'd be afraid of with this car is the next mark6 gti,might over shadow it.iv'e heard that it might come standard with the higher output tfsi which remaps too 300bhp....but the scirocco does look rather good,very tempting indeed!


some nice pic's
Volkswagens new Scirocco in Detail - uk-mkivs News

stilover 24 June 2008 03:53 PM


Originally Posted by bpm1588 (Post 7961720)

They don't say what Blue that is :mad:

Thats the Blue I want. That with Black Leather seats.

Other choice was Black car with Truffle Leather.

bpm1588 24 June 2008 04:00 PM

rising blue met:)

YouTube - The Volkswagen Scirocco beauty shots

stilover 26 June 2008 10:44 AM

Ordered it last night. Final spec

Scirocco GT 2.0 TSI (Manual)
Rising Blue Metallic
Black Leather seats
Electric Drivers seat
Gas Discharge lights
DAB Reciever
DynAudio sound pack
Mats
Winter pack (Heated front seats, heated washer jets, headlight washers)
AutoGlym paint protection

Awaiting confirmation of build/delivery date.

MattW 26 June 2008 10:57 AM


Originally Posted by stilover (Post 7965560)
AutoGlym paint protection

Mug

stilover 26 June 2008 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by MattW (Post 7965591)
Mug


No they didn't have any, but I think I might get a free mouse mat. :)

MattW 26 June 2008 12:37 PM

lol :D


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