Scirocco Central

I had this when we owned the Roc.....on the engine side of the throttle control the connector is right at the front just behind the rad....very prone to water ingress. Unplug it and try to dry it out as much as you can. The fact you are in limp mode and not total engine shutdown suggests one of the ...

Gets expensive keeping up with the latest technology. Very true......To be honest I just accept buying cars is a waste of money....but we have always been into our cars and like the owning and driving experience. If something comes up which we fancy we would get one pretty much regardless of money ...

For some reason I keep looking at this.....could be interesting....

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-c ... -confirmed

But for now im loving the MK7 GTI......

Ian

Initial thoughts from driving a few now will be good.....only downside I can see is it doesnt look as good as a Scirocco.... We seriously looked to upgrade to the "R" as the dealer has told me they could easily sell our order due to the nice spec, but just could not justify the extra cost ...

I got some good new this week....our GTI finally turned up...can not wait...

Ken

After a LLLOOONNNGG wait I finally got my build confirmed today......cannot wait....

Good write up.....similar thoughts to myself.....handling is SO good....
Id love the R....but I just cannot justify the extra cost and running costs....

Ken

I recon the GTI looks better to be honest.....and im not sure the bigger price tag over the GTI is really worth it...

Ken

Come on then whats your thoughts....??? I was amazed how close it was to our Revo'd 2.0TSI Roc performance wise.....and the handling is much nicer...

Ken

Good to hear you liked it.....the ride really is very well balanced.....Keep us up to date.

Ken

Although im months away from delivery....There are some "amazing" claims about the tuning potential of this engine.....TBH im unsure how it differs from the TSI fitted to the Scirocco..??

Ken

Well we finally got the deal we wanted and Golf GTI is now ordered....although its not likely to turn up till October / November . 3 Door manual Pure White Keyless Entry ACC suspension Dynaudio Performance Pack 3yr service Plan PX price on our car is very good I though.....considering it will be a f...

We came from a R56 Cooper S with a remap to a 2.0tsi Scirocco (now remapped).....The roc is much smoother to drive, looks better and is much more practical day to day but the Mini had better handling and is better on fuel. Only kept the Mini for 2 years but have had the Roc for 3.5 years.....That sa...

MNM.....couldnt agree more....just what we thought.

Ken

Im really tempted by PP.......I have noticed the spec has been upgraded slightly....you now get the colour DIS as standard in the GTD and GTI....

Ken

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Well we managed to get a test drive of a new GTI today......and I gotta say its pretty good..... Spec was... 2.0 tsi - none performance pack Manual ACC Colour DIS Sat Nav I was expecting the perfomance to feel lacking compaired to our Revo'd Roc....but it wasnt far off in reality. Steering and handl...

Ive held off ordering so far.....but our local dealer has a GTI for test drives over the coming week.....booked in for tomorrow at 5pm.....hope its good....

Ken

I cannot comment on a BF tuned 2.0tsi....but we actually went from a R56 Cooper S to the Scirocco....although the Roc didnt feel as fast....it delivers the power in a smoother way comapired to the Mini.....Im sure they are very similar like for like in standard form.... Towards the end of owning our...

Really...? Ill have to take another look....last time I was on the BMW site only a 5 door 120d was available in X-drive

Ken