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by steve
Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Dealer not willing to negotiate on price!
Replies: 19
Views: 5989

Re: Dealer not willing to negotiate on price!

I agree - I've had mine since March and got about 7% off of the list price.

My local dealer wasn't prepared to do a deal so I called around and found a dealer that was. For the money you save, it's worth an afternoon on the phone.

Good luck!
by steve
Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:29 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: VAGCOM
Replies: 2
Views: 1443

Re: VAGCOM

surely your local dealer will do that? if you got the car from them you should argue that you want it done for free too.
by steve
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 'Scirocco' like number plates
Replies: 27
Views: 7477

Re: 'Scirocco' like number plates

Blueroc wrote:Follow link in previous post.

Look at prefix style search for S--CCO or S--OCO.

That's how I got mine. (S18CCO)

There are still some available for £245.00.

Dave
Me too S888CCO :)
by steve
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Sumatra owners reassure me!
Replies: 16
Views: 4899

Re: Sumatra owners reassure me!

GO FOR IT!!!

I've got sumatra, and I've got to admit that every time I see another rocco, I'm glad I bought this colour.

The black is too dark for the car, you loose the detailing on the grille that gives the front that aggressive look.

Never looked back! :)
by steve
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Collected my Sumatra GT 2.0 Yesterday ***Pics Added***
Replies: 22
Views: 19256

Re: Collected my Sumatra GT 2.0 Yesterday ***Pics Added***

On the German VW site they have all the same colours except Pewter and Sumatra. They do have a Dark Maroon metallic - does that sound like Sumatra ? Such a difficult colour to judge from pics on the web. It's not maroon. It's a dark grey with copper metallic flakes. The colour does look quite diffe...
by steve
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Collected my Sumatra GT 2.0 Yesterday ***Pics Added***
Replies: 22
Views: 19256

Re: Collected my Sumatra GT 2.0 Yesterday ***Pics Added***

danmachin wrote:What colour is Sumatra - it's quite difficult to tell?! Is it brown or grey?
It's a dark grey with copper metallic flakes. When the sun hits it the metallic copper colour shines through and the paintwork really comes to life. I love it! :nod:
by steve
Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?
Replies: 9
Views: 3834

Re: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?

Finally got around to fitting them this weekend and they look great.

Pretty straight forward, just a bit fiddly getting the clips to release the old accelerator pedal though. In all probably spent about half an hour doing it.
by steve
Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Pewter Grey
Replies: 10
Views: 4207

Re: Pewter Grey

I have just collected my Pewter Grey Scirocco on friday and i also deliberated over colour myself. I have just swapped from a Golf Gti in Steel Grey and that's a lot closer than the Gun Metal grey. I think it looks well and will try and post some pictures up when i get chance. I do agree with what ...
by steve
Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Manual to DSG. Opinions so far?
Replies: 7
Views: 2714

Re: Manual to DSG. Opinions so far?

It's swings and roundabouts. The DSG is the best auto box I've ever had, but I do miss the immediate control of a manual box too sometimes. Having said that, you can't beat an auto in stop-start traffic. Given the choice I'd still go for DSG now given the option again. I think that the delay pulling...
by steve
Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: They're Falling out the sky.....man
Replies: 15
Views: 4793

Re: They're Falling out the sky.....man

I'd say they are more like busses. I keep seeing them in bunches. None for a couple of weeks and then 2 or 3 in 24 hours or so. Has happened a few times like that. Me too. I've had mine for about 3 months now and haven't seen another one anywhere near my place. Then, yesterday I saw two within an h...
by steve
Wed May 27, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?
Replies: 9
Views: 3834

Re: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?

Evil Derboy wrote:
andrewdrew123 wrote:Out of interest Steve where did you get the pedals from and how much did you pay?

Thanks, Drew
About 80 quid from your local dealer.

Yep - about 80 quid. I got mine from VW Stoke.

I didn't get a chance to try fitting them this weekend but I'll update this post when I have.
by steve
Sun May 24, 2009 1:14 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Viper Green
Replies: 8
Views: 10345

Re: Viper Green

every time I see that Viper green I wonder if I should have.....
by steve
Sun May 24, 2009 1:12 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Bit Worried........
Replies: 12
Views: 7245

Re: Bit Worried........

andy wrote:just noticed the stripes are not on the front bumper but are on the rear? for me i'd change the white lettering to red to match the car or lose the lettering all together
I disagree - the white makes the lettering stand out. Looks good as it is. :clap:
by steve
Sun May 24, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?
Replies: 9
Views: 3834

Re: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?

Thanks for the advice. I'll fit these tomorrow then!
by steve
Fri May 22, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Placing my order
Replies: 4
Views: 1995

Re: Placing my order

Congrats matey - you'll love it! :)
by steve
Fri May 22, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?
Replies: 9
Views: 3834

Anyone fitted the alloy pedals?

Hi All, I've just got the metal pedal set in the post. The first thing I've noticed is a big warning claiming that they should only be fitted by a VW dealer. No surprise there then, but there's also a couple of special tools listed for the fitting; only one of which looks like it's being used (and t...
by steve
Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Boot Lid resprayed when new.. help
Replies: 41
Views: 13450

Re: Bumpers resprayed when new.. help

I just read this post - I can't believe a dealer would do that. It's outrageous, and illegal too. They sold you a *new* car not a car with a botched repair. What dealer did you get it from - might be nice to let others who are thinking of buying there exactly what level of service they are likely to...
by steve
Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Almost there.....
Replies: 6
Views: 3097

Almost there.....

Just about to run my car in fully:
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The drive home was a pretty rapid :hyper:
by steve
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: My 09 Pewter Grey 2.0 DSG TSI
Replies: 21
Views: 16057

Re: My 09 Pewter Grey 2.0 DSG TSI

very nice mate - congrats!
by steve
Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Finally my new Scirocco
Replies: 18
Views: 9141

Re: Finally my new Scirocco

Mate it's time to change from "I have ordered a" to "I drive a" in your profile now :)

congratulations and enjoy. just got mine last friday and up to 450 miles now.... 550 to go then even bigger grins :D