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by markwiggy
Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodbye !!
Replies: 5
Views: 1089

Re: Goodbye !!

Sorree to hear. So what have you gone for then? C. Gone for something completely different and bought a Range Rover Evoque Dynamic, struggled a bit getting the mountain bikes in and out of the Vw due to the small size of the hatch. penty of room once in but a bit arkward to get through the hole. Mark
by markwiggy
Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodbye !!
Replies: 5
Views: 1089

Goodbye !!

Well time to move on Scirroco has now gone, really enjoyed the 18 months of trouble free ownership. Thanks to you all for your comments etc.

Good Luck

Mark
by markwiggy
Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Would you believe it?
Replies: 15
Views: 3555

Re: Would you believe it?

if it is accessable from inside the bonnet a good dent man may be able push it out, these guys are really clever. If they can maybe you can then just touch up the chip if it is as small as you say. No way would i let a smart repair anywhere near my car, they are usually crap, may look ok when first ...
by markwiggy
Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Hard life without a Scirocco:)
Replies: 3
Views: 1267

Re: Hard life without a Scirocco:)

stick out for what you want, a few yrs ago i was awaiting delivery of a new car and had sold my old one I had about a 3 week wait, i blagged demonstrators from a variety of dealers and pretty much managed to fill the period, managed to get lexus, Audi, BMW without any problem.

Mark
by markwiggy
Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone gone from a 2.0 TSi to a diesel
Replies: 6
Views: 1881

Re: Anyone gone from a 2.0 TSi to a diesel

Went from Audi S3 TFSI to a 170 bhp diesel, with a very short BMW 123d ownership inbetween and have had no problem adjusting to the diesel. Love the DSG and the way you can drive lazy or drive it like a manual, only thing that annoys me is the time delay from planting your right foot and anything ac...
by markwiggy
Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Mega MPG
Replies: 19
Views: 4460

Re: Mega MPG

I am a true petrol head, my last petrol car was a 07 Audi S3 which was fantastic but the MPG was killing me so i bought the Roc diesel. No real problem making the change and I really like the drive, and £70 for 450-500 miles as apposed to £70 for 260 miles makes me a little happier.

Mark
by markwiggy
Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone fitted Thule roof bars to their Scirocco (pics req)
Replies: 5
Views: 3370

Re: Anyone fitted Thule roof bars to their Scirocco (pics re

Don't think I would be putting them on my car,just looked at the pics and I would be absolutely amazed if there was no paint damage caused.

Mark
by markwiggy
Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Damage to Rear Nearside Wheel Arch
Replies: 14
Views: 3984

Re: Damage to Rear Nearside Wheel Arch

Would get it done properly, don't entertain any of the smart repair guys as they are usually useless and anyone who sprays your car in the street or garden is not going to get a satisfactory result in my book.

Good Luck !

Mark
by markwiggy
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: where's my GT badge?
Replies: 8
Views: 2493

Re: where's my GT badge?

sciroccorocket wrote:ive got an R badge :nod:
WOW !!!

I have a TDi badge.

Mark
by markwiggy
Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Service Costs
Replies: 93
Views: 45712

Re: Service Costs

I didn't expect them to do anything much more than that. I'm just trying to highlight the fact that although £129 sounds like a good price for a main dealer service - in this case you aren't actually getting much for that money. I totally agree with you, I am happy with £129, and also surprised as ...
by markwiggy
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Service Costs
Replies: 93
Views: 45712

Re: Service Costs

£129 might be a good price but they don't do very much for that. Just and oil & filter change and top up your fluids I think. Paid around that for mine last year. I'd only been back in the house an hour after dropping it off and they rang to say it was ready :eek: And they'd managed to wash it ...
by markwiggy
Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Most impractical car I've ever owned
Replies: 9
Views: 2915

Re: Most impractical car I've ever owned

ZephyR wrote:
markwiggy wrote:I get 2 mountain bikes, camping gear and luggage in the back of mine, whats impractical about that.

Mark
Wow ! :clap:

Thank You !!

I can also pull rabbits out of hats !!
by markwiggy
Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Service Costs
Replies: 93
Views: 45712

Re: Service Costs

£129 does not sound bad at all for a first service. Mine is due in about 3,000 miles. Question. Is it a flat fee across the range? Would it cost the same £129 for a 122 TSI >> 210 TSI >> 140 TDI >> 170 TDI Cheers Gaz That may be the case as he gave me the quote before he new the exact car details, ...
by markwiggy
Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Service Costs
Replies: 93
Views: 45712

Re: Service Costs

Just booked the car in to Liverpool VW for it's first service, £129 which I am very pleased with.

Mark
by markwiggy
Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Most impractical car I've ever owned
Replies: 9
Views: 2915

Re: Most impractical car I've ever owned

I get 2 mountain bikes, camping gear and luggage in the back of mine, whats impractical about that.

Mark
by markwiggy
Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What is it with BMW drivers?
Replies: 36
Views: 8868

Re: What is it with BMW drivers?

Dusted a Type R the other day. Not bad for a Standard Roc. He did say he had something done to his turbo too which was making me wonder if it was detrimental to his motor as it seemed to be. Type R doesn't have a turbo. Must say I don't really get anyone having a go, glad really cause I bought the ...
by markwiggy
Tue May 31, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 19" Tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 4166

Re: 19" Tyres

Just managed to get hold of 2 good year eagle assymetrics,thought I may have trouble getting them, but didn't. So very happy, will get them fitted next week, had these tyres before on my S3, they are superb, best tyres I have ever had on any car.They should be a big improvment on the Dunlops, will ...
by markwiggy
Sun May 29, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 19" Tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 4166

Re: 19" Tyres

Just managed to get hold of 2 good year eagle assymetrics,thought I may have trouble getting them, but didn't. So very happy, will get them fitted next week, had these tyres before on my S3, they are superb, best tyres I have ever had on any car.They should be a big improvment on the Dunlops, will ...
by markwiggy
Sat May 28, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 19" Tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 4166

Re: 19" Tyres

Just managed to get hold of 2 good year eagle assymetrics,thought I may have trouble getting them, but didn't. So very happy, will get them fitted next week, had these tyres before on my S3, they are superb, best tyres I have ever had on any car.They should be a big improvment on the Dunlops, will k...
by markwiggy
Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: To Mod, or not to Mod?
Replies: 18
Views: 2154

Re: To Mod, or not to Mod?

I will be leaving mine as standard, don't see the point in throwing money down the drain when you could spend it on beer.Seriously though, you will never get the money back and it may well devalue you car as modded cars are more difficult to sell. You also have the warranty, insurance issues etc. Wo...