What Options?

Talk about general things related to the new VW Scirocco in here.

Which Factory options do you have fitted in your car??

I've voted (please tick to count number of responses!)
252
7%
DSG
236
6%
Leather Seats
276
7%
Electric Seats
75
2%
Sunroof
170
4%
DVD Sat Nav
117
3%
6 CD Autochanger
148
4%
Dynaudio
210
5%
Telephone Preparation
109
3%
DAB Digital Radio Reception
88
2%
Cruise Control
269
7%
Hill Hold Control
148
4%
Parking Sensors
436
11%
Flat Tyre Indicator
229
6%
Smoking Pack
87
2%
Winter Pack
203
5%
Folding Mirrors
263
7%
Xenons
161
4%
Mats
373
10%
 
Total votes: 3850

jc74
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What Options?

Post by jc74 »

Would be interesting to know what options people have taken. Also potentially useful in future to know general consensus for what options are popular to people in the future deciding on whether the factory bluetooth is worth fitting etc...
Last edited by jc74 on Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:43 pm, edited 2 times in total.
wigit
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Re: What Options?

Post by wigit »

only option i would not have is DAB, wished i'd gone for xenons, what no mats option :D
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jc74
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Re: What Options?

Post by jc74 »

Argh, edited the poll, and it lost all the poll results. Sorry, you'll have to vote again!
I won't touch it again now!!
Le_savage
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Re: What Options?

Post by Le_savage »

what no mats option
pmofl... You must have been reading my mind.... :vibes:
nickp
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Options: Anthracite Leather, Dynaudio Soundpack, Park Sensor, Folding Mirrors, Flat Tyre Indicator, Smoking Pack,
Carpet Mats. GT Steering Wheel Badge, Metal Pedals, Pewter Arsenal Key Ring.
Location: North London

Re: What Options?

Post by nickp »

Hill Hold Control......Doesn't that come as standard with the DSG box?
jc74
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Re: What Options?

Post by jc74 »

nickp wrote:Hill Hold Control......Doesn't that come as standard with the DSG box?
Yes, hence I ticked it (I have DSG) - though not everyone else did :shrug:
However it is optional on a manual.
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With a: DSG box
Options: Anthracite Leather, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, premium sills
On the shopping list: MTM remap, Milltek Turbo back Zorst, Eibach 25mm Lowering springs, MTM 19" Bimoto Alloys, MTM 15mm Spacers, 24 bottles of ice cold Stella :o)
Location: NE Surrey

Re: What Options?

Post by Le_savage »

jc74 » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:54 pm

nickp wrote:
Hill Hold Control......Doesn't that come as standard with the DSG box?

Yes, hence I ticked it (I have DSG) - though not everyone else did
However it is optional on a manual.
Does it... I never knew that. What do you need to do to make it work?
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Options: Factory fit: Black Vienna leather, Dynaudio, 19" Lugano alloys

Retro-fitted: H&R springs, REVO Stage 1, OEM VW parking sensors with OPS, RNS-510 sat nav, Video In Motion, FISCON Basic Plus Bluetooth, TPMS
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Re: What Options?

Post by iAmbu »

Le_savage wrote:
jc74 » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:54 pm

nickp wrote:
Hill Hold Control......Doesn't that come as standard with the DSG box?

Yes, hence I ticked it (I have DSG) - though not everyone else did
However it is optional on a manual.
Does it... I never knew that. What do you need to do to make it work?
Nothing - It's automatically on. Next time you're on a steep hill, take your foot off the accelerator, no need for the foot brake, you won't roll back :yes:
Although I would always recommend you apply the foot brake if not the handbrake, in case the system fails or someone hits into you!
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Jonny96
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In: Salsa Red
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Options: Parking sensors, Premium mats, Premium sills

Re: What Options?

Post by Jonny96 »

Parking sensors are a must! Rear visiblity is not great out the old roc! Still love it tho!
PGN
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In: Rising Blue
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Options: Metallic Paint, Cruise Control, Rear Park Sensors, Foldable Door Mirrors
Dynaudio Package, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Factory Floor Mats
Location: Maidstone Kent

Re: What Options?

Post by PGN »

andy wrote:only option i would not have is DAB, wished i'd gone for xenons, what no mats option :D
Why don't you rate DAB Andy? I didn't go for it when I ordered but I keep wondering if I should. Be interested to know what people think. I had a hire car in the states last year and the DAB on that was pretty good, although I suspect the US standard is different to European.
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Re: What Options?

Post by wigit »

reason i don't like DAB is you lose the traffic TIM function (which was great on previous VAG cars), also has fits with the RDS not kicking in becasue of the FM stations for some reason, my area does not transmit DAB and i think the aerial looks s#ite, sound quality is great though
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jonallen628
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Options: Black Vienna Leather, 19" Talladegas, RNS-510, 6CD, Dynaudio, Rear Parking Sensors, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Electric Drivers Seat.
Location: Staffordshire

Re: What Options?

Post by jonallen628 »

PGN wrote:
andy wrote:only option i would not have is DAB, wished i'd gone for xenons, what no mats option :D
Why don't you rate DAB Andy? I didn't go for it when I ordered but I keep wondering if I should. Be interested to know what people think. I had a hire car in the states last year and the DAB on that was pretty good, although I suspect the US standard is different to European.
DAB is great IMO, it should be a cheaper option though. Since having DAB i have found a bunch of new stations to listen to all in digital quality. DAB in the UK is different to digital radio in the states which is broadcast using satellites.
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Carpet Mats. GT Steering Wheel Badge, Metal Pedals, Pewter Arsenal Key Ring.
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Re: What Options?

Post by nickp »

jonallen628 wrote:
PGN wrote:
andy wrote:only option i would not have is DAB, wished i'd gone for xenons, what no mats option :D
Why don't you rate DAB Andy? I didn't go for it when I ordered but I keep wondering if I should. Be interested to know what people think. I had a hire car in the states last year and the DAB on that was pretty good, although I suspect the US standard is different to European.
DAB is great IMO, it should be a cheaper option though. Since having DAB i have found a bunch of new stations to listen to all in digital quality. DAB in the UK is different to digital radio in the states which is broadcast using satellites.

I'd miss all the pirate stations :)
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Sam Greir
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Options: DAB stereo, Viper Green!
Location: Guildford

Re: What Options?

Post by Sam Greir »

I'd miss all the pirate stations
With DAB you still have the option of listening to normal FM radio. When i got it as an option i was under the impression FM transmissions were getting turned off soon, however i've since found out it is not until 2017. So if you think your still gonna have your roc in 8 yrs time its probably a good option :)
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Re: What Options?

Post by nickp »

Sam Greir wrote:
I'd miss all the pirate stations
With DAB you still have the option of listening to normal FM radio. When i got it as an option i was under the impression FM transmissions were getting turned off soon, however i've since found out it is not until 2017. So if you think your still gonna have your roc in 8 yrs time its probably a good option :)

Interesting. Good point.
Shame DAB has to have that unattractive Bee sting aerial though.
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Re: What Options?

Post by jc74 »

nickp wrote: Interesting. Good point.
Shame DAB has to have that unattractive Bee sting aerial though.
More importantly (for me), you can't have DAB with Satnav. :shrug:
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Re: What Options?

Post by sciroccorocket »

[quote="andy"]only option i would not have is DAB, wished i'd gone for xenons, what no mats option :D[/quot

why not DAB its a great sound far better than fm
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Re: What Options?

Post by jc74 »

Interesting to see most people agree that electric seats aren't worth it. I'm surprised the bluetooth got so few takers, though I'm guessing because the VW one is so restrictive with its phone support, it's hardly worth it.
Also surprised how many people took a CD changer.
And a lot of people seemed to have opted for leather seats, despite the huge cost premium!
Parking sensors obviously seems a no brainer!
Due for deliver today, and glad most people seem to agree with most of my chosen options on the whole :)
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Re: What Options?

Post by robrob »

jc74 wrote: Also surprised how many people took a CD changer.
Yes, me to, but then it is possible some people have ticket it only because they have it in the car even though it was standard rather than an option on the non SAT-NAV cars.
It's a little bit like you ticking the Hill hold option despite the fact that you have it as standard with your DSG box... (well any auto, really)
Only reason I have it is because I took a car already on the system to be built otherwise no way I would have opted for it.

Enjoy picking up your car today!!! :)
jc74
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Re: What Options?

Post by jc74 »

robrob wrote: Yes, me to, but then it is possible some people have ticket it only because they have it in the car even though it was standard rather than an option on the non SAT-NAV cars.
It's a little bit like you ticking the Hill hold option despite the fact that you have it as standard with your DSG box... (well any auto, really)
Only reason I have it is because I took a car already on the system to be built otherwise no way I would have opted for it.

Enjoy picking up your car today!!! :)
Ahh, I didn't realise the 6 CD changer was standard on non-SatNav cars! In my mind that seems a bit silly of VW, it must have been cheaper for them to simply provie a USB socket, and more convienent for 90% of people to have the extra storage space instead of the changer?

Car is great in general just need to sort out a few issues regarding the parking sensors and missing iPod cables and satnav DVD...
http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... f=2&t=1352
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