langlord wrote:One very good review.
I would be very interested to see if your opinion changes at all if you get to test a car that has at least 500 miles on the clock whereby the engine brakes and suspension has had time to bed in properly. I know that there will be only minor differences but from my experience with my previous car, these very minor changes amounted to one big overall difference.
....I found the suspension to be outstanding but questioned the point of having three settings which are only subtley different. The brakes were as good as the standard GTI and again I find those effective as brakes but am critical of the pedal response (over servo'd). I am spoilt with AP Racing's Big Brake Kit though which is truly awesome in all respects.
Yes, the engine will loosen up but it's a very gradual process usually taking much more than 500 miles. At least it was with my Mk5 GTI.
I know it would be unfair to base my review on nothing but a direct comparison with a heavily modified Mk5 GTI but I tried to write my review based on my expectations of such a car. I think of the Scirocco as a performance car rather than just a comfy average car and know what I would want from it.
Very glad to hear you enjoyed the review.
