Where to go from here?

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Thu May 31, 2018 7:38 am

After about 7 Years of Ownership , and many heart breaks including a timing chain failure i think it has come time to move on from my Scirocco later this year. After all that it has cost me , i still love the car and will miss it when i eventually find a replacement.

Where do i go from here? I am struggling to come up with ideas for a replacement. I am leaning towards a MK7 Golf R , as this seems like the next natural progression. I am sure the performance is on a complete other level , but i don't feel they are as special looking or have the road presence of the Scirocco.

I am also considering a move to a MK2 Audi TTS , has anyone gone from a Scirocco to a TT? I would also be tempted by a TTRS as i could get into a MK2 TTRS for the price of a MK7 Golf R , although i would imagine the cost of ownership of the TTRS would be significantly higher , but it would have that special 5 Pot Engine.

Would like to hear some feedback if anyone has replaced their Scirocco.

Thanks,
Darren

AlanH · Post by **AlanH** » Thu May 31, 2018 7:41 am

If you're considering the vehicles you've said, I'd also consider the RS3.

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Post by **Kev** » Thu May 31, 2018 11:00 am

I had the same dilemma at the end of 2016. I'd had my Scirocco since 2009 and when it was clear they were not going to make another I decided it was time for a change.

I bought a mk3 TTS. Love it. But the choice is limited. My other options were a Golf R (but I couldn't get past it being 'just a golf', Cayman (bit too expensive to buy and run for me) and the GT86 (didn't really float my boat tbh).

Bops · Post by **Bops** » Thu May 31, 2018 11:08 am

Hi all, I've just joined the group. First interaction.

I've gone the other way. Swapped an S3 for the Scirocco R. Wanted to get another Audi (looked at S5 & the TTS) but maintenance was a bit over the top.

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SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Thu May 31, 2018 12:09 pm

Bops wrote:Hi all, I've just joined the group. First interaction.

I've gone the other way. Swapped an S3 for the Scirocco R. Wanted to get another Audi (looked at S5 & the TTS) but maintenance was a bit over the top.

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Out of interest , what kind of maintenance stuff was over the top? I would have thought the TTS would be similar to the Scirocco R in terms of running costs

Bops · Post by **Bops** » Thu May 31, 2018 12:15 pm

The Audi was getting a long in the tooth & things were starting to fail. Mainly electrical. The advice I got from the local mechanic was that similar parts for VW were cheaper. Had issues with both fuel sensors, auto light sensor, corrosion in tail lights. Decided to get rid of it just before a $2400 major service.

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Paradox1 · Post by **Paradox1** » Thu May 31, 2018 12:28 pm

Id have a look at a TTRS(same engine as RS3)

Going for a TT/TTS is more of a side step from the scirocco. simular engines etc

May be worth booking in a test drive to see what you think.
Also depending on yoru budget, the M135/M140 are very decent and capable cars

Dazarooni · Post by **Dazarooni** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:41 pm

I went from a Scirocco to a Jaguar F-Type R 8 weeks ago.

To me - a Golf is a step down plus they're everywhere, they just don't do it for me at all.

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:54 pm

Dazarooni wrote:I went from a Scirocco to a Jaguar F-Type R 8 weeks ago.

To me - a Golf is a step down plus they're everywhere, they just don't do it for me at all.

Well that is a nice Jump

Zanic L3 · Post by **Zanic L3** » Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:56 pm

What about a mk7.5 GTI?

Dazarooni · Post by **Dazarooni** » Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:48 pm

SciroccoEire wrote:
Dazarooni wrote:I went from a Scirocco to a Jaguar F-Type R 8 weeks ago.

To me - a Golf is a step down plus they're everywhere, they just don't do it for me at all.
Well that is a nice Jump

Aye, just a wee one.

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:36 am

Zanic L3 wrote:What about a mk7.5 GTI?

I think if i was going for a Golf it would have to be the R. However the Clubsports are pretty awesome and would be a bit more rare so i would possibly consider one of those too.

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:36 am

Dazarooni wrote:
SciroccoEire wrote:
Dazarooni wrote:I went from a Scirocco to a Jaguar F-Type R 8 weeks ago.

To me - a Golf is a step down plus they're everywhere, they just don't do it for me at all.
Well that is a nice Jump
Aye, just a wee one.

Holy Fooook.

Well wear dude! Beast

Dazarooni · Post by **Dazarooni** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:39 pm

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:00 am

After a long search for one i finally got my replacement

Handed the Scirocco over to the new owner earlier in the week. Bit sad leaving it go but onwards and upwards!

Post by **Kev** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:17 am

Sweet. Same colour as my TTS I think. Sepang Blue.

Paradox1 · Post by **Paradox1** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:02 am

SciroccoEire wrote:After a long search for one i finally got my replacement Handed the Scirocco over to the new owner earlier in the week. Bit sad leaving it go but onwards and upwards!

Bet your loving it!!

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:39 pm

I wish!!! Cant pick it up until Saturday week!!

To say im excited is an understatement

Paradox1 · Post by **Paradox1** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:48 pm

How was the test drive.
Im interested to hear your review on how it compares to the scirocco
(need an idea of how big of a turbo I need to keep up) lol

SciroccoEire · Post by **SciroccoEire** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 5:24 pm

Hi

Test drive was great - although could not push it anywhere near it's limits with the sales guy sitting next to me. I will report back when i have had some proper time with it.
First thoughts are that it is amazingly quick with one of the best sounding engine notes!! Fit and Finish of the cabin is many levels above the Scirocco and feels like a much more special place to sit.

Was my first time driving an S-Tronic car but i am impressed with what i have experienced so far. Looking forward to trying out launch control

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