The place to share pictures and impressions of your new arrival or just show off your motor.
garethld
Posts: 9 Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:34 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Indium Grey
With a: DSG box
Options: 19in Wheels, Pan Roof, Nav, Leather, Metalic, Privacy Glass, Parking Sensors
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by garethld » Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:06 pm
wigit
Posts: 6560 Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:46 pm
Options: I used to own one
Location: Northamptonshire
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by wigit » Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:24 pm
never new VW had let us brits have that colour, absolutely stunning and best colour imho
Golf 7R - Golf 7R - BMW M2
thecrofter
Posts: 297 Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:37 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Rising Blue
With a: DSG box
Options: Tracker, Recaro Seats, Pano Roof, RNS510, Dynaudio, Cruise, Black Gloss Folding Mirrors
Location: Staffs
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by thecrofter » Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:36 pm
Beautiful - That must have set you back a tidy wedge!
2.0 TSi 280 R DSG Rising Blue / April 15 - 11 March 20
2.0 TDi 170 DSG R-Line Indium Grey / June 12 - April 15
2.0 GT TDi 170 DSG Salsa Red / May 10 - June 12
Hannan
Posts: 83 Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:03 am
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 122/125
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: 18'' Interlagos Fog Lights B-Pillar Tints
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by Hannan » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:15 pm
Very sexy!
KenzoPL
Posts: 25 Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:07 pm
With a: DSG box
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by KenzoPL » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:23 pm
Awesome. Was it available "on site" or did they let You order that color?
garethld
Posts: 9 Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:34 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Indium Grey
With a: DSG box
Options: 19in Wheels, Pan Roof, Nav, Leather, Metalic, Privacy Glass, Parking Sensors
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by garethld » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:28 pm
KenzoPL wrote: Awesome. Was it available "on site" or did they let You order that color?
it was going to be their replacement demo car after recently selling their previous one so i got it brand new within 5 days of the test drive!
KenzoPL
Posts: 25 Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:07 pm
With a: DSG box
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by KenzoPL » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:35 pm
garethld wrote: KenzoPL wrote: Awesome. Was it available "on site" or did they let You order that color?
it was going to be their replacement demo car after recently selling their previous one so i got it brand new within 5 days of the test drive!
Sweet man. I don't think an avg. Joe can order one in Indium ;-)
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snapey
Posts: 231 Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:46 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Rising Blue
With a: DSG box
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by snapey » Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:05 pm
Looks stunning. Congrats.
Riad
Posts: 83 Joined: Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:16 pm
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 122/125
In: Deep Black
With a: Manual box
Location: Norfbest <3
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by Riad » Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:20 am
Fook me thats nice!
BrendanWard
Posts: 25 Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:42 pm
In: Indium Grey
With a: Manual box
Options: Not quite settled yet
Location: Denmark
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by BrendanWard » Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:06 am
How much is the typical price for an R like this, in england?
Daz85UK
Posts: 115 Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:54 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Candy White
With a: DSG box
Options: Parking Sensors & Electric Folding Mirrors
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by Daz85UK » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:47 am
Didn't realise you could get an R inthis colour
RW1
Legend
Posts: 4680 Joined: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:06 pm
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 160
In: Candy White
With a: DSG box
Options: Black Leather, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Leather, Fogs, 2 Zone Air Con, MF Steering Wheel, Factory Carpet Mats Ordered 12Jul'09, provisional build Wk43, now 42 (05/08/09), PRODUCTION CONFIRMED Wk43 (30/09/09), Driving 04Nov09. Hi from Sunny Stopfordia
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by RW1 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:53 am
Not usual UK colour for R, but is available in the German VW.de website configurator. Possibly a special test order (feeler) to boost UK sales.
C.
Week 43 Build has happened on time! 22 Oct'09 Scirocco is at Check Point 5 in the factory
23 Oct'09 Now Complete on the dockside, 24 Oct'09 Sailed from Portugal, 27 Oct'09 In the UK,
29 Oct'09 at dealers Driving 4th Nov. Sorted!
Rob
Posts: 609 Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:45 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Salsa Red
With a: Manual box
Options: Scirocco's gone!
Location: South Tyneside
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by Rob » Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:00 pm
That's a stunning car!
garethld
Posts: 9 Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:34 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Indium Grey
With a: DSG box
Options: 19in Wheels, Pan Roof, Nav, Leather, Metalic, Privacy Glass, Parking Sensors
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by garethld » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:59 pm
in need of a clean after a busy weekend!
Thanks for the comments guys. I'm very pleased!
skippy
Moderator
Posts: 1593 Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:42 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: Sat Nav, Leather, electric fold in mirrors, Dynaudio upgrade. Now sold, but what a fantastic car!
Location: Bournemouth
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by skippy » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:02 pm
I echo those comments - superb looking car.
risingblue1
Posts: 169 Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:47 am
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Sat Nav, Private plate
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by risingblue1 » Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:55 pm
Lovely car and colour. Well done on getting that? Was that from Wayside St Albans? Enjoy!!!
garethld
Posts: 9 Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:34 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Indium Grey
With a: DSG box
Options: 19in Wheels, Pan Roof, Nav, Leather, Metalic, Privacy Glass, Parking Sensors
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by garethld » Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:08 pm
risingblue1 wrote: Lovely car and colour. Well done on getting that? Was that from Wayside St Albans? Enjoy!!!
Driftbridge - Epsom... sounds like a complete fluke to find it! or maybe fate!
d83
Posts: 9 Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:30 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Reflex Silver
With a: DSG box
Options: Leather, winter pack, sat nav, cruise, rear parking sensors, bluetooth.
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by d83 » Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:52 pm
Quite simply the best r I've seen!
wigit
Posts: 6560 Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:46 pm
Options: I used to own one
Location: Northamptonshire
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by wigit » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:03 pm
garethld wrote: Driftbridge - Epsom... sounds like a complete fluke to find it! or maybe fate!
savour it
Golf 7R - Golf 7R - BMW M2
Chungster
Posts: 2825 Joined: Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:55 pm
Options: One of the 1st Roc R owners in the UK :)
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by Chungster » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:07 pm
If only this colour was available back when the R order books opened
Btw Indium Grey available on the R as part of MY12 colour options