Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

Everything about the R for potential owners.
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I.D.C.
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Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

Post by I.D.C. »

Planning the following spec - Red ,Manual , Sunroof , Leather , Dynaudio , 19’s alloys
Folding wing mirrors that’s about it. Xenon’s come as standard – is it the ones that turn with the wheel ? Could not do without them now after having them on the Golf

Anyone know if you can change the silver for piano black in the interior ? Also is there anything important I should add to my list of options. I know the DSG is good but I am happy to stick with the manual.

Is the ride sill up to scratch on 19’s ( British roads )

Any other information appreciated
b0rk
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Re: Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

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The Xenon's do not turn, a function cornering is provided by the static side lights at low speed only. Piano black trims are not an option.
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Shaun
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I drive a: Scirocco R
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Options: RNS510, DSG, leather, 19" Talladega's, Dynaudio, Bluetooth, front covered cup holder, rear cup holders, piano black cubby hole, Audi R8 oil cap
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Re: Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

Post by Shaun »

As above for the xenons , I think you will find that the GTi worked in the same way also albeit it used the front fogs?, ps you mention wanting a red one ?, as far as I am aware they don't do R's in red !, also if you want silver trim you can just buy it yourself and put it in , I don't see why you would though as that's sets the R aside from other models !, if you really wanted to then I am sure somebody would swop with you.

Oh and to your options list I would add reverse sensors and colour MFD, oh and cruise control if it's something you would use.
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tootiefruitie
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Re: Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

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Definately get rear parking sensors, I can't see anything in the dark out the back of my r
b0rk
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Re: Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

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Shaun wrote:As above for the xenons , I think you will find that the GTi worked in the same way also albeit it used the front fogs?

Oh and to your options list I would add reverse sensors and colour MFD, oh and cruise control if it's something you would use.
The Golf GTI xenon's do indeed turn, Golf R ones don't..
goldingdavid
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Re: Trading in a mark 6 GTI. for a Scirocco R.

Post by goldingdavid »

As already mentioned the R doesnt come in Red. Though it would look good in Red so they screwed up. I agree and would also reccommend the Rear Parking Sensors. The other options you have said are all ace. Any cheap options might be a good idea as mine didnt have the folding mirrors and a quote to have them fitted afterwards was over a £1000. Bit of a Joke . so get it right and You will love the Car.
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