1 week old

[MartyRocco]

I picked mine up after a 5 month wait (parially self inflicted) last Saturday, and I am happy to report that I couldn't be happier!

I've managed to get in most kind of runs in the last week, country roads, slow moving commute and even a 6am 100 mile run out to Manchester airport and back this morning - and its been brilliant in every aspect, plus 300 miles on half a tank!

I do need to get it back to the dealership for the usual bootlid adjustment (I've seen the how to guide on here, but I need to go anyway and I pass it every morning). I didn't go for the folding mirrors, and it looks like I was unlucky in the "reverse dip" mirror controller lottery which is a bit of a shame - but not a show stopper for me as it wasn't expected.

So if you're reading this trying to work out whether you want to buy or not - I'd say get the cheque book out tomorrow!

[Cuprabob]

With regards to the "reverse dip", I assume you have checked the settings on the MFD and made sure the joystick is in the "L" position when reversing, just to make sure.

[sciroccorocket]

300 miles on half a tank i only get 280 on a full tank

[MartyRocco]

I have to admit I sat in the car during my lunch break to see what was what using various threads from this site, no joy with the mirrors, just the option to move them together or independantly.

As far as MPG, as often as I miss my stolen GTi Mk5 - I don't miss the visits to the petrol pumps. I think I've found a pretty good compromise between the Golf and the A3 TDi I replaced it with.