bfc1912 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Salesman phoned the other day to say they had one in showroom with 18" on. I'll try to get down and take a photo. Still no build date on my order!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Noticed that the UK spec has no hand controls on the steering wheel (phone & stereo) and the tint from B pillar back is not an option here either. There is talk of a new DVD based Sat Nav system with DSP (Blaupunkt) and I am still to see the DSG system with paddle shift? Looks like it may be worth a 12 month wait and then buy a ful spec GTi next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I'm thinking of an after market tinting job...can't decide whether go for the "legal" option (no front windows) or the "illegal" all over job... I hear that DVD nav is not planned for at least 18-24 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo_nr1 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Get the illegal one and you won't be insured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Really, you sure about that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureguilt Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 According to my stealer candy white is a big seller!. Anyway did the deal today: reflex silver, leather, xenon, VW sound system + autochanger, centre armrest, winter pack. May delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Ok, ordered mine today DSG, Diamond Black/Black leather, M/F wheel with DSG paddles,Satnav/cd changer, xenons, 18" Monza wheels, Rear parking sensors, Winter pack Delivery first week July - can't wait now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Thanks - The Nav has no TV option so looks dated and expensive for what it is. [/ QUOTE ] It does have an aux A/V input though, so you could use that to input the feed from a tv tuner and/or DVD player in the boot and for a lot cheaper than VW would probably charge for the option (BMW charge £600-700 extra for the TV option on top of Nav) I intend to do this but as my car isn't arriving 'til July it's going to be Aug before I do it, so no doubt someone else will have done it first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonywalker Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Sorry I missed your question about the Wheel upgrade to 18". I was a bit nervous, about ordering these, in case they impaired the ride quality, but I have taken the plunge, based upon the following: Review in Top Gear - "We'd recommend the big wheels (they look so good)" A couple of test drive reviews have mentioned that the 18" whels were OK. In my test drive on the 17" wheels, I did notice quite a lot of road noise, so I guess the 18" wheels won't make that much difference. Last point - The 18" upgrade was originaly £995 approx - can't resist a bargain, especially as I am geting ripped-off for £500 + for the steering wheel paddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 I find the ride with 17's ok, just that costmetics favour the 18's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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