timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hey guys, Im on the verge of hitting the "I want one of those" button and wanted to get some feedback on the options im looking at if thats ok? Scirocco 2.0 TSI with: Cruise Control Metallic Paint (Rising blue) Rear Parking Sensors Electric Folding Door Mirrors Carpet Matts Flat Tyre Indicator I've toyed with the idea of adding the Dynaudio pack, but im worried that it comes with a CD changed as standard which would mean id loose the MDI right? Any thoughts / suggestions on these options is most welcome (if they suck, I wanna know!!) Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 All seem fine options to me. Don't think you'd need much else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks for the reply - do you know anything about the dynaudio situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Is the flat tyre indicator the same system as the tyre pressure monitoring system on the MkV Golf? If it is have a read of this thread. If it is indeed the same then I'd save my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumazooma Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 It doesn't measure the pressures, it just measures the rolling radius/time and if the tyre is going flat, that will go outside the accepted parameters and warn you. I'd drop the mats. The dealer should give you those for free. Ask for the premium ones with scirocco written on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Interesting note about the matts.... I've also read about the premium door sills... however they are not an option on the VW site? Why is that? Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks for the reply - do you know anything about the dynaudio situation? You don't lose the MDI with Dynaudio, you just get a different amp/speakers. The standard RCD510 head unit has a built in 6 disk changer, SD card input and MDI for ipod/usb connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Interesting note about the matts....I've also read about the premium door sills... however they are not an option on the VW site? Why is that? Cheers Tim If you download the Scirocco price list pdf you should see them under the dealer fit options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 You don't lose the MDI with Dynaudio, you just get a different amp/speakers. The standard RCD510 head unit has a built in 6 disk changer, SD card input and MDI for ipod/usb connections. Ok thats interesting - Im not sure that the RCD510 has a built in changer?! Im pretty sure its a dash mounted one that comes as an option if you go for the navigation system right? After looking at the price list in more detail, if i go for the stand alone Dynaudio system, i wont loose the MDI - I guess this is what your saying right? If you download the Scirocco price list pdf you should see them under the dealer fit options Have you got a link to that price list? Looking at: http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/pricelists/scirocco-pricelist.pdf There is no section that details dealer fit options? Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Doh, just came across the bit about the door sills - sorry about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigit Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 you won't be disappointed with the blue, dynaudio is great if you like your music, i went for the winter pack as well, you going cloth or leather, tyre pressue sensor is cheap but as the thread don't expect miracles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I had leather in my demo car, but frankly, I dont think it was worth 1500 quid.... my local dealer had one in there showroom with the merlin cloth and i actually thought that was more comfortable to sit in. The tyre sensor i would imagine is a more of a guide - i usually check tyres and things before long journeys, but got caught out a while back with a slow puncture so thought for the sake of £30 or whatever it is, having the computer watch that kind of thing might give me a bit of warning - am i being too optimistic? Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumazooma Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 For £30 I think the tyre sensor is a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Agreed. Now I just need to decide on the dynaudio stuff... the boy racer in me wants that system ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Cruise Control Metallic Paint (Rising blue) Rear Parking Sensors Electric Folding Door Mirrors Carpet Matts Flat Tyre Indicator All of the above. The electric folding door mirrors are particularly useful as is the auto-dip reversing off-side mirror. Personally, I can live without sensors - I also think they spoil the lines of the rear bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumazooma Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 The reversing auto-dip only seems to be there if you also have Xenons. Parking sensors have to be a must though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks guys.... just hit the order button. Wow, thats adrenaline pumping stuff! Cant wait for it to arrive now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Parking sensors have to be a must though. Just can't see the point of them, especially if you park with care. Now xenons, they are very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Just can't see the point of them, especially if you park with care. Now xenons, they are very useful. If you look out the rear window on a Scirocco you don't see much so I reckon the sensors are a good choice. I agree Xenons are a must, wouldn't have a car without them now but I do a lot of driving when it's dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 If you look out the rear window on a Scirocco you don't see much so I reckon the sensors are a good choice Good point CB; hadn't taken the Rocco's flattened back end into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'd have liked xenons, but had the word from VW today that xenons are 100% off the table at the current moment in time. Bit crap, but I don't really want to wait, and I don't have xenons right now so figure I won't know any better... Ignorance is bliss! Haha. When I had a demo, I had the parking sensors - I'd imagine it would be tricky to park parallel without them - visibility out the rear is Ali to none!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 There's a supply problem or something with the Rocco and Xenons. It's a shame for the owners. For me, Xenons are a sure sign of a thoroughly modern car and the Rocco is the latest from the VW stable. Hope the wait isn't too long for you, Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Just can't see the point of them, especially if you park with care. Now xenons, they are very useful. I have parking sensors on my BMW. They are standard kit on the SE spec. I wans't fussed about them but you do get used to them for 'peace of mind'. If you've had them before then I would recommend anyone to have them again because despite I am always extremely careful reversing, I do feel very paranoid and vulnerable when I drive my Golf which doesn't have them. Previously, I would always have advised against them arguing that care and attention is adequate. I agree though that they do spoil the lines of the car - somehow more so on the rounded arse of the Golf than some other models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have parking sensors on my BMW. They are standard kit on the SE spec.I wans't fussed about them but you do get used to them for 'peace of mind'. If you've had them before then I would recommend anyone to have them again because despite I am always extremely careful reversing, I do feel very paranoid and vulnerable when I drive my Golf which doesn't have them. Previously, I would always have advised against them arguing that care and attention is adequate. I agree though that they do spoil the lines of the car - somehow more so on the rounded arse of the Golf than some other models. I appreciate what you're saying, TT. Personally, I find them annoying, but I can see how they could be useful in a saloon or something without a hatch back end, or something big and cumbersome like a 4x4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thing is, are you confident you would see a 3/4 year old child standing behind your car in your mirrors or out of the rear window? From a safety perspective, they are a no-brainer, as a parking aid, they are very useful, I'd never spec a car without them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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