toti Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi all, My first post in this forum.. Jst placed an order for a black gti with beige leather which is due to arrive in Oct 06. I haven't seen a gti with this combination so to those of you who may have this combo does it look as sporty as the charcoal leather? Secondly what colour is the roof trim with the beige leather, is it dark like with the interlagos and charcoal leather or is it a light colour? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 AFAIK the roof lining will be light coloured to go with the light colour leather. seats should be identical in shape to the anthracite ones, just a different colour. all based on the brochure info I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martininwillerby Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Here are a couple of pic's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martininwillerby Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 And another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 just doesn't suit the car IMO. ruins it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Eeow ! Sorry but a bit too "Exec" for my taste. Not very GTi at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Exactly!! Exactly as both LeMan and Mixit say - Too 'exec' and not 'GTI' enough imo. Would suit the Mk5 R32 very well. Btw, my R32 worm is dead and buried until I see what the Mk6 has to offer. Sorry, toti....Your first post and 3 of us are shooting down what you have ordered! Don't be put off! LeMan, Mixit, and myself are probably amongst the most outspoken and tactless members in this GTI forum. Each to their own and you enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 It looks like it's going to mark very easily, especially the plastics. IMO VW beige leather never ages gracefully, it goes like shiney custard after 2 years! Anyway, if your car isn't due until Oct 06, that means it won't be built until Aug 06... plenty of time to change spec if you fancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] LeMan, Mixit, and myself are probably amongst the most outspoken and tactless members in this GTI forum. [/ QUOTE ] Brilliant ! Get back in yer Tee Pee ya 8ugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 toti> it's your car mate, so have it the way you want However, I agree with the other lads, beige leather doesn't look right in a GTI imho, still looks good tho! I've been heckled by most of my mates for not getting the interlagos cloth, as leather isn't retro Anyway, we digress, whatever the colour of the leather, you've ordered one of the best cars on the road. Some, mostly on this forum, would say that it's THE best. As Clarkson says "this car is a sensation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toti Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Thanx for your opinion guys.. You make a valid point, I don't have a GTI background, this is my first vw and I think it'll go to the top of my list.. Back to grey it is then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 wise choice toti. Leave the beige for the more <font color="red">mature men </font> that like dark green cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I agree that it would look better in the 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabskabs Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 ooooo.... if only i had more time to write more, which I will, later. Go for the Black with Beige, It is stunning... and I'm 27. where are you from toti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toti Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Im from Melbourne, Australia. Im getting the windows tinted as well 70%, Kabskabs doesn't the car look too light from the outside with the beige interior or will tinting the windows solve this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabskabs Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/684774/an/0/page/0#684774 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabskabs Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Couple of Points -- Melbourne, like Auckland was one of the top 3 places in the world to live, is that not reason enough. Exterior Look -- I was worried about the same thing when I ordered. I did not order any tint at all and i beleive it is fine the way it is, I guess this comes down to personal preference, I also like the dark leather from this aspect, but beige gives a little extra character. Temperature -- You live in a hotter climate that most (probably all) of these posters - Nothing like beige leather to make a car sitting in 40 degree heat bearable (+ your tint should be great for this) I was very surprised at how much cooler this was. Colour -- The photos are not that accurate for NZ/AUS. This is obviously the Euro Leather, The leather from SA is much darker than this, in comparison, the pictured ones are an off white, rather than a tan colour (I will post pics sometime) (unless my pc brightness settings are off?!) Cleanliness – This is perhaps the most justified claim for a reason not to get beige, well should we say perceived cleanliness… as you just will see the dirt rather than hide it in the colour. The one thing that I did to combat this was to get the Rubber mats for daily driving. Oh, and just in case you are worried, the boot/trunk is still in Grey as per black leather option. Melbournes streets are very clean in comparison to most others. Protection – I got a paint and leather protection kindly included from my dealer, this may make some difference. Recommended for whichever option you go for. Aging Gracefully – Like any leather VW or Bentley, it must be looked after with the right materials to age gracefully… it doesn’t matter if it’s black or beige. In fact black leather can also crease with white lines… hardly graceful. Dealer Opinion – In my opinion, the dealer only gives this advice because he will have to clean it more often than a black leather option… Think about it, what is the recommended VW Spec from your dealer. Everywhere I go its Reflex Silver with Black interior. The easiest to clean and the easiest to sell if you have a lot, sales people like selling what they know how to sell. Resale value – I guess that you could argue that if a salesperson doesn’t like selling black with beige then the resale will be affected… This could be true, but I do know that I am the only person in NZ with a Black GTI in beige… so when I sell it, it is sure to be of value… Beige is not a phase like yellow & gold Audis, so it should be fine. … Actually, yes, Beige is a terrible combination… nobody get it! (In NZ anyway...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankit Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Don't be put off! LeMan, Mixit, and myself are probably amongst the most outspoken and tactless members in this GTI forum. Each to their own and you enjoy! [/ QUOTE ] Red Robin you are a diplomat compaired to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toti Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 At the moment I'll stick with the grey, my dealer will kill me if i change it again! But post sum pics up when u get sum time kabskabs! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Don't be put off! LeMan, Mixit, and myself are probably amongst the most outspoken and tactless members in this GTI forum. Each to their own and you enjoy! [/ QUOTE ] Red Robin you are a diplomat compaired to me [/ QUOTE ] ....You're absolutely right! I'd forgotten about what you are capable of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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