[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by F30AM

The 7R is quite a racer. Once you try one you are addicted. It is quite mental when it needs to be and so sedate when it is required. Love it to bits.
Just my kind of car. Small, extremely fast and exceptionally manoeuvrable.
Brilliant.

What colour scheme have you gone for? Another Superman combo?

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by F30AM

I am sorry you are so wrong about this. The look truly fabulous. The pathetic twin pipes on the 330d/335d are an embarrassment.

Steady on old boy. The quads look great, but truly fabulous, hmm. 330D pipes pathetic, I think not. Switched camps totally now

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Sorry to hear that. You'll be on first name terms with your dealer.

So even when you get the Golf, you won't be done with your BMW dealership as you have the other 330d?

The other BMW is my ex-wife's car. She is pretty gutted at the moment and so am I.

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

What colour scheme have you gone for? Another Superman combo?

Read my signature!

Red on the outside and it's got blue lighting on the inside. Superman's knickers inside out or some such thing.

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by ChesterM4

Steady on old boy. The quads look great, but truly fabulous, hmm. 330D pipes pathetic, I think not. Switched camps totally now

No I have not. I love my Superman BMW and will always love it.
The Golf is a hatchback. No hatchback is elegant IMO. The BMW an elegant saloon.

[JustChris]

Out on a cycle ride tonight saw an R in white, looked ok but not as good as the blue or probably the red. Had the nice 19s on it though.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Read my signature!

Red on the outside and it's got blue lighting on the inside. Superman's knickers inside out or some such thing.

No one reads signatures for folk they're familiar with!

Hmmm... Tornado Red is a bit of classic GTI colour isn't it?

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

No one reads signatures for folk they're familiar with!

Hmmm... Tornado Red is a bit of classic GTI colour isn't it?

Yes it is THE GTI colour. But it is a no cost colour. The only other colour I liked is Lapiz Blue but it cost, is as common as muck now and hell to paint match. I have a blue BMW and fancied a change. Also, trying to keep costs down as I am a poor pensioner.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Also, trying to keep costs down as I am a poor pensioner.

Apparently the Fiesta ST is THE budget performance car!

Or maybe the Polo GTI?... even easier to park!

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Apparently the Fiesta ST is THE budget performance car!

Or maybe the Polo GTI?... even easier to park!

Don't be cheeky.

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I guess this will be the personality change conversation with the new car

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Brigand

I guess this will be the personality change conversation with the new car

Brilliant.

[scooba0010]

Originally Posted by F30AM

On my way home after picking up my perfectly re-sprayed F30, I decided to drop into VW and test drive a Golf R with DSG. I had made an advanced booking. Well what can I say.

The car is mental. It just handles beautifully and its acceleration is truly mind blowing. In track mode it felt like a Tornado jet would feel. I had a bit of a shock with the acceleration and I was amazed by the grip and handling.
The engine is sublime and the DSG gearbox quite superb. In comfort mode the ride was totally composed and superbly flat and the handling was still superb. There was a distinct lack of road roar and there was no wind noise.

I did not once feel I was driving a non premium car as it was beautifully put together and the style of the whole car was just what the doctor ordered. I loved the design of the inside and the delightful little touches which made it so special. The seats were supremely comfortable and it was very space efficient. Everything worked to perfection and was so easy to manipulate. Lots of room for such a smallish car. The only downside is the rather smaller boot due the 4WD. But it has a spare space saver tyre. One bad point: the CD slot is in the Glove Box!

So I have made the right choice in downsizing from my beautiful and wonderful F30 which I still think is the most beautiful car I have owned.

For what its worth have a look on www.mk5golfgti.co.uk there is a big section on Golf Rs for £229 per month lease brand new cars .

[badders74]

Originally Posted by JD6

Those 4 oval exhaust pipes look completely ridiculous to me. Apart from that looks like a good Q car.

Your 335d looks nice

Lol, thanks for you non bias opinion! Lol

[F30AM]

What a day!
Cancelled my order with Vehicle Savers as I got a brilliant deal from Alan Day VW Fleet sales, London.

Monthly from Vehicle Savers £272.32+VAT
Monthly from Alan Day VW Fleet Sales £254.12+VAT

No brainer.
Every little helps.
Delighted.

[dopper99]

Very good price, it just gets better!

[NISFAN]

That is Golf GTD money, excellent........makes me want one too

[DazC]

Saw one in Blue today. Lovely motor.

[F30AM]

It is truly an amazing deal for an amazing car. So much tech is standard. Really good value for money IMO. I am really happy.

[Irnbrukid]

Originally Posted by F30AM

The only other colour I liked is Lapiz Blue but it cost, is as common as muck now and hell to paint match.

Is that statement not a bit ironic? the same could be said for EBII

Think you have made the right choice though

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Irnbrukid

Is that statement not a bit ironic? the same could be said for EBII

Think you have made the right choice though

Not to the extent of Lapiz Blue.

Posted 2 weeks ago:

Lapiz Blue 65
Pearl Black 18
Pure White 12
Red 3
Oryx White 5
Limestone grey 7
Night Blue 9
Reflex Silver 2

League Table on colours

1st Lapiz Blue
2nd Pearl Black
3rd Pure white
4th Night Blue
5th Limestone Grey
6th Oryx White
7th Red
8th Silver

Lapiz Blue 65
All other colours 56

[davyk31]

It just gets better for you. Great price

I saw an Oryx White 5 door yesterday. Looked good although I would have gone Pure White as it's so bright and I guess pure!