Bought a GTI

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6th Gear

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200 months

Wednesday 13th April 2011
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Picked her up yesterday. 2011, fully loaded - leather, LEDs, Keyless entry, push button start, etc.
Lovely little motor - quick, well built and fun to drive. Happy days.












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mcbook

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181 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Looks good. I like the look of the mkVI, particularly the grille. How much was it I you don't mind me asking? Brand new?

6th Gear

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Thursday 14th April 2011
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AED 125,000 new

Chilli

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242 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Nice. Why the angry face in the original post?! Thought it was going to be a horror story!

6th Gear

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Thursday 14th April 2011
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Chilli said:
Nice. Why the angry face in the original post?! Thought it was going to be a horror story!
Pressed the wrong bloody icon! Was aiming for the Thumbs Up

dxbtiger

4,427 posts

179 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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noticed the farting noise on gear change yet? smile

Nice purchase, a couple of mates have these.

IanUAE

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170 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Nice, I was looking at the R32, but the family say SUV.

6th Gear

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Thursday 14th April 2011
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dxbtiger said:
noticed the farting noise on gear change yet? smile

Nice purchase, a couple of mates have these.
I haven't as of yet. Mind you I do have the 'girly' DSG auto option!

dxbtiger

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Thursday 14th April 2011
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6th Gear said:
I haven't as of yet. Mind you I do have the 'girly' DSG auto option!
Yeah as do my mates.

They blip the throttle, same as a Scirocco, whic sounds like a fart, especially outside the car!

For what its worth I think DSG is an awesome bit of kit.

Gentleman Geoff

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218 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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6th Gear said:
Chilli said:
Nice. Why the angry face in the original post?! Thought it was going to be a horror story!
Pressed the wrong bloody icon! Was aiming for the Thumbs Up
I was thinking the same thing! biggrin

When I was 17 years old, a friend of mine at school got a black GTI (insured by his Mum) as soon as he passed his test. Seemed bloody quick all those years ago, I'm sure the new ones are even better.

6th Gear

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Thursday 14th April 2011
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Gentleman Geoff said:
I was thinking the same thing! biggrin

When I was 17 years old, a friend of mine at school got a black GTI (insured by his Mum) as soon as he passed his test. Seemed bloody quick all those years ago, I'm sure the new ones are even better.
We will have to for a spin squire, pre beers

DubaiJohn

371 posts

192 months

Friday 15th April 2011
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Good choice, I ran a Tornado Red MkV for a couple of years and I have to say it was faultless and immense fun. The farting noise is addictive.

As for the DSG, an absolutely fantastic 'box and probably a better choice for everyday driving than a manual over here.

Did you get the tartan seats? They were one of my favourite features of mine.

6th Gear

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Friday 15th April 2011
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DubaiJohn said:
Good choice, I ran a Tornado Red MkV for a couple of years and I have to say it was faultless and immense fun. The farting noise is addictive.

As for the DSG, an absolutely fantastic 'box and probably a better choice for everyday driving than a manual over here.

Did you get the tartan seats? They were one of my favourite features of mine.
I went for the leather option. I have a little one, so easier to clean. I do like the tartan seats though. Very old school.

First impressions of the DSG box are very positive. Looking foward to putting her into sport mode and being a bit heavy footed once I hit the magic 1000km mark.

Gentleman Geoff

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218 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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6th Gear said:
We will have to for a spin squire, pre beers
Excellent idea! I'll give you a buzz. smile