New arrivals 2011

[Scooby-Doo]

Post your pics as and when.

[IanRG]

I Can't imagine there will be many different examples this side of March!

[ednaroad]

A few pics to wet your appetite - more later.

[jonnymatrix]

A few pics to wet your appetite - more later.

Jealous...................YES!

[Gregmeister]

very nice ... which 'black' is it you opted for?

any cahnce of some bigger res pics?:beerchug:

[ednaroad]

The paint is Pearl Black

[ednaroad]

That should be enough for now I think - Thanks all..........

[Scooby-Doo]

It's like Chinese water torture,I want mine,I want mine:aargh4::aargh4:
The silver trim with Cornsilk looks really good,not so bothered about not having Piano black now.Nice car.

[vwparly]

sooooo jealous!!

I wavered between cornsilk and just black and went for black - doubts are now creeping in!:aargh4:

I changed from the pearl black to island greay as well as i have had loads of black cars before, but also starting to dount that change as welL! :1zhelp:

[cc170gt]

My Pearl Black on Black arrived today :D:D:D. Piano Black looking good , will try to add pics tomorrow.

[Scooby-Doo]

"Ednaroad",
Re Cornsilk leather.How representative are your photos of the leather,most pics on VW used website give a pinkish shade,some US pics are very white and yours look quite light.From memory,went to see a CC with Cornsilk,and it was a much yellower shade ???

[ednaroad]

"Ednaroad",
Re Cornsilk leather.How representative are your photos of the leather,most pics on VW used website give a pinkish shade,some US pics are very white and yours look quite light.From memory,went to see a CC with Cornsilk,and it was a much yellower shade ???

The photo's are a true representation - the leather is white with a hint a cream.

EDIT - Just been out for a blast and they are a little more cream than white. I have to say it is a beautiful car to drive, and the looks you get are priceless. More and more impressed with my choice as the time passes, (says on day two) lol...

[Scooby-Doo]

I have to say it is a beautiful car to drive, and the looks you get are priceless.
When you consider what you get for your money it must be one of the best kept secrets on the road (used to be),every man & his dog has either a 3 series BMW,Audi A4 or Merc C class which cost a lot more but you see them everywhere.I'm not saying they're any better or worse than the CC but it's nice to have something different,and something different which doesn't mean more expensive.

[Gregmeister]

When you consider what you get for your money it must be one of the best kept secrets on the road ...... it's nice to have something different,and something different which doesn't mean more expensive.

When I was told how much longer I was going to have to wait, I started looking at the list of possible other cars I could order ..... but theres just nothing else that compares to it for the money/spec/look

[johnloaderuk]

theres just nothing else that compares to it for the money/spec/look

Except maybe these, if you like them of course http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=112807

[Gregmeister]

Except maybe these, if you like them of course http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=112807

My work car has to be ordered through the lease company so has to be new .... on that basis, the A6 is waaaaaaaay over my budget. The lease figures they quote arent based on price alone, they also factor in residual costs, servicing etc.

[rmccardal]

A couple of interior shots...

http://184.72.239.143/mu/d4453a44-b5bc-012f.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/d4453a44-b5d7-298c.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/d4453a44-b5fc-0d3e.jpg

[simonsheil]

Is the silver button on the gear ssurround start/stop? Mine is a manual too (pick up Saturday), however the DSG pics I have seen did not have the silver button.

[ednaroad]

Except maybe these, if you like them of course http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=112807

I priced an A6 Le Mans when looking to order as well - £200 a month more and for what exactly?

[Gregmeister]

an A6 Le Mans - £200 a month more ?

:yikes:

[cc170gt]

Silver button is hand brake. Stop/start button 3rd button down on left side , A .

[johnloaderuk]

I priced an A6 Le Mans when looking to order as well - £200 a month more and for what exactly?

I was referring more to the private buyer as far as purchase price goes. So, what do you get for £200 a month more - very little, a better sat nav, slightly bigger car, multi adjustable seats, and the badge. Can't think of much else.

I had a Passat B6 new in 2005, then had an Audi A6 2.0 TDI SLine in 2008. The Passat was a 22k car, the Audi a 30k car. Where the extra 8k went I really don't know - the biggest disappointment ever as I was expecting a lot more from the Audi. There wasn't anything wrong with it, but for 8k more maybe I was just expecting more. Now have a 2010 B6 which I had new last year.

No doubting though that the CC is a cracking car.

[cc170gt]

A few interior pics http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-14162143.jpg?t=1295189913 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-14162143.jpg)http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-14162300.jpg?t=1295189913 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-14162300.jpg)http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-14162311.jpg?t=1295189913 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-14162311.jpg)http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-14162327.jpg?t=1295190572 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-14162327.jpg)http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-14162113.jpg?t=1295190572 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-14162113.jpg)http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-14162126.jpg?t=1295190572 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-14162126.jpg)

[Gregmeister]

Silver button is hand brake. Stop/start button 3rd button down on left side , A .

CC170GT, cheers for the pics. does your car have the keyless system?

I think the question about the silver button was aimed at rmccardal .... if you see the first pic he posted, you can just see part of the button in question (bottor right of gear surround). the button is not there on the pics of your car. is this the engine ignition on/off/start buton (in the car with keyless system) rather than the start/stop 'bluemotion' tech?? :beerchug:

[Drifty]

I thought the computer display between the dials was in colour on the CC, did that change at some point? - this it looks the same as my GTi but in white.

D

[Scooby-Doo]

"rmccardal"
I thought you had ordered "piano black" inlays for your CC ,they look like a dark wood?



Ambient light pack + piano black was accepted on my order.
rmccardal's original post in "Ambient lighting " thread ?

[Drifty]

Is the silver button on the gear ssurround start/stop? Mine is a manual too (pick up Saturday), however the DSG pics I have seen did not have the silver button.

Don't forget to post pics :beerchug:

[hartry]

"rmccardal"
I thought you had ordered "piano black" inlays for your CC ,they look like a dark wood?

he has ambient lights which i thought were only avaiable with the wood trim

[rmccardal]

Yeah it got reeeeejected by factory. Another reason why I got priority order.


"rmccardal"
I thought you had ordered "piano black" inlays for your CC ,they look like a dark wood?



rmccardal's original post in "Ambient lighting " thread ?

[rmccardal]

http://184.72.239.143/mu/d4453a44-1283-2e5b.jpg



CC170GT, cheers for the pics. does your car have the keyless system?

I think the question about the silver button was aimed at rmccardal .... if you see the first pic he posted, you can just see part of the button in question (bottor right of gear surround). the button is not there on the pics of your car. is this the engine ignition on/off/start buton (in the car with keyless system) rather than the start/stop 'bluemotion' tech?? :beerchug:

[ednaroad]

1st week road test report. Still well impressed having covered just under 1000 silky smooth miles. 570miles ish to a tank and not going particularly steady either! Startled more than a few outside lane campers with my closing speed..
The suspension setting appears to stiffen up the stearing too when in sport mode.
RNS315 Radio and Media operation very good. Can't figure how to enter postcodes into the satnav but entering the names works just fine. Can't control the phone options through the steering wheel controls but everything works ok from the head unit.
The start/stop works well but won't hold indeffinately - after a few minutes the engine restarts by itself (must work with the recouperation - if you sit with the lights, heater, radio etc on it must use up the reserve power and need to restart the engine).
The downside - It's lost its new car sheen :( - its effin filthy......

[Drifty]

.... Can't control the phone options through the steering wheel controls but everything works ok from the head unit. ....

Jealous.com :biglaugh:

Is this a fault? or are the steerwheel controls not usable for the standard Bluetooth offering? :confused:

[ednaroad]

Jealous.com :biglaugh:

Is this a fault? or are the steerwheel controls not usable for the standard Bluetooth offering? :confused:

I don't think there is a fault - none of the phone options or details appear on the display between the speedo and rev counter, the only control that works is the answer / hangup button on the steering wheel.
Maybe i'm missing something but i don't think so.

[Gregmeister]

I don't think there is a fault - none of the phone options or details appear on the display between the speedo and rev counter, the only control that works is the answer / hangup button on the steering wheel.
Maybe i'm missing something but i don't think so.
I had a CC on loan for a while and to use the phone functions from the steering wheel, you need to sync your phone contact list ... that way it has all the numbers stored on the head unit. I cant recall how but its an option in the nav display on the steering console. You can only set it up when stationary too ;)

[Scooby-Doo]

I've had a Golf Match since last week and I'm well impressed with the phone system.Only has touchscreen radio option but all info comes up on MFD - phonebook ,call lists etc.Hope you're pressing the wrong buttons as am happy with Golf setup.

[ednaroad]

I've had a Golf Match since last week and I'm well impressed with the phone system.Only has touchscreen radio option but all info comes up on MFD - phonebook ,call lists etc.Hope you're pressing the wrong buttons as am happy with Golf setup.

I could very well be pressing all the wrong buttons - i'll give it a go and report back.

[rmccardal]

Phone works fine from MFD/steering wheel for me.

[ednaroad]

Phone works fine from MFD/steering wheel for me.

I see from your pics you spent a little extra on the RNS510 stereo unit which is probably why yours is working as expected. Mine is the standard RNS315 which no matter what I try still shows nothing on the MFD. I did find a setting in the setup menu which 'uploads the phonebook' but still nothing. Maybe it does only work on the head unit.:confused:

[rmccardal]

Hmm so as you toggle through all the MFD modes (car info, navigation, settings and so on) you don't get a screen with your phones name, signal strength etc etc?

[Gregmeister]

Maybe its to do with the phone?

[ednaroad]

Hmm so as you toggle through all the MFD modes (car info, navigation, settings and so on) you don't get a screen with your phones name, signal strength etc etc?

Nope - its a blackberry and shows all the bluetooth settings are active sound, voice remote control settings etc. The MFD shows all of the above but no phone.

Edit - Tried an HTC HD2 also - no dice.

[simonsheil]

Right picked my car up today and a few first thoughts, pictures to follow. (I am typing this in the dark as power is off so apologies for any typos)

The car is a CC GT 170 tdi manual.
Colour: Moonlight blue
Wheels: Chicago
Options: Park Assist, xenons, Automatic distance control, Lane assist, digital tyre pressure monitoring, climates seats, sunblind, MDI, ambent lighting pack and badge deletion.

First thoughts on the car, it is very smooth and very quiet. Personaly I have had the suspension in automatic, comfort is a bit bouncy for back roads. Steering is nicely weighted but little feed back from the car, general seaing postion I find good although feels slightly high with seat on lowest seting. Leather is however lovely quality.
The automatic hold is brilliant, a gadget that just works, and the start stop seems to function fine.

As has been stated their is no phone menu in the MFD. I have done a bit of research and its either the RNS 315 not be compatible with the instrument cluster (apparently this system used a revised output) or a coding issue. Unfortunalty VCDS does not have long coder help for the convience unit, stereo or instrumen cluster so theres a bit of wrok geting to the bottom of it.

Also as stated the MFD has an alternitive speed displaye in km/h. To disable this you have to change the coding on the instrument cluster to rest of the world and you gain a large digital speedo in the MFD if wanted.

SAT NAV ssems to work fine, although still only 5 digit post code entry, its preloaded and I was not supplied with a disc. Cant see if there is any way of searching for fuel station en route as of yet.

The coulour (mmonlight blue) is a very dark blue and in non direct light looks black, however under light is a nice blue, downside as with all dark cars is its filthy after 10 minutes.

The chcago alloys I think look really good. These are shown on this colour car as the exclusive model in Europe and they do really suit it. The added benefit is a black inside means brakedust wont show up much.

Park assist I have not touched yet.

Xenons are brilliant, cornering function is excellant and suplemted by the static cornering lights at low speed. Very wierd dance at start up.

ADC, I have had a couple of plays with this today and it works very well although is maybe a touch agreesive on the breaks. In addition the way it work means if it is breaking and you also break the force already applied is maintained and any pedal prussre additional meaning sharper breaking than intended. It stays enagegd when changing gear.

Lane Assist, again tried a couple of times. Perhaps unsurpisingly it works better in the day than at night in picking up the lines although all round here are preety filthy with all the salt down. Pulls back across really well from the line. I will use it but just on dual carrigeway/motorway.

Digital tyre pressure gives an extra screen in MFD with live pressures for each wheel.

Climate seats seem to have a fair bit of airflow, wait till summer for a proper test.

Sunblind is a gadget but works ok.

MDI, not tried yet.

Ambient lighting. Its in all 4 doors, not just the front as per the manual. Not massivley bright but add a nice glow and the footwell lights are a nice touch.

Any questions feel free to ask, however, my fist impressions are very good, only things I would change is a lower seat and phone on the MFD.

[simonsheil]

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[simonsheil]

Right, made some progress with the phone/mfs/rn315 issue.

It seems the RNS315 bluetooth will not talk to the MFD hence no phone menu.

In the US they avoid this probelm on the jetta by disabling the built in RNS315 bluetooth and fitting the 9w7 bluetooth kit. This then links through the RNS315 and has MFD menu.

Looks like this should work for the passat, but then its a question of the 9W7 or 9WZ (which has RaSP and hence reads texts) however needs an extra antenna.

[vwparly]

Does this mean that you cant make calls using the bluetooth without actually dialling it oin your phone - thats pointless! Hell my Tom tom i have had for 3 years does that!

Please tell me i am understanding this wrong.:zx11:

[simonsheil]

Does this mean that you cant make calls using the bluetooth without actually dialling it oin your phone - thats pointless! Hell my Tom tom i have had for 3 years does that!

Please tell me i am understanding this wrong.:zx11:

You can dial on the touchscreen but not using the steering wheel controls.

[vwparly]

Phew - :beerchug:

given the wait i am going through i am hoping to be lown away when i get the thing - hoping not to be dissapointed!

[simonsheil]

Unless of course you have an rns 510 as they already use a separate module.

[vwparly]

not, just the rns 315 - but i am not fussed about dialling from the steering wheel tbh - so i am happy!

[JonMarsh]

It seems the RNS315 bluetooth will not talk to the MFD hence no phone menu.

I'm surprised at this. I test drove a CC in November fitted with the RNS310 and the phone worked through the MFD (and the manual for the 310 covered the 315 as well). I'll be pretty peed off of the MFD function is not supported on the RNS315.

[simonsheil]

I'm surprised at this. I test drove a CC in November fitted with the RNS310 and the phone worked through the MFD (and the manual for the 310 covered the 315 as well). I'll be pretty peed off of the MFD function is not supported on the RNS315.

As I understand the rns 310 does not have built in bluetooth, hence it will have had an extenal unit which would work on the mfd.

[Scooby-Doo]

I'll be pretty peed off of the MFD function is not supported on the RNS315

+1 , especially as I'm impressed with the way it works on my Golf Match with the basic touchscreen radio.:mad::mad:

[Gregmeister]

As I understand the rns 310 does not have built in bluetooth, hence it will have had an extenal unit which would work on the mfd.

well, the pre-2011 car I had was fitted with an RNS310 and it worked on that. You could scroll through the contact list, received call etc and make an outgoing call via the MFD. I'd be surprised if that's longer the case.

[ednaroad]

Sorry to have kick started more disappointment but it really isn't that bad! All the phone selections can be made on the head unit using the centre rotary dial, which is arguably easier than pressing lots of different buttons on the steering wheel. My comments were not a complaint just an observation.

[Scooby-Doo]

Right,back to the important bits :- "Simonsheil" your car's looking really good,smart shade of blue and the Chicagos go well with it.Muddies looking OK on a dark car,keeps all the crap off the sides.
Excellent pics.

[cc170gt]

Just noticed my centre console layout/cupholders is different . Anybody any idea why? http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-23145808.jpg?t=1295796938 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-23145808.jpg)

[JonMarsh]

Just noticed my centre console layout/cupholders is different . Anybody any idea why? http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-23145808.jpg?t=1295796938 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-23145808.jpg)

All I can say is that that looks really naff. All the pics I've seen to date have had the same centre console as on the B6's which have got a sliding cover. If this becomes the standard, it's another reason that I'll be peed off. The sliding cover keeps everything looking neat and tidy (and keeps things out of view from prying eyes.

This looks like a retrograde cost cutting exercise if it is now standard fit.

[gamichea]

This is like the centre console fitted to the S trim B6 from launch and standard across the pond where lots of B6 owners swapped it for the sliding lid topped style. There are how to posts on www.vwvortex.com .

I agree, its naff.

[Gregmeister]

Just noticed my centre console layout/cupholders is different . Anybody any idea why? http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/th_2011-01-23145808.jpg?t=1295796938 (http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/passatcc/?action=view&current=2011-01-23145808.jpg)


I dunno, but I'll be expecting them to fit the sliding drawer cover to if if they deliver one like that to me. It completely spoils the look of the centre bit

[Gregmeister]

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this is how it should look (thanks simonsheil) and I will be most unimpressed it it arrives otherwise

[cc170gt]

Will be speaking to dealer about this tomorrow . Not a happy bunny .:mad::mad::mad:

[Gregmeister]

Will be speaking to dealer about this tomorrow . Not a happy bunny .:mad::mad::mad:
Let us know what they say, thats the first one I've seen like that (in the UK). Even the pics on the website show it with the slide cover.

[cc170gt]

Will keep everyone informed on outcome .

[cc170gt]

Just to say to forum member's who have received their new cars how valuable pictures are . Keep posting as much as possible .

[Drifty]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o191/simonsheil/IMG_0092.jpg

Hi Simon,

With all the talk of cup holders, a quick question. Is that a button behind each holder in your picture?

[simonsheil]

Hi Simon,

With all the talk of cup holders, a quick question. Is that a button behind each holder in your picture?

The cup holders rotate out so you can have the full tray for storage or cup holders and a smaller tray area.

[rmccardal]

That's the American centre console/cup holder bit!!!

Maybe they are running low on euro ones :-/

[Gregmeister]

Maybe they are running low on euro ones :-/

There seem to be plenty over in Germany ;)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-VW-Passat-3C-CC-B6-Euro-Cup-Holder-center-console-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem43a3ddd614QQitemZ29051 2033300QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[rmccardal]

lol the eBay man bought them all!!!

[Gregmeister]

lol the eBay man bought them all!!!
I bet he's a factory worker who's got a great little sideline going :D steal them so they have to fit nasty ones in the car, then flog them on ebay for less than VW charge ....

[cc170gt]

Spoke to dealer about console , he was surprised but very helpful . Car booked in at local dealer for replacement & VW UK picking up bill.

[Gregmeister]

Spoke to dealer about console , he was surprised but very helpful . Car booked in at local dealer for replacement & VW UK picking up bill.

Glad they have agreed to sort it free of charge

They would have gotten away with it too if it wasnt for the (peskey) forum readers!! :beerchug:

[JonMarsh]

Spoke to dealer about console , he was surprised but very helpful . Car booked in at local dealer for replacement & VW UK picking up bill.

Well done! Your dealer has just set a precendent should any of us get the inferior console.

[johnloaderuk]

Spoke to dealer about console , he was surprised but very helpful . Car booked in at local dealer for replacement & VW UK picking up bill.

Did they give an explanation as to why it is like this in the first place ?. I wonder if the dealer is now checking the rest of the batch it arrived with.

[cc170gt]

Dealer said it must have been mistake at factory as the cup holder/console is standard in UK specced cars.

[JonMarsh]

Dealer said it must have been mistake at factory as the cup holder/console is standard in UK specced cars.
A mistake at the factory? My guess is that it went something like this:

“Supply chain and material planning have screwed up again – were going to have to halt production”
“Nah – just fit these instead. The Brits never complain – we should get away with it”

Well done cc170gt for complaining. It could be that yours really was a one off mistake but I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more CC’s out there with the wrong console.

[ednaroad]

Thought I'd p*ssd myself this morning! Turns out its got heated seats - who knew :)

[hartry]

Well it was due to be delivered to me tomorrow. Found out at the start of this week that was never going to happen due to document delays between VW, the lease company and us (as if they didn't have enough time to get that sorted??). Now I find out that due to the lease co. needing to see the original copies of the guarantor's passport and driving license, coupled with the fact that the guarantor is currently in Switzerland, it's not coming until at least a week Monday. And to think it's sat in VW Stockport just waiting for some scally to come and steal my Daytona wheels :(

[Gregmeister]

Ooh, may have to pop in for a nosey ;)

[hartry]

Go ahead - just take a camera with you please. It's moonlight blue/truffle. :D

[Gregmeister]

Any particular area of the car you would like a picture of?

[hartry]

Tell them 'it's my mate's car off the forum' and see if they'll let you in - then take some photos of the ambient lights please and the truffle leather - take it out for a spin if you want ;) if not some general shots would be great and see if you can peek through the window - interested if I've got the tyre pressure monitoring because all the new ones seem to have it. I can be the first 'new arrival of 2011' who didn't get their car yet. Number plate ends in ZKE.

[hartry]

and if I've got the US spec cup holder tell the dealer to fix it ;)

[Gregmeister]

Tell them 'it's my mate's car off the forum' and see if they'll let you in - then take some photos of the ambient lights please and the truffle leather - take it out for a spin if you want ;) if not some general shots would be great and see if you can peek through the window - interested if I've got the tyre pressure monitoring because all the new ones seem to have it. I can be the first 'new arrival of 2011' who didn't get their car yet. Number plate ends in ZKE.


I went down earlier and couldnt see it in the carparks around the stockport show room ..... not to be put off, I went in to the show room and asked one of the staff .... how some sales people can be so rude to a potential custome is beyond me. Anyway, I talked my way into being shown all the cars on their secure parking lot .... all I can say is, BLIMEY, they have about 25 2011 spec CC's on there, only a few of which have been registered!!

I found your car paked in amongst a load of other CCs. No way it could be taken for a spin today, the salesman didnt even bring the keys with him. Because it was soooo surrounded, the only side that was clear was the drivers side (BTW, the car infront of yours is parked very close but it's not touching, I checked!)

http://i53.tinypic.com/28law5j.jpg

I tried to get pics through the windows but without much success as you can see
http://i55.tinypic.com/2sb7676.jpg

Nevertheless, I can confirm, you have the UK spec cup holder and there is the tyre pressure button next to the gear lever!!

[Gregmeister]

I picked up the 2011 standard spec brochure while in the dealership earlier and it does say the tyre pressure indication system is standard on all new CC's but it's only digital on the GT V6 (or as an upgrade)

[hartry]

Greg, you legend - I was kind of hoping that maybe you might tootle along over the weekend at some point, not get straight down there, hope you live nearby!

Glad about the cup holder and TPMS, also glad that they've got parking sensors - looks like the staff must use 'em in that car park.

Seriously though, thanks for the photos - it looks a beaut and now I'm like a kid at Christmas who's already found his presents but has to wait before he can play ;)

[Gregmeister]

I live pretty close and I was heading to stockport today anyway so no problem at all. It looks good in the flesh I have to say!

[Drifty]

http://i53.tinypic.com/28law5j.jpg

!

Loving the Daytonas :beerchug:

[Scooby-Doo]

Loving the Daytonas :beerchug:


+1
Mine's Black with Daytonas - week 8 build is geting close.(so was week 45 and week 48 and week 49 )

[hartry]

+1
Mine's Black with Daytonas - week 8 build is geting close.(so was week 45 and week 48 and week 49 )

Good, 'cos I was starting to wonder if maybe the arches look a bit empty with the Daytonas - but I think it's more the gap between the arch and the tyre that looks a bit big, maybe the Daytona accentuate this? Either way, don't worry I won't be lowering like the boys on vwvortex!

Looking at the photo again maybe the fact the sidewalls are in the sun whilst the treads are in the shade makes it look worse?

[Gregmeister]

Good, 'cos I was starting to wonder if maybe the arches look a bit empty with the Daytonas - but I think it's more the gap between the arch and the tyre that looks a bit big, maybe the Daytona accentuate this? Either way, don't worry I won't be lowering like the boys on vwvortex!

Looking at the photo again maybe the fact the sidewalls are in the sun whilst the treads are in the shade makes it look worse?


I blame the photographer ;) it definitely looks good/better in the flesh

[Scooby-Doo]

arches look a bit empty with the Daytonas

Maybe its still got the transit blocks in place ??

[hartry]

Maybe its still got the transit blocks in place ??

Don't know what transit blocks are but guessing at something that locks the suspension during transportation? Who knows? It does look like mine's in a more advanced stage of pre-delivery than the others 'cos they all have loads of white plastic stuck to the upper bodywork, but obviously mine's not complete yet because of the sticker on the wheel. It looks great anyway, I shouldn't be splitting hairs!

[simonsheil]

Standard rotation based tyre pressure monitoring on all models. The digital option has a sensor in each wheel which are displayed on the mfd. As a result no set button next to the gear stick and a blank.

[Scooby-Doo]

It looks great anyway


Come on you can do better than that--you wouldn't call Cheryl Cole "great" would you ? -- She's bloody gorgeous,the CC I mean.

[hartry]

Come on you can do better than that--you wouldn't call Cheryl Cole "great" would you ? -- She's bloody gorgeous,the CC I mean.

Ok i admit it, i got a semi earlier when i first saw the photos. Way prettier than that slapper CC! ;)

[ednaroad]

Standard rotation based tyre pressure monitoring on all models. The digital option has a sensor in each wheel which are displayed on the mfd. As a result no set button next to the gear stick and a blank.

I have to ask how the standard tyre pressure monitoring works, nothing happens when i press the button next to the gear lever. If i press and hold its just beeps:confused:

[Drifty]

If its the same as my Golf, the button is used to set the pressure (is after you have checked the pressures) then if the pressures drop, you'll get a warning on the computer.

[hartry]

pressing the button makes the system think 'current pressure is ok', any differentiation from that will bring the dash warning

[simonsheil]

The rotation based system utilises the ABS sensor and measure the difference in rotation speeds between wheels.

If you have a flat the wheel squashes more and increases the rolling radius, hence one wheel rotates more than the other.

[Drifty]

Also as stated the MFD has an alternitive speed displaye in km/h. To disable this you have to change the coding on the instrument cluster to rest of the world and you gain a large digital speedo in the MFD if wanted.



Hi Simon

Have you done this on yours? and if so.. any before/after pics?

I like the sound of this ... just curious

Thx

[gamichea]

Standard rotation based tyre pressure monitoring on all models. The digital option has a sensor in each wheel which are displayed on the mfd. As a result no set button next to the gear stick and a blank.

My 2010 140 TDI CC GT should have had the rotation based system but arrived with the digital system and a set button. The handbook confirms this as a correct set up. Digital without set button is a North American market legal requirement and is also covered in my handbook.

The digital system is bad news in some ways:-

1. Sensors have a 60k life. Replacements cost about £75 + VAT each. I know 'cos I asked as I was thinking of fitting a set to my winter tyre wheels.

2. The sensors are often made of steel not brass so may fuse with the alloy wheel for the same reasons an alloy wheel can get stuck to a steel hub without a bit of copper grease between.

[simonsheil]

My 2010 140 TDI CC GT should have had the rotation based system but arrived with the digital system and a set button. The handbook confirms this as a correct set up. Digital without set button is a North American market legal requirement and is also covered in my handbook.

The digital system is bad news in some ways:-

1. Sensors have a 60k life. Replacements cost about £75 + VAT each. I know 'cos I asked as I was thinking of fitting a set to my winter tyre wheels.

2. The sensors are often made of steel not brass so may fuse with the alloy wheel for the same reasons an alloy wheel can get stuck to a steel hub without a bit of copper grease between.

There are two options for detecting a puncture, direct monitoring of the tyre pressue utilising a sender in each wheel and a digital read out in the MFD. This has no requirement for a set button. Known as the electronic tyre pressure monitoring.

The other option is a rotation system utilising the ABS sensor and requiring a set button. It is a system VAG have used for a few years now and seems to be ok, however, people have lost 1 bar from a tyre before it detected. Its standard on the CC as the tyre prssure monitor.

I'm sure the sensor life is limited, although according to other sources 8 year life. As you rightly say this system is compulsory in america and an option on european cars.

[simonsheil]

A much better explanation here. I'm sure the CC has the 2nd generation system.

http://www.my-gti.com/321

[cullinp]

How do you change the coding?

[Drifty]

I think you need the VCDS software. I've been doing some digging and can see it's possible to get the software and a cable.,, but not sure I'd be comfortable using it ;)

[ahennessy1]

Great i just found this part of the forum, I have a white CC sat at Stockport for March delivery, i am wondering if i can see it in the background. They registered it first as a 60 plate and i hit the roof. Nice to see it might be there waiting for me in March, trying to work out how many more sleeps :)



I went down earlier and couldnt see it in the carparks around the stockport show room ..... not to be put off, I went in to the show room and asked one of the staff .... how some sales people can be so rude to a potential custome is beyond me. Anyway, I talked my way into being shown all the cars on their secure parking lot .... all I can say is, BLIMEY, they have about 25 2011 spec CC's on there, only a few of which have been registered!!

I found your car paked in amongst a load of other CCs. No way it could be taken for a spin today, the salesman didnt even bring the keys with him. Because it was soooo surrounded, the only side that was clear was the drivers side (BTW, the car infront of yours is parked very close but it's not touching, I checked!)

Great i just found this part of the forum, I have a white CC sat at Stockport for March delivery, i am wondering if i can see it in the background. They registered it first as a 60 plate and i hit the roof. Nice to see it might be there waiting for me in March, trying to work out how many more sleeps :)

http://i53.tinypic.com/28law5j.jpg

I tried to get pics through the windows but without much success as you can see
http://i55.tinypic.com/2sb7676.jpg

Nevertheless, I can confirm, you have the UK spec cup holder and there is the tyre pressure button next to the gear lever!!

[Gregmeister]

there were soooo many more than you can see in the pic ... but they were so crammed in that you could hardly tell what car was what!!

[ahennessy1]

The worst thing is i only live in Wigan and id hate to go see it and then sit around counting days hours minutes and seconds, but nice to know there are loads there in CC heaven :)

[hartry]

Great i just found this part of the forum, I have a white CC sat at Stockport for March delivery, i am wondering if i can see it in the background. They registered it first as a 60 plate and i hit the roof. Nice to see it might be there waiting for me in March, trying to work out how many more sleeps :)

It will be worth the wait... but there aren't any white CCs in the background that I can see, just lots that still have their protective white stickers on?

[Gregmeister]

just lots that still have their protective white stickers on?
Correct .. but IIRC there were some white ones elswhere on the site :)

[Drifty]

:::: Reserved for Scooby ::::











:::: Reserved for Scooby ::::

[Scooby-Doo]

It's a taxi,fresh off the transporter.I hope it'll be all black tomorrow.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn25/myfanwyScooby-Doo/PICT0352.jpg

[spiderlag]

Hi I have just taken delivery of my 2011 plate CC GT, Island Gray, Truffle Leather, Panaramic Roof, Interior Light Pack, Model deletion. The car is better than any picture than i have seen! mind you been waiting since August 2010! if anyone is interested yes i can take some pics. The interior lights in the dark are amazing!

[Drifty]

Hi I have just taken delivery of my 2011 plate CC GT, Island Gray, Truffle Leather, Panaramic Roof, Interior Light Pack, Model deletion. The car is better than any picture than i have seen! mind you been waiting since August 2010! if anyone is interested yes i can take some pics. The interior lights in the dark are amazing!

Welcome aboard mate.


Sounds like a good spec. We're always interested in pics. :)

[Drifty]

Model deletion.

Just a quick question. Is yours a diesel? And if so, do you have any Bluemotion badges on the front or back?

[hartry]

Hi I have just taken delivery of my 2011 plate CC GT, Island Gray, Truffle Leather, Panaramic Roof, Interior Light Pack, Model deletion. The car is better than any picture than i have seen! mind you been waiting since August 2010! if anyone is interested yes i can take some pics. The interior lights in the dark are amazing!


Yes please... a picture of your ambient lights when it's dark, footwell and doors please, because in my opinion they are total sh!T3 and so I guess yours must be different than mine? :zx11:

[hartry]

Scooby, look at the pearlyness of your paint work on the rear quarter and rear end mmmmmm

[Scooby-Doo]

Bluemotion badges on the front or back

Mine was supposed to be debadged but it came with "passat cc" on the left and a bloody big "bluemotion" badge on the right.Won't be there for long.

[Drifty]

hmmm that's disappointing....but I guess after all the hassles you've had, if that is the only mistake/oversight it's an easier one to fix too.

I dropped an email to the dealer asking for any additional BlueM and dealer stickers to be removed before collection too - nothing worse that a dirty great big dealer sticker :biglaugh:

Looking forward to the pics and Scooby-review later today ;D

[spiderlag]

Just a quick question. Is yours a diesel? And if so, do you have any Bluemotion badges on the front or back?

Yes BlueMotion but totaly de-badged, i did have to hound the dealer on that part but the car looks amazing!!

[spiderlag]

Yes please... a picture of your ambient lights when it's dark, footwell and doors please, because in my opinion they are total sh!T3 and so I guess yours must be different than mine? :zx11:
No Afraid not, mine are not any differnet and pretty poor! I was expecting lightd under the dashboard lip. Oh well it was not an expensive extra was it.

[hartry]

Oh well it was not an expensive extra was it.

No but nor does it look anything like the brochure or website. I still think the doors look cool they just don't emit any light of the required level of brightness to be of any use.

[Scooby-Doo]

Picked it up this morning oooooooooooooh.Debadged and shining.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn25/myfanwyScooby-Doo/PICT0356-1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn25/myfanwyScooby-Doo/PICT0359-1.jpg

[hartry]

loving the 'personalised' number plate

[Scooby-Doo]

'personalised' number plate

Photoshop much cheaper than DVLA,and quicker.
Loving it so far,only gripe is that "phone" function not available in MFD,paired up fine and on the nav screen but my loan Golf had it on MFD.

[cullinp]

Photoshop much cheaper than DVLA,and quicker.
Loving it so far,only gripe is that "phone" function not available in MFD,paired up fine and on the nav screen but my loan Golf had it on MFD.

That's disappointing regarding the phone and the MFD.

I received the following from my lease company today:

"As below – I reckon about 2.5 weeks away.

Comm No
New Comm Number (if applicable)

Name of Customer: Paul XXXXXX
Description of Vehicle: Passat CC 2.0 GT TDI 140ps
Colour / Interior: White/Black
Build Status: In Port of Exit _ Released
Approx Delivery Date: Late March 2011
Loan Car Accepted: Yes"

So plenty of pictures and prob some video in anyone is interested of my Candy White coming soon.....

[Drifty]

Build Status: In Port of Exit _ Released
Approx Delivery Date: Late March 2011
.

Hi Paul - What build week did you have? - mine was 10 and I think Scooby's was 8 so mine should also be circa 2-3 weeks away.... hopefully..

[hartry]

I just debadged mine on the strength of Scooby's photos.

You can see I got my personalised reg sorted too...

[Drifty]

You can see I got my personalised reg sorted too...

Careful, the rozzers will be after you for a non standard font ;)

I think cc's look amazing if debadged, all the curves look better without writing.

Did you use dental floss? And was there much residue?

[hartry]

Nah, just a hairdryer and my fingernails, I used a plastic USB key lid to get some leverage on the Bluemotion badge though (got to have the right tools for the job).

I picked most of the residue off by hand and got the last remnants off with a bit of white spirit and a jay cloth.

[Scooby-Doo]

Did you use dental floss? And was there much residue?

I was going to use some fishing braid and a hair dryer,need to get some heat into them first but one of the blokes in the prep shop knew how to do it.Heat gun,not too hot i assume,and apparently they'll peel off quite easily.

I'm very impressed with the CC,forgotten about the phone in MFD,interior plastics and trim are even more "touchy feely" than my TT. RNS315 is great the extra switch in the middle means you don't have to keep prodding the touchscreen all the time.Electric/memory seats are great,infinitely adjustable especially the angle of the seat base.New location of MDI in glovebox means there's plenty of room in the central armrest to put things,door pockets are a bit small.Rear view is fine and parking sensors are very handy.Having a bit of trouble getting used to the electric handbrake but read the manual and seem to be getting used to it.

[Drifty]

Once mine arrived I will need to find a suitable drive to park and photograph -

@Scooby - your drive looks great, fancy renting it out for a photoshoot. :D


Edit: Scooby another quick question (sorry I've got 100's) - have you have any more thoughts on getting chrome exhaust tips now you can see it in the flesh?

[Gregmeister]

Scooby, glad your enjoying it. The wait for me is getting unbearable!

Regarding the elec handbrake, when I had a passat releif car, I found the handbrake very intuitive. The only thing that caught me out was that the brake wont automatically engage when you turn off the ignition unless you have your seabelt done up. I've moved the car, without seatbelt engaged, then switched off the ignition, expecting the brake to engage as normal and then it starts to roll away as your getting out!

[Gregmeister]

have you have any more thoughts on getting chrome exhaust tips now you can see it in the flesh?


Drifty, I think I will order a set of these from VW

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/pegasus261154/3C8071910.jpg

Part No. 3C8071910 Designed for Retailer fit, £75, excludes fitting

[Scooby-Doo]

any more thoughts on getting chrome exhaust tips now you can see it in the flesh?

Saw the photo posted by gregmeister last week ,they look great, and when I called my dealer to order a set they told me - sorry,on back order,none in the country and could I call back in a few weeks, what a surprise :aargh4::aargh4:
I will get a set though,they set off the car.What do think ???

Ref my drive,it was put down about 8 years ago and I do tend to give it a bit of TLC,I do get some ribbing from my neighbours about how clean it always looks.They're blue clay pavers and it was done by a really good local paving contractor.


without seatbelt engaged
I didn't realise that,I think I'm going to get problems trying to explain to my wife how the handbrake works,heeeeeeeeeeelp.

[Drifty]

Yes, def get the exhaust tips - I'll certainly be looking into getting some after delivery. :biggthump

[rmccardal]

Glad you got your car, scoob!

Auto hold ftw. Never touch the handbrake switch that way.

[Scooby-Doo]

Glad you got your car, scoob

And me,at long last.
Are you happy with yours ??

[rmccardal]

Yup, it's a lovely car.

Got one issue with alternator whine coming through passenger side tweeters though!! Dealers have had it in 5 times now and are running out
of ideas. Fun!



And me,at long last.
Are you happy with yours ??

[cullinp]

Latest from lease company.........

"Hi Paul,

Hope you are sitting down - Passat CC GT has now landed in the UK and is in transit to dealer.

I will have reg number and docs within 48 hours."

[Drifty]

Latest from lease company.........

"Hi Paul,

Hope you are sitting down - Passat CC GT has now landed in the UK and is in transit to dealer.

I will have reg number and docs within 48 hours."

:beerchug:


Excellent news. I spoke to my dealer today and she's going to send me an update on my bw10 order later today - so I hope I won't be too far behind you.

typical - No white cars at all, and then ours will turn up in (hopefully) consecutive weeks!

[Scooby-Doo]

Last few days are the longest.Good news all round.

[cullinp]

Realised today that I haven't sat in a CC since the showroom last August! It'll be odd finally seeing the thing I've been waiting for in the flesh......

Chuffed to hear you're not far behind Drifty.....looking forward to seeing your photos!

[Drifty]

Edging closer...was hoping it was on the boat by now, maybe Paul's boat was waiting for mine so they can be delivered as a pair..... Getting there tho....


Hi Rob
I am pleased to say your vehicle is built and is now at port of exit in Emden waiting for shipment to the UK, so we are still on schedule for early April.
I'll let you know about that front grille badge as soon as I know - but all indications are pointing to non-removal at the moment.
No stickers are all ok ref our convo
Let you know as soon as the car arrives
Kind Regards
Gemma

[Scooby-Doo]

front grille badge

If you mean "bluemotion" grill badge,there isn't one.Mine came fully badged,nothing on the grill.

[Drifty]

If you mean "bluemotion" grill badge,there isn't one.Mine came fully badged,nothing on the grill.

@Scooby: Yes that's the one - I've only seen pictures of German ones with it and I noticed yours didn't have one, so it's likely to be a snap on type affair at best - I don't think it'll be an issue.

@Cullinp: This could be your baby en route (see link below) Left Emden yesterday and on way to Grimsby. I've been looking at the other forums around the shipping and the boats used...

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?zoom=9&oldmmsi=212204000&olddate=3/18/2011%207:45:00%20AM

Just hope they squeezed mine on before the doors closed...

[ednaroad]

It seems like ages since the last arrival pictures (scooby being the exception) - lets hope we see some new ones very soon!

[Drifty]

On marine traffic you can zoom on on a satellite view to look at the port at Grimsby (albeit not live sat feed;)... now THAT would be cool)

Anyhoo, it's amazing the amount of car parks for storing cars as they roll off - there must be 1000's around the docks...



ps: The Main Highway has docked

[Drifty]

@cullinp - Hi, have you had confirmation it's on UK soil yet? ;)

[cullinp]

Hi Drifty, yes I have, they say its in transit to the dealer (which has been the case for 7 days now). About due a further update from the Lease Company, expecting the car next week at some point.

[Gregmeister]

A few pics of my new arrival

http://i55.tinypic.com/9bmckl.jpg

Under the bonnet
http://i56.tinypic.com/rwi51g.jpg

General interior shot
http://i54.tinypic.com/24n1ufa.jpg

Another interior shot
http://i56.tinypic.com/qsw7r8.jpg

The keyless start button
http://i54.tinypic.com/fwt17d.jpg

The drop-down compartment for the MDI above the glove box
http://i52.tinypic.com/111ouwl.jpg

The aircon-seats controls
http://i52.tinypic.com/2n0onjc.jpg

[Drifty]

Well it arrived at 12:00 on the dot - couldn't wait for the camera to charge up so I got snap happy with my iphone....

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture004.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture010.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture008.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture018.jpg


http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture016.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture014.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture012.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture020.jpg

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture022.jpg

only 8 miles on the clock! ;)

Bye bye GTI

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/Picture006.jpg

Only 1 problem - the MDI iPod cable was missing, but the dealer is putting one in the post for me.

[davej_523]

Is it bluemotion ?? I thought even debadged cars had the bluemotion badge on the front grille.

[Drifty]

Is it bluemotion ?? I thought even debadged cars had the bluemotion badge on the front grille.

Hi Dave

Yes it's Bluemotion - I did ask the dealer to ensure there were no badges and she wasn't 100% sure whether uk BMT CC's had grille badges - but I can see on the German VW site, their's do.

Other guys on the cc forum who had BMT engines also didn't get grille badges.

So all good ;)

[Scooby-Doo]

Looking good in white,suits the CC,even nicer wheels :approve:
One more satisfied customer ?? A lot of CCs seem to be arriving now and the next few weeks.
No stop/start button without keyless entry.You do get a button on the left of the gearstick to switch off the stop/start system that's part of the bluemotion tech.

[Drifty]

Looking good in white,suits the CC,even nicer wheels :approve:
One more satisfied customer ?? A lot of CCs seem to be arriving now and the next few weeks.
No stop/start button without keyless entry.You do get a button on the left of the gearstick to switch off the stop/start system that's part of the bluemotion tech.


Yup, very happy, only been as far as the petrol station and back to fill up, but I was shocked by the amount of looks I got - maybe big white (clean) car on a sunny day??? but when i was queueing to pay there were lot of people looking around it too as they walked past.

I'm planning on some cruising later today tho!.. As per my post above, the only slight dampner was the missing ipod cable for the MDI - but hopefully the replacement will me with me by the weekend.

A question though - in the glove compartment, at the back toward the right hand side, there are some small black plastic clips do you know what they are for?

[simonsheil]

I guess a pen holder

[Drifty]

I guess a pen holder


DOH!!:Blush2: yes that would make sense...

thx

[Gregmeister]

I guess a pen holder

That's just what they WANT you to think ........

I bet if you pull them, they actually open a door to another reallity where VW can deliver cars on a reasonable time schedule!!

Or, you could be correct on the pen-holder front .. haha

[Gregmeister]

Drifty, did you get any cables whatsoever?

I got two with my car, a USB one and an Ipod one. If you do have the USB one, you can simply connect your white ipod charger/sync cable into that and use the ipod that way :) .. it should still work the same.

[Scooby-Doo]

And before you ask,the round plastic thingy on the right is the vent to cool your glovebox,give it a twirl and it shuts the vent.

[Drifty]

Drifty, did you get any cables whatsoever?

I got two with my car, a USB one and an Ipod one. If you do have the USB one, you can simply connect your white ipod charger/sync cable into that and use the ipod that way :) .. it should still work the same.

I got the USB one, that was already plugged in but the ipod one was missing.

In the short term I have done the whole iPod to iPod cable to USB cable to MDI - which is fine for a few days while the other one arrives :beerchug:

[cullinp]

Hi guys, it's been a bit of a hectic day so apologies for the poor photos. I'll get some more in the daylight tomorrow.

Chuffed with the car, mine is a 140 GT with no additional spec.....that said the standard spec is something else. The car is lovely to drive, smooth, quiet, plenty of go when you want, it in all gears.

RNS315 is great, Nav is excellent and displays in the MFD also. Phone is fine with both my work BBerry and my personal Iphone4 synced. It doesn't have MDI but I've been streaming my tunes via Bluetooth which is really easy and the quality is excellent.

It's over 6 months since I sat in a CC and I have to say I'd forgotten how nice the finish on the car is. Everything oozes quality and it really was worth waiting for.

Looking for to the next 24months with my Candy.

Happy to answer any specific questions anyone still waiting has.

[Drifty]

Looking good!!!

[jonnymatrix]

God damn wheres my car! Grrrrrrrrrrr :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::zx11::zx11::zx11::zx11:: zx11:

[Drifty]

Hey Jonny

Any updates from the dealer today? - most of the guys here have had a 2day to 5 day dealer turnaround.... so there shouldn't be too much delay on their part.

If they don't know - give them hell! :firedevil

[Drifty]

So today was my first proper drive - Stevenage to Watford (about 30miles) using a mixture of lane, B & A Roads and Motorway.

Overall - very happy, took me a while to get used to the feel of the car as it's so tight when compared to the 4 yr old GTI, but i know that will loosen up in time.

Very quiet and I loved the voice control for switching radio station presets as I channel hopped from Radio 1 to Talksport. RNS510 traffic info was good - I didn't plot my route as I know it so well - So even without using the SatNav, it chipped in a few times telling me of traffic problems ahead.

Seating position took some adjusting to get into the most comfortable position, now it's great.

The compass direction on the MFD had be confused for half the trip - I though I had the DSG in sport mode - but it was only saying S for South.:Blush2:

Bluetooth connection was easy to set up and music streaming from the iPhone (while I await my MDI cable) worked very well too.

Auto hold - love it, but I think it'll take me a while to trust it as it feels a little unnatural. (witch craft!!!)

Auto Start/Stop - I'd forgotten about this, so it first kicked in when I stopped in traffic on the A1(M). I must admit a little panic for a second as I registered what it was doing - but I got used to it pretty quickly. Also - if you release the brake as soon as you have stopped, you can avoid it kicking in - handy when you don't want to manually switch it off, but need to be able to get away quick on a roundabout.

Climate seats - Mmmmmmmmm very nice and the perfect weather today to enjoy them.

Fuel Economy - not great I think it was circa 42mpg, but again, it's a new engine so I'm sure it'll improve in time. The route only has 1 straight stretch on the A1(M), the rest is roundabouts, speed bumps etc.

Lots of admiring looks so I was grinning the whole time.

I've not tried the parking assist (if Auto hold is witch craft, this is even darker black magic!!) so I'm waiting for a quiet day with a few cars parked in my street to practice before I use that in public! The kids favourite bit of the car is the rear camera

http://s1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/?action=view&current=IMG_15691.mp4

http://s1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb459/driftyrob/?action=view&current=IMG_15701.mp4

I am definitely going to look to change my DRL bulbs for something whiter - they are almost golden in colour against the white body and bluey/white Xenon - I'll post more on that as and when i do it on the other DRL thread.


Today, I've arrived home with birdsh*t on the rear window, bugs on the front and a few dirty water marks behind the rear wheels ... but now all cleaned off ;)

So in a nutshell, love it love it love it. :beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:
I'm sure more ramblings to follow... thanks for reading!

[Drifty]

I'd forgotten how nice the finish on the car is. Everything oozes quality and it really was worth waiting for.

Ditto - I was thinking the same thing. I don't have experience of top end Merc's or BMW's to compare to - but I do think the whole car looks and feels like a premium vehicle.

[hartry]

Fuel Economy - not great I think it was circa 42mpg, but again, it's a new engine so I'm sure it'll improve in time. The route only has 1 straight stretch on the A1(M), the rest is roundabouts, speed bumps etc.


Did you work that out yourself or did the car tell you that, 'cos it's at least 10% optimistic on every VW I've driven (NASA tool moment - you can put in a correction on this - had to change mine to 111%:aargh4:)

[Drifty]

Did you work that out yourself or did the car tell you that, 'cos it's at least 10% optimistic on every VW I've driven (NASA tool moment - you can put in a correction on this - had to change mine to 111%:aargh4:)


Ahh interesting - I zeroed everything before I left and just checked when I got home. :confused:

[hartry]

Ahh interesting - I zeroed everything before I left and just checked when I got home. :confused:

Do a full tank and work it out maunally... you'll see. The benefit is my range no longer states 750 when I have a full tank, it's realistic (within reason)

[Drifty]

MDI iPod cable arrived in the post today - works perfectly with iPod and iPhone.

Pity it's in the glovebox now as while it works with the iPhone (including charging) as it's not that convenient to reach over, fit it, etc on every trip. Certainly would have preferred something in the armrest.


An observation from last night (first night driving) - I was surprised as the amount of reflection on the rear window when you brake - I felt i was being chased my a red mist at every junction :D

[Scooby-Doo]

I was surprised as the amount of reflection on the rear window when you brake


+1



Pity it's in the glovebox


I find that the door cubby is a bit small,so the now empty central armrest can hide a lot of bits & bobs.I don't have any "i" whatsits and only plug my USB music sticks on the Mdi.

[Gregmeister]

I have an ipod touch at the moment which works fine via the MDI but I think I may just use a USB stick in future. As for the glare, I cant say it really bothers me that much I dont tend to be looking behind me that much when I'm stationary :D

I'm still a bit gutted that the phone functions aren visible through the MFD. That was one feature that I was really looking forward to having.

[Drifty]

I dont tend to be looking behind me that much when I'm stationary :D.


True true ;)

[hartry]

Seen three newish CCs all on one roundabout in Leamington Spa today, admittedly not too far from the VW dealership. Followed another on the A46 from Coventry to Leamington on Wednesday morning, worried that we're getting a bit common.

[Gregmeister]

+1
I find that the door cubby is a bit small,so the now empty central armrest can hide a lot of bits & bobs.

indeed, and despite having the specs holder suspended from the roof, both my and wifes sunglasses are too big fit in it (and no, I'm not trying to put them in at the same time, before somone asks!) so I have to put them somewhere else.

[Drifty]

indeed, and despite having the specs holder suspended from the roof, both my and wifes sunglasses are too big fit in it (and no, I'm not trying to put them in at the same time, before somone asks!) so I have to put them somewhere else.

Do you have these? maybe need smaller sunglasses! :Blush:
http://s7.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/BC7ADCE0.jpg

Oh I think my brain has boiled in the sun day - wibble!

[Drifty]

Seen three newish CCs all on one roundabout in Leamington Spa today, admittedly not too far from the VW dealership. Followed another on the A46 from Coventry to Leamington on Wednesday morning, worried that we're getting a bit common.

Time to order the next car then ;)

Spooky you say that tho, I was working in Coventry for the latter part of 2009 and I saw a few CC's at the hotels I stayed at and it made me want one too.

Maybe Coventry is the CC Mecca of the UK :biglaugh:

[Gregmeister]

Do you have these? maybe need smaller sunglasses! :Blush:
http://s7.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/BC7ADCE0.jpg

Oh I think my brain has boiled in the sun day - wibble!

where did you find my picture online??

[hartry]

Time to order the next car then ;)

Given VW's lead times, you're not far wrong.


I saw a few CC's at the hotels I stayed at and it made me want one too.

Where did you stay out of interest?

[Drifty]

Given VW's lead times, you're not far wrong.



Where did you stay out of interest?


We started at the Brandon Hall as it was pretty close to the office, but then switched to the Hilton up on the motorway.

Although we also flirted with Coombe Abbey (nice!...) and the Ansty :biglaugh:

[hartry]

Brandon Hall's nice enough and I've been to quite a few Black Tie do's at the Hilton by the M6, I remember once when I was probably 18 or 19 at a do with my parents and girlfriend, the two of us paid a visit to the disabled toilet together and they have what can be described as an additional light pull string but in orange which is the assistance alarm, needless to say it got accidentally pulled and the hotel staff came running. Funny now but horrific at the time ;)

[mkenn]

Hi - new to the forum but have read with interest - in particular re the build delays. I ordered my cc in Feb and was told to expect a possible 6-8 month wait. Having viewed the forum I had noted things seemed to have got a little better. I have now had a build date of week commencing 23rd May - with expectation of delivery in June - hope this fits.

Have ordered a 170 GT tdi DSG in Island Grey, Truffle. Have also gone for the St Louis wheels and upgraded to the RNS 510 sat nav / audio, folding mirrors and MDI.

Am coming out of a BMW 5 series (via private lease). Was looking at another 5 series or the new Audi A6 - but the monthly costs are ridiculous. Lease on the cc is better and insurance / running costs also way better.

Wife had a new Golf 12 months ago and during a visit to the dealership at end of last year we noticed the cc. Looks a great car, drove well on the test drive and is well kitted out. Also not many on the road which is good!

One technical question (if this is the place to ask) is re bluetooth and compatible phones. My wife had a real issue with her Golf and had to ensure her new mobile was rsap compatible. From what I have read on the CC this seems to use a different system i.e. phones must be 'hands free profile' compatible'. I use a blackberry curve - soon to be upgraded to either a blackberry Torch or Bold. From what I can see on the specs of these phones they seem ok - but was wondering if anyone has had any experience on this?

Apologies for going on - any comments welcome.

[hartry]

Hi - new to the forum but have read with interest - in particular re the build delays. I ordered my cc in Feb and was told to expect a possible 6-8 month wait. Having viewed the forum I had noted things seemed to have got a little better. I have now had a build date of week commencing 23rd May - with expectation of delivery in June - hope this fits.

Have ordered a 170 GT tdi DSG in Island Grey, Truffle. Have also gone for the St Louis wheels and upgraded to the RNS 510 sat nav / audio, folding mirrors and MDI.

Am coming out of a BMW 5 series (via private lease). Was looking at another 5 series or the new Audi A6 - but the monthly costs are ridiculous. Lease on the cc is better and insurance / running costs also way better.

Wife had a new Golf 12 months ago and during a visit to the dealership at end of last year we noticed the cc. Looks a great car, drove well on the test drive and is well kitted out. Also not many on the road which is good!

One technical question (if this is the place to ask) is re bluetooth and compatible phones. My wife had a real issue with her Golf and had to ensure her new mobile was rsap compatible. From what I have read on the CC this seems to use a different system i.e. phones must be 'hands free profile' compatible'. I use a blackberry curve - soon to be upgraded to either a blackberry Torch or Bold. From what I can see on the specs of these phones they seem ok - but was wondering if anyone has had any experience on this?

Apologies for going on - any comments welcome.

Any bluetooth phone will work with the bluetooth that comes with the rns315 satnav but since you went for the 510 you'll need rsap but in any case as far as i know, all the backberry devices do rsap so it's all good (all the ones i've tried do anyway, not sure about torch).

[CC Rline]

Hi everybody!:D

I`m enjoyed by looking and reading about all these nice CC`s.

I`m new to this site, and want to tell that 2 weeks ago i orded me a new beautifull car, Passat CC R-Line, 2.0 TDI 170hp DSG 4MOTION BMT.

Was told the build start week 24, and that i should get the car in june/july.
Realy looking forward to get this car to drive:biglaugh:

The car should be deep black pearl metallic, with the interior in Nappa skin combined with coulor Cornsilk beige/black.
Here are some of the equipment I ordered with it:

- Tinted windows
- Alarm
- Parking assistance rear view camera
- Lane Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- El. towbar
- Sunroof
- Parking heater
- Keyless access
- RNS 510 Dynaudio 600W
- Bi-Exenon adaptive light
- 12-way adj. seat
- + + +

[mkenn]

Thanks Hartry

Good news re Blackberry (I think) assuming it is rsap!! Presume if it is I get full functionality??

Little bit disappointed that upgrading to higher spec system causes a possible issue - not something made clear in the 2011 brochure. This clearly states on the standard spec (as a seperate entry to the 315 RNS system) that the car has bluetooth - for HFP (Handsfree Profile) compatible. There is no reference at all to any impact on bluetooth where the details on the RNS510 system is described.

Here's hoping!

[rmccardal]

RNS510 does not require rsap phone. The integration is the same as the 315 (in fact better as it works with MFD)

[hartry]

RNS510 does not require rsap phone. The integration is the same as the 315 (in fact better as it works with MFD)

Yeah sorry I was wrong. The rns510 does still have a separate bluetooth module but it no longer needs an rsap phone (it used to). RSAP is brilliant however if you have a phone that supports it, and I'm not sure if the new bluetooth they install is both rsap and hfp compatible depending on what phone you connect to it, or if it uses hfp all the time like the crap bluetooth you get with the 315.

[mkenn]

Thanks guys. Panic over me thinks.

Just wait now for delivery in June assuming all goes to plan.

[jonnymatrix]

Mine has arrived! Its quite possibly the most amazing car I have ever had the fortune to drive! Ill post some pics when I get home!

[vwparly]

You guys with your new cars - GRRRRRRRR :D

I am in my buuild week - i am almost scared to phone them up and ask if it is actually on the production line. My Wife still doesnt believe i will ever see it.

Whats the average delivery from build week looking like - seems to be about 2-3 weeks? Hoping that i get delivery at thestart of May.

I was thinking earlier its been about 9 months since i actually sat in one - and even then it as a non GT with fabric seats. keep the pics coming so i can dream. :beerchug:

[jonnymatrix]

Mine was built 3 weeks ago, although some guys cars were also built the same week as mine and I believe they came through last week.

[Drifty]

You guys with your new cars - GRRRRRRRR :D

I am in my buuild week - i am almost scared to phone them up and ask if it is actually on the production line. My Wife still doesnt believe i will ever see it.

Whats the average delivery from build week looking like - seems to be about 2-3 weeks? Hoping that i get delivery at thestart of May.

I was thinking earlier its been about 9 months since i actually sat in one - and even then it as a non GT with fabric seats. keep the pics coming so i can dream. :beerchug:

Scooby is the fastest I know of at 2 weeks.

Many of us seemed to get stuck in Emden for an extra week here and there. Mine was 3.5 weeks.

I think 3'sh seems to be about right .... On average... But there are always exceptions ;)

[vwparly]

My main issue is that the car tax on the ford ka i am running runs out at the end of April - will have to make a call on whether to renew it or get rid at the end of the month!

its only like £60 so i may just have to!

[Gregmeister]

VW Parly, hold the faith!! My car was built in Week 12 (21/3/11) and I collected it from the dealership on 3 April. So after all that waiting things can happen all of a sudden!

[markvrs]

That was quick, but on the othe hand, mine also was week 12, only got lease paperwork today, so still a week or 2 away.

I do not think anything I have ever been involved with has had this amount of mis-information, or no information, associated with it. But as VW specifically, and VAG generally are having a bumper time it obviouslly works for them, if not for us. :(

[Scooby-Doo]

Scooby is the fastest I know of at 2 weeks

It was 2 weeks,but a private purchase so no paperwork.Took out VW 7 day free insurance,once the car is in the country the dealer can allocate a number plate straight away so by the time it gets to the dealer its taxed.Paid by Debit card,so no cheques to clear.Car arrived at the dealer on Wednesday 12.30am and was ready for me to collect at 10.00am on the Friday.

[cc170gt]

It was 2 weeks,but a private purchase so no paperwork.Took out VW 7 day free insurance,once the car is in the country the dealer can allocate a number plate straight away so by the time it gets to the dealer its taxed.Paid by Debit card,so no cheques to clear.Car arrived at the dealer on Wednesday 12.30am and was ready for me to collect at 10.00am on the Friday.
Hi Scooby , Surely you got first year car tax free . I know i did .

[Scooby-Doo]

Hi Scooby , Surely you got first year car tax free . I know i did .
Slight error,tax for free - yes,should have said "get it registered and get number plate"
How's your car going ??

[cc170gt]

Going great . Park assist well worth having for getting into tight spots .

[Drifty]

Mine has arrived! Its quite possibly the most amazing car I have ever had the fortune to drive! Ill post some pics when I get home!

Come on, stop playing with the car and admiring it - pics pics pics :biglaugh:

[Drifty]

Mine has arrived! Its quite possibly the most amazing car I have ever had the fortune to drive! Ill post some pics when I get home!

Come on, stop playing with the car and admiring it - pics pics pics :biglaugh:

[skyliner1232002]

Ours were due to be built last week (week15) although lease company did say dealer was not expecting them until middle of May, judging by some of the comments hopefully this will improve.

Not had any confirmation yet that they were actually built. We have 2 on order as company cars and they were ordered at same time. One in Island Grey with black trim (mine) and the other in Autumn Brown with the 2 tone trim, both with Park assist and MDI cables.

Reading back a page or two it sounds like a few of us had the same build weeks so next month should see lots of deliveries (I hope!) We ordered middle of September last year.

As I do a fair few motorway miles mainly in Northern England I have been scoring each journey for the number of CC's I see, so far the best (or worst for exclusivity) has been a 6 day!

Skyliner

[vwparly]

Mine was week 15. When i called my lease company last Friday they said it has been built and its now just a case of it being shipped to the dealer.

Going by others experience I am hoping to get the car around the end of the month. Fingers crossed!

[vwparly]

Well, despite my car being built almost two weeks ago (week 15) i just phones vwcs and they tell me it is still in emden, but has cleared everything and should be sailing over the next week.

Delivery estimated to be 2-3 weeks. :zx11:

This is bloody agony!

only you guys and stories of how good it is has kept me going - any updates from you guys who have taken delivery lately? :biglaugh:

[davej_523]

Well, despite my car being built almost two weeks ago (week 1) i just phones vwcs and they tell me it is still in emden, but has cleared everything and should be sailing over the next week.

Delivery estimated to be 2-3 weeks. :zx11:

This is bloody agony!

only you guys and stories of how good it is has kept me going - any updates from you guys who have taken delivery lately? :biglaugh:

Mine was build week 13 and it arrived at the dealers about a week ago.

Dave

[hartry]

All quiet on the CC front? Everyone who was desperate for one must've received it!

I noticed the other day, if you get in put the clutch down and just whack the key straight down and release it, the car waits for the diesel coils to heat up then starts when it wants to, not when you want it to.. another cool feature.

My minight blue pearl paint looks so good now it's clean and the sun is shining :D

[skyliner1232002]

Just heard from the lease company that ours are in the country and on route to the dealer. Only delay is registrations and leasing paperwork etc, been told to expect it sometime next week - hopefully!

Build week 15
ordered Sept 2010.

P.S.Can someone help with information about the MFD unit on the CC GT. I read somewhere on the forum that there is a digital speedometer but that it is displayed in Kmh instead of mph, apparently it can only be altered by a dealer. Is this the case and if so should I ask the dealer to do this before delivery?

[vwparly]

Well, all quiet, but not in a good way!

Build week 15 ordered in Spetember here too, but was told on Thursday it was at the docks waiting shipping - Hopefully it was on the same boat as skyliners. Was told i should have it in about 2 weeks from now - hopefully they will go a bit quicker. I did about 250 miles in my little ford ka at the weekend and every step of the way i was hating it!

[hartry]

P.S.Can someone help with information about the MFD unit on the CC GT. I read somewhere on the forum that there is a digital speedometer but that it is displayed in Kmh instead of mph, apparently it can only be altered by a dealer. Is this the case and if so should I ask the dealer to do this before delivery?

Dealer won't alter that for you as it's a legal requirement but find someone friendly with VCDS and it's easy to change (code instruments to rest of the world).

[skyliner1232002]

Thanks Hartry

Legal requirement eh - someone should tell them we don't use kmh in England! On my loan Insignia it displays in mph on the MFD and I must admit I'm hooked on using it rather than the analogue scale.

The Sat Nav system in the Insignia is also really good with lane assist and full postcodes. I understand neither of these are possible in the CC (RNS315)?

All in all the Insignia has been fun for the last 3 months and in some respects I will be sad to see it go, but hopefully the CC will help put a smile back on my face!

Skyliner