iambu
21-09-2008, 04:27 PM
Hi all,
I test drove the Scirocco yesterday, had it to myself for nearly 3 hours - and loved every second of it!!
I must admit I have never driven a car with similar power before (no where near it in fact), so I was blown away by the acceleration available!!
The DSG box is fantastic, before the test drive I would not have considered it, but now I would struggle to dismiss it! So stress free, especially I can imagine when stuck in a motorway traffic jam where it is constant start-stop-start. Some people might call me lazy for thinking that, but I just loved the way you could concentrate on driving it and not have to worry about the gears. Plus you always have the option of the semi-auto mode using the paddles.
Auto-hold function on hills is great also, no need to use the handbrake until you park up again!
The interior was as impressive as the engine. Touch screen radio system works brilliantly, and I was impressed by the acoustics of the standard system, I would easily be able to cope without upgrading to the Dynaudio package.
When I hopefully come to order one (looking for delivery start of next summer), I am hoping the factory fitted Bluetooth phone link is an option.
Would also want to test drive a 'rocco or another VW model with the sat nav fitted, to decide if it would be adequate for me - although I would love it vs. my TomTom in terms of no need to remove it from the windscreen when you park up, the very high price, and lack of functionality I think would put me off speccing it on a Scirocco.
Does anyone know if I went for the Servicing, Maintenance and Tyres add-on on a finance PCP deal, does that even cover punctures and blown bulbs? Anyone got a web link to a VW page which explains the policy in detail?
Going to start saving my pennies now to allow me to put down the maximum 30% deposit when I hopefully come to order (this date depends on where I will be working next year).
I test drove the Scirocco yesterday, had it to myself for nearly 3 hours - and loved every second of it!!
I must admit I have never driven a car with similar power before (no where near it in fact), so I was blown away by the acceleration available!!
The DSG box is fantastic, before the test drive I would not have considered it, but now I would struggle to dismiss it! So stress free, especially I can imagine when stuck in a motorway traffic jam where it is constant start-stop-start. Some people might call me lazy for thinking that, but I just loved the way you could concentrate on driving it and not have to worry about the gears. Plus you always have the option of the semi-auto mode using the paddles.
Auto-hold function on hills is great also, no need to use the handbrake until you park up again!
The interior was as impressive as the engine. Touch screen radio system works brilliantly, and I was impressed by the acoustics of the standard system, I would easily be able to cope without upgrading to the Dynaudio package.
When I hopefully come to order one (looking for delivery start of next summer), I am hoping the factory fitted Bluetooth phone link is an option.
Would also want to test drive a 'rocco or another VW model with the sat nav fitted, to decide if it would be adequate for me - although I would love it vs. my TomTom in terms of no need to remove it from the windscreen when you park up, the very high price, and lack of functionality I think would put me off speccing it on a Scirocco.
Does anyone know if I went for the Servicing, Maintenance and Tyres add-on on a finance PCP deal, does that even cover punctures and blown bulbs? Anyone got a web link to a VW page which explains the policy in detail?
Going to start saving my pennies now to allow me to put down the maximum 30% deposit when I hopefully come to order (this date depends on where I will be working next year).