Scirocco GT 2.0 TSI DSG - Back in a VAG

[Deako]

Hello all. Well, i couldnt live with the Gordini any more. As good as the car was, it had no soul like my favourite German cars. Today we organised a part exchange deal through the company we work for. Getting the following Rocco.









Its done a fair few miles, but wont get driven much now. Spec on it was great. Just a smidge over 2 years old.

Pearl Black
DSG
RNS510
MFSW
Winter pack
Parking sensors
Cruise control
MDI iPod Prep in armrest

Looking forward to getting behind the wheel again.  

[chungster]

Do u think the scirocco has the missing "soul" you're looking for then??

[Deako]

Do u think the scirocco has the missing "soul" you're looking for then??

Just being in a VAG car makes me happy. I think soul was probably the wrong word. I just didnt bond with the Gordini. Fantastic on track and b-roads. But just missing something. Considering ive had about 20x VAG cars, and i also own a Mk2 Scirocco Track car too. 

[nick_johnson]

I'm surprised because this side of a supercar the Clio is maybe the best "Hot Hatch" to date, I was considering a RS200 as a second car now a I have changed  my Premier Edition Civic Type R for a GT Sport as a daily.

Having said that with a few £££ the GT sport would be a good Hot Hatch in its own right............


Nick

[Deako]

I'm surprised because this side of a supercar the Clio is maybe the best "Hot Hatch" to date, I was considering a RS200 as a second car now a I have changed  my Premier Edition Civic Type R for a GT Sport as a daily.

Having said that with a few £££ the GT sport would be a good Hot Hatch in its own right............


Nick

The Clio lost over £7k from its RRP in 10 months. I lost over £5k on it. They depreciate like a brick sinking in water.

No doubt, the Clio is a great drivers car. But when you look under them, you see where Renault made the cuts. Nothing is coated against corrosion. Driveshafts were rusty within a couple of thousand miles.

[wigit]

Looking good deako a bit of fetling gives it soul, if you fancy a subtle tap with the lowering stick I've just taken some kw springs off mine

[Deako]

Thanks wigit. Looked at your thread on the Scirocco Register yesterday.

PM me about the KWs.

Edit: Just realised the KW springs only lower 20mm. Looking for H&R for a 35mm drop to be honest.

[rdfcpete]

That looks bang tidy Deako 

I know what you mean regarding having a soul for VAG cars and perhaps the VAG scene too?  I certainly have that passion and this is my first VW.

Keen to see what you do with this. I think Scirocco's look fantastic when modded with good results.
A drop is a must so you're already not hanging around which is ace 

[Deako]

That looks bang tidy Deako 

I know what you mean regarding having a soul for VAG cars and perhaps the VAG scene too?  I certainly have that passion and this is my first VW.

Keen to see what you do with this. I think Scirocco's look fantastic when modded with good results.
A drop is a must so you're already not hanging around which is ace 

Cheers Pete. Have a few things planned. Nothing mega.

Stage 2 eventually. Mk6 steering wheel. Lowering. Wheels. Thats about it.

[Deako]

Pick the car up tomorrow. Cant wait. Its had service/brake fluid changed. Two new front tyres.

Need to get it machine polished at some stage.

[rich83]

LIKE!

[rdfcpete]

That looks bang tidy Deako 

I know what you mean regarding having a soul for VAG cars and perhaps the VAG scene too?  I certainly have that passion and this is my first VW.

Keen to see what you do with this. I think Scirocco's look fantastic when modded with good results.
A drop is a must so you're already not hanging around which is ace 

Cheers Pete. Have a few things planned. Nothing mega.

Stage 2 eventually. Mk6 steering wheel. Lowering. Wheels. Thats about it.

Sounds good to me chief. Tidy set of mods there 

It looks well but will look very healthy with these touches.
I've considered the Roc myself, as has my mate coming from an EP3 CTR. We simply just agree they're still a little pricey at the mo' for us both 

Which wheels are on the menu?

[Deako]

18" TD Pro Race 1.2s. My favourite wheel, loved them on our Clio Gordini. I want some big brakes too.  And the wife wants to replace the seats with some leather ones.

Will sell the Interlagos which are all new when i get the TDs. They were all replaced, at least they seem that way. I know at least 2 were.

[yuan2211]

nice 

[Deako]

Car is back home now. My cherished plate is fitted D9 AKO. 

Happy with the car. Might get it booked into VW asap, slight jerk from the DSG on take off and a very slight whine at low speeds, ignition barrel catches slightly.

Very happy with the car though. Good to be back in a new VAG car.