MK5 Golf GTI
General => Shows, Events and Meets => Topic started by: spartacus on May 12, 2010, 10:13:01 pm
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A couple of us went to Wolfsburg last Friday before heading down to the ring meet on the 8th/9th. I didn't really know what to expect, but as it turned out its a fantastic place to visit if you're a VW fan. Given more knowledge and time I like to think we'd have managed to arrange more tours in English as opposed to having to rely on Mikebgti's translations. There are some fantastic old cars in the 2 museums that we visited on our trip. Unfortunately due to finding them a bit late it meant getting to the ring a bit later than anticipated, but I guess that's bound to happen to an extent when doing something adhoc...
Any way for some pics... hopefully...
The view walking to the back of the main reception building - each tower is full of Golfs, with the odd Rocco and Seat.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae5%2Fshylad74%2FNurburgRingandWolfsburgtrip06-11-11.jpg&hash=ae1b9cdc1ec208d0cf15b31c78c17a3a0d3b22cf)
Considering the surroundings outside they have made the factory a nice place to visit...
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You can go up in one of the towers of the previous images, it's a long way up and gives a great view of the factory and layout.
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They have a small "showroom" showing off the new Mk6 R , new Tiguan, Polo Cross and a couple of Rocco's upstairs. That new R is very nice :drool:
Anyway went onto a couple of museums after the initial visits and found the complete line of golfs...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae5%2Fshylad74%2FNurburgRingandWolfsburgtrip06-11-1.jpg&hash=b3ffdaedcc8c71376ba7dd52bcfeea8cef8a9207)
and a nice convertible...
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I should imagine Mike might have some decent pics, so he may post some of them aswell.
If anyone is over there and likes there VW's (who doesn't??) then the factory is well worth a visit.
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very cool and on my " to do " list
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liking that :happy2:
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I loved it there!
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Lamorghini was a bit of an anti climax, i thought every time the platform spun back round it might be a different model haha
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WOW! That is amazing, something I definately have to do :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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That looks fantastic, never made it to Wolfsburg yet sadly, we were hoping to detour there on our way to Woerthersee a few years ago but it never happend.
Its deffo still on the todo list tho !!
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Nice pics, I went to Wolfsburg a few years back its a great place to visit, a must for any VAG fan! :happy2:
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I'd love to go to Wolfsburg and see the Autostadt.
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im defo going this summer!
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It's on my to-do list sometime as well! :driver:
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this is one of those places ive wanted to visit for as long as i can remember, i'd absolutely love to go :smiley:
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The porsche museum in stuttgart is good too! :happy2:
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Yep agreed the place is amazing, especially when you get to see your new GTI just as it comes off the line! :jumpmove:
Oh and I stayed at the Ritz Carlton there on-site and it was a-mazing! :party:
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Forum road trip anyone? :signLOL:
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Forum road trip anyone? :signLOL:
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I'd be up for this... :happy2:
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I'd be up for this too :happy2:
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x2 I'd go to Wolfsburg as part of a group trip.
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x3 Would be a good trip. :happy2:
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road trip :driver:
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I suggest you spend a night in Berlin too (not far beyond) before then heading back for some Ring Touristfarting on the way home.
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ive done berlin before, really nice place... orsum zoo too :smiley:
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How about a mk5golfgti.co.uk monthy meet in Paderborn Starting from 15th Jun when I go back :P :signLOL:
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No thanks, my previous employer was based there and it was never much fun to visit :laugh:
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No thanks, my previous employer was based there and it was never much fun to visit :laugh:
isnt your new employer Egyptian now? :laugh:
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No thanks, my previous employer was based there and it was never much fun to visit :laugh:
isnt your new employer Egyptian now? :laugh:
....Now Qatar, I think. Twas in the news the other day: That grocer's store in Knightsbridge called Horrids. :grin:
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We were at Wolfsburg a week last Saturday (I think) we stopped in on our way to Woerthersee...
Got back from the roadtrip this morning.... haven't slept since Saturday night... :confused: but (as always) it was SO worth it!