I'm another one who really doesn't like shiny primer, but then it's not parked on my drive. If the OP is pleased with his car then that's all that matters, but there are probably better ways to comment on it than some we've seen here.

I'm sure plenty of people aren't going to be all that impressed with the Topaz Brown that I've chosen

Are you suggesting Dr that you might have made colour choice error already or are you just giving us plenty of time to think up our responses to your post titled "Topaz Brown, the new Race Blue?" when you get your new car? 

Are you suggesting Dr that you might have made colour choice error already or are you just giving us plenty of time to think up our responses to your post titled "Topaz Brown, the new Race Blue?" when you get your new car? 

 

No, I'm very optimistic that my "Shiny Turd Brown with beige interior" car will look lovely, I just know it won't be to everyone's liking.

Had I gone for a VRS I think I'd have chosen Mekon Green. Or Blue, or anything other than Shiny Primer.

"your entitled to your opinion like everyone else."

 

Exactly !

 

I think your just upset because you have one on order and someone has dared to question your choice. No need, you like it and that is all that matters.

Personally, I think the Race Blue is common because it is the best looking, I also like the metallic green but any car is spoiled by black wheels. In my opinion !

ETTO boys..........................

 

I partially agree with Bernie, I dont like black wheels on cars either, but completely disagree with bernie at the same time as I love the Meteor Grey (Yes I ordered one!) and I absolutely positively would NEVER have a blue car, especcially a Blue VRS (Apologies to those that ordered one), same goes with Golf GTI's in Red.....meh you could not be bothered to choose your own colour....instead you were a sheep.................................    

Edited 30 January, 201412 yr by tamkyo101

I'm another one who really doesn't like shiny primer, but then it's not parked on my drive. If the OP is pleased with his car then that's all that matters, but there are probably better ways to comment on it than some we've seen here.

I'm sure plenty of people aren't going to be all that impressed with the Topaz Brown that I've chosen

topaz brown and meteor grey are excellent colour choices,you are probably pioneers of colour schemes of the future,i got a lot of p155taking when I got my mk1fab vrs in lemon yellow,shame that got toned down to the present shade,iv gone for rally green again,shame i didnt see meteor grey on an octy before settling for green,i made the choice after seen a fabia,think the octy looks better in it

topaz brown and meteor grey are excellent colour choices,you are probably pioneers of colour schemes of the future,i got a lot of p155taking when I got my mk1fab vrs in lemon yellow,shame that got toned down to the present shade,iv gone for rally green again,shame i didnt see meteor grey on an octy before settling for green,i made the choice after seen a fabia,think the octy looks better in it

 

I don't think there was ever an excuse for lemon yellow. When I saw Fabias in that colour, I always assumed that the owner had won the car in some kind of lottery.

 

As for the OPs colour choice. Grey wouldnt be for me but the combination with the black wheels just works. Brave choice that paid off.

Bernie dares to express an opinion and gets flamed for it. He doesn't like the colour combo and said as much. Can't see anything wrong with that. It's a different colour (as mine is) and can see his point of view. Nothing wrong with having an opinion that isn't one of the masses. Did someone mention sheep earlier....?

I don't think there was ever an excuse for lemon yellow. When I saw Fabias in that colour, I always assumed that the owner had won the car in some kind of lottery.

 

 

plus side i could see it stick out in a car park. negative side. as it was the only  one in the area i couldnt blend into the background when i needed to,

Colour should be called " Shiny Primer". Together with wheels that look like cheapo black steel with the plastic trim missing from 30 yards or above 15mph, makes for a horrible combination.

Really nice way of putting it....

No wonder people get put off by forums.

Bernie dares to express an opinion and gets flamed for it. He doesn't like the colour combo and said as much. Can't see anything wrong with that. It's a different colour (as mine is) and can see his point of view. Nothing wrong with having an opinion that isn't one of the masses. Did someone mention sheep earlier....?

It's not his opinion that will annoy people. It's the way it's put across.

Personally I see no need for it but hey these days it seems to be ok

I have to say that I personally wouldn't have ordered Meteor grey, having gone for common race blue, I think the car looks really good with the black wheels, roof & black pack.

So congrats on your new car and enjoy driving it.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder..... As I'm a beholder I think meteor grey looks the nuts.........!

Looks awesome and I'm another with a similar one on order...in fact it's a week 4 build so should be in the country any day now!

 

Love the roof wrap, might have to look into that.

That looks boss.  Very tempted.  I should really keep the current car for another year... but... my office moves location in April, much nearer to home, so I won't need a diesel and a new petrol may start calling me

 

I really like the Meteor Grey.  I love Race Blue, my last car always got people looking, but since Skoda allowed every Tom, **** and Elegance to wear the colour it's lost it's exclusivity imo.

Stupid censor in last post...  What if your name is... Richard?

 

It's like being ruled by a puritanical mercun sheriff in Alabama

Colour should be called " Shiny Primer". Together with wheels that look like cheapo black  steel with the plastic trim missing from 30 yards or above 15mph, makes for a horrible combination.

 

This guy has put a lot of money and a lot of time into thinking what car he wants ,and also the different options to own something a bit unique. He has then taken the time to post photos to show other people his pride and joy, probably expecting like minded people to give him their 'constructive' feedback... And gets your response. It's nothing short of being Damn rude. As has been said, all this does is put people off...

Edited 30 January, 201412 yr by SteveWCombivRS

Love the car!  I love the Meteor Grey and the black combo looks ace :-)

 

I was really torn by the meteor grey when I ordered my car but went for white instead, seeing pics like this makes me wish I had gone grey as I have always liked grey cars!

 

Enjoy! :-)

Is the roof wrap a dealer option?...

Is the roof wrap a dealer option?...

 

No, not that im aware off although I didn't bother asking. Local, reputable company should be able to do it in an hour tops

No, not that im aware off although I didn't bother asking. Local, reputable company should be able to do it in an hour tops

Thanks for that...

My choices have certainly polarised opinion lol. Roof wrap was done by the dealers. It's a cracking car - if you have one on order you'll not be disappointed :-) O and Bernie, I have no problem with your comments, so long as you're not just capable of making them hiding behind your keyboard - I hope you'd be as forthcoming face to face with a stranger in a carpark?

Absolutely, my views about black wheels are well known by my motorcycling friends, they all know that I hate blacks wheels on anything with a passion, except maybe a wheelbarrow.

 

Nice car. For me Meteor Grey still divides opinion; certainly dont dislike it but not sure Id choose it for my own car. The Pictoris wheels look loads better painted black and they should offer that as a factory option. Not sure about the roof wrap, i like OEM look and only way to really achieve that on one of these is to go for the sunroof; wouldnt pay 900 quid for one mind.

Edited 31 January, 201412 yr by pipsyp

that looks lovely

 

i photoshopped some black wheels on to a meteor wagon a few months ago as i think this is the best combination for a mk3 - it'll prob be my next car when i can from my current mk2.

 

agree with rob above - would look even better if it sat a little lower ;-)

My choices have certainly polarised opinion lol. Roof wrap was done by the dealers. It's a cracking car - if you have one on order you'll not be disappointed :-) O and Bernie, I have no problem with your comments, so long as you're not just capable of making them hiding behind your keyboard - I hope you'd be as forthcoming face to face with a stranger in a carpark?

 

Opinions are just that............personal thinking.

 

No one is right nor wrong and posting on a forum you should always think before typing "would I say that face to face to a stranger?", if the answer is yes then no problem, if you would not say it face to face your just a "Keyboard Warrior" LMAO

 

I personally ordered a Meteor Grey VRS Combi because I liked the look of it and thought it was going to be a tad different to something I would normally choose (Metallic Grey, Black or White), I think it suits the car well and was fortunate enough that my local dealer had a Meteor Grey Combi VRS in stock and that polarised my thinking.

 

Some people make decisions on car colour based on their personality, others base it on what the neighbours will think (Although I am very much of the opinion that If I like it, thats all that matters to me!) and some people buy car colour based on perceived residuals/ease of future sale.

 

As my car will be a lease car, future residuals/ease of sale never came into my thought process.

 

My own opinions on colours for the Octy VRS:-

 

White.......................your so 2007!

Meteor Grey............You dont care what anyone thinks

Black......................drug dealer or you have a penchant for cleaning your car daily!

Metallic Grey..........sensible option

Yellow.....................unless you wear a bow-tie every day or are a "Childrens Entertainer" avoid it

Green.....................Rally drivers only

Blue........................cannot decide what colour, will choose what everyone else has

Red........................clinging on to their youth

Silver..........            your middle management in the financial services sector

 

The above colour statements are said in JEST!

 

Edited 31 January, 201412 yr by tamkyo101

The above colour statements are said in JEST!

I'd stick with your day job as you won't make it as a comedian...

(And yes, I would say that to your face)