Finally decided on the spec for the new Octy to replace my MKII facelift TFSI vRS.

 

After much deliberation, especially on colour I've decided on -

 

2.0 TDI CR vRS in Candy White (again!)

Front Parking Sensors

Canton Speaker Upgrade

Black Design Plus Pack - 19" Xtreme's, Colour Maxidot, Sunset Glass and Black Design Pack

Winter Pack - Heated front screen and heated nozzles

Heated Leather with Red stitching

 

I've just given the demo car back today and I was blown away by the handling compared to the MKII.  The diesel also doesn't seem a huge step back from the petrol TSFI although, I've got to put it out there, I'm not convinced the interior quality is as good as the MKII.  This is especially apparent on things like the door cards and the next to useless ambient lighting.  The demo also had a few scratches on the cheaper plastic parts of the interior like the glove box and it just leads me to think that things may have the tendency to look a bit rough around the edges in next to no time.   It's still a great car though and offers so much more than the MKII as standard.  So...let the long wait begin  :clap:

Shame about you deciding against Meteor Grey but nevertheless a fine choice.

Now the wait...

Shame about you deciding against Meteor Grey but nevertheless a fine choice.

Now the wait...

I know Mence.  I battled with it soooo long but in the end, I just played in safe as usual.  I'm going to have this one for 4 years and couldn't bring myself to risk it.  Still think it looks totally amazing though.

The other thing was I would have to had sacrificed either the front sensors or Canton to get it to fit within my lease option.  So there we go....  I still think Candy White looks nice with the red accents of the seats and the brake calipers and it brings the rear lights, reflector strip and the rear diffuser out well on the back end.  Oooohhh...hope I've made the right decision   lol

Oooohhh...hope I've made the right decision   lol

 

I'm sure you have! I really like the white when it has the black pack too - that monochrome look - I personally think the chrome trim doesn't suit the white at all. Hatch or estate?

Very nice spec, I too like Candy although Metal Grey looks fantastic on a vRS and would be a serious first choice contender for me.

Here she is  :clap:    :strong:   

Oooohhh...hope I've made the right decision   lol

You've done good, there is a white one I occasionally see on my way home from work and it's very neat. The Canton is a good choice, let it bed in for a while then enjoy!

Nice. Canton is brilliant so glad I ordered it on mine

DSG or Manual?

Went for the manual Keith.  Again, I could have got the DSG but I would have had to have sacrificed quite a few options, including the Black Design Plus Pack and, I need those wheels

You've done good, there is a white one I occasionally see on my way home from work and it's very neat. The Canton is a good choice, let it bed in for a while then enjoy!

 

So...you're saying treat them gently for a time Mence?  What's the best thing for them, low volumes for a few hours first?  Is there a big difference between these and the standard speakers then?  I like my music and thought I'd chuck this option on so hopefully it's a good move.  To be fair, the standard set up ain't toooo bad either.

I don't think so mate, it's just something which seems to improve in sound quality with use, go for it, Death In Vegas sounds particularly good!