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An extra two grand. Nobody leasing with any sense specced them
Deep Black Pearl Golf R
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An extra two grand. Nobody leasing with any sense specced them
Yip my wife wanted leather, when she seen the quality even she new it wasn't worth £1700, very poor
Deezer-D
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Think I'd be happy enough with CarPlay and use Apple maps for Nav. Unfortunately mine has the mute button so CarPlay can't be dealer activated.
Yip my wife wanted leather, when she seen the quality even she new it wasn't worth £1700, very poor
I wouldn't give the money for it even if I was buying. I actually really like the cloth seats too.
I emailed Vehicle Savers about buying the car at the end of my lease and they said it wouldn't be an option but I could try ringing the finance company closer to the time. After doing some sums the man maths for buying out of the lease early doesn't make sense. I'll just let the lease run and save a few quid every month towards buying a car
D you may well get a better specced car for the same money anyway, Unfortunatly like any model of car the initial (normally quite large) outlay of cash towards expensive options are usually not reflected in resale prices. I see some very nice specced Rs for sale similarly priced to poverty specced vehicles so I think this is where you could really benefit with being a cash buyer
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True Ian, mine is poverty spec with the pearl paint being the only option. My only criteria for the next one would be 3 doors, DSG and CarPlay. Heated seats & Nav would be nice but they're a pretty decent spec before adding options anyway. Might also be nice to have a different colour too. Quite fancy a white one next time.
Yea there's a 3 Door white one near me with the Prets and it does look dam tasty
For my next one I'd like
Oynx White/LSG
Pan Roof
Black Prets
Nav Pro
Winter
Rear Camera
DCC
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Yea there's a 3 Door white one near me with the Prets and it does look dam tasty
For my next one I'd like
Oynx White/LSG
Pan Roof
Black Prets
Nav Pro
Winter
Rear Camera
DCC
Love this one -
Ordered these last week in 11mm front and 16mm rear (Forge Motorsport)
Will need some 40mm and 45mm bolts and some lockers.
G N K
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Yea there's a 3 Door white one near me with the Prets and it does look dam tasty
For my next one I'd like
Oynx White/LSG
Pan Roof
Black Prets
Nav Pro
Winter
Rear Camera
DCC
You are a bit mental aren't you
Im
If I can afford something i get it, if not... I get it anyway he he he
very sane compared to some others on hereYou are a bit mental aren't you
If I can afford something i get it, if not... I get it anyway he he he
G N K
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very sane compared to some others on here
If I can afford something i get it, if not... I get it anyway he he he
More the fact your working you way through VWs colour chart I meant lol.
I still think yours is the nicest R to date, wheels and colour are perfect.
Guy I know who does 'mileage correction' says the amount of clocked golf r's floating about here is ridiculous.
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Not surprised with the 5k mile lease deals. There are loads everywhere now.
Oh wow really? What a compliment so thankyou Sir.
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Were you parked on Lisburn road today?Oh wow really? What a compliment so thankyou Sir.
I was in and around Belfast all day but not on Lisburn Rd
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Not much of an update but looks like I'm over my 5K mileage allowance already this year with 3 months to go. Charge per mile is 5.2p + vat so 3K miles extra over the 2 years will set me back just shy of £200. Should really stop being a lazy heur and start using the bike for work.
I sourced some longer wheel bolts from eBay 40 and 45mm, and some extended black series lockers from Euro Car Parts on eBay. I'll fit the spacers when I get the wheels refurbished.
Bought some of this in anticipation of getting some 19" Pretorias but that's not happening now so I'll use it on the Cadiz
Gets good reviews and is allegedly easier to apply than Gtechniq.
Bought a Kamikaze 3" backing plate for my Rupes with the intention of having a go at making the top of the rear bumper look a bit better
Also bought a clear bumper protector from a German seller on eBay for £13 odd.
bumper Protection film Paint Scratch Transparent Clear VW Golf VII 7 2012 | eBay
If I can't get the scratches out I'll just fit the matte black one I already have.
I really should stay off eBay when I've been on the gargle!
I sourced some longer wheel bolts from eBay 40 and 45mm, and some extended black series lockers from Euro Car Parts on eBay. I'll fit the spacers when I get the wheels refurbished.
Bought some of this in anticipation of getting some 19" Pretorias but that's not happening now so I'll use it on the Cadiz
Gets good reviews and is allegedly easier to apply than Gtechniq.
Bought a Kamikaze 3" backing plate for my Rupes with the intention of having a go at making the top of the rear bumper look a bit better
Also bought a clear bumper protector from a German seller on eBay for £13 odd.
bumper Protection film Paint Scratch Transparent Clear VW Golf VII 7 2012 | eBay
If I can't get the scratches out I'll just fit the matte black one I already have.
I really should stay off eBay when I've been on the gargle!
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It was your post on vwroc that swayed my decision
Perfect. I've a packet of Gyeon Rim to do my wheels when I can be bothered. It's good gear.
Looks cool. I'm all for cleaning a car and have spent plenty of hours on the end of the buff but I just do not think I could go to the effort of actually properly cleaning and waxing and detailing a lease car. Never mind paying for fancy ceramic coatings etc that some seem to.
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I agree with you for the most part. The idea behind the coating was to make cleaning it easier and to give some kind of protection from everyday wear and tear. There are charges at the end of the lease for damage so the coating was to potentially minimise the potential for damage / charges.
I'll have this car for 2 years and don't mind looking after it to a certain extent. To be honest the car has been washed about 5 times in the 9 months that I've had it so not excessive cleaning.
Would the damage costs outweigh the potential charges? Probably not. Would I spend the money again protecting a lease car? No. I would just give it a coat of sealant every couple of months instead.
Sometimes it's nice to have a clean motor even if I don't own it.
This is likely to be my first and last dabble with leasing as I would like to own my next car again.