My Mk VI

[JohnA]

Picked it up last week, so it is still stock.
Getting use to it after coming off 2 wrx's previously.

So far, i must admit i am very impressed

As seen in photos, only options were
DSG
Leather
18" wheels

here are some quick snaps

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Will be looking at doing the suspension within the next 2 months, then after around 6 months do some performance mods.

Thinking APR stage 2

[Capercat]

Welcome John. Not wasting any time for mods.

[JohnA]

Welcome John. Not wasting any time for mods.

hehehe, i was thinking to wait for a year, but figured if there are any little issues with the car, they should show up within the first 6 months.

Thanks for the welcome

[Bizi]

Looks great. I like how your car has the Pirelli/R32 DSG shifter. :)

[kaoticice]

Nice car mate!! Love those wheels..

Yeah, for brand new car it's better to let it run in for a bit first :)

[stephen8512]

nice mk6! gotta say, red MKVi's are growing on me

Ben, those shifters are standard in the GTI/R32's

[burgs]

Congrats on the purchase, cant wait to see how it comes out :)

[JohnA]

thanks for the kind words and the warm welcome guys.

Want to make sure i do it all right, so be prepared for lots of questions :)

in the mean time, i am just reading up on all available options out there

[Frenchie]

Welcome and what a sexy GTI !

[defaultx]

Welcome mate, very sexy GTI there...love the wheels :)

[AP]

Welcome John,
Congrats on your new GTI... Hot looking beast!

[en.elle]

Nice MK6! Welcome!

[JohnA]

Thanks again.

I am currently viewing all your cars also and let me tell you there is some inspiration there.
Only trouble is, its going to cost me even more now seeing some of the cars on here :)

[MasterKevin]

Welcome to the family. Very nice car buddy :)

[Pharkus]

Fantastic! Another MkVI. Welcome!

[nath_mk6]

Thanks again.

I am currently viewing all your cars also and let me tell you there is some inspiration there.
Only trouble is, its going to cost me even more now seeing some of the cars on here :)

It is a disease isnt it all this modding, everything looks so nice and shiny >D

Welcome to the forum, congrats on a very nice car, the 18" Huffs do look nice

[JohnA]

thanks Kev and Pharkus

Nath, disease is an understatement. I may not go too crazy on this one as it may be passed on to the wife.
I want to get an R20 next year

[JohnA]

well just gave the car a wash and decided to apply some quick wax using meguiars ultimate quick wax and supreme shine microfiber cloth.
On the wet part of the cloth, it looks like specs of red.
This sort of scared me, so did a close inspection of the car, and noticed some of the window plastics also had some red on them.

Looks like the dealer used colour polish when they detailed the car prior to delivery.

[GBJ-R32]

Welcome John Love the Red and the wheels

also u about to get that colour polish off or will this affect the paint?

[JohnA]

Welcome John Love the Red and the wheels

also u about to get that colour polish off or will this affect the paint?

Thanks mate.

I doubt it will effect the paint, just not sure why they would use it on a brand new car

[Pharkus]

I'd just go back and ask and confirm that is what actually happened. Some people do recommend that you clay bar a new car to prep the paintwork properly and apply a good sealant over the top, keeping it in fine condition. But claying may remove some of that colour polish you are talking about.

Sounds strange in any case.

[10d]

Welcome, John.

Red MkVI seems to be the trend here. Looks hot and angry!

[JohnA]

thanks 10d

Pharkus, going to ring them now to see what the go was with that.
I know they do detail the car prior to delivery, maybe they just like using coloured polishes.

Either way will ask them :)

[JohnA]

Apparently its just a coating they put on at this dealership prior to delivery.
Will come off within a few washes he says and no probs.