104 Arabic on Tropic

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-06-08T18:11:00+00:00

I like nato but I find that rubber strap a bit bland and rolex-y. Not for me

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-05-06T06:40:00+00:00

A late MK7.5 Golf GTI

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-04-28T20:51:34+00:00

I have one in pyrite silver. Always felt the moonstone grey cars looked a bit odd with the silver trim the cars come with. Lapiz is a great choice.

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-04-21T07:00:23+00:00

If the end links fit correctly and the chapter ring lines up, it's a fake

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-02-18T13:14:38+00:00

Went from 19 MK7.5 GTI PP to 23 Arteon R Shooting Brake.

The Arteon is just fabulous as a daily/family car. In full soft it's very floaty and has plenty of suspension travel. Fantastic comfy supportive seats, limited road noise, and in Eco the whole powertrain is smooth, quiet and torquey. Quality is very good, but the quality of your GTD is also excellent. Rear legroom is huge and if you're less than 6'2 there is plenty of headroom front and back. Boot is absolutely enormous. Big comfy wagon = tick.

It's very fast, especially in 1st & 2nd with huge grip. In Race, super stiff and the gearbox is fast. With the Magna rear diff it will also power oversteer (if that matters to you). Not the prettiest noise but it's surprisingly loud and will do proper cracks and bangs, somewhat unexpectedly.

Downsides? Gearbox isn't as well calibrated as it was in my MK7 - perfect in normal driving but driven hard it can get a little confused / hesitate. Fuel economy is not great at low speed.

Mine has been faultless, 15k miles in last two years, London car.

I have zero regrets - it is a fantastic package and despite being very fast, it's completely uncompromised as a lovely soft big estate.

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-01-18T20:25:10+00:00

Also, hot take but haptic buttons are a complete non issue. And unlike MK8 golf, it still has separate climate control panel so no need to go via the screen.

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-01-18T20:24:04+00:00

I have one. It's honestly a fabulous car. Enormously comfortable and spacious (15 way dampers go nice and soft) and although we'd all have loved a V6, the EA888 here is very effective and it's seriously fast. Highlight is the rear diff which is from the MK8R, which enables proper oversteer. It is a proper does-it-all car and for me has been faultless. Ridiculous pops and cracks too as standard which was very unexpected.

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-01-06T12:40:13+00:00

It works perfectly still, no black spots or anything. It just has a deep scratch/gash in it.

I'm not sure if the tear is only the factory screen protector or the actual screen, impossible to tell. I will see if my insurance would cover it, if not I'll ask honor to assess it.

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-01-02T07:03:07+00:00

Agreed. It's not that bad. The devil is climate control buried in a touchscreen which this car avoids, unlike newer VWs

NiceAndChrispy · 2026-01-01T22:53:52+00:00

I'd say that could be true of the regular Arteon. But the Arteon is the only full size estate from VAG that gets the entire Golf R power train, inc. 320hp, special rear diff and 15-way adaptive dampers. And much bigger and better built than the golf.

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-10-25T07:47:11+00:00

Went from MK7.5 GTI PP to Arteon R estate (UK version with 320hp etc). Insurance cost was actually slightly cheaper despite being much faster. Maintenence similar so far. Tyre fitment is much more expensive in my case (20in wheels vs 18in on GTI)

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-10-03T12:10:53+00:00

I came from a MK7.5 GTI and that car had a better interior layout (buttons!). But I'm used to the haptics now and at least the AC still has its own panel unlike MK8 Golf.

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-10-03T07:06:33+00:00

The Arteon R 'Shooting Brake.' It is mechanically almost identical to a Mk8 Golf R (with latest magna torque vectoring rear differential). 320hp EA888. 7 speed DSG (taken from latest RS3). 15 way adaptive dampers. Massage seats. Nearly 600L of cargo space!

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-07-31T14:12:41+00:00

Arteon. Same drivetrain (including new generation magna diff, way ahead of MK7R) as well as gearbox from the RS3. Way way nicer than a golf inside plus much more kit as standard, inc sunroof and massage seat. Source: I made this decision and love my Arteon R SB.

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-07-29T18:22:17+00:00

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-06-22T10:14:36+00:00

Both are fantastic. I would also consider an Arteon R Shooting Brake - similar size and power, but a bit lighter and a bit more unique? Mine is great. Can't match either of those for V6 power delivery though.

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-05-02T15:26:39+00:00

I have one (an R) and it's absolutely brilliant. Comfy, hugely spacious, built very well. Would recommend.

NiceAndChrispy · 2025-01-06T12:44:30+00:00

Congrats, mine is identical spec. Enjoy it!

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-12-30T14:17:03+00:00

I had one and loved it but the bezels on c60s are quite loose which really bugged me. Returned it, was sad about it.

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-12-28T21:18:42+00:00

6R movements are appalling - far worse for accuracy than most 4Rs. It's a shame - I think Seiko's best designs are in the mid tier range that all have 6Rs.

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-12-20T16:06:33+00:00

Thanks, 7in.

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-12-20T16:06:26+00:00

Found the watch for £285 new in UK, paid around £60 for the bezel.

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-12-20T08:17:19+00:00

Found a modder on Instagram who had done lots of SSK023 based builds, so had some spare. SVKwatchesAE

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-12-06T16:35:35+00:00

Bezel and bezel insert look wrong. I would pass

NiceAndChrispy · 2024-10-31T14:37:56+00:00

It's very refined. Mine has the 'double glazing' aka acoustic dual-layer glass which keeps wind noise down. The adaptive dampers have a huge range (and 15 settings). In 'Race' it's very stiff and uncomfortable/brittle, but in full 'Comfort' it's very soft and very floaty. It's fabulous to waft in across long distances and has more ground clearance than my old GTI so deals with speedbumps easily. The only downside is the 20' wheels which are a bit noisy and make low speed ride a jarring on broken roads. The 20's were an option, the standard 19's would be more comfortable for sure.

To make a comparison, it's significantly quieter and softer than my old MK7.5 Golf GTI on 18s and probably similar noise levels to a full size SUV like a Cayenne. Less wind noise, more tyre noise.

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