Back looking for a Rocco...or Golf R

[abs89]

I originally started looking at the Golf R but the Rocco was always a dream - cant look past the looks or the feel of the car. Extremely happy that I went with the Rocco in the end. Like others have noted, not much else on the road (in a similar price range) that look anything like it.

[MJ66]

Thanks all. Looks like I've found one. Getting everything checked out on Thursday (but all should be fine) and should be mine early next week. Really can't wait.

Awesome Romp. Mine is from a fellow forum member too. But I had to have a sunroof, don't know why...just wanted it.

[abs89]

I was the same re sunroof - it was the only non-negotiable option.

Only realised it was tilt only after I bought the car! Fail.

[MJ66]

Yeh it is a bit of a fail, since the (new) R, has the same one, but it slides (right?).

But ohwell...still better than none at all I guess.

[Romp]

sunroof is nice.. especially with the roof height it makes the car feel a tad bigger and less squishy

[Andych]

Yeh it is a bit of a fail, since the (new) R, has the same one, but it slides (right?).

But ohwell...still better than none at all I guess.

Nope.... still tilt only.. although the new one now has a swiveling VW badge on the tailgate to open it...and I guess that is where the reversing camera is...same as Golf.... Meh

[Scirocc]

Hey Scratchyratface, can I ask what the stage 1 tune is like? I been thinking about getting one on my Scirocco but not sure what it's like?
Also which one did you get?

[Scratchyratface]

Hey Scirocc, I got the DNA tune via John in Melbourne so it's all done remotely, much cheaper than APR and some of the other options out there. The change is noticeable but not crazy stupid If you have DSG and use Drive mode then you really couldn't tell the difference if you are just casually pottering around town as you still end up in 6th by the time you hit 40-50kmph. Shove it in manual mode and you can feel the pull and it's good fun, I haven't used Sport mode with the tune applied as yet. I've got a track day coming up on the 14th so that will give me a better idea on the difference.
Is it good 'bang for the buck' - I would say definitely yes
Let me know what you decide on doing?

[Scirocc]

Thanks for the reply, I have been looking at it as my warranty ends next month, mine is a manual and just standard it's awesome but like everything you get used to it and always want that little bit extra.

[Romp]

Power increase is significant however the torque gain is more so so you'll feel it pull harder. In my GTI I'd axel tramp /lose traction in first few gears when driving it hard.

Im guessing roc would be similar.

As with all tunes, everyday driving will not be impacted (in fact my fuel economy improved)