The Official Golf Mk VI Picture Thread

[Nath]

I agree, however they are over twice the price of the Detroits So the Detroits arent such a bad option and I think they look alright anyway

[Corey_R]

Yet, the Detroit's are a $1200 option, whereas they're $4k plus at least $1.2k for tyres, meaning $5,200 all up! $1200 vs $5200 is MUCH more than twice the cost! It's actually over 4 times the cost! So they'd want to be better

Detroits are AWESOME value

[Tux]

The Detroits are AWESOME value for sure. I was going to get them but changed the order as I wasn't sure they were the 'right' option for us for a number of reasons. There is no doubting though that they look fantastic and really suit the car. I'm definitely going to look into getting my 17's painted up..

[nau]

The Detroits are AWESOME value for sure. I was going to get them but changed the order as I wasn't sure they were the 'right' option for us for a number of reasons. There is no doubting though that they look fantastic and really suit the car. I'm definitely going to look into getting my 17's painted up..

the only problem with Detroits, every mans dog got one.... they really should of bring more options for sports GTI.... Im really looking in to getting other 17'' that look good...

as far as painting rims.... asked for a quote from local shop .... they said around $500-600 which is fair a bit
that just leaves us with DIY but I dont have facilities

[Corey_R]

Go elsewhere man. In Sydney, $600 would include REPAIRS (of scuffs) to all 4 wheels as well as the painting! That is how much it cost the forum member who posted his pictures of painted 17" GTI rims

[Orient Express]

My Toys

Here is a quick shot I did today of the GTI and its big brother.

[hooba]

^ Love your work.

[CrimDub]

[CrimDub]

[CrimDub]

Lovin the new Wagon!!!

[hcvo1]

Lovin the new Wagon!!!

Nice car mate... I find it quite ironic that there is a 'strictly no parking' sign in the background

[Flighter]

Yet, the Detroit's are a $1200 option, whereas they're $4k plus at least $1.2k for tyres, meaning $5,200 all up! $1200 vs $5200 is MUCH more than twice the cost! It's actually over 4 times the cost! So they'd want to be better

Detroits are AWESOME value

$1,200 is the marginal cost over the standard 17" wheels and tyres, so you have to discount the $5,200 estimate you have given for 18"ers by the cost of the 17"ers to determine the true value of Detroits. This statement shouldn't be taken to mean that Detroits are not good value; just that your estimate of their value is overstated.

[MkVIGTI]

In 6 months time mine will look better.

Flappa, like me, doesn't have enough time to keep his clean, and Candy White will look less dirty then Carbon Steel.

You talking about mine aren't you Beaker? Don't worry I keep it clean and shiny all the time!

[CrimDub]

I find it quite ironic that there is a 'strictly no parking' sign in the background

I was wondering if anyone would pick that up!!!

[Corey_R]

$1,200 is the marginal cost over the standard 17" wheels and tyres, so you have to discount the $5,200 estimate you have given for 18"ers by the cost of the 17"ers to determine the true value of Detroits. This statement shouldn't be taken to mean that Detroits are not good value; just that your estimate of their value is overstated.

Not really. It's not that easy to sell the original 17" GTI wheels. If you can find anyone to buy them as a set, you might get $1000 (from sales I've seen around the forums). So $1200 vs $4200 (to account for the $1000 you may get in the OE sale) is still a huge difference.