I Couldn't Help It - I've Got Mine :)

[flyingfridge]

Sorry, I'm like a bee to a honeypot with this post...


photo by flyingfridge, on Flickr

Candy White TDI400 Highline - all mine

[gavs]

I wondered how long it would take you to show it off

[Peter Jones]

Welcome to our first Amarok owner! Congrats!

[Transporter]

Congratulations Sam!

[flyingfridge]

Technically not an owner, it's my company car - but I'll cop that

[Transporter]

Oh Sam???

[Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi]

I'm liking it.......

[ntboozer]

So when do we see them on the show room floor for test drives?

[brimway]

Sorry, I'm like a bee to a honeypot with this post...


photo by flyingfridge, on Flickr

Candy White TDI400 Highline - all mine

You are entitled to be a bit of a show off. Expect further posts re satisfaction level. BTW company cars are the best cars to have!

[flyingfridge]

So when do we see them on the show room floor for test drives?

Now!

Sorry Rob, I'm trying to call everyone on my list as soon as I can, it's just taking time to get through - come in any time though!

[phaeton]

Congrats Sam

I want a Highline in white if I had the money it looks fantastic.

[Preen59]

Nice, mate! Very cool!

I received an invite to test drive the Amarok by Iverach Volkswagen yesterday. I'm tempted to go have a look.. But i'm not looking in any way to sell the Caddy van any time soon. I llllllove my Caddy.

[Sumodog68]

I looked at this Amarok today. First thing that strikes you is exterior size - it is large vehicle.
Interior space and presentation are class above the competitors. Pity they dont make extra cabs , I would probably buy one...

[Donny 76]

we have our demo to test drive now...

[flyingfridge]

After living with it for the first couple of days the overriding impression is 'this thing is bloody huge!'

I was driving it down a suburban street last night in pascoe vale with cars parked on both sides and we came within inches of it all ending in tears, I had to be very careful. The only other car I've ever driven that's felt this massive is a Ford F250 - the Amarok isn't as big but it gives you that same feeling of hugeness and king of the world i'm above everyone like feeling. My girlfriend isn't tall and doesn't sit high in the seat but going past a Captiva on the freeway last night even she could look down onto the roof! It's genuinely hard work in car parks. EDIT - Just went to Northland, I think I'm getting the hang of it, but you have to be so conscious of the size.

It cruises on the freeway so effortlessly at a lazy 1800rpm in 6th and doesn't seem to be too fazed by inclines or hills. It's bloody comfy, the Highline stereo is as good as the Passat I had a month or so ago...

Here's a photo of it parked behind one of my neighbours cars...



photo by flyingfridge, on Flickr

Ordering a hard lid, tub liner and tow bar for it on Monday..

I'm getting a LOT of looks from HiLux drivers on the road too