blizzard60 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 3 hours ago, Hazzer92 said: Picked her up today out with the old and in with the new no pubs were harmed in the making 😂 Congrats!! That’s a great picture showing the difference of the facelift. Beautiful! Hazzer92 and Geeza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mange Posted December 20, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 18 hours ago, Booth11 said: Meet Pablo! Really pleased with him! That big screen is SO SO much better in use. The speed warning turned off (for journey) but it is a subtle sound so not that bad if you forget. The service at the dealership has been superb - what a truly lovely bunch of people! They do still offer the 5 day insurance but offer that at collection. I did look around for any other Rs but they are all in the secure compound - mine was brought round to the front area for collection. So you’ll just have to wait till you clap eyes on your in the flesh. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! He’s just had a big fill up and now for the journey home! Damn looks! Sick! :). Yes Black pack and Lapiz is 👌 Foxy13 and Booth11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 8 hours ago, Hazzer92 said: Picked her up today out with the old and in with the new no pubs were harmed in the making 😂 Lovely! Great choice of colour. Great to see a side by side shot of the mk8 and mk8.5. Are you enjoying the new R? Hazzer92 and scuderiafolene 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBlackhurst Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 Massive Congratulations to you all collecting your 8.5's! I'm loving seeing the actual pictures of the facelift appose to the visualisers and looking forward to seeing one in the flesh. Enjoy and have a great Christmas all Scudgie, Hazzer92, Nighthawk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzer92 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Booth11 said: Lovely! Great choice of colour. Great to see a side by side shot of the mk8 and mk8.5. Are you enjoying the new R? I was going to take quite a few side by side but the time was getting on and the traffic getting back to Costa Del Essex was in my favour I’m absolutely loving it so far! Might of got a little foot heavy on the A1 and absolutely flew! Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msportman Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 14 hours ago, Booth11 said: Thank you all for your lovely comments. 😊 The journey was pretty good and Pablo is now tucked in bed for the night in the pitch dark. 😴 Congrats on your new 8.5R. It definitely looks much sharper and "better" than the 8. Will be interesting to see if it "feels" much different to drive than your 8 ? Likewise if anyone else can. chime in on that. The lights look far more aggressive and suit it better and you were wise to go Black Edition. Wheels look really good in black against the blue. Quick wash today??? Im glad they've done a better job of the infotainment and I suppose you'll get used to the large screen. Did you go with the Pan Roof or just a black roof in the end? Think I saw your 8 for sale on Autotrader as the spec was unusually high compared with all the others as most don't have the Akra and leather. Enjoy the car. Looking forward to seeing these out on the road. Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy13 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 Meet Pablo! Really pleased with him! That big screen is SO SO much better in use. The speed warning turned off (for journey) but it is a subtle sound so not that bad if you forget. The service at the dealership has been superb - what a truly lovely bunch of people! They do still offer the 5 day insurance but offer that at collection. I did look around for any other Rs but they are all in the secure compound - mine was brought round to the front area for collection. So you’ll just have to wait till you clap eyes on your in the flesh. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! He’s just had a big fill up and now for the journey home! Absolutely minted!! Lovely looking car Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JoeGTI7 and Booth11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGTI7 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 The new car looks stunning Rebecca. Congratulations! Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillly Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 Simply Stunning! Ive Never been a fan of black wheels, but after seeing the warmenau,s i just had to have them on mine also Rebecca hes yummy. Looking forward to all updates. Any chance of a pic of the engine cover please Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillly Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 17 hours ago, Booth11 said: Beautiful car! Congratulations. Those rear lights look so good against the white. And the black Estorils really suit it. I hope you’re happy with it. Stunning and cant wait to get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRW Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 Wow Rebecca. What a beauty. A real head turner. Will follow your ownership path with great interest. Might help me decide where ai go next time. Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommymortago Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 Christmas miracle happened for me as well, recollected my R once again. New turbo, intercooler and hoses. Fingers crossed it will last. 🙂 Happy collection days everyone! Foxy13, MBlackhurst, Flex1 and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalakianCigaro Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 40 minutes ago, tommymortago said: Christmas miracle happened for me as well, recollected my R once again. New turbo, intercooler and hoses. Fingers crossed it will last. 🙂 Happy collection days everyone! A well deserved christmas miracle i should think. Well done, glad you got it back fixed. 👍🏻 Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 5 hours ago, Hazzer92 said: I was going to take quite a few side by side but the time was getting on and the traffic getting back to Costa Del Essex was in my favour I’m absolutely loving it so far! Might of got a little foot heavy on the A1 and absolutely flew! I’m really glad you’re loving it. Such a fantastic car it is. We might have passed one another on the A1! I’ve noticed it sounds a lot better on start up than the mk8 which was a great first impression even if it is probably fake cabin noise! Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted December 20, 2024 Report Share Posted December 20, 2024 44 minutes ago, tommymortago said: Christmas miracle happened for me as well, recollected my R once again. New turbo, intercooler and hoses. Fingers crossed it will last. 🙂 Happy collection days everyone! That is a such good news. Collection take 2! We all hope that the turbo going was a one off and you’ll have no further trouble. Glad you’ve got the car back for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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