Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so rare

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DonGibon
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Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so rare

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Hello. So I've just been aproved a loan now the money is sitting in the bank waiting to find the right car.

Looking for a white or blue facelift R with DSG and with max 40k miles. I also really want one with a glass roof but they are none on autotrader right now and hasn't been for weeks (i check regularly). Other options i would like but are not mandatory is cruise control, bucket seats and dynaudio speakers.

Just curious why are the panoramic roofs so rare? Are they bad or something?

Thanks and wish me luck :hyper:
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thecrofter
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I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Rising Blue
With a: DSG box
Options: Tracker, Recaro Seats, Pano Roof, RNS510, Dynaudio, Cruise, Black Gloss Folding Mirrors
Location: Staffs

Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so

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Just curious why are the panoramic roofs so rare? Are they bad or something?
Probably not worth the original option price for what is just a tilting roof I guess - approx £1500 when new. I very rarely used mine and in fact the sunblind remained closed for most of its life as with it open the car would get very cold when it was stood. Looked the dogs danglies mind!

Similar for the Recaro seats in terms of practicality. For a two seater car they're fine (if a little cramped for the larger user!) but when you want to get someone in the back they only fold forward and don't slide and return as normal seats. You have to use the seat adjuster to move them forward. Pain in the butt to get them back to your preferred position. Worth the money? Having had them once, I wouldn't choose them again.
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DonGibon
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Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so

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Makes sense. Still, I'm gonna wait a bit longer and keep an eye out for one ✌️
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thecrofter
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Options: Tracker, Recaro Seats, Pano Roof, RNS510, Dynaudio, Cruise, Black Gloss Folding Mirrors
Location: Staffs

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Pity you weren't looking when I traded in mine just before lockdown. It only had 23,000 on the clock - c'est la vie.
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DonGibon
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How much you sold it for?
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thecrofter
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Location: Staffs

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Traded in for £13750. Saw it on sale later for £17,999!


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DonGibon
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That's crazy bro. Shame someone bought it just to flip it. I would have taken good care of it.
JUNKMAN
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I drive a: Scirocco R
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Options: Leather,Pan roof,Dynaudio,Winter pack,Black badges,H&R Springs,Revo panel filter,R8 Coils,BCS downpipe
Location: Leicester

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Hi I’ve got my Candy white 2011 R coming up for sale very soon 50000 miles, DSG,pan roof, dynaudio excellent condition pm me if your interested


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Hi. Sorry but I'm looking for a facelift version after 2016.
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JUNKMAN wrote:Hi I’ve got my Candy white 2011 R coming up for sale very soon 50000 miles, DSG,pan roof, dynaudio excellent condition pm me if your interested

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Hi not sure if you have already sold this, but would be very interested in hearing more about the car :)
JUNKMAN
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I drive a: Scirocco R
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Options: Leather,Pan roof,Dynaudio,Winter pack,Black badges,H&R Springs,Revo panel filter,R8 Coils,BCS downpipe
Location: Leicester

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Yes still got it, not got it on any sites yet but it is for sale
Looking for around £11500
Let me if your interested
Based just outside Leicester


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I drive a: Scirocco R
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With a: DSG box
Options: Leather,Pan roof,Dynaudio,Winter pack,Black badges,H&R Springs,Revo panel filter,R8 Coils,BCS downpipe
Location: Leicester

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Sorry didn’t read your question properly!
2011 R no engine mods or maps other than R8 coil packs,GFB diverter valve and Revo panel filter
Lowered on 35mm H&R springs
Full BCS power valve exhaust inc downpipe
All original parts available
Full VW service history inc recent brake fluid change
Been run on nothing but Shell premium fuel in the 5 years I’ve owned it
Selling due to lack of use as have a company car and do too much driving anyway!


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