Is Metalic Paint worth €600 + 16 weeks wait.

bmm

Is Metalic Paint worth €600 + 16 weeks wait on a new VW ?

Does "standard" paint go dull and easier to scratch, tarnish after a while??

Celly Smunt

I would wait because I know in my heart 16 weeks down the road I would be kicking myself. Each to their own I suppose.

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly

I'd prefer to spend the 600 notes on a pedigree dachshund and a dog cage.

Nonoperational

I like the non-metallic black. A good polish and it looks great.

Rightwing

Can't believe a car doesn't come with that as standard. I'd def wait, or look at a different make.

micks_address

Rightwing wrote: »

Can't believe a car doesn't come with that as standard. I'd def wait, or look at a different make.

Is there any car it comes as standard? I haven't bought many cars but the five I have its always been 5 to 600 for metallic

BrianJD

Wife has a 07 red fiesta from new and despite never been cared or washed the best i never notice it's not metallic. I used to remember cars being destroyed when they were non metallic but once I was the wee fiesta it looks great! I'd be fairly fussy as well.

colm_mcm

Very very few cars have standard metallic paint.

Bpmull

Vw non metallic paint is generally good look at 05/06 golfs etc going around with non metallic paint and they still look perfect and polish up well the same cannot be said for some other manufacturers. Actually the non metallic red and black they have currently are both nice enough. It's the 16 week wait that would put me off more than the money.

micks_address

Bpmull wrote: »

Vw non metallic paint is generally good look at 05/06 golfs etc going around with non metallic paint and they still look perfect and polish up well the same cannot be said for some other manufacturers. Actually the non metallic red and black they have currently are both nice enough. It's the 16 week wait that would put me off more than the money.

I only had to wait four days for my Honda civic Tourer.. Mind you Honda had it in stock.. The difference between a brand that's obviously in much more demand (vw) than one not being bought a lot

Drummerboy08

6 cylinder BMW's come with it as standard. I'm not aware of any other car that does tho.

colm_mcm

I think the toyota iQ had metallic/pearlescent paint as standard.

L-M

What car are you waiting 16 weeks to get metallic paint on?

Or more to the point, what non metallic colour can you opt for?

noelf

Metallic is a plus when you trade in the car I've had a metallic black united grey and my present golf is night blue my favorite so far I had the Autoglym life shine treatment done before I collected it still looks shiney after 33000 km 16 weeks seems excessive for delivery at that rate I would wait for 152 ..

colm_mcm

It's a plus, but in most cases you don't get the money back on trade in. White being a good example.

Micky 32

I think the new B8 Passat comes with metallic standard, no extra cost.

colm_mcm

Micky 32 wrote: »

I think the new B8 Passat comes with metallic standard, no extra cost.

It's €700

Urano grey and pure white are no extra cost as they are non metallic

L-M

Urano grey shouldn't exist on them, it's not a great colour at all.

Unless it's Red/Black/White everything else should be metallic.

colm_mcm

They used to do a rotten non metallic blue on the corolla/auris called cedar blue.

You'd wonder who makes these decisions

Micky 32

colm_mcm wrote: »

It's €700

Urano grey and pure white are no extra cost as they are non metallic

A friend ordered a Highline and it was no extra cost, might be for lesser models like the trendline etc

L-M

Micky 32 wrote: »

A friend ordered a Highline and it was no extra cost, might be for lesser models like the trendline etc

It's 688 for metallic across the Passat range. He either ordered White or was quoted a price including metallic!

Micky 32

No he didn't order white and he didn't get charged for it, i know that for a fact!

colm_mcm

Did he pay the RRP or what?

Micky 32

To be honest i thought myself it being odd but he has the whole deal on paper regarding all options. He's adamant that he didn't have to pay it and he's one of those guys who knows where his last pennies are going. Will double check tomorrow.

colm_mcm

I'd be shocked if anyone got a bargain new model passat.

Micky 32

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd be shocked if anyone got a bargain new model passat.

That's for sure

ninty9er

The residuals of Golfs are unaffected by non metallic black as it holds quite well as a colour. The one thing with the white is sill stains are quite noticeable.

Maybe get non metallic and go for an after-market paint protection option that will offer some guarantee on fade.

bmm

Limerick man wrote: »

What car are you waiting 16 weeks to get metallic paint on?

Or more to the point, what non metallic colour can you opt for?

MK7 golf, 1.6 diesel , DSG, highline .

Non-Metallic Red ( in stock)
V
Limestone grey metallic ( order looking like 152 at this stage ) .

John T Carroll

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

I'd prefer to spend the 600 notes on a pedigree dachshund and a dog cage.

Metallic or non metallic dog cage??

Zubeneschamali

bmm wrote: »

Is Metalic Paint worth €600 + 16 weeks wait on a new VW

The whole point of buying a new car for me is getting exactly what I want. If you are going to buy one someone else specced, buy a nearly new demo and save thousands.

MuppetCheck

bmm wrote: »

MK7 golf, 1.6 diesel , DSG, highline .

Non-Metallic Red ( in stock)
V
Limestone grey metallic ( order looking like 152 at this stage ) .

You're going to be looking at it for the next while. Get the colour you like best.

I got non-metallic on my last two cars and haven't noticed any difference compared to metallic in terms of quality. In terms of stone chips and the like a strong colour like red will show them more prominently compared to a lighter colour if that bothers you.

my friend

noelf wrote: »

my present golf is night blue my favorite so far I had the Autoglym life shine treatment done before I collected it ..

Nice choice, fantastic colour, as a matter of curiosity what were you charged for the dealer extra 'autoglym'

MuppetCheck

my friend wrote: »

Nice choice, fantastic colour, as a matter of curiosity what were you charged for the dealer extra 'autoglym'

My guess is too much and to a standard below a competent detailer. That is one of the biggest cons going at the moment.

Bpmull

bmm wrote: »

MK7 golf, 1.6 diesel , DSG, highline .

Non-Metallic Red ( in stock)
V
Limestone grey metallic ( order looking like 152 at this stage ) .

My dads mk7 golf is that colour (although it a van so they are all non metallic) and it's nice but I think if I was going highline Id get the metallic paint. But then it ultimately depends which you prefer and I wouldn't be worried about the red as I've yet to see that red faded or anything once you look after the paint you will have no problems. My 2007 golf is black non metallic and still polishes up perfect.

noelf

my friend wrote: »

Nice choice, fantastic colour, as a matter of curiosity what were you charged for the dealer extra 'autoglym'

290 Euro about a year ago interior plus exterior ..

DraganGTD

Personally would always buy metallic. Much higher quality.

cplwhisper

Check other VW dealers as they might have one just sitting waiting to be owned !