I have the same color combo. I just waxed it yesterday, and it looks amazing. I told myself that I would never own black again, but like you, it was a better deal. I think the price is good, but why not try to do a little better.

 

It does look real nice, but my concern living in the Northeast is that it shows dirt easily. I can only imagine snow and salt season.

Now I did own a black sedan years back and never had any complaints except it was a bit hot in the summer with the sun bouncing off a black hood and absorbing all the heat.

I'll have to see what they come back with on the warranty pricing.

 

Yes, it definitely will show more dirt than the grey colors. I purchased a 10/100k for $2050, which I thought was pretty fair. Good luck with your purchase.

 

Thanks - I am just struggling with the fact that was really shooting for one of the greys. I don't know if it's worth saving ~$2k to have a car that's constantly dirty two minutes after you clean it.

 

I had the same struggle. Black just looks so damn good when it's clean. It's worth the trade off for me. Good luck with your decision.

 

So living in MN how many days do you think go by after a cleaning before its showing the dirt again.

Also - I've spent the past hour on Google searching for people's views on black. Many people's opinion is that smaller lower cars get dirty quicker. I am wondering if the taller truck is able to stay cleaner on the upper half and only really shows road spit down near the road.

My other Egg was a midnight blue and I don't remember to much issue with the dirt bothering me.

 

Dealers don't budge on price anymore.. seems like with the internet they are price fixing. the dealers will not slaughter eachother anymore. VW certified cars when I was looking all over the east cost all priced within a couple 100 bucks of eachother.

If you compared a vehicle with the same option and mileage they were about the same everywhere. I tried to negotiate the dealer said "nope thats the price." LOL.

of course if you go to a 2nd tier dealer or private sale... thats different.

Now, one guy in the auto industry I know said that the dealers VW etc... if they have a car that sits on the lot for 90 days it goes to auction. They still won't lower the price ?!?

 

Well that all depends. I generally will wash when the weather looks good for a few days. I am not too anal.

 

Black is fine but you have to watch for swirls. If hand washed, a dirty sponge or soft cloth will create the swirls, which will be noticeable on black. A cool color that will never look outdated, similar to silver and white, just needs more care.

 

In the long run the dealer came down another $300 on the price but I decided to pass on the Black.

He had to get the car from another dealer but I got the Galapagos Grey / Black sport w/ nav and I am very happy.

 

Good choice. Galapagos Gray is nice. Looks good even when not washed.

 

Congrats on the purchase

 

Congrats on the purchase.....you are going to love it !

 

Thank you guys - I already am!

 

It would be nice if we had a sunny day in the NE to actually take a few pictures, but I'll post some.

 

Extended warranty is not worth it IMO.

 

Picture?

 

Waiting on my 2012 VR6 Sport /w nav in the same color combo (Black ext/ Cornsilk int). Love the combo and the lighter interior will be nice for summers. I'm not sure how big the $ difference is on TDI vs regular Sport, but I can tell you I paid right about $42,000 for mine last week (with zero interest). That's about $5k less than sticker, so that may give you a benchmark.