New Golf R

[alex_e3]

Jesus christ.... these things are seriously quick, as I've just found out!!

 

Got in and read up the specs - impressive machines. A tad under 300bhp, but a fancy self-adjusting 4WD system and VW claim 40mpg!!

 

Is it me or is the technology in cars these days verging on futuristic?!

 

I mean, take that little Fiesta for example.... 1.0 litre, 130bhp and 60+mpg!

 

I feel old (and I'm not!).

[grr666]

So like the new S3 then?

That's 296bhp iirc and I doubt VAG would make the Golf R 

much if any better/faster. Doesn't make much sense if it is, 

perhaps the new RS3 when it comes will be 340ish bhp to 

swing the 'hot hatch flagship' balance back in the favour of Audi.

[Can]

Where did you find a Mk7 Golf R?

And yes they are are quick, really an Audi S3 without the badge.

New RS3 is 360 bhp plus if you believe the mags to beat the A45 AM

[Guest BigJase88]

Wait until they are over 5 years old.

Most will be ready for the scrapyard due to uneconomical repairs as all the computer trickery shortcircuits

[Ootohere]

There is a specced up one on Autotrader and they are only asking just a bit under £41,000 for it.

(£5 under)

[kenny]

S3 and golf R are basically the same

[grr666]

That's a f***ing lot of money for a Golf.

[kenny]

Must have every option on it

[@Lee]

That's a f***ing lot of money for a Golf.

not exactly a 'peoples car' anymore

[alex_e3]

Yeah just checked the specs and indeed they are 296bhp! Bloody rapid thing! Quad exhausts out the back as well :-)

 

 

 

Where did you find a Mk7 Golf R?

 

Just come across one about an hour ago. It was a 14 plate so must have been like 3 days old! Let's just say that the chap driving certainly wasn't following the running in schedule ;-)  (that's if they exist any more...!)

 

 

Wait until they are over 5 years old.

Most will be ready for the scrapyard due to uneconomical repairs as all the computer trickery shortcircuits

 

Actually Jase you have a good point there! Saying this though, most people who are gonna buy one of these (or a new S3) will probably have a new car before it goes wrong...  That means that we think we're getting a bargain, then have to pay thousands for a new DSG box!!

[alex_e3]

The things only weigh about the same as my Fabia as well! Which seems unbelievable to be honest...

[stu_mcl]

Some vw dealer have them already(not many but some do)

The dealer my dad works for arnt due one for another few months yet...then il pop in for a wee look about

[grr666]

If I had 41k to spend, I'd be looking at 911 Porsches not bloody

Golfs that's for sure.

Something like this, for example. 

Performance Engine power 385 bhp Engine size 3800 cc Acceleration (0-62mph) 4.5 seconds Top speed 186 mph

[Can]

Should also sound quality. Though 41k is rather milking it even going options crazy my day dreaming spec was 36k.

Most thinks are lighter than a fabia by not having the cast iron lump of a pd engine.

[kenny]

Don't worry with discounts you'd be knocking 10k off that for a moderate spec

[grr666]

The Golf R in question. 

[Guest BigJase88]

A golf in any shape or form isn't worth more than 25k imo

41k is an absolute pi55 take

[gadgetman]

That's a f***ing lot of money for a Golf.

There's a Polo R at the local dealers on for £23k

[Ootohere]

Is that a Polo R Line, 1.2 TSi ?

(or the like of a LHD Polo R WRC. they were £29,000 +)

 

A Polo GTI or a Polo Blue GT DSG is that sort of money.

& about the worst depeciating VW there is.

[grr666]

For 23k I'd be in a Cayman. 

Not a bleeding Polo. 

[Can]

Especially taking the **** with the price when that spec on the VW website £38,840 on the road price.

VW have a 250 bhp Polo R in the works but I didn't think that was due out yet, right sort of price though

[gadgetman]

Is that a Polo R Line, 1.2 TSi or the like? Or a LHD Polo R WRC.

 

A Polo GTI or a Polo Blue GT DSG is that sort of money.

& about the worst depeciating VW there is.

Not sure.  Cant see anything like it on the VW site, or the dealers site. Was definitely a Polo.

[kenny]

A golf in any shape or form isn't worth more than 25k imo

41k is an absolute pi55 take

Agree but not many will pay anything like that. Deals are there just need to look if it's a car u like not specifically this one lol

S3 for me ahead of it. V quick cars as the first post suggests

[snow_muncher]

They might be quick on paper, but I bet they'll just have that VAG flabby handling

 

The RS3 has it, so the R won't be any different

[Ootohere]

The Golf R & new S3 are comparable, and you can have a S3 Saloon,

 

no current RS3 on offer, and as fast as it was/is, it was/is flawed.