1 hour ago, vrskeith said:

So now at last some form of performance package being considered by VW for Golf R but not a Mountune Equivalent  

 

VW initial go a 3rd the way there with the limp wristed Oettinger body panel offered visual package, now this 2/3 rds the way package. When will we get offered the blue tablet version  (Viagra) Oettinger stage 1 added with a full VW Warranty.

 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-golf-r-performance-pack-being-considered-uk

http://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/19061/volkswagen-golf-r-performance-pack-could-be-uk-bound

On 3/8/2017 at 10:28, vrskeith said:

G Zip VRS,

Keep us up to speed with what you decide and any progress etc.

Best of luck.

Now ordered the outgoing model from G2L (personal, £240, maintained, 9+35, 5000 miles)

Just a little excited.

 

I did get a quote for the mk7.5 at £290 maintained but the difference pays for the insurance and I probably wont miss the new toys.

New R mk7.5 with Performance Pack at Geneva Show. Walk around review  by an owner of the Facelifted S3 2016/17. 306bhp

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycebv7n33hA

17 hours ago, vrskeith said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycebv7n33hA

The seats look nice, if we do buy one of these I think that we'll have to forego our usual leather choice to keep the car under £40 list.

 

(Currently considering a used audi A4 as a Superb replacement, have driven 2 x 3.0 V6 diesels, quiet, lazy & maybe 34 mpg & a 252 ps 2.0 TSi, also 34 mpg in my hands, still quiet

but quite nippy too. As usual watch this space............ Also been taken for a ride in a 718 Cayman, but a noisy turbo flat 4 just doesn't sound right!)

 

DC

20 hours ago, G Zip VRS said:

Now ordered the outgoing model from G2L (personal, £240, maintained, 9+35, 5000 miles)

Just a little excited.

 

I did get a quote for the mk7.5 at £290 maintained but the difference pays for the insurance and I probably wont miss the new toys.

Dumb Q? perhaps, but does PCH include insurance & VED? 

 

TIA, DC.

Ved but not insurance 

 

18 minutes ago, Awayoffski said:

 

Thanks George already posted a week ago. Cheers

20 minutes ago, Awayoffski said:

 

Thanks George already posted a week ago. Cheers

Waiting for the driving review from our friend Thomas.

Here we have it 1st reviews by Journos on the Golf R MK7.5 Facelift 306 bhp.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/first-drives/volkswagen-golf-r-2017-review

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/99034/new-volkswagen-golf-r-2017-review

Edited 29 March, 20179 yr by vrskeith

Think this has some performance package  items on it. Golf R mk 7.5

 

Inside Lane review:

 

So will Evo do a "Deadly Rivals " repeat video to see if the RS3 Facelift will  overturn the Bedford Aero battle. Hopefully Dan Prosser will repeat the exercise.

Looking forward to that.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, vrskeith said:

So will Evo do a "Deadly Rivals " repeat video to see if the RS3 Facelift will  overturn the Bedford Aero battle. Hopefully Dan Prosser will repeat the exercise.

Looking forward to that.

 

 

 

The Golf R competes with the S3, both on price & performance, the RS3 has no direct VW rival.

 

DC

11 hours ago, old newbie2 said:

The Golf R competes with the S3, both on price & performance, the RS3 has no direct VW rival.

 

DC

VFM, driving ability, sharpness and handling ability. Think that was the purpose of the Evo "Deadly Rivals" run out at the time , with of course £10k hike in price for the RS3,probably even more now in Facelifted variety!! imo but then I'm biased as you know David.

 

Ironically Your Golf R Estate has no real rival from Audi S3 or RS3, only Seat within VAG.  .

TG 1st review of Golf R mk7.5.

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/volkswagen/golf/20-tsi-310-r-5dr-awd/first-drive

Review by Thomas of Golf R mk7.5

 

14 hours ago, vrskeith said:

Review by Thomas of Golf R mk7.5

 

 

1st review by Evo, on Golf R mk7.5

 

http://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-r/19167/new-volkswagen-golf-r-2017-review-small-changes-to-4wd-hyper-hatch-keep-it

On ‎03‎/‎04‎/‎2017 at 20:19, vrskeith said:

Review by Thomas of Golf R mk7.5

 

Thomas's reply to my question:

 

                        

 

keith morris1 day ago

Thomas, When do you get your hands on the New Honda  Civic type R, that would be a good 3 way comparison with your recent reviews on Focus RS ,this Golf R MK7.5 and the latest Honda Type R . Look forward to that. How do you compare the R Facelift with Audi RS3 Facelift, if you have driven both?

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Autogefühl21 hours ago

Well I found the Golf R more comfortable for taller people and also suspension wise. 5 cyl-engine is cool yes with the RS3, but I'd take the Golf for better price/performance and more comfort

So who needs a R mk 7.5, when a 3year old R mk7  looks as good as this and also goes as well as this stage 2 .

 

 

Edited 10 April, 20179 yr by vrskeith

1 hour ago, vrskeith said:

So who needs a R mk 7.5, when a 3year old R mk7  looks as good as this and also goes as well as this stage 2 .

 

 

One does not need a new Mk 7.5 at all, but the "want" might outweigh the "need"...........

(Especially the 7-speed DSG...0

 

DC

vloger compiled a video comparison of Audi S3 Facelift with Golf R MK7.5 Facelift.

 

 

Autocar review the latest MB A45 AMG v Golf R mk7.5.

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/video-mercedes-amg-a45-versus-volkswagen-golf-r-review

Has anyone got a golf R in red or yellow? I'm looking at getting one to replace the fabia vrs but not sure which colour to for for.

 

I like bright colours and still love the green Fabia but I've never actually seen an R in anything but silver black or blue so I don't know what would look best