Golf .:R or RS3?

[Deako]

I love the TTRS. Would buy one in a heartbeat if it were affordable for me.

[GrayMK5GTI]

Mk5 R32 - big turbo??

HALDEX, the noise  , the power 

Surely meets all your needs?? 

Graeme

[Real Thing]

Well guys which would you do and why?

Any Consolation John this is what I replaced your Edition 30 with:





 

[stiggy]

I have also taken the plunge with an rs3 in suzuka grey, which is why im trying to sell my edition 30. Think both the r and rs3 are great cars in very different ways. But for me the rs3 was more of a change compared with the golf r. Was afraid that id get bored of it quickly with the golf r and ive already experienced a remapped 2.0 ko4 turbo. The rs3 has great performance out of the box so wont need to do anything to it for a while. Just my 2p worth.

[andrewparker]

Does the RS3 use the same chassis as a regular 3 door S3? In size terms it looks kind of half way between a 5-door Golf and an A4 estate. Perhaps that's just the shape creating that illusion of increased size.

[Poverty]

Essentially the same chassis with a few changes.

Wider track, light weight fenders, and 4th gen haldex differentiate it.

Needs a remap though

[Tamiyoman]

Essentially the same chassis with a few changes.

Wider track, light weight fenders, and 4th gen haldex differentiate it.

Needs a remap though

It needs 600Hp 

[RedRobin]

Needs a remap though

It needs 600Hp 

....Then go to Kim Collins at QST/MTM and pay him over £3.5k - If you have to ask exactly how much, you can't afford it.

[Hurdy]

Well guys which would you do and why?

Any Consolation John this is what I replaced your Edition 30 with:





 

Good choice.

Anyhow, the Golf .:R is here and had a chance on the way home to get used to it. VERY pleased with it and the chassis and 4 we is great.

[Real Thing]

Good choice.

Anyhow, the Golf .:R is here and had a chance on the way home to get used to it. VERY pleased with it and the chassis and 4 we is great.

Congratulations John look forward to your build thread

[Edition30]

 


Been promised one when some money lands, maybe a year or 2 though and a new one may be out by then. Just a waiting game 

[TagnuT]

Glad you didn't get this one :-

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201233481911100/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/40000/price-from/20000/model/golf/make/volkswagen/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/keywords/r/postcode/s637nw?logcode=p

3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 217,332 miles, Blue Graphite Pearlescent, Electronic Stability Programme, 18In Alloy Wheels, Two Seats - Rear Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Climate Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, Computer, Sport Chassis, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Front Electric Windows, Remote Central Door Locking, Seats Split Rear, Body Coloured Bumpers, Headlamp Wash, Xenon Headlamps Exterior Lighting, Power-Assisted Steering, Cup Holder, Front Armrest, Gear Knob Leather, Heated Rear Screen, Steering Wheel Leather, Driver/Passenger Seat Lumbar Support, Rear Wash/Wipe, Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment, Immobiliser, Tyre Repair Kit, Cloth interior, 4WD. £21,995 Non VAT Qualifying

[Greeners]

Glad you didn't get this one :-

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201233481911100/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/40000/price-from/20000/model/golf/make/volkswagen/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/keywords/r/postcode/s637nw?logcode=p

3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 217,332 miles, Blue Graphite Pearlescent, Electronic Stability Programme, 18In Alloy Wheels, Two Seats - Rear Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Climate Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, Computer, Sport Chassis, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Front Electric Windows, Remote Central Door Locking, Seats Split Rear, Body Coloured Bumpers, Headlamp Wash, Xenon Headlamps Exterior Lighting, Power-Assisted Steering, Cup Holder, Front Armrest, Gear Knob Leather, Heated Rear Screen, Steering Wheel Leather, Driver/Passenger Seat Lumbar Support, Rear Wash/Wipe, Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment, Immobiliser, Tyre Repair Kit, Cloth interior, 4WD. £21,995 Non VAT Qualifying

That can't be right. Surely a VW dealer wouldn't be interested in that. Plus the interior looks mint!!

[Hurdy]

Essentially the same chassis with a few changes.

Wider track, light weight fenders, and 4th gen haldex differentiate it.

Needs a remap though

Golf R has 4th gen Haldex and wider track too. Also needs a remap.

[neg]

Very tempted with the R now myself, I keep looking.  I think I also prefer the cloth interior to leather - maybe retrim it to some alcantara in the centre sections ...

135i would be fun but would I want to change it too soon - I think the R I would keep longer.

John ... PICS !!