MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: 182_blue on May 03, 2010, 03:17:48 pm
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And i must say i was pleasantly suprised, it was very wet when i was out and i had it about an hour, it feels very planted considering the weather , it felt quite quick too, not quite as quick as a remapped edition 30 but not far off at all and the traction from the lights was brilliant, where the ed30 would have squealed for its life the R just dug down and flew off, is it worth the money, of course not LOL, do i wont one, of course i do :jumping:
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excuse the swirled wheel LOL i went mad with the reg plate swirler
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Not had a go in one yet but i expect its identical to the S3!
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Was it a Manual or Dsg shaun?
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so u bought it then :laugh:
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those alloys look tiny :confused:
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Was it a Manual or Dsg shaun?
I like to do it manually :jumping:
sorry yes it was manual :happy2:
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we had a black one at work last week, im tempted as my next car
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its just another hatchback :laugh:
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The alloys in the pic are 18"
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The alloys in the pic are 18"
in my pic yes
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What a great car but i still can't get over the price. :sad1:
Given the fact that the S3 has been out a while and you could pick up a £1k or more discount, am i right in saying the S3 would be cheaper than a Golf R; assuming broadly similar spec? Is it me or is that just wrong? :confused:
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What a great car but i still can't get over the price. :sad1:
Given the fact that the S3 has been out a while and you could pick up a £1k or more discount, am i right in saying the S3 would be cheaper than a Golf R; assuming broadly similar spec? Is it me or is that just wrong? :confused:
a standard new s3 is cheaper than a standard R :surprised:
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I would still buy the r at the minute if I was going to get one... I love s3's but they don't excite me anymore, whereas I saw a r coming off the motorway the other day and instantly wanted one, just like when I saw one in Smith Night Fay the other month... Just new and different :smiley:
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you wanted the R - was this because you knew what it was though and its new...
I would have one dont get me wrong - more than I wanted the R32 over the GTI in fact but just not sure its 'worth' then extra £10k.. I think the only issue is when you see one and you would think I should have got that instead - never had that with the R32.
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I think the Golf R being pricey is a good thing... makes owning one a special feeling knowing your part of a rare breed..
It is priced at £37k+ for a reason... otherwise everyone would be buying one....
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I think the Golf R being pricey is a good thing... makes owning one a special feeling knowing your part of a RARE breed..
It is priced at £37k+ for a reason... otherwise everyone would be buying one....
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Its still an s3 with a golf body and its still overpriced for a golf :P vw have lost the plot as vw was always the peoples car not the rich boys car
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always boils back to the price issue with this car
i think thats maybe one of the only reasons for owning one? more of a statement that youve got one, youve spent alot on it, others wouldnt so all they can do is look at yours and think your mad but be envious slightly
if the price dropped to 'golf' money this would be a totally different story
VW should have made a true MK6 not a 5.5 then maybe just maybe the extra spend could be justified
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
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:grin: fookin crazy money, i dont care what anyone say about each to their own
its been discussed a billion times, but £40k in my back burner and i wouldnt be marching off to buy a golf!
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
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Looks lovely.
I'd much prefer one over an s3 but no hatch would get me spending that much. I'd imagine it drives better than an s3, that a3 and s3 platform never reviewed as well as the equivalent mk5 golfs. Numb steering and poor ride was what always separated them
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
u are kidding :stupid: its a golf its 40k its not fast its not special its 40k but then again its your££££ do what you want with it :booty: but for that money i would want something special
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
u are kidding :stupid: its a golf its 40k its not fast its not special its 40k but then again its your££££ do what you want with it :booty: but for that money i would want something special
I'd make it very special thanks! :booty: :pomppomp:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1531212.htm
this is slightly better value than the 37k one, oh and i love it in white with the tinted lights etc
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why are vw charging £4k for recaro s ?? only ever been £1600 in the past and still are in the audi stable
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But if it was on your company car list and available would you have one????
As im sat with fingers crossed for news on my job interview :popcornsoda:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1531212.htm
this is slightly better value than the 37k one, oh and i love it in white with the tinted lights etc
Ah yeh, thats what I'm talking about right there!! :love:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1531212.htm
this is slightly better value than the 37k one, oh and i love it in white with the tinted lights etc
that one is nice , she has some nice cars :happy2:
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
Couldn't agree more. I dont think it's over priced - the entire 2010 UK allocation has sold out, so clearly I'm not alone in thinking that either. The price has certainly made it a marmite car though. I love it.
Bringing the thread back on topic - 182_blue, what was the engine/exhaust note like?
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Its just your not getting much more for your money I feel - maybe if it had a different engine but afterall its the S3 engine, basically the same as the older Ed30 .. so you get 4motion and the R badge.
Company car, of course if its not my money I would have one in a flash!
If they priced it higher it would probably sell out, its not 'that' special in my eyes though - £30k for a fully loaded one maybe.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1531212.htm
this is slightly better value than the 37k one, oh and i love it in white with the tinted lights etc
Now thats the look I'd go for... DSG too - just off to check the bank balance :laugh:
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
Couldn't agree more. I dont think it's over priced - the entire 2010 UK allocation has sold out, so clearly I'm not alone in thinking that either. The price has certainly made it a marmite car though. I love it.
Bringing the thread back on topic - 182_blue, what was the engine/exhaust note like?
slightly more rorty than the edition 30, that could just be newness ?
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I think the Golf R being pricey is a good thing... makes owning one a special feeling knowing your part of a rare breed..
It is priced at £37k+ for a reason... otherwise everyone would be buying one....
37k and Id rather buy a TTRS.
Plus the mk7 golf has already been spied testing, its like 2 years off.
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
Couldn't agree more. I dont think it's over priced - the entire 2010 UK allocation has sold out, so clearly I'm not alone in thinking that either. The price has certainly made it a marmite car though. I love it.
Bringing the thread back on topic - 182_blue, what was the engine/exhaust note like?
if you believe the bulls*it about allocation you are stupid all the vag are saying that about the top model hatch backs now , remember the limited 1500 ed 30 !!!!!
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I think the Golf R being pricey is a good thing... makes owning one a special feeling knowing your part of a rare breed..
It is priced at £37k+ for a reason... otherwise everyone would be buying one....
37k and Id rather buy a TTRS.
Plus the mk7 golf has already been spied testing, its like 2 years off.
TT RS me too :driver:
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I just alugh when I see one - More money than sense. There is so much more out there, not necessarily new to buy for that money!
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WOW a golf R thread that turns into a money thing, that's a suprise LOL
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It's a bloody golf at the end of the day..
Some people have more money than sense,
Look at the competition and tell me VW have got the pricing right?(Even other VAG cars)
Just not special enough for that sort of money...imo
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WOW a golf R thread that turns into a money thing, that's a suprise LOL
I wonder why???
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WOW a golf R thread that turns into a money thing, that's a suprise LOL
I wonder why???
40k gets a aston v8 vantage :love:
another 10k gets a audi r8.
Golf R 38K
My k1 brand new 18k.
I could have two k1s for 1 golf R :grin:
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WOW a golf R thread that turns into a money thing, that's a suprise LOL
Yeah, get over it guys ffs, the debate is getting a little long in the tooth.
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I have to say i really hate these exact same threads, with the same people telling us the same things about price again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2F1072.gif&hash=f82c747d292ce69bf34a3a7bd9e6e7c6085d7eea)
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so would you buy it if vw made it 50k then ? as its not about price its still a GOLF
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Haha, sorry I forgot this wasn't a public forum, where we arent alowed to express out opinions :P
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so would you buy it if vw made it 50k then ? as its not about price its still a GOLF
Your missing the point Mat, some people actually want to discuss the car but after 3 posts the same people just turn the thread into a price thing, so no one actually gets to talk about the actual lump of metal. :happy2:
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so would you buy it if vw made it 50k then ? as its not about price its still a GOLF
Your missing the point Mat, some people actually want to discuss the car but after 3 posts the same people just turn the thread into a price thing, so no one actually gets to talk about the actual lump of metal. :happy2:
Surely you are missing the point - everyone has a different opinion, and these threads are here for discussing them, are they not.
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so would you buy it if vw made it 50k then ? as its not about price its still a GOLF
Your missing the point Mat, some people actually want to discuss the car but after 3 posts the same people just turn the thread into a price thing, so no one actually gets to talk about the actual lump of metal. :happy2:
I know what you are saying and you are correct about it getting on to the price of it :laugh: i think thats just what it boils down to for people £££££ pure and simple as we all know people buy stupid expensive cars that are crap and clearly not worth the asking price.It just one of those cars that lots of people dont get the price of
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lol not another "Price of R" thread.
So im still the only person on here with a new R then??
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yeah but its still an s3 with a golf body on :P
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some people don't mind paying for the VW / Golf body rather than the 4 rings and having to be classed as all the other drivers who own an Audi.
Audi drivers are fast getting the rep that BMW drivers once had.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1531212.htm
this is slightly better value than the 37k one, oh and i love it in white with the tinted lights etc
that one is nice , she has some nice cars :happy2:
I wss going to post that link, thats outrageous :love:
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theres not much to discuss about the golf R anyhow.
Redressed audi s3, with a higher price tag, and soon to be replaced by the mk7 golf.
Nothing new to see here, only talking point is its absurd price.
The new Leon Cupra R threads all ended up the same way these golf R threads, as we arent getting anything new, yet VAG want to charge a ridicoulos price for it.
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I'd make it very special thanks! :booty: :pomppomp:
You could make anything special :love:
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theres not much to discuss about the golf R anyhow.
Redressed audi s3, with a higher price tag, and soon to be replaced by the mk7 golf.
or are we looking at a Mk5.75
Nothing new to see here, only talking point is its absurd price.
The new Leon Cupra R threads all ended up the same way these golf R threads, as we arent getting anything new, yet VAG want to charge a ridicoulos price for it.
i reckon these cars are a purely a result of ford and renault releasing new hot models, and VAg thought they were missing out on the action.
so when i s this Mk7 chassis due out then??
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theres not much to discuss about the golf R anyhow.
Redressed audi s3, with a higher price tag, and soon to be replaced by the mk7 golf.
Nothing new to see here, only talking point is its absurd price.
The new Leon Cupra R threads all ended up the same way these golf R threads, as we arent getting anything new, yet VAG want to charge a ridicoulos price for it.
Well said that man :congrats:
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some people don't mind paying for the VW / Golf body rather than the 4 rings and having to be classed as all the other drivers who own an Audi.
Audi drivers are fast getting the rep that BMW drivers once had.
true and i dont like the s3 :ashamed: it does nothing for me sorry guys who have em :love: i think as a base spec version at 30k its not too bad but when your paying over 35k its getting silly
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I'd make it very special thanks! :booty: :pomppomp:
You could make anything special :love:
special no clean yes :P
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so would you buy it if vw made it 50k then ? as its not about price its still a GOLF
Your missing the point Mat, some people actually want to discuss the car but after 3 posts the same people just turn the thread into a price thing, so no one actually gets to talk about the actual lump of metal. :happy2:
Surely you are missing the point - everyone has a different opinion, and these threads are here for discussing them, are they not.
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Yeah agreed but its the same people with the same opinion in every thread.. :indifferent: I agree its stupidly expensive but I like it and if I had more money than sense I'd buy it in a flash :happy2:
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I'd make it very special thanks! :booty: :pomppomp:
You could make anything special :love:
:grouphug:I'd make it very special thanks! :booty: :pomppomp:
You could make anything special :love:
special no clean yes :P
Bitch! :P
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I think the Golf R being pricey is a good thing... makes owning one a special feeling knowing your part of a rare breed..
It is priced at £37k+ for a reason... otherwise everyone would be buying one....
I do hope thats not VW's mentality. They will be out of business in the near future if so.
Back to the R, I dont like the wheels..overall styling of the car is nice and growing on me...just looks like 'another' Golf in Black. However the White one posted earrlier looks a little special. If I had the money, I would wait for the '35th Anniversary Edition'.
My money would still be firmly invested in a ED30 for the time being. As it stands im currently restricted to a 1.1 Baby Blue 206 :ashamed:
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Can i just ask shaun, How did it drive :chicken:??
Youve not said how it felt to say an identical S3? :ashamed:
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Can i just ask shaun, How did it drive :chicken:??
Youve not said how it felt to say an identical S3? :ashamed:
Sorry didnt really get a chance to post anything due to the price posts, anyway Its hard to say, its so long since i drove one, the feel is very planted, its not as crashy as the gti can be, to me it felt and drove like a golf though
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I just alugh when I see one - More money than sense. There is so much more out there, not necessarily new to buy for that money!
....And I just laugh when I hear people say what other car, used or not, that they can get for their money. If you love it and you've got the money available, just buy it and enjoy it. Who cares what anyone else thinks about your ride. [/End of]
Back on topic, I'm waiting for my VW dealer to get one I can test drive for a few hours on my own.
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they are worth the money, if they wernt then they wouldnt sell!! end off!
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they are worth the money, if they wernt then they wouldnt sell!! end off!
Ditto - i like them... VW have targeted a specific market... everything about it is top notch...
Dammit, i think all the 500 have been sold.. so a long wait if you ordered a new one now... shows they are selling... end of :innocent:
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My local dealer has one sat in the showroom, its locked and your not even allowed to sit in it, or test drive, even if you want to buy it!
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My local dealer has one sat in the showroom, its locked and your not even allowed to sit in it, or test drive, even if you want to buy it!
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Spending more than £30k on a car with a 2.0 engine is madness! If it had a reworked 3.2 V6 with a turbo on it then it would be well worth the money! I cant see the attraction of a highly strung small capacity turbo engine for that much money when you can get superb cars for much much less now with the same engines (S3, ED30, K1, Focus RS, VXR, ST) etc which will all sit with it upto silly speeds and have similar bhp/ton figures after tuning?
For those of you who want one/own one is not just its price that gives the attraction; i.e. you wont see many and it will still surprise cars, where as most people are aware of the current hot hatch crops potential, so they have lost there sleeper appeal?
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My local dealer has one sat in the showroom, its locked and your not even allowed to sit in it, or test drive, even if you want to buy it!
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....When I first read that ^ I thought it was Joe who wasn't allowed anywhere near the new R.
Can't think why that would be :evilgrin:
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My local dealer has one sat in the showroom, its locked and your not even allowed to sit in it, or test drive, even if you want to buy it!
:confused:
....When I first read that ^ I thought it was Joe who wasn't allowed anywhere near the new R.
Can't think why that would be :evilgrin:
The one at our local showroom is locked too :signLOL:
Im sure if you were really serious in buying they would let you...
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1671279.htm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 40k WTF
If I had the money at this moment in time it would be mine!! As it happens I don't but as soon as I do I will have one! :party:
Couldn't agree more. I dont think it's over priced - the entire 2010 UK allocation has sold out, so clearly I'm not alone in thinking that either. The price has certainly made it a marmite car though. I love it.
Bringing the thread back on topic - 182_blue, what was the engine/exhaust note like?
if you believe the bulls*it about allocation you are stupid all the vag are saying that about the top model hatch backs now , remember the limited 1500 ed 30 !!!!!
Not sure I'm the stupid one here... An annual build volume and UK allocation is somewhat different to a 'limited' production run.
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Looks like the Polo R could be set to cause even more price-related debate!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425989/volkswagen-polo-r-version-due-in-2012 (http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425989/volkswagen-polo-r-version-due-in-2012)
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Looks like the Polo R could be set to cause even more price-related debate!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425989/volkswagen-polo-r-version-due-in-2012 (http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425989/volkswagen-polo-r-version-due-in-2012)
....Oh dear! They're surely not serious about the stripes! They make it look like a Ford and it ain't even a Viper or GT40.
Lupo R is what we want! And without stripes!!
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If it had a reworked 3.2 V6 with a turbo on it then it would be well worth the money!
if that was the case i would have been at the front of the queue :innocent:
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If it had a reworked 3.2 V6 with a turbo on it then it would be well worth the money!
if that was the case i would have been at the front of the queue :innocent:
Or at the very least the TTRS lump...thats where my money would be going, I know you lose the practibility of the Golf but its not required for me.
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If it had a reworked 3.2 V6 with a turbo on it then it would be well worth the money!
if that was the case i would have been at the front of the queue :innocent:
Or at the very least the TTRS lump...thats where my money would be going, I know you lose the practibility of the Golf but its not required for me.
....If happy with only 2 seats the TT-RS is a good 'un and the engine already reputed to be a winner. But, they do cost at least £50k.
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bottom line is the golf R should have the 2.5 engine in it to make it worth that sort of money , but vw want to get rid of the old engines so the 2.5 can go in the fast mk 7
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theres not much to discuss about the golf R anyhow.
Redressed audi s3, with a higher price tag, and soon to be replaced by the mk7 golf.
or are we looking at a Mk5.75
Nothing new to see here, only talking point is its absurd price.
The new Leon Cupra R threads all ended up the same way these golf R threads, as we arent getting anything new, yet VAG want to charge a ridicoulos price for it.
i reckon these cars are a purely a result of ford and renault releasing new hot models, and VAg thought they were missing out on the action.
so when i s this Mk7 chassis due out then??
mk7 chassis can be seen testing out on the ring already. W
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I just alugh when I see one - More money than sense. There is so much more out there, not necessarily new to buy for that money!
....And I just laugh when I hear people say what other car, used or not, that they can get for their money. If you love it and you've got the money available, just buy it and enjoy it. Who cares what anyone else thinks about your ride. [/End of]
Back on topic, I'm waiting for my VW dealer to get one I can test drive for a few hours on my own.
I cancelled my order if you remember, so I think I am more than qualified to voice my opinion, and no I do not care what other people think of my car, but in MY opinion, near on £40k is just too much for a hot hatch with a 2.0T, unless, like others have stated, it had the TTRS engine in it, or some similar lump.
Just my tuppence as usual, but many are saying people with my opinion are being repetitive, I feel for good reason.
I have no wanting to drive it, as I will never want to own one, as I feel I can get better value for money elsewhere in the car market, and one that will tick more boxes for my situation, for a similar investment.
Please continue the debate. :happy2: ( And I know we are on a golf forum, but come on, there is life beyond a Golf....... :P)
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there is 100% other better cars out there than the golf
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so really for the majority of Golf enthusiasts its not 'special' enough - which I would agree with and maybe thats the 'thing' which bugs me about it given the price tag.
I know I know it all comes down to price but thats life.
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there is 100% other better cars out there than the golf
So hurry up an buy a porker then :P.
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there is 100% other better cars out there than the golf
So hurry up an buy a porker then :P.
it might not be a porker it might have over 400bhp :evilgrin: just looking at the options i have :rolleye:
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^^^^
I can't see myself ever wanting a performance car outside the VAG stable of Porsche, VW, and Audi. Otherwise a Land-Rover, highly modified of course.
But it's only personal preferences and nothing to argue about.
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Take the blinkers off RR, theres a whole world out there :happy2: :wink:
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Take the blinkers off RR, theres a whole world out there :happy2: :wink:
was just about to say that.
Its like my mate who wont eat chinese, indian or anything that issnt a burger for that matter.
Dont let that be you RR.
I couldnt care less about the badge on the bonnet, I will just buy whatever suits my circumstances best at the time.
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Take the blinkers off RR, theres a whole world out there :happy2: :wink:
was just about to say that.
Its like my mate who wont eat chinese, indian or anything that issnt a burger for that matter.
Dont let that be you RR.
I couldnt care less about the badge on the bonnet, I will just buy whatever suits my circumstances best at the time.
....That's exactly why I bought a Golf instead of another BMW - A far better (for my needs) allrounder - Simples.
I'm just more settled and mature than some people and I know what I like and what suits my lifestyle. :happy2:
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my sales man mate who s been driving around in a basic R since its launch has now got a red 3 door gti with all the spec and tbh its :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Take the blinkers off RR, theres a whole world out there :happy2: :wink:
was just about to say that.
Its like my mate who wont eat chinese, indian or anything that issnt a burger for that matter.
Dont let that be you RR.
I couldnt care less about the badge on the bonnet, I will just buy whatever suits my circumstances best at the time.
....That's exactly why I bought a Golf instead of another BMW - A far better (for my needs) allrounder - Simples.
I'm just more settled and mature than some people and I know what I like and what suits my lifestyle. :happy2:
I believe thats called boring and predictable :P
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this happens on every forum. people become so obsessed with their marque of vehicle, believing that their car is the best and that all other cars are inferior in comparison.
For example all the threads focus RS recently, people try to pick faults with it instead of realising how good it is.
At the end of the day as good as the golf R is, its a golf, a good golf, but still a golf. As said previously there are of better options out on the market.
im allowed to say this, as im a skoda driver and therefore not a badge snob :P :P
skodas are also betterererer thanall the other VAg's :P :P
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/driver_power_2009/archive/
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this happens on every forum. people become so obsessed with their marque of vehicle, believing that their car is the best and that all other cars are inferior in comparison.
For example all the threads focus RS recently, people try to pick faults with it instead of realising how good it is.
At the end of the day as good as the golf R is, its a golf, a good golf, but still a golf. As said previously there are of better options out on the market.
im allowed to say this, as im a skoda driver and therefore not a badge snob :P :P
skodas are also betterererer thanall the other VAg's :P :P
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/driver_power_2009/archive/
I agree with most of what you say Sy. At times we can't see the wood for the trees.
But Skoda's being betterer................................. :signLOL:
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hey the survey doesnt lie :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
new i would get a bite :grin:
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Not a bite, just the truth.............IMO.
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In truth, if anyone is convinced that I am lost in a VeeDub world and won't venture outside, they either haven't read my posts properly or are just determined to continue their prejudgements.
I own a Golf because it's the car which suits my way of life and gives me great joy - Hence why 5 years later I still have it. Why would I not seriously consider another Golf such as an R? And, yes I also love Porsches but they only have 2 seats and can't carry much load.
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hahaha love it RR
i havnt read all of this thread so dont shout at me...but if you have 30k+ to spend on a car, you want new and love golfs then the R is your car. Personally (and i get the feeling i might not be alone) i would spend this 30k+ on something abit more...mental! 2nd hand low mileage rs4 or porsche. It is alot of dollar for a golf...it really is guys. i know a price shouldnt be put on something you love...but really? 30k?
dont pin me to the forum board for this haha
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buy it just because its £30k :stupid:
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£30k is a bargain in golf R money :grin:
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Why does every thread about the Golf R always get people bleating about the cost? I'm inclined to think that it's because they'd love one but can't afford it. :evilgrin:
If you haven't realised already yet, it's not just the Golf R that costs relatively more than what you paid for your new car.
Isn't this thread supposed to be about what the Golf R is like and not whether you want to pay its price?
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Why does every thread about the Golf R always get people bleating about the cost? I'm inclined to think that it's because they'd love one but can't afford it. :evilgrin:
Thats exactly it mate, no one is knocking the golf R as its superb, they are saying it is too expensive and out of reach of the people that buy golfs as it just a golf, albeit a fast one, and not worth that much money!
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Why does every thread about the Golf R always get people bleating about the cost? I'm inclined to think that it's because they'd love one but can't afford it. :evilgrin:
Thats exactly it mate, no one is knocking the golf R as its superb, they are saying it is too expensive and out of reach of the people that buy golfs as it just a golf, albeit a fast one, and not worth that much money!
WORD.
i can afford one.
simply wouldnt lay that amount of cash down for a VW Golf
that simple
envy doesnt come into play :innocent:
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The mk6 costs less to make than the mk5 but it costs more than the mk5 did and all Vw have done is use the old r32 chassis stuck an ed30 engine in it's place and stuck a face lift body ontop of it all and put the price to get back costs from the mk5 but who cares if you can afford it as it's still a GOLF costing stupid money
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Why does every thread about the Golf R always get people bleating about the cost? I'm inclined to think that it's because they'd love one but can't afford it. :evilgrin:
Er yeah, right thats it :stupid:
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saw this on another forum:
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/historic-inflation-calculator (http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/historic-inflation-calculator)
In the 'decimal' section, try putting in the original prices of GTI's from years past.
As a guide:
1990 Rallye was £17261
1990 8v GTI approx £14k
1990 16v GTI approx £15.5k
1997 VR6 Highline was approx £22k
So with inflation taken into account todays prices seem about right.
Yes its just a golf but a top of the range one, the same as with the M3 its just another 3 series but still a top of the range one.
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I bet the average wages dont inflate alike though.
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The mk6 costs less to make than the mk5 but it costs more than the mk5 did and all Vw have done is use the old r32 chassis stuck an ed30 engine in it's place and stuck a face lift body ontop of it all and put the price to get back costs from the mk5 but who cares if you can afford it as it's still a GOLF costing stupid money
....So what?
A Golf is a hatchback which can seat 5 people comfortably and also can carry large items. It's also a compact size and you can cruise your kids to school in it and rush home like a screaming rally driver if you want. It's simply a great allrounder. Suits my needs purrfectly so what do I care what others think about the price. /end of.
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Why does every thread about the Golf R always get people bleating about the cost? I'm inclined to think that it's because they'd love one but can't afford it. :evilgrin:
If you haven't realised already yet, it's not just the Golf R that costs relatively more than what you paid for your new car.
Isn't this thread supposed to be about what the Golf R is like and not whether you want to pay its price?
this is true, the last fiesta the wife got was a nicely speccd zetec and that cost her 8.5k new, her latest one is a mk7 nicely speccd one and they are about 11.5-12k !!, I think times have moved on and unfortunatley most peoples wages have not LOL
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I could accept the price if the car was a revelation in the hatchback world, but the problem is, it's not! :sad1:
The whole car is just a mix of components from the VAG / Audi parts bin which have been readily available since 2006, bar the GEN 4 Haldex! So in reality it's nothing new it's just VW trying to pull a fast one with the pricing and brand the car as a revelation so to speak! The amount of money they must be making on each R is obscene, after all there must be very very minimal R & D costs to recuperate as the same car has been rolling round since 2006, albeit with 4 rings on the front :wink:
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I might read this thread before bed tonight....
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I could accept the price if the car was a revelation in the hatchback world, but the problem is, it's not! :sad1:
The whole car is just a mix of components from the VAG / Audi parts bin which have been readily available since 2006, bar the GEN 4 Haldex! So in reality it's nothing new it's just VW trying to pull a fast one with the pricing and brand the car as a revelation so to speak! The amount of money they must be making on each R is obscene, after all there must be very very minimal R & D costs to recuperate as the same car has been rolling round since 2006, albeit with 4 rings on the front :wink:
....You've forgotten to factor in changes in currency values and you assume far too much about profit margins within the VAG production accounting without any real knowledge of it whatsoever. I hasten to add that I don't know their margins either.
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how dull does it look in this colour
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1698373.htm
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My Mother has a fully loaded MK6 GTD in that colour. It's actually really nice.
It's not right for the R but then you have to understand that subtlety is quite appealing to some people.
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Its a Posh Ed30 with a 4 wheel drive system, which means moddified, it will eat alot of things on the road.
Besides how much it costs :indifferent:. Its still a positive progression for a performance Golf.
Id buy it as im a fan of Vw Golf GTi's/R's
Bollox to people saying "But you can Buy so much better for that Much"
Then go buy something else. Its selling its full allocation and vw are having no trouble selling it.
Im gonna keep buying my scratch cards and hope i could buy one without financing. :chicken:
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i am a huge golf gti fan as i have had them all but this is not a gti its an R so not a gti :P its the new r32 as such but they had to drop the ed30 engine in due to climate change and all that :smiley: its not a car for me as its going down that dull look of just blending in to everything else in the car park and for £40k i would want everyone to look at it go WOW i like that :drool: this just is never going to get it and maybe people like bland looking cars but for me its got to say something and this does not say anything at all to me.
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German cars, and VAG Group cars in particular are quite dull cars though. Nothing would surprise me more than VW producing a widely provocative car. They sell them on other qualities, just as Ford and Renault sell their cars on differing qualities.
If you're waiting for a VW or Audi that will make you go WOW, then I think you'll be waiting a long time!
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Everyone has different tastes Matt. Some people prefer the car to look less in your face, rather then the Focus RS look where you cant miss it coming down the road, or the Sound of a Suburu coming down the road from 200 yards away. Not everyone likes to be Noticed.
We all have different tastes, and in my oppinion If this same car was less money (say 30K full spec) then im sure that you and quite a few others would be not dissing this car and saying its a backward step.
I would think my car with 4 wheel drive,re- mapped would be an absolute animal! , and would love to test it out.
The current R is also dull to look at compared to the GTi. They havent had trouble selling R32's have they because they look dull???
I think the Golf R is another step foward with more power on tap, cheaper to run and Tax then its predesessor.
I hope one day i can afford one. No Question , id swop mine tommorow for one.
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the thing with the r32 is it looks classy and it just looks bang on pure and simple but the golf r i am just not sure on as the r32 was a great car and fully loaded did not cost 40k so i just dont get the Golf R and the r32 has the noise too :evilgrin: but as we all say it would be boring if we all liked the same bland cars :grin:
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German cars, and VAG Group cars in particular are quite dull cars though. Nothing would surprise me more than VW producing a widely provocative car. They sell them on other qualities, just as Ford and Renault sell their cars on differing qualities.
If you're waiting for a VW or Audi that will make you go WOW, then I think you'll be waiting a long time!
....Which is exactly why some of us modify our VeeDubs:
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If you're waiting for a VW or Audi that will make you go WOW, then I think you'll be waiting a long time!
i disagree
audi R8 - wow
and on the vw horizon:
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I'll literally be amazed if that makes it to production looking as it does there.
I'll reluctantly give you the R8, but it certainly doesn't wow me. It's all a bit too clinical and Germanic for me, certainly not flamboyant like a supercar should be, imo. It doesn't feel much different to sit in than any other Audi.
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i dont think the R has sold that well , every dealer in the country has one sat in there showroom and most have 1 as a staff car too the allocated numbers may have left vw but the dealers have got them they have nt sold them , i think its a great car with all the extras its very nice but with out its very poor imo i have yet to see one with recaro s ?
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its called marketing ie vw only letting a very very small amount come out first to test if people will buy them and yes they might have sold out but thats due to dealers buying them and not people buying them :laugh: due to the stupid price :P
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I'd like to see any dealer being able to buy an R, in this climate aswell?? Yeah right!!!
Dealers have a demo car to try and sell which actually still belongs to Volkswagen uk.
My dealer has sold 3 R's so far, and Darren cooper (son of Peter cooper Volkswagen) has brought one for himself after selling his toureg v10. To my utter disgust,it's a red 5 door dsg aswell .
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do you honestly want one that bad ? when its in the 20k price it will be a good buy but just not yet :rolleye: would i buy one new?No :laugh: does it make me think that i will wait for the price to drop and then buy one ? NO as its just an s3 with a golf body pure and simple. Who cares what i think anyway :P i am :stupid:
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I'd like to see any dealer being able to buy an R, in this climate aswell?? Yeah right!!!
Dealers have a demo car to try and sell which actually still belongs to Volkswagen uk.
My dealer has sold 3 R's so far, and Darren cooper (son of Peter cooper Volkswagen) has brought one for himself after selling his toureg v10. To my utter disgust,it's a red 5 door dsg aswell .
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[/quotethe dealers buy them of vw , they all do that, the demo is usually one which the dealer has brought too or an ex vw management car
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I'll literally be amazed if that makes it to production looking as it does there.
I'll reluctantly give you the R8, but it certainly doesn't wow me. It's all a bit too clinical and Germanic for me, certainly not flamboyant like a supercar should be, imo. It doesn't feel much different to sit in than any other Audi.
vw have a pretty good track record of turning concepts into production vehicles, eg concept one became the new beetle, the eos made it, the iroc became the new rocco and the jetta coupe is selling over the pond
that small convertible is already production ready and is to follow on the heels of the jetta coupe getting the bluemotion hybrid technology
.... just needs the boys at the new R division within vw to be allowed to make a TT powered version