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Title: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 04, 2016, 07:58:38 am
Morning.

My Girlfriend and I are going to look at one of these this morning. Obviously with a £22k budget I have tried to steer her towards a mk7 R but she insists on having a white convertible, what with her being a hairdresser and all! She really likes the look of these, so I thought I'd ask if anyone has experience/opinions/alternative suggestions.

She doesn't like BMW, and I've already tried the Audi S5. The other cars on the table are the new TT and a SLK350.

Thanks,

Ian
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: white91 on December 04, 2016, 12:32:28 pm
Mk7 r all the way


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Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on December 05, 2016, 07:07:39 pm
Sooooo did you get it?
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Andy on December 05, 2016, 07:34:30 pm
 :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Paradox1 on December 07, 2016, 01:47:17 pm
The R convertible is  identical to the golf R but its fwd instead of 4wd/haldex

I drove the TT a few weeks ago, was quite impressed. well worth considering
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: MC71 on December 08, 2016, 08:38:19 am
The suspense is killing me!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Llew on December 08, 2016, 09:48:11 am
what about a mk7r cabriolet
http://www.motors.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/trim/r/bodystyle/convertible/
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Eddie-NL on December 08, 2016, 02:20:27 pm
Quote from: Llew on December 08, 2016, 09:48:11 am
what about a mk7r cabriolet
http://www.motors.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/trim/r/bodystyle/convertible/

They are mk6 Golf Rs Convertibles
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Llew on December 08, 2016, 03:53:20 pm
lol so it is--- i was just looking at the reg
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Hurdy on December 23, 2016, 07:40:39 pm
The 6R cabrio needed an electric hardtop and 4WD. It didn't get either and weighs almost as much as if it did!

If she wants a cabrio tell her to get a Mazda 5 with electric hardtop. Better balanced, Looks better, lighter and more fun. :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Saintsteve on December 23, 2016, 08:25:52 pm
You are mad to consider a 6R cab with that sort of budget IMO.. 7R all day long  :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Sparkie90 on January 21, 2017, 03:09:29 pm
Golf R is great but a real shame to lose the 4WD for the Golf R cabrio, but of a marketing con if you ask me!   :surprised:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 21, 2017, 07:05:04 pm
He's looking at a BMW now  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Saintsteve on January 21, 2017, 09:54:32 pm
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on January 21, 2017, 07:05:04 pm
He's looking at a BMW now  :laugh:

 :sad1: :doh:
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 22, 2017, 08:04:13 pm
Hello all,

Sorry for the delay chaps. Yes if it wasn't a car we are buying together It would be a 7R all day long, but the brief was a cabriolet.

 The 6R cabriolet was very nice but my Mrs didn't like the ride. I loved the DSG though!

After she was unenthused by a E350 AMG cabriolet, an S5 cabriolet, we found a car that does everything we want. I pick up our BMW sdrive35i on Saturday, and true to form its blue!
 Bloody quick too! 306bhp and as its a twin turbo, I shall remap it to stage 1 and look at a brake upgrade. I shall put some pictures up when I remember how to do that!

Ian
Title: Re: Mk6 Golf R Cabriolet
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