MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: PDT on December 20, 2010, 02:19:26 pm

Title: Golf R wins.....
Post by: PDT on December 20, 2010, 02:19:26 pm
The top gear magazine best hot hatch of 2010 award  :congrats:
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Post by: bacillus on December 20, 2010, 02:53:16 pm
Now if VW would now price it more reasonably then it would really be a winner... :smiley:
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Post by: garrardrj on December 20, 2010, 03:56:29 pm
Here Here
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Post by: candy turbo on December 20, 2010, 05:46:52 pm
R is a great car but any one buying one now the rs3 is out must be crazy  :rolleye:
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Post by: swf7y on December 20, 2010, 06:16:02 pm
R is a great car but any one buying one now the rs3 is out must be crazy  :rolleye:

Isn't the RS3 £10k more?
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Post by: Poppa Dom on December 20, 2010, 07:42:16 pm
Depends what spec I've seen a fully loaded r on the forecourt got £39k! :scared:
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Post by: winrya on December 20, 2010, 08:49:02 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)
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Post by: Poverty on December 20, 2010, 08:53:15 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)
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still too much imo. 10 grand in a year  :sick: :grin:
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Post by: GTIjames on December 20, 2010, 08:59:54 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)
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still too much imo. 10 grand in a year  :sick: :grin:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm)

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Post by: winrya on December 20, 2010, 09:07:01 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)
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still too much imo. 10 grand in a year  :sick: :grin:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm)

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Post by: Top Cat on December 20, 2010, 09:07:39 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)
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still too much imo. 10 grand in a year  :sick: :grin:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm)

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Title: Re: Golf R wins.....
Post by: Janner_Sy on December 20, 2010, 09:15:03 pm
Depends what spec I've seen a fully loaded r on the forecourt got £39k! :scared:

they wont be up for that price when the RS3 hits the forecourt.  you would have to be a nutter to choose the R over the RS3 atthe same price
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Post by: Poverty on December 20, 2010, 09:23:39 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)

still too much imo. 10 grand in a year  :sick: :grin:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm)

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I know the owner of that car, and quite a margin away from 10k depreciation on that car in 18 months
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Post by: humkar on December 20, 2010, 09:53:20 pm
I think the R is a real looker.

Especially knowing you can get the missus, the kids, the dog and yourself (if you're wanted) in through proper 4 doors. I've never been keen on the original 4 door S3. The recent 4 door S3 is growing on me but still not like the back end.

However the R looks like it needs to be given a try. Like you guys said, wait for the prices to catch up with reality. :)
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Post by: berg on December 21, 2010, 05:32:22 pm
has any test driven an R? how do they feel to say an Ed30 or a revo stg 1 gti? i know it is 4wd but does it blow you away or is it a bit a let down bearing in mind price?
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Post by: RedRobin on December 21, 2010, 05:48:06 pm
^^^^
SteveP has borrowed Milltek's Golf R and so probably has the most to say.
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Post by: Snoopy on December 21, 2010, 06:08:31 pm
Used ones are knocking around £26k now though:)

still too much imo. 10 grand in a year  :sick: :grin:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/2343196.htm)

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I know the owner of that car, and quite a margin away from 10k depreciation on that car in 18 months
I also know Andy  and like you know what he paid for it. As you say nowere near 10K loss.. Getting an S3 as a stop gap till the RS3 unless he changes his mind again  :grin:
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Post by: Hurdy on December 22, 2010, 11:52:46 pm
I've test driven both manual and DSG R's. The DSG is the choice one if you are in the market for one. The manual is a little bit too harsh for my liking with the Haldex 4WD. :happy2:
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Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on December 24, 2010, 09:54:11 pm
Where are these 26K Golf Rs????  :xmassmiley:
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Post by: yin on December 24, 2010, 11:07:03 pm
Where are these 26K Golf Rs????  :xmassmiley:

Wolverhampton Vw got a Blue one in for £26k  :drool:

http://www.trustgroupuk.com/used-cars.aspx?st=Vehicle&vhl=601195474&ctr=123306
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Post by: Hedge on December 24, 2010, 11:15:30 pm
Where are these 26K Golf Rs????  :xmassmiley:

Wolverhampton Vw got a Blue one in for £26k  :drool:

http://www.trustgroupuk.com/used-cars.aspx?st=Vehicle&vhl=601195474&ctr=123306

I think I would be concerned about that one.  :scared:
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Technical Specification

Top Speed: 130 mph
Acceleration (0-60mph): 9.3 secs
Max Torque: 320 Nm
Cubic Capacity (cc): 1968 cc
Power (ps): 138 PS
Mpg Urban: 44.1 mpg
Mpg Extra Urban: 70.6 mpg
Mpg Combined: 57.6 mpg
Tank Capacity: 55 l
CO2 Emissions: 129 g/km
Title: Re: Golf R wins.....
Post by: Top Cat on December 24, 2010, 11:18:46 pm
Cant see a problem there Hedge, thats great fuel return's. And ok, the Haldex has fooked the 0-60 times but still a great price.  :laugh:
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Post by: yin on December 24, 2010, 11:22:24 pm
Mpg Extra Urban: 70.6 mpg i did't get that on the test  drive :driver:
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Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on December 25, 2010, 04:46:04 pm
Got
Where are these 26K Golf Rs????  :xmassmiley:

Wolverhampton Vw got a Blue one in for £26k  :drool:

http://www.trustgroupuk.com/used-cars.aspx?st=Vehicle&vhl=601195474&ctr=123306

Gotta have Recaros and DSG...
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Post by: LouCyffer on December 25, 2010, 06:29:02 pm
Have you seen the tech details they have for it on that link? :scared:

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Technical Specification

    * Top Speed: 130 mph :confused:
    * Acceleration (0-60mph): 9.3 secs :confused:
    * Max Torque: 320 Nm
    * Cubic Capacity (cc): 1968 cc
    * Power (ps): 138 PS :sad1:

    * Mpg Urban: 44.1 mpg
    * Mpg Extra Urban: 70.6 mpg :rolleye:
    * Mpg Combined: 57.6 mpg
    * Tank Capacity: 55 l

    * CO2 Emissions: 129 g/km :driver:

Title: Re: Golf R wins.....
Post by: simonp on December 25, 2010, 07:19:48 pm
Yes, coz someone already posted 'em!
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Post by: SO8 on December 25, 2010, 07:25:05 pm
I want a drive in a Golf R ... but the salesman who sold me my Edition 30 and who thinks the Edition 30 is a superb car .... doesn't think that much of the 'R'. 

He says, yes, it is certainly quick ... but is boring where the Edition 30 was fun ....

Obviously this is his view and I have no personal knowledge but this view is concerning as this guy knows what I like, knows I haven't got a VW any more and could easily try and persuade me to buy an 'R' ...

I will still try one  :wink:  but when the price has come down a bit !!! 
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Post by: LouCyffer on December 26, 2010, 08:27:05 am
Yes, coz someone already posted 'em!

I'll get my coat....

In my defence, it was christmas day :drinking:
Title: Re: Golf R wins.....
Post by: Snoopy on December 26, 2010, 11:01:18 am
I want a drive in a Golf R ... but the salesman who sold me my Edition 30 and who thinks the Edition 30 is a superb car .... doesn't think that much of the 'R'.  

He says, yes, it is certainly quick ... but is boring where the Edition 30 was fun ....

Obviously this is his view and I have no personal knowledge but this view is concerning as this guy knows what I like, knows I haven't got a VW any more and could easily try and persuade me to buy an 'R' ...

I will still try one  :wink:  but when the price has come down a bit !!!  
He may know what you want but imo everyone feels different things and likes different things. Nothing beats testing it for yourself.
Ever thought he may just not have one to sell, or can be arsed to find a secondhand one with little profit in it, want the hassle of a special new order and trying to get an allocation then the complaining from you about the wait. Or can be bothered to try and find you one to test drive known you won't buy a new one. He also probably knows you won't pay that much for one.
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Post by: simonp on December 29, 2010, 12:38:49 am
Yes, coz someone already posted 'em!

I'll get my coat....

In my defence, it was christmas day :drinking:

Lucky you, I was working and couldn't have a drink!  :sad1: