VW Golf R
#13
07-03-2011, 12:55 PM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Where the Grass is Greener
Posts: 3,214
I hear ya....and it may get to that point where i dont want to shell out $40,000 for a daily driver VW.....but none the less, the car is a cool little hatch that would be great to drive around in daily i am sure. Esp with winter tires on it for the PA winters.
#15
07-03-2011, 12:59 PM
Don't get me wrong I have an R32 which cost more than most would want to pay for a VW. Had it for 4 years though, going to keep it as my DD to take to the office and get something else for the weekend.
You can get a used early E92 M3 for the same price as the new R which I'm sure you'd agree is probably the better buy.
Nice cars though.
You can get a used early E92 M3 for the same price as the new R which I'm sure you'd agree is probably the better buy.
Nice cars though.
#16
07-03-2011, 01:34 PM
I love my GTI DD. It is efficient and fun to toss around and the R version will make it more so, plus be able to put down power a lot better. My GTI has a APR ECU tune and it is hilariously fun. I can roast the tires throughout the mid range in 1st and 2nd gear. With AWD and next gen Haldex, the R is a lot more capable and still only ~3330 lbs. A simple tune and you can have a nice 280-300HP AWD car that is pretty nice on the inside. Plus 3 years warranty and maintenance paid, ~30 MPG, good resale on R models, etc. I say go for it! I am too!
#17
07-03-2011, 01:55 PM
I love my GTI DD. It is efficient and fun to toss around and the R version will make it more so, plus be able to put down power a lot better. My GTI has a APR ECU tune and it is hilariously fun. I can roast the tires throughout the mid range in 1st and 2nd gear. With AWD and next gen Haldex, the R is a lot more capable and still only ~3330 lbs. A simple tune and you can have a nice 280-300HP AWD car that is pretty nice on the inside. Plus 3 years warranty and maintenance paid, ~30 MPG, good resale on R models, etc. I say go for it! I am too!
#18
07-04-2011, 02:09 PM
Yes, I'm on the list for it. I've been told January. I really love the Golf R, but I'm torn whether to get it or go big and do the A7 or RRSS (or maybe even M5). I have a MkV GTI now that I love, but I'm not keeping it past the warranty. I'll be ordering something in late Dec/early Jan. Decisions, decisions...
#19
07-05-2011, 02:11 PM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Where the Grass is Greener
Posts: 3,214
Just curious what you drive and what some of your suggestions would be?
As for the other replies - YES - its the daily drivability of the GTI that attracted me to this Golf R in the first place. Might be a bit agressive for a daily (could prally save a few bucks and just get a GTI) but thought i would see what you all thought. I really like it (esp in blue!)
As for the other replies - YES - its the daily drivability of the GTI that attracted me to this Golf R in the first place. Might be a bit agressive for a daily (could prally save a few bucks and just get a GTI) but thought i would see what you all thought. I really like it (esp in blue!)
#20
07-05-2011, 02:15 PM
Just curious what you drive and what some of your suggestions would be?
As for the other replies - YES - its the daily drivability of the GTI that attracted me to this Golf R in the first place. Might be a bit agressive for a daily (could prally save a few bucks and just get a GTI) but thought i would see what you all thought. I really like it (esp in blue!)
As for the other replies - YES - its the daily drivability of the GTI that attracted me to this Golf R in the first place. Might be a bit agressive for a daily (could prally save a few bucks and just get a GTI) but thought i would see what you all thought. I really like it (esp in blue!)
go for it because you will not be disappointed