Considering cancelling the 'R' order and keeping the MKV GTI..

**Candyman** · 12-01-2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by jlgumby

And Candy, everytime I see your Avatar, I just really want one again. Love the photo!!!

Probably cos of the similarity to my track thing......

I went Subie (modified XT) to MKV GTI to R

The GTI was a huge step up in quality over the XT but lacked character and AWD

The R was a huge step up in driveability and fun over the GTI and gave me back AWD

I decided to forgo a few unnecessary options and get an R just built so got the car 3 months after build (and order)

Fantastic car, even though mine got damaged 2 months into ownership (and still sorting that out)

**SilvrFoxX** · 13-01-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by candyman

the endless wait (the wj method)

just buy one. By the time the next one comes around you will have enjoyed the current model and be ready for the next (better) model

+1 qft.....

**Ideo** · 13-01-2012, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteJames

An extended wait for a new gen Audi S3 makes sense if the Audi S3 (and MK7 Golf R) is much improved over the current model - lighter with greater agility, more frugal, new gen reworked & highly strung EA888 motor (possibly with twin turbo according to some reports), new tech and possibly additional std equipment for roughly the same price due to the cheaper build cost of the MQB platform & enhanced safety features that come with every newly improved model. Probably improved resale value over a current Audi S3 model which will be old news in 12 months. Patience is a virtue.
Cheers.
WJ

Yeah, but then you look at getting one, and after the waiting period a new one is coming along.

And none will be as nice to the now infamous neighbour Ray's R32, so whats the point?

**dyljoy** · 13-01-2012, 09:10 AM

True, just like i did on getting a R. I planed to order a CW R since last May, but nothing new update info i can get until last Oct that I hear the car won't deliver until this Apr which way too long on wait for me, so I decide talk to my dealer and do a swap for another similar
spec R with RB which already build and ready to load on boat. As result, I will pick it up today which make me happen just miss the CW color.

Joy

Originally Posted by entice

i'm sorry, but that makes "limited" sense.
if cancelling now due to a proposed 9 month wait, and then re-ordering once the Mk7 arrives, won't there be a similar wait time then? and by that time, aren't you better off waiting for the MY14 or 14.5 , or 15 and so on and so on. I'm not sure about everyone else, but I live in the hear and now... and please, I am sure you understand there is no offense intended there.

But I do agree.. you do have options.
I also priced up an S3. also has ridiculous wait times.. but you can get a nice one which does not have sat nav, is the outgoing model, and my11 plated, for $88,861 OTR. over the phone I chatted him down to $76.200. and it was not similarly specced to the R (flat bottom steering wheel $700, sat nav $5K).
I later haggled down a Limited edition S3 (5door) to $78K. that's a lmost $20K more than my higher specced R is costing me, but I would get free servicing for 3 years and a nicer sunroof.
Again, both these models are outgoing, 2011 plated vehicles currently in stock.

I think just hold a sec. The Roc is now released and tehre will be others in teh same boat, that may be switching their orders. I would suggest you get friendly and chatty with your dealer about finding out what other cars are on their way already scheduled for production that are unallocated or dealer only allocated, and do a swap. You may have to compromise on options or colour, but you can still negotiate....

just means you will get it sooner.

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Good point, Candyman. U never can catch up the trend just like iPhone or PC, just buy one it make u happy and enjoy it when you ready for next update.

Originally Posted by Candyman

The endless wait (the WJ method)

Just buy one. By the time the next one comes around you will have enjoyed the current model and be ready for the next (better) model

**SilvrFoxX** · 13-01-2012, 09:44 AM

You will love the RB

**Candyman** · 13-01-2012, 09:49 AM

You can get a CW R next time Joy

RB is nice, as a second choice

**SilvrFoxX** · 13-01-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Candyman

You can get a CW R next time Joy

RB is nice, as a second choice

that was executed beautifully...

**driftn** · 13-01-2012, 10:14 AM

I just did the exact same move.
Previosuly had a tuned Pirelli and just picked up a new Golf R.
Initially was sad to see the Pirelli go but seeing the R in the driveway more than makes up for it.

The Pirelli seemed a bit more agile and 'felt' a lot lighter than the R.
In gear acceleration was strong but easily overwhelmed the front wheels when pushing hard.
The Pirelli launched pretty well for a fwd cart but would wheel hop and needed an anti lift kit or better suspension to really cope with the extra power.

After only a few hundred k's the R feels a lot more planted and is just a blast to drive.
Definitely a lot less body than the Pirelli although my R has ACC.
To me the R looks a lot meaner and im loving the deep exhaust sound.

All in all i dont regret the decision to upgrade.
The Pirelli was a fantastic car but for me the R is simply so much better in every way.

Steve