Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[Corey_R]

I read it as parso_rex's got pictures of the car. There was no mention of parking sensors in his post. I would have found it odd that having spotted a 3-door Golf R on the docks, he would hone in and take pictures of the sensors.

Yep! That's how I read it

[guest12345]

i question those retards who need park assist... seriously why the f*ck would you need park assist?

[Caillin]

i question those retards who need park assist... seriously why the f*ck would you need park assist?

Maybe if you had a useless gf/wife that can't reverse parallel worth a damn?

Never had one that couldn't myself, but I'm sure they are out there judging from soccer mums I see daily during my commute

[Corey_R]

Never had one that couldn't myself, but I'm sure they are out there judging from soccer mums I see daily during my commute

I've definitely had girlfriends that can't parallel park!
But I personally think, if you're not talented enough as a driver to parallel park, then you have no business driving a sub-6-second/250kph+ car anyway.

[guest12345]

i kinda understand park assist on a big car, because they are hard to park and judge. But for a small car like a golf?

Like coreying said, if your not talented enough to parallel park, you shouldn't drive a sub 6 seconds car... or imo shouldn't drive at all!!

[nau]

Maybe if you had a useless gf/wife that can't reverse parallel worth a damn?

ohhhh.... F U my hot gf cant park so what lol

[G-rig]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! *slaps G-rig* hehehe

Park Assist is NOT available for the Golf R

I wonder whether everyone will read it now!

Yeah, it's not really necessary anyway, i'd prefer the sensors alone as long as they are the factory fitted ones (good if they are standard on the R - the flagship model should have a few extra goodies).

I've definitely had girlfriends that can't parallel park!
But I personally think, if you're not talented enough as a driver to parallel park, then you have no business driving a sub-6-second/250kph+ car anyway.

Yeah I doubt they would get a go at driving much anyway when you're both in the car, and would be better off getting them a cheap car to drive till they can park and not mess up your ride.

i kinda understand park assist on a big car, because they are hard to park and judge. But for a small car like a golf?

This. It's good technology but just a money grab on small cars like the Golf.

I know alot of people have 5 doors, i'm not trying to offend anyone, because they are more practical.

5 doors are easier to sell too, but agree the 3dr looks good.

[elisiX]

I selected PA on my GTI because of the sensors.. not because I want it to park itself.

That being said - there are plenty of times when I wouldn't mind the assistance (reverse parking on a hill).

It's not because its difficult, but because its a convenience.

[dave_r]

I also feel the reported price on the recaro's (mistakenly?) already includes the LCT.

Not mistakenly, the prices include LCT. Audi does the same thing and has a note in their material saying if the car is below the LCT threshold the option pricing will need to be recalculated.

ohhhh.... F U my hot gf cant park so what lol

LOL. I find the biggest issue with chicks is they have terrible car spot selection! My missus has already been warned that the chances of her getting to drive is highly unlikely. Unless I accidentally get drunk, which would never happen

[Pauly]

I had a call from the dealer I have ordered my GTI from to confirm shipping dates and number plates.

I mentioned the R to him, he said that he has read a bullitin regarding it, when I asked him about price, he said he would know more by next week regarding price.

I asked if I can go and cancel the GTI order and move it over to an R, he was not sure if would loose my deposit though. Still needs to get back to me.

If anyone finds out the pricing before my dealer gets back to me next week, please let us know!!!

EDIT: He also informed me that he saw the pictures online of the 3 Door R, but he said the last update he was given, was that the 3 door R was not coming, so he is as confused as the rest of us regarding the photo that was taken.