Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[elisiX]

I'd prefer to see the 3DR R, 5DR R and Sirocco.. however I have a feeling itll be just the 5DR R and Sirocco which sucks.

[Corey_R]

I'm worried now that they'll also get rid of the 3 dr GTI.
I mean, the R32 and now the R is their top of the line hot hatch. Where as the GTI was half way between 'family hatch' and outright 'hot hatch'. So the ratio of 5 door to 3 door GTI's is far higher than that on the R32.
So if they're so happy to get rid of the 3 door on the R, how long until it's not available on the GTI either.

[G-rig]

I'd be happy with a 5dr R considering I have one now.. Doesn't change the overall package to the extent i wouldn't get one etc.

Otherwise a Megane RS 250 cup could be the go if you want a proper hot hatch, a 135i or S3 would be an obvious choice too if you can extend the budget.

[Corey_R]

Yeah - my budget certainly extends to the S3 (and the 135i if I didn't get as many options as I'd have in the R). I very much prefer the Golf compared to the A3/S3 though, otherwise I'd have already gone out and bought an S3.

[quakk]

spoke to a dealer on the wkend and was told realisitcally it will be available in august.. which really sucks for me as iam needing to upgrade by May-ish...
not sure if i should go out looking for a new r32 (if theres anyleft in stock) or wait for a r20...

[Corey_R]

There are no R32's listed as 'brand new' on Carsales.com.au for NSW - but there are 3 in VIC and 1 in QLD. There could be others though - but if you want an R32 new, get on it quick smart

[elisiX]

August? lol no way I am waiting that long for an R.

With the press R's here already, I'd have expected the first shipment to arrive much earlier than August.

[G-rig]

August is a bit of a joke, it would almost be worth waiting for an MY11 by that stage, as the plate would almost be a year old already.

S3 may not be a bad option, or just stick with the GTI for a few years till you know at least how good/bad the R20 will be and make the decision after the hype dies down and when you can test drive it (at least that's what i'm thinking).

[elisiX]

I'll be waiting for further information until the time of delivery of the GTI, but if August really is true, then its no R for me.

I'd rather keep the GTI for 3 years and see what's next. Second hand TT-RS or RS5 most likely.

[dave_r]

August? lol no way I am waiting that long for an R.

I won't be either. I need a car by July at the absolute latest. I'm not waiting until then only to find out I can only have a 5 door and after August.

Like the others, my budget can goto an S3 and 135 but I don't think they offer as much car for the money. Plus the negatives. S3 3dr looks rather dated, but no DSG so scratch that and I still find something wrong about the 135 body style.

Annoying part is, around the same money the choices aren't that great. Anything japanese is going to be fast and fun but they're average places to be when your sitting in the drivers seat. And some just look like 12yo wet dreams...ie Evo X.