Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[Lima]

Yeah - I agree that after the R, the GTI is the best option under $75k (where you then get 135i's etc). But don't wait too long to get the GTI, as I've been 'informed' that VW Australia are also considering removing the 3dr option from the GTI as well.

Groan!

I only hope this is a case of clearing the decks before the Scirocco R arrives, otherwise... to the decision makers at VW Aus.

[Glennb]

Well, my plans haven't changed
Still want a 5 door, will order a factory built R so that i get my corp discount, and my current car lease doesn't expire till November, so i have time on my hands.

So if you guys all bail on the R, maybe i'll be the first to get one after all
It will just be in about September or October is all.

[Corey_R]

I've had coupes and can't be bothered moving my seat or getting out to let people in

That's what the passenger is for - they can get out and pull the seat forward for the people in the back
Who wants to be stumbling out into traffic anyway

LOl very true! I love the 3 series coupe and would grab a 335i in a heartbeat if I could justify spending that much right now!

I'm with you there buddy!

As noted, it's an aesthetic decision and when a similar product such as the S3 provides what is essentially the same car, and in 3 door, then I guess Volkswagen is prepared to lose those sales.

Yeah - I too fail to understand why Volkswagen are so happy to push away current and possible future customers by not bringing in the 3 door model. If they've already got a 3 door GTI here, what possible part could there be on a 3 door R which they don't already have here and would raise the cost of supporting both models?

But to be clear, for me it's not JUST an aesthetic decision. If it were just aesthetics then I could possibly get over it. To me it's the closed in feeling I get in any 4 or 5 door car (whether a small hatchback or a large sedan/4WD) by having the B Pillar right beside my head and blocking my peripheral vision. 2 door or 3 door cars either move the B pillar back behind your head, or erase the B pillar completely!

[G-rig]

There is a red 3 door at my dealers - they do look pretty nice and the seats look cool with the plastic release on them.

If there was no chance of me having kids in the next 5 years then yeah, would prob get one. Otherwise could be a pita and prob have to sell it.

Should just break up and get one (or a 135i selfish mans car) although to me the 5dr looks almost as good and more practical, and it's not like they are a two seater/sports coupe anyway.

[tentacles1]

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/500...tails-revealed

A few more details here, nothing too specific however RVCS approval for the 3-door could be a promising sign.

[G-rig]

Is it true there would be no corporate discount (or other discounts) on the R initially, and for how long?

[thevwbug]

Is it true there would be no corporate discount (or other discounts) on the R initially, and for how long?

VW Corp discounts have all but gone, When i Got my jetta i got 3 free services when i got my multivan i got 10%

I went to enquire about GTD on Saturday but they wont have pricing till car arrives i oz.

i think you will be lucky to get a few thousand off if any.

[Corey_R]

VW Corp discounts have all but gone

The many people who secured their purchases of MK6 Golfs and GTIs may disagree with that statement. Just look at the MK6 spreadsheet, or the GTI prices and specifications thread to see how many people secured a corproate discount.

[Sharkie]

Latest Motor magazine has an article on the R ....

again conflicting statements about the DSG in it. On the 1 hand they love it, on the other they are unable to get it close to the stated 5.5s 0-100 .... ... apparently it bogs down AND the dreaded DSG lag is still there !!!!

So the manual still looks to be the pick .....

I'll drive them both before comitting ..... ..... but depending on price may look elsewhere .... .... so come on VWA price it appropriately WITH Corporate Discount from the word go ....

[Corey_R]

What 0 to 100 time DID they get it to Sharkie?
Also - were they using Launch Control?

Either way - that's the first word I've seen of complaints about either of those issues.