golf R

**aeon** · 15-09-2009, 08:54 PM

Looks great to me, and I do like the wheels on it - shame it's way out of my budget though, MKVI Golf GTI for me in the near future hopefully.

**mattyf83** · 15-09-2009, 09:42 PM

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...n-Golf/243138/

This website is quoting mid to high 5's for the 0-100. Sounds more like it. and more pics too.

Im new here so Hi. I currently have a Polo GTI but am looking to upgrade. Looking at Golf 118, Golf GTI and maybe Golf R if i can get for mid 50's (doubt it). Prob GTI though.

**cktsi** · 15-09-2009, 10:01 PM

I googled just then and lots of postings only 15 mins old have sprung up everywhere.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/v...f-r-2009-09-15

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2009...usts-out-16668

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10909142...ebut/lowphotos

VW Press release reprint?
http://www.germancarzone.com/golf-je...09-golf-r.html

I do like the alloys now that i've seen hi res close ups !

(edited)... the last link looks to be a press release from VW and they've stated 0-100 in 5.7 secs

**ox518** · 15-09-2009, 10:18 PM

I may trade in my 118tsi for this.........

**cktsi** · 15-09-2009, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by ox518

I may trade in my 118tsi for this.........

no kidding! Piano black gloss rear diffuser. ok... so the rear is at least differentiated from the rest of the Golf range

. The only question left for me after the german car fans article is.... 'what does it sound like?' And I'm a HUGE fan of the R32's exhaust note

**mattyf83** · 15-09-2009, 10:55 PM

Anyone wanna guess how much

65 on the road? Will GPS, Sunroof be standard kit? Will Leather Seats be an option?

**MACCAA** · 15-09-2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by mattyf83

Anyone wanna guess how much

65 on the road? Will GPS, Sunroof be standard kit? Will Leather Seats be an option?

UK price is 28000 Pounds +
That's over 500 Pounds DEARER than an Audi S3.......
And no,that's not a misprint.
Good luck selling them at that price!

**limmy** · 16-09-2009, 12:07 AM

i'm gonna have some sweet dreams about this car tonight when i go to bed.

prices in GBP
focus RS 26395
audi S3 27480
golf R32 25570 (price at 2006)
golf R 28000

i'll take the golf R over the S3 and RS any day of the week. for the love of the brand...
plus really, when you look at the dollar terms/percentage difference between the golf R and R32, it's comparable pricing difference to stock mkv GTI and pirelli. you're paying a bit extra for a quicker, lighter car with a few extra features.

but you're right maccaa, think UK will find it tough selling them at that price...like all cars over GBP 25k.

mattyf83 - GPS, sunroof and leather will all be options. standard seats will be GTI spec seats in cloth trim (as per photos) but supposedly have alcantara bolsters.