golf R

[MaccaTSI]

Back to the 'spot the differences' thing. I've found most people can't even tell the difference between a BMW 3, 5 and 7 series. I mean, unless you either into cars, or an observant person (becoming a rarity I tell ya!) people just don't notice these things.

Very true. Half my mates don't know anything about cars. They'll just stare at me and my mates who are into cars when we talk about particular models and point something out that's driving past etc. They just don't get that we can see a car driving past and pick the exact model of it and know a bunch of stats about it.

My sister laughs at my Dad and I talking about cars, cause all she hears are random letters and numbers. It means nothing to her and a lot of other people.

Basically if someone can't tell the difference, then they're not in to cars and probably wouldn't care that you're driving an R anyway.

And like others have said, people should just buy what they want. If I had bought what the supposed 'it cars' were in the past, then I would have missed out some great cars that I've had

[dave_r]

I like it but it is a very un-assuming car isnt it, aside from the exhausts and the taledaga wheels the only thing that distinguishes it from the standard mk6 range is the little R badge front and rear, the GTI by contrast is a much more recognisable car. And you know what I actually like that about the R

As mentioned it does have a few other details to set it apart but it is rather subtle and that is what I like about it.

I can see why people like the Scirocco as it is rather unique but its a bit too fancy for me. Even if it came in an AWD model, I'd keep my R order. But they should bring it out to give people that choice.

[andylena]

Very true. Half my mates don't know anything about cars. They'll just stare at me and my mates who are into cars when we talk about particular models and point something out that's driving past etc. They just don't get that we can see a car driving past and pick the exact model of it and know a bunch of stats about it.

My sister laughs at my Dad and I talking about cars, cause all she hears are random letters and numbers. It means nothing to her and a lot of other people.

Basically if someone can't tell the difference, then they're not in to cars and probably wouldn't care that you're driving an R anyway.

And like others have said, people should just buy what they want. If I had bought what the supposed 'it cars' were in the past, then I would have missed out some great cars that I've had

good point

[G-rig]

So, if anything the Golf R has served a purpose by making the previously invisible GTI more noticeable compared to the rest of the Mk6 range.

LOL I always thought the GTI stood out in the Mk5, still does in the MK6 i guess.

[lincs]

I for one am glad that the Golf GTI and R are not 'hey look at me' cars.

thats the whole point... if people are buying an R to show off to other people, well they're probably buying it for the wrong reasons.. otherwise get a fully sik skyline or rex with 20" polished rims maaate.

the S3 is the same in that regard, only it looks more like a grandmas car, so it probably goes a little too far in that "subtle, but quick" direction.

i love all there is to the R from what we've seen/read... now to just drive one of the bastards...

[Corey_R]

i love all there is to the R from what we've seen/read... now to just drive one of the bastards...

Yeah, and all the reviews which are saying that it's "too laid back, and not as exciting as a Renault Megan or Ford Focus RS" are just making me even more excited! Super fast but refined performance with an aggressive but understated look is exactly what I'm looking for!

[Lima]

LOL I always thought the GTI stood out in the Mk5, still does in the MK6 i guess.

I agree. As you've probably read though there's been a lot of moaning that the Mk6 GTI looks too much like the garden variety and the Mk5's nose is more "classic" ... or so plenty of people seem to reckon.

I can see through this hogwash, of course.

[G-rig]

I agree. As you've probably read though there's been a lot of moaning that the Mk6 GTI looks too much like the garden variety and the Mk5's nose is more "classic" ... or so plenty of people seem to reckon.

I can see through this hogwash, of course.

Yeah, the MK5 is more aggressive .

[team_v]

New pictures of the B&B tuned R20.
Looks okay murdered out actually.

The German tuner B&B managed to achieve the most powerful production Golf ever. If from factory the Volkswagen Golf R comes with a total of 270 hp, the tuner took the output to an amazing 362 hp. As a result the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4,8 seconds, while top speed goes up to 173 mph.

The extra power could be delivered thanks to the addition of a larger turbocharger, a special sports exhaust system with a larger pipes and high-performance racing catalyst.

Besides that, the Golf R also gets sport springs which lower the ride height by 30 mm, an 8-piston high-performance braking system and 19 inch or 20 inch wheels.

[Sharkie]

... mmmm .... tuned R .... drool ....