Golf R Observations and Questions

[Ryan_R]

BlueTooth install isn't too hard, you just need the VCDS cable to reprogram the car so it knows it has BT now:
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112...mk6-49636.html

[triode12]

I did ask the dealer about a wheel swap but they said they werent interested as they only have the 1 new golf R in stock.

If anyone would like some brand new black 19" wheels and tyres let me know.

What do you think would be a fair price? factory option was $1,300 - sell for $800? - saving of $500 over factory option.

My car didnt come with the bluetooth option. Dealer was trying to sell me premium bluetooth for $1,500 or standard for $800. My cant you just get the MY11 factory bluetooth installed for $550? Can I get one of those OEM ebay kits from europe (about $500)? Can you install them yourself? or do you need the dealer to do it?

I cant wait to get the car.

You'd be mad to sell them at $800. The tyres alone are worth more than that. You probably would get $2K at the very least for both rims and tyres in new condition.
The demand for black rims will be high too. I'd list them for $2K on Ebay and see what kind of response you get.

[Capercat]

I know of a set that recently went for about $2K, eBay or even try the forum.

[MasterSTi]

I meant $800 payment to me plus I get the sellers OEM silver 18" wheels & tyres.

Hopefully with less than 1,000 km on them.

I'll see how I go with the 19" first. I may like them, then I will just get them re-painted silver.

Cheers

[dave_r]

I meant $800 payment to me plus I get the sellers OEM silver 18" wheels & tyres.

That is what I meant as well. I'm sure there are plenty of people who didn't option them or weren't able to at the time and now want them.

[AdamD]

I did ask the dealer about a wheel swap but they said they werent interested as they only have the 1 new golf R in stock.

Have you tried giving another dealer a call? There's one in Launceston - maybe they'd be keen? Failing that, Melbourne dealers should have plenty of stock.

[RichoR2]

Have I missed a whole discussion on here about the R winning Top Gear UK's 2010 hot hatch of the year...? Anyone know what it beat?

[shakespeare]

Have I missed a whole discussion on here about the R winning Top Gear UK's 2010 hot hatch of the year...? Anyone know what it beat?

The Top Gear UK mag from a few months back ran a mega test on hot hatches and the Clio RS got the title! Golf R rated well, though don't know if it won??

[Kiles]

Yes the Golf R has been awarded Top Gears Hot Hatch of the year award!

[REXman]

Question: if you got sat nav, where is the cd-stacker??

And what is the thing under the DRIVERS seat, in styrofoam? I saw the amp under the passengers. Anyone know