Golf R Observations and Questions

[SilvrFoxX]

I heard on some report that car sales figures have died since March although prior they had been on the rise so Sales yards have over ordered and there is a lot of stock around. This means you can get fantastic deals right now

[chylld]

Well it looks like that car is out of the equation now. Seller wants too much when I could get into a new MKVII R for a bit more. Shame, this has soured me somewhat and I'm thinking maybe a new Gti PP might be a better option, full warranty etc... Very hard to find a nice R at the moment that hasn't been flogged or isn't too long in the tooth.

May I suggest you keep your eye out for a MY11.5 mk6 R in rising blue with DSG, 19" and just under 30,000 km? It was traded in this week and the single owner drove like a granny. Owner also forgot to take the Viezu race tune off it.

On another note, just took delivery of my BMW 428i Gran Coupe. What a ride! It's a proper level or two above my old R in every way. Biggest differences would be the cockpit (feels much more cosy), engine (much less lag), steering (lacks a bit of feedback but has amazing turn-in, makes the R feel like a boat) and the refinement (thought i was doing 30kph, was actually 70kph).

[SilvrFoxX]

Change your sig

[parso_rex]

Anyone had a look at the new Audi S1? Obviously it's smaller/cheaper and manual only but on the plus side it does come in yellow

Same engine as the Mk7 GTI and AWD, matches the Mk6 R's 0-100 time. Have a look on YouTube if you're curious.

I'm still waiting on pricing for this have to replace the wifey's A3 1.8T with something mod worthy. Only downside is no DSG

[parso_rex]

Guess what I did today

A day of test driving three of them.

I always had an issue with the interiors and the dubious fit and finish.

My opinion has changed in that area and the actual dynamics, wow.

So much more enjoyable to drive than my R.

Sharp steering, responsive, fantastic driving position and pretty sweet engine noise. Brakes are bloody remarkable.

I'm very very surprised, in a good way.

I said I'd never go back to FWD but the cars were impressive and way better than our GTI in traction and control.

Gee, I may well have found the next car for us. I need to check out the forums to see what they are like on a long drive as do a lot of interstate trips.

I've modded a few with simple bluefins and I really doubt you'd need much more.Ok maybe the intake pipe on the older models. The only thing that disturbs me is the engines bottom end, its an older engine but well developed almost at the end of its run I think and I know of two that have let go here in Oz, both were on a race track driven very hard and both almost definitely due to oil starvation on the number 4 big end - eastern creek . Both fixed without question. Its never going to happen on the street though
You'll go through front tyre's like you won't believe. Seats are great as is headroom but rear pillar vis.... best not mentioned

[Damienp]

May I suggest you keep your eye out for a MY11.5 mk6 R in rising blue with DSG, 19" and just under 30,000 km? It was traded in this week and the single owner drove like a granny. Owner also forgot to take the Viezu race tune off it.

Bummer, if I had seen this a little earlier would been extremely interested. Just picked up a new GTI PP yesterday afternoon. Mad little car.

[chylld]

Bummer, if I had seen this a little earlier would been extremely interested. Just picked up a new GTI PP yesterday afternoon. Mad little car.

GTI PP is a great little car, enjoy in good health

[Candyman]

Its never going to happen on the street though
You'll go through front tyre's like you won't believe. Seats are great as is headroom but rear pillar vis.... best not mentioned

Good info thanks

I drive sedately these days so tyre shredding shouldn't be an issue. I need to do a long drive with one to see what it is like on an interstate trip.

The R handles piss poor in comparison, the wifes little WS Fiesta is more fun in that regard.

[kam]

Is there a way to stop the DRL's from dimming when i switch so that the rear taillights come on ? (1 step before turning headlights on)

i like the look of the rear taillights on when driving in day time

but unfortunately a consequence of this is the DRL's get dimmed

(i dont mind them being dimmed when the headlights are on)

[Frazza]

Is there a way to stop the DRL's from dimming when i switch so that the rear taillights come on ? (1 step before turning headlights on)
i like the look of the rear taillights on when driving in day time
but unfortunately a consequence of this is the DRL's get dimmed
(i dont mind them being dimmed when the headlights are on)

A sorta strange request but i kinda get what your after, i think the only way you can make that happen is in VAGCOM