Golf R Observations and Questions

[Corey_R]

Sorry, I thought I'd double post to clarify here.

An alternate method Danny could use is to put in all his figures into your spreadsheet, including the dealer discount required to get to $57k on road. Then either add in the ACC and DynAudio options to see if the LCT value becomes non-zero, and if it does, work out what additional discount is required to get back below. I reckon it will be less than $250 (based on my calculations above) if it requires any discount at all.

This is not the alternate method! This is how the spreadsheet is supposed to be used!.

As you wrote in your previous post, there is no way for any spreadsheet to calculate the costs for formulas not publically available (e.g. VIC registration based on post code, NSW CTP based on numerous factors). So prospective owners should be using this to figure it out themselves.

If they don't do it themselves, you are correct, we can only approximate based on the information available (which is what the VW pricing site does btw). But as I said in the previous post. Even in this case, the spreadsheet still makes that task far easier.

[Danny]

Hey Guys, I didn't put down the deposit today. I re-specced and got a couple more quotes, and also drove a manual and a DSG back to back.

My preferred dealer is now come to a price for the 3DR Manual R with Nav+Dynaudio Upgrade, Roof, Leather, 19"Talladega's (Black), MDI, Adaptive Chassis, and My11 Bluetooth (which I had the demo of today, and wow fantastic!).

This spec is being offered to me at $59,500. It seems like a solid price as I rang other dealers and they are adamant that they cannot push lower than $67 with that spec (clearly a b/sh*t call). I checked on the spreadsheet and it looks like a nearly %15 Discount off the RRP. I take it this is a good deal? I'm planning to place the order this weekend so I do not have to wait any longer.

Cheers,

-Danny

[Prodigy]

Certainly seems a fair enough price to me Danny. especially with those specs.

Can i ask what made you opt for the Manual over the DSG?

[SilvrFoxX]

Danny,

Sounds like you have got a deal on your hands.. pleased to see you got the ACC in there..

[Danny]

Thanks SilverFoxx!

Certainly seems a fair enough price to me Danny. especially with those specs.

Can i ask what made you opt for the Manual over the DSG?

Hey Prodigy. Today I drove an R DSG and an R Manual Back to back. As much as I ADORED the DSG and the Launch control and all that, I really found that it was the manual that made me smile, maybe it was the feel of the off/on power from a conventional clutch, I don't know. It really was a fun car to drive. It was so characterful. Just a great steer with the involvement of the manual, and what can I say, I'm a bit of a purist like that (coming from an angry, rorty, little Renault). That and the fact that the DSG costs significantly more, it impressed me a lot (and no doubt is the quicker car off the mark due to the twin clutch), but it didnt give me that seat of the pants rush and smile on the face that the manny did. I guess it was due to the acceleration being so linear with no break in power. Oh it was good. But like I said, that manual made me smile. A lot. And I got all the options I wanted for the price I cannot say no to.

I'm wrapped with this site. Had it not been for you guys at VW Watercooled, I'd never have been able to walk in there with the knowledge that has ultimately garnered me what I hope is a great deal.

-Danny

[Mr_Bob]

That's exactly the same conclusion i came to, Danny!

I ordered my R to enjoy it, and whilst low numbers are generally better, they don't always result in more enjoyment

[Danny]

Hey Mr Bob.

Yeah, look it may be something I will always have to justify to the DSG crew. but you can't put a price on driver involvement

[SilvrFoxX]

Have you decided colour

[G-rig]

Wasn't too hard selling my 6MT R32, just need the right buyer to come along (there were a few but the right price will dictate it first).

[Danny]

Have you decided colour

Yeah, White definitely with the Black Rims. Although I can change my mind up until the build week so I am told