Golf R Observations and Questions

[Gregar]

Here is a question for those that already have the R, on the VW website it says it comes with Window tinting but it is a bit vague, does it actually come with UV window tinting on ALL the windows, or is it just a dark tint on "some" of the windows?? Same thing with the parking assisting sensors, I've read that it comes with rear and front is that correct, as on the option features it has it marked as not an option rather than "S" for standard.

Tinted glass
Dark tinted rear side window and rear window glass, 65% light absorbing.

G.

[Angryman]

you know you want it!

[Corey_R]

Yeah but as Prodigy said, the prices are for their base ones. $495 in Vic gets you white plates in the next available combo which for ages was VAG###. Made me laugh everytime I saw them, ok so I'm not very mature.

To choose your own combos or Black plates, its $695 which is absurd for 2 bits of metal!

I completely understand. It's the same deal in NSW though but arguably worse.
Sure, $400 is a bit less than $495 - but you still just get the next combo. If you want personalised, it's $200 plus $90 per year (if you use the defined formatting limitations), or $200 plus $400 per year

Let me say that again. $400 PER YEAR!.

I'd rather pay $695 than $600 in the first year and $400 each year after ANY DAY!

[Corey_R]

Here is a question for those that already have the R, on the VW website it says it comes with Window tinting but it is a bit vague, does it actually come with UV window tinting on ALL the windows, or is it just a dark tint on "some" of the windows?? Same thing with the parking assisting sensors, I've read that it comes with rear and front is that correct, as on the option features it has it marked as not an option rather than "S" for standard.

Tinted glass
Dark tinted rear side window and rear window glass, 65% light absorbing.

G.

All of this is elsewhere. Especially the tinting, there are dedicated threads about that. Use search
Quick summary is that the "Dark Tint" refers to the factory tint in the glazing itself. It is only on the rear side windows and the rear window. All windows are heat and uv insulated though - although none offer as good heat or UV rejection as aftermarket tint film does.

Parking sensors are on front and rear. The thing you're getting confused with (which is not an option) is Park Assist, which on lesser Golfs gives you front and rear parking sensors, plus an extra two side sensors, and the ability of the car to parallel park itself.

[Corey_R]

Carsales.com.au - Golf R Sold Out


Eeek... sorry for the triple post. This is what happens when no one is here to talk to me

[Pepe]

Carsales.com.au - Golf R Sold Out

Guess most people here wouldn't be surprised at that article hey? I guess it probably won't get any better for the foreseeable future either with the booming South Pacific Peso!

[Guest1306]

I have one on the showroom floor, one arriving Dec, one arriving Jan, one arriving Feb....

[SilvrFoxX]

One a month.. wow.. that is almost a flood

[dave_r]

There's a lot of VAG loving going on here!!!

Must be something about people who are awake on forums while everyone else is asleep

Let me say that again. $400 PER YEAR!.

You're farken ****ting me??? That is pure robbery!

One a month.. wow.. that is almost a flood

ROFL

[Glennb]

I have one on the showroom floor, one arriving Dec, one arriving Jan, one arriving Feb....

Well, at that rate they will be more exclusive than the Focus RS