Golf R Observations and Questions

[weewilly]

i was offered replacement or payout for two years at full purchase price including extras from RACQ. Reasonable cost after I agreed to 1k residual but kept windshield replacement in, no rental.

[SilvrFoxX]

Bill, now you are taking delivery tomorrw... please ensure pictures and full page evaluation of ownership experience is in situ by 6 pm tomorrow evening thankyou

[Corey_R]

Was thinking about the 0-100 figures being touted by VW.. the spec sheet says 5.6 seconds for the DSG, are these based on the 199 KW version or the Australian detuned 188KW version..if on the former what are the Australian 0-100 figures..?

VAG state 0-100 of the R as 5.5 for DSG and 5.7 for the Manual.
VGA state 0-100 of the R as 5.7 for DSG and 5.9 for the Manual. So yes, VGA are accounting for the change in our spec level.

Also given this reduction could it be playing into the lag that some say is noticeable...?

It depends on how the ECU tune has been created to reduce the torque. I've noticed on the UK site that max torque for the R there is 2500rpm+. Yet here it is 2400rpm+. So it's likely that the torque curve is similar from low revs until 2400rpm & 330NM and then ours just flats our whereas their's keeps going to 2500rpm & 350NM and then flats out.

A Stage I tune will help helps with low end torque and drive ability.
A Stage II tune with a good quality down pipe will really help with lag reduction and low end torque.

Another question which has occurred to me about insurance.. with the difference between what the Golf R costs today to drive away and what I actually pay for it when it arrives what do I insure it for..? What have those of you who already have your Golf Rs been basing your estimate on or is it a case of replacement value for the first year

You have to at least insure the car for what you paid for it.

Anyone who insures their Golf R for "Market Value" is insane. Even if you have a "New for old" for 1 to 4 years, you are taking a huge risk. Almost all the new for old policies have some type of conditions such as the replacement "must be in the country" or "must be available within 90 days" etc. Considering the waits we've had and how unique most of our cars are, due to the plethora of options, you have to assume that you won't be able to take advantage of the "new for old" and will therefore have to reorder the car yourself.

I've actually chosen to insure my Golf R for the "RRP with onroads" price for my spec of Golf R. I got a great deal when I purchased mine, and just in case I couldn't get that deal again, I've insured it for the full value without discount.

That also gives me some "padding" to cover any accessories and mods I have on the car.

[weewilly]

Silvrfox, photo taken in showroom has been posted. I may not take delivery tomorrow, dealership has some work to do, passenger side leather on the seat itself isn't right, and I sense will be point of discussion. Curious, why the deadline of 6:00pm?

[SilvrFoxX]

Silvrfox, photo taken in showroom has been posted. I may not take delivery tomorrow, dealership has some work to do, passenger side leather on the seat itself isn't right, and I sense will be point of discussion. Curious, why the deadline of 6:00pm?

1 photo is never enough of Darth Vader
Damn straight you get that seat fixed..!!
I am a Programme Manager.. if you don't supply a deadline it doesnt get done or introduce a sense of urgency .. 6:00PM was reasonable I felt

[davka]

Another question which has occurred to me about insurance.. with the difference between what the Golf R costs today to drive away and what I actually pay for it when it arrives what do I insure it for..? What have those of you who already have your Golf Rs been basing your estimate on or is it a case of replacement value for the first year

I agree with Cory_R, with replacement or 'New For Old' policy, the insurer will endeavour to replace with same car and specs but what are you going to drive during the 6 months wait... NRMA, at list, could't provide me with an answer or a rental car for that matter.

I've taken an 'Agreed Value' policy with NRMA with $3K above my purchase price, that way I keep my options open, in the worst case senario.

Another point, if you have a Lease or HP on the car, chances are that in the first 1-2 years (depending on the term and the residual) the payout figure will be higher than the purchase price of the car. you should request a Payout Schedule from your finance company and insure the car accordingly. Some finance companies offer 'Gap Insurance', which is the difference between the Sum Insured and the Payout Figure.

Hope this helps

[SilvrFoxX]

It has all been most helpful, this is an outright purchase so I don't have the lease/hp issue..I wont take the new for old policy but an agreed value.. thanks guys

[weewilly]

lol SilvrFoxx, What would I know about leather work, but a quick fix I don't think is possible. We've all waited so long for these cars and the natural desire is to take quickly, sort problems out later... not this little black duck. A few more days to sort out isn't going faze me in the slightest... For now, Vader is safe in the showroom. second tint, Fusion and Bluetooth still to be supplied.
Trust you don't take sched. approach everywhere.

[SilvrFoxX]

Trust you don't take sched. approach everywhere.

depends on the critical path..

[RichoR2]

Yep very good write up...(prefer the WJ type of write ups though....lol, only joking )

Thanks Fab. I will let that comment through to the keeper though!