Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Converted]

Agree with AdamD that every single person is entitled to their own opinion hence these forums and this thread title. Not everyone here is a VW connoisseur, esp me being a newbie so I find these 'opinions' (be it positive or negative) of great interest and benefit, helping me understand the Golf's characteristics and history. I feel that some of these posts are a bit "look/listen to me 'coz I know more than him" rather than being constructive and sharing information/knowledge on a non-bias and non-personal level.

Banzai - Not sure how many burn-outs it takes before the detroit low profile tyres let goes

[mfl]

I like WJ neighbour's broad interest in cars from Golf R/GTI to Lexus to an HSV R8, talk about comparing apples and oranges. as aside regarding the R8, the amount of tuning available is very wide ranging, but I think if you turn up to your Holden Dealer with a heavily modded R8 and a blown engine, that they will pay attention to the mods before honouring the warranty ?

oh and as for the B-pillar ticking and squeaky passenger front seat on B-grade South coast roads, not in my GTI... a few other squeaks maybe.

[Pepe]

Geez, someone's got a complex.

So I tried to explain myself in an objective manner and that's what you come up with? Constructive, non?

WJ's posts should perhaps be in a blog-type thread where everyone who wants to talk about cars that aren't GTIs or Rs can go and share the love. That includes various discussions about why other cars are "better" than the GTI or R for whatever reasons they may have.

This thread is about Golf R -v- Golf GTI.

[Transporter]

There is nothing wrong with WJ posts,

who finds them too long or hard to process (doesn't understand it) can skip it and later, if he/she wants can go back to it and re-read it.

Please, remember there are many users who like different things and it is hard to please everybody.

There always will be critics for just about anything.

Besides, it is his thread.

[MkVIGTI]

Just came across this article from Carsguide on Golf R vs Golf GTI vs Golf GTD, enjoy

VW Golf R vs Golf GTI vs Golf GTD compared | carsguide.com.au

[hooba]

Just came across this article from Carsguide on Golf R vs Golf GTI vs Golf GTD, enjoy

VW Golf R vs Golf GTI vs Golf GTD compared | carsguide.com.au

The article states "The first R32 cost $63,000. It was followed by the R36 at $55,000."

Now I know is it very unlike the News Limited press to get a story wrong , but did I miss a particular Golf variant somewhere along the line?

EDIT - just read the posts at the bottom of the article. LOL. No point discussing this one further, it has no credibility (runs off to try and hit the dashboard buttons whilst holding the gear knob )

[runningmanz]

The article states "The first R32 cost $63,000. It was followed by the R36 at $55,000."

Now I know is it very unlike the News Limited press to get a story wrong , but did I miss a particular Golf variant somewhere along the line?

EDIT - just read the posts at the bottom of the article. LOL. No point discussing this one further, it has no credibility (runs off to try and hit the dashboard buttons whilst holding the gear knob )

is this what they were talking about?

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f69/...r36-21444.html

[Whistler]

Just browsing the thread and will stay on topic and add my two cents worth.
I've not owned a VW since '89 after wrecking my combi in my teens (how I miss that car - bed in back. Those were the days!)
I was looking to get a new GTI after reading many reviews and not deaf to the motoring world acclaim!

So I tested a few and was given one for two days by a Sydney dealer! They are a great car! Getting close to ordering I noticed an R at my local dealer and reluctantly (not wanting to spend up) requested a drive
When I pulled back into the dealership my wife was watching me and she sighed "you're getting that one aren't you?"
You see, the smile on my face was exponentially larger than after driving the GTI.
And I think that's the point (well at least for me).

So, one DSG 5 door R heading my way in Jan...and I'm still smiling.
Lets face it, if offered a GTI or R for free, who could seriously take the GTI over an R?
Well, not me!

[Pepe]

is this what they were talking about?

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f69/...r36-21444.html

I must have missed that one in the Mk5 catalogue at the local dealer

[triode12]

Just browsing the thread and will stay on topic and add my two cents worth.
I've not owned a VW since '89 after wrecking my combi in my teens (how I miss that car - bed in back. Those were the days!)
I was looking to get a new GTI after reading many reviews and not deaf to the motoring world acclaim!

So I tested a few and was given one for two days by a Sydney dealer! They are a great car! Getting close to ordering I noticed an R at my local dealer and reluctantly (not wanting to spend up) requested a drive
When I pulled back into the dealership my wife was watching me and she sighed "you're getting that one aren't you?"
You see, the smile on my face was exponentially larger than after driving the GTI.
And I think that's the point (well at least for me).

So, one DSG 5 door R heading my way in Jan...and I'm still smiling.
Lets face it, if offered a GTI or R for free, who could seriously take the GTI over an R?
Well, not me!

What was it about the R that made you choose it over the GTI?
How did the R make your smile larger than when you drove the GTI?