Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Corey_R]

It really shouldn't have a bearing on why an R or GTI is better than the other.

Well, not getting into recent articles which state that fuel consumption is now the first thing car purchasers are looking at (cause I kinda disagree with them), but note that I was talking about "daily commuter", and not "overall" best.

[mebius9]

Golf R doesn't seem all that much faster then GTI... I know the numbers suggest otherwise but that's how I felt.

Though R seemed to have a lot more grip through the corners.

[dave_r]

surprised no one has brought up the AWD running costs issue

Ignorance is bliss on that front and I'm sure my accountant (sister) will correct that, damn you bean counters

Well, not getting into recent articles which state that fuel consumption is now the first thing car purchasers are looking at (cause I kinda disagree with them)

Not everyone is an enthusiast or enjoys driving, so not that surprising really.

[Corey_R]

True... but I'd argue the first thing people look at is either:
1) What the car looks like, or
2) The name of the car

I mean seriously... how do you even SEE the fuel consumption figures in a showroom, without seeing the car, or online, without selecting the car's name from a list? lol

[worx]

I'm loving the R, all I do this thrash it all day. I get 400 KM out of a tank at best! over all running costs are low so I'm happy. My X5 and other cars cost a lot more than the R. The R is dirt cheap. Also looks good, that sealed the deal for me. Never buying a merc again! Stuff that!

[Finance_Analyst]

Ignorance is bliss on that front and I'm sure my accountant (sister) will correct that, damn you bean counters

hahahahah - although if I was a REAL beancounter, I'd be driving a Camry

[dave_r]

I mean seriously... how do you even SEE the fuel consumption figures in a showroom

Yeah its crazy but some of the tightwads I work with would fit in that category.

hahahahah - although if I was a REAL beancounter, I'd be driving a Camry

VW must be beancounter friendly as my sister has a Polo TSI on order lol

[Finance_Analyst]

VW must be beancounter friendly as my sister has a Polo TSI on order lol

As long as you are under the luxury car tax threshold ($57,466), then most beancounters would recommend any car... Hence the reason why most beancounters drive BMW 320is or Merc C200 CGI if they admit to liking cars as they fall in that vicinity. Although I do know of an accountant who drives an M3 - he is doing something right that I must not be!

No need to repeat past comments but once you past that threshold, the dreaded LCT kicks in - which is why your $50k+ Golf R all of a sudden becomes a $70k+ rip off to the government once a few options are added.......

[dave_r]

but once you past that threshold, the dreaded LCT kicks in - which is why your $50k+ Golf R all of a sudden becomes a $70k+ rip off to the government once a few options are added.......

True but I got mine below the threshold to avoid the stamp duty increase and LCT. Another ~$50-100 and the price would have jumped a few grand just due to the damn tax! Crazy

[Maverick]

Hence the reason why most beancounters drive BMW 320is or Merc C200 CGI if they admit to liking cars as they fall in that vicinity.

If they like cars they wouldn't buy a 320is or C200, I would suggest that their choice of car is all about image that they perceive is created by driving a Merc or BMW.