Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[jrgti]

I prefer the grille of the GTI over the R. The R seems to scream of trying to be an audi.......except it isn't.
A truly good GTI driver can easily drive an R just as well, but this may not be true for an R driver.
The R is a derivative of the GTI. VW can scrap the R name, but the GTI moniker will always be around. Even if it is used on other brands. The "R".......seriously....wtf? What does it stand for? Racing? Rubbish? Rusty??
The R may be faster in a straight line, but in a race between stock and stock, my fully loaded GTI will get from Perth to Esperance way before the fully loaded R have had it's 2nd tank refuel.
The R is not even in a class of it's own in the golf range. At least the R32 was.
Last but not least........the R really is just an MKV GTI with AWD.

[SilvrFoxX]

.the R really is just an MKV GTI with AWD.

Yup, explains why the MKV cost more to make than they sold it for as it was a high quality race proven product, so then had to develop the MKVI GTI more cheaply.

[Xciteu]

I prefer the grille of the GTI over the R. The R seems to scream of trying to be an audi.......except it isn't.
A truly good GTI driver can easily drive an R just as well, but this may not be true for an R driver.
The R is a derivative of the GTI. VW can scrap the R name, but the GTI moniker will always be around. Even if it is used on other brands. The "R".......seriously....wtf? What does it stand for? Racing? Rubbish? Rusty??
The R may be faster in a straight line, but in a race between stock and stock, my fully loaded GTI will get from Perth to Esperance way before the fully loaded R have had it's 2nd tank refuel.
The R is not even in a class of it's own in the golf range. At least the R32 was.
Last but not least........the R really is just an MKV GTI with AWD.

R you for Real??
Sounds as if you've got a bit of a chip on your shoulder...couldn't afford an R hey?

[SilvrFoxX]

R you for Real??
Sounds as if you've got a bit of a chip on your shoulder...couldn't afford an R hey?

Hold 5.. just buying a ticket for the merry go round .. will be back in 2

[Xciteu]

Hold 5.. just buying a ticket for the merry go round .. will be back in 2

It is a bit amusing though isn't it?! The hostility seems to come from those that have a GTI trying to justify why they didn't buy an R.
While those who opted to buy the R are over the moon with their purchase and can't wipe the smile of their faces. Glad I spent a bit more coin....

[SilvrFoxX]

It is a bit amusing though isn't it?! The hostility seems to come from those that have a GTI trying to justify why they didn't buy an R.
While those who opted to buy the R are over the moon with their purchase and can't wipe the smile of their faces. Glad I spent a bit more coin....

naaaa. I think he is taking the p!ss as much as we are

[Xciteu]

naaaa. I think he is taking the p!ss as much as we are

You know...I thought so. Can't tell with you guys!

[chopper]

It is a bit amusing though isn't it?! The hostility seems to come from those that have a GTI trying to justify why they didn't buy an R.
While those who opted to buy the R are over the moon with their purchase and can't wipe the smile of their faces. Glad I spent a bit more coin....

Really... I thought this thread was about R owners trying to justify why they spent the extra money on an inferior product (... OK similar product)?!

OK... I only bought a GTI...

[SilvrFoxX]

Really... I thought this thread was about R owners trying to justify why they spent the extra money on an inferior product (... OK similar product)?!

OK... I only bought a GTI...

bwahhahahahahaha

[WhiteJames]

One of the best looking Golf's imo is the std 118TSI in White with Sports Pack (non DCC). It has nice looking polished wheels, fog lamps, simple Golf looking exterior, sports interior seats, lowest ride height of all Golf's with exception of the Golf R (yes ... lower than the GTI and 118TSi with DCC). It doesn't have all this over the top fancy spoilers, skirts, double exhaust pipes, rear difusers, etc. Just simple, understated and classy ... all for about 35K. The GTI's 18" Detriot wheels are also polished with clear coat & have the inner side of the wheel painted in black, unlike the Golf R. Despite the brake dust & road grime on the Detriots, they very rarely do they look dirty. Yes ... that's another reason why Ray rescinded on his order and is going to wait to see what the Mark 7 GTI is like. Sirocco R is a no go for him atm. I mentioned before that Ray who is in his mid 40's, his business partner Victor who is pushing 50 years of age and I were going to put together a Golf GTI - Golf R - Polo GTI drive review. What did Victor buy instead of the Polo GTI? A top of the range fully loaded Nissan Maxima for about 45K. Yes ... from Polo GTI with Bi-Xenons for 35K and 12 months wait to a Nissan Maxima 350. The Nissan was in stock for immediate delivery. Ray did looked at the Hyundai I45 top of range model to compare quality & craftmanship to the Lexus IS350 and his rrp $74500 Golf R. The quality of the Hyundai I45 was remarking good compared to the Golf R. Point is that when buyers of Volkswagen products, be it Polo GTI or Golf R, sohp for a new ride, they do not always shop around for the best or fastest hot hatch on offer or the best Golf allrounder for that matter, which in this case is the GTI. After some more thought ... Ray's almost fully loaded Golf R does not have a sunroof, which may hamper the dealers ability to make a sale as most loaded Golf R's are optioned with a sunroof. Maybe an offer of 66K for Ray's rescined Golf R order could be on the cards.
Oh yeah; here's a link to the Maxima and Hyundai I45 fyi. Both can be had for under 45K with heaps of options as standard.

Nissan Maxima Family Car: Offers, Deals, Prices - Nissan Australia

i45 Introduction - Hyundai Motor Company Australia

Cheers.
WJ