The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[SilvrFoxX]

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Review. Have been over Mt Glorious twice in 2 days, the second time at 5:30am this morning. Now for those who don't know this is some of Qld's best road, an absolute mecca for bike riders and my old haunting ground when I used to ride. Driving in manual mode with the DSG is such a pleasure, hearing the pop as the car pushes against my back and the blip when I change down as I brake hard into a corner and smash the pedal to the floor on the exit. Highlight, smooth, smooth roads coming through a rainforest, down the side of a mountain with plenty of 20km (recommended) corners, that opens out into fast flowing roads in open farmland. Keep going and you have a choice. Left, Fernvale at the end of 10 mins of high speed driving, with less gear changing I turned up the stereo and listened to my fav tunes through the dynaudio. Tough choice, the natural soundtrack of the engine and gearbox doing it's thing, or the high fidelity soundtrack of the stereo. Go right and you have 40 mins of empty roads that wind round the side of a big dam and slowly back into civilisation before turning right and heading up Mt Mee (another awesome bit of road).

This car reminds me of my bike riding days when you would go for a ride just for the joy of riding. I've had the same experience in this machine. I now drive for the sheer joy.

Those of you who have your R's will know what I'm talking about. For those of you who are still waiting. Hang in there. The reward will be all the sweeter for your time. I promise.

Now. I was told this prior to delivery but this Black is going to be a right b#!tch to keep clean. Off for it's Opticoat this week. I think I'm going to have to develop a detailing obsession but I think it'll be a task I enjoy. Just have to decide if I'll clean it Saturday for my drive on Sunday or clean it Sunday arvo for the week. Please don't suggest both...

Haven't seen any other R's here in Brisbane until today, I saw a RB one and went to flash my lights and activated my wipers instead. You'd think it was the first German car I'd driven.... Have decided to stick with the black talladegas - they look so much better in real life than they do in the photos and really give the car a sinister look. I love it.

yep, all you have said I have experienced and continue to do so.. it doesnt wear off.. instead it actually gets better as the car does.

As for the cleaning.. yeah even the blue requires focus and I have taken to doing it Sunday morning .. seems to be the best compromise , flog it through the week but have a nice quiet morning detailing and take it for a spin in the afternoon

[dyljoy]

Enjoy your new ride, can't wait mine and run it over the route u mention here

[jacs]

Well, to me that is great news mate

Means to me the wait is paperwork as SF mentioned and not a crash repair

I still remember photos of Beemers off a ship that were smashed up.

Hope we both hear soon

Got the call candyman, picking up this Thursday...............finally !!!

[Candyman]

Good onya mate

No luck here

[Klink1313]

God my Golf R has been pushed back again...the ETA is now Jan 4th 2012....Aug -> Nov->Dec ->Jan...is it that hard to build my car???

Your not the first to experience this and probably will not be the last. My car was ordered in Aug 10 for a Jan 11 delivery > then Feb > March > April > June. Once the VIN had been issued and the car was on the ship, the waiting became easier.....that is until the car was landed and became untrackable again.

Hang in there, as other said while i was waiting for mine, after delivery the wait will be forgotten. I can't say that I have forgotten the wait but it doesn't seem to be a big deal to me now. Nearly 3 months on I still look forward to getting in the car and going for a drive.

[Skriblz]

Ordered a white 3 door DSG, my12 with detroits and leather. Should be picking it up by next Friday. Cannot wait. First VW so I'm excited.

[Ryan41]

Ordered a white 3 door DSG, my12 with detroits and leather. Should be picking it up by next Friday. Cannot wait. First VW so I'm excited.

congrats mate, you will love it!

[Scarlet]

Well i got the timeline for our R from my dealer on Saturday. ETA has gone from March to January It will probly be delayed at least twice though i would think

[Firstgolfr]

You go girl

Now change your sig and give us a review when you get back

Oh Silverfox btw the she's a he. But I understand your sentiment.

[XTC838]

Oh Silverfox btw the she's a he. But I understand your sentiment.

wow....