Value of Golf R Compared to others

[Buller_Scott]

They're called Audis

i want a $100k SEAT, dammit!

[REXman]

I'd agree in relation to the better BMW 3 series REXman, but seriously, the BMW 1 interior is worse than a Golf (MKV or MK6). Even if they have put stitched leather on the door inserts in recent 135s, doesn't make up for the plainer, cheaper, harder plastics used elsewhere.

Agreed, don't rate the 1 series for the coin either. But then that's BMWs "budget" option the 1 series.. Sorta like those awful coupe Merc things.. But not as bad.

[triode12]

my perception was the mk6 interiors look more modern but the mk5 interiors actually looked like they were made out of better quality stuff.

I've been saying this for a while now. I am glad someone else thinks so too!

On that note, is there anyone else other than me who thinks that the mk5 interior felt a bit nicer than the mk6? (although not as well put together)

YES! I do! I have been saying that for a while now but have been shouted down by the MKVI crowd!

[Mountainman]

The 3 is a fairly premium car, especially in Australia considering the prices we're paying, but I'm wondering if the higher-end 3s are fitted with higher-grade interior trim that befits their greater prices. A 320i starts at $55k, whereas an M3 4dr manual starts at $145k. That's quite a variance for what is fundamentally the same core vehicle.

You could say the same about my $29k Golf 90TSI and a $55k+ Golf R too though. That's what I like about it - so many of that quality DNA is in all the Golf models.

[furiousgibbon]

Opinions?

did you even drive it?