Golf R Special Edition

[bkpr]

A 235/40 is only a 0.3%/2mm variance which is basically tyre wear, so that might be an option as well. I don't know if it's still the case but for a long time 235/40 was a fair bit cheaper than 225/40 as it was a Falcodore sizing.

Still getting my head around the Tyre/rim size numbers. 225 vs 235 is Tyre size, right? So a 235 would fit on a 7.5 rim? I assumed this isn’t the “correct” match, and an oversized tyre on a non-marching rim is bad news.

About the 18”, I suspect the dealers are just saying “yeah, I’ll get that price for you” because at this stage they wouldn’t want to be negative with a 70k purchase looming. I’ll report back on what happens.

[Dutch77]

Yes, sorry.

Oops, forgot you were sticking OEM and 7.5" wide, I believe a 235 is still acceptable.

[bkpr]

S’more pics from the dealer. He reckons the SE comes with the dynamic LED tails and mirrors. Can’t tell from the pics though, hopefully he’s right

[andrew7]

^ The standard 7.5 R (and Grid) actually already come with Dynamic LED indicators (and LED tail lights; also std are electric folding mirrors.

[bkpr]

Man, not knowing too many details is bliss! The more I learn the better the car gets.

[Dutch77]

^ trouble is he's convincing you it's worth the outlay..

[bkpr]

I’m already convinced it’s worth it; he’s making me think it’s a bargain

[Dutch77]

At 15% off retail it's in the money.. are they going to go that big?

[bkpr]

Ha, I doubt it but I haven’t pushed yet. At the moment I’m trying to get initial pricing + delivery dates. I’ve put a deposit down with one dealer pending a test drive, and I figure once I do that and I’m there to pay I could haggle down a bit. Admittedly I’m not sure I can trust myself after a test drive so maybe I should start haggling beforehand…

[bkpr]

Interesting - will be keen to hear how this turns out, I haven't heard many instances where a dealer has made an effort to source a non-Aus wheel!

One dealer’s come back with $1995 for a set of 18” Pretorias in silver, without tyres. Asked for a price with Michelin All Sports and see what they say. But at that price I’ll probably decline and look for aftermarket on my own. Or perhaps used.