Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

**andrew7** · 19-06-2014, 03:01 PM

Tiggy, I drove an RS sedan and was frankly underwhelmed (I was considering an RS wagon as a family wagon to go with my MK7 R). They seem to have lost the engine/induction/turbo sound very quiet, no DSG farts, a ton of road noise, firm ride (no std adaptive dampers) and interior trim and finish sub par and tacky (apart from the outstanding 8'' Columbus sat nav that should be in the current GTI/R!). No dead pedal on for the R foot/leg unlike the Golf which is a deal breaker for me as its so comfortable on long trips. All these negatives plus poor resale for not a whole lot cheaper (unlike VW Skoda do not have corporate fleet pricing so whilst you can negotiate down with Skoda, corporate pricing plus extra negotiation with VW gives outstanding pricing).

**Tiggy1** · 19-06-2014, 03:36 PM

Was it the Mk3 vRS? My understanding was that they had the adaptive damping?! Admittedley I haven't driven one as they are pretty scarce (especially up here in the sticks)......

**RoccoR** · 19-06-2014, 11:34 PM

Just came across this. http://youtu.be/reBORW2-Zf4
Have looked everywhere for details and can't find any.
All I can say is I want it!!

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**ozynigma** · 20-06-2014, 08:25 AM

Do a search at Google Play. I have just ordered an Android tablet to use the "Torque" app that does some of those things but is more about monitoring engine performance parameters. Dashboss is a similar iDevice app from the developers of Dashhawk.

**sergioscirocco** · 20-06-2014, 09:08 AM

another review from Australia, sorry if it was posted before.
ZoomTV on 7mate Ep 14 VW Golf R - YouTube

**Jimi** · 20-06-2014, 01:28 PM

That's a shocker of a review unless you want to be force-fed some VW cool aid. It's pretty much just an infomercial

**irossiter** · 20-06-2014, 04:01 PM

Redwards67,
That's complete crap. Very sorry to hear that. I'm glad they've admitted that it needs a new gearbox but it won't make you feel any better, particularly as I'm sure you can't drive it waiting for the parts. I really hoped this issue was sorted with VW. Surely they will provide you with a free courtesy car in the interim. If not I'd push for some sort of compensation, particularly if you need car for work. I didn't think it was this series of DSG's that had a problem. My father in law just had his Tiguan DSG blow up. Unfortunately it's a 2nd hand car but the car dealer is paying for the parts but he's still $2000 out of pocket.
I've had 2 manual GTI's and had electrical issues (minor) with both. They were good at sorting these though.
Now I'm waiting to pick up my DSG GTI Performance. The extended warranty is a ridiculous. $2,400. Maybe it will be worth it.
Hope everything gets sorted mate.

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**Redwards67** · 20-06-2014, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by irossiter

Redwards67,
That's complete crap. Very sorry to hear that. I'm glad they've admitted that it needs a new gearbox but it won't make you feel any better, particularly as I'm sure you can't drive it waiting for the parts. I really hoped this issue was sorted with VW. Surely they will provide you with a free courtesy car in the interim. If not I'd push for some sort of compensation, particularly if you need car for work. I didn't think it was this series of DSG's that had a problem. My father in law just had his Tiguan DSG blow up. Unfortunately it's a 2nd hand car but the car dealer is paying for the parts but he's still $2000 out of pocket.
I've had 2 manual GTI's and had electrical issues (minor) with both. They were good at sorting these though.
Now I'm waiting to pick up my DSG GTI Performance. The extended warranty is a ridiculous. $2,400. Maybe it will be worth it.
Hope everything gets sorted mate.

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No, I can't drive it while waiting for the parts. Dealer is organising for VW to provide a loan car