Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Dutch77]

Didnt think there was much difference between final ed and normal mk 7.5? Colour options are only $300. I paid 55k for mine 2 months ago.

Per the last run of Wolfsburgs they've put in Dynaudio (or is this standard now?) and the nappa leather, and have chucked on the Pretorias which either complete the look, or can be sold for a decent premium over the Spielbergs.

I'd think there's gotta be at least a few grand in it.

Mind you, the dealer's would be playing a silly game if they didn't discount to clear the stock as I suspect there will be a few people happy to sit it out and wait for the Mk8 - although with all the initial niggles so far I think a 7.5 R makes a lot more sense for the next couple of years at least.

Still debating one..

[poid]

Didnt think there was much difference between final ed and normal mk 7.5? Colour options are only $300. I paid 55k for mine 2 months ago.

3k difference on base rrp, and dealers don't like discounting the limited edition models as much. There's only 150 of the custom colour R's.

I think they've stopped production of the 7.5R now? The 8R looks to be a year away from Aus launch.

[MitchT84]

Hey Guys,

Do you have any experiences with the Stage 1 tunes from APR, Revo and Racingline?

And is the TCU tune a nice to have for stage 1? I understand you need it for stage 2 to get a better clamping force and fast shifts, any suggestions?

Thanks

Hi Kelvinator,

I’ve had a stage 1 high torque APR in my Golf R special edition for near on a year. APR TCU tune for near on 9 months. Changes the car the for the better. No issues, amazing power gains. The only thing I’ve changed is I do more frequent oil changes. Highly recommend. I loved it so much I went stage 2 APR high torque last Tuesday. Best way to describe it over stock is stage 1 wakes the engine up and gives it the power it deserves. Stage 2 really frees the turbo up on top of stage 1. It doesn’t give the same impact as stage 1 but the turbo now feels free to spool up, power is more instant. If anyone is thinking of going Stage 2 APR they have until September 7 then APR are pulling it because of emissions laws in the states. I’ve done a heap of other mods. Car has done 18,000km. Tuned at 5,000km. Not a single issue. Longevity wise, no idea. Make sure you use quality parts and keep on top of servicing at more frequent intervals and I think the engine will be fine. I’ve done a heap of other mods. Once you start it’s hard to stop.
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[veew]

Got a few grand off the current asking price and the 2.99% interest rate.

Indium Grey with Sunroof and Dynaudio.

Do you mind me asking how much and where you got the car from?

[veew]

Hi, I just bought a new Golf R for 55k on road with Dynaudio, sunroof, 3 yrs prepaid servicing and tint. Good price or pretty average deal?

Great deal mate, which stealer did you get it from?

[Trentm]

Great deal mate, which stealer did you get it from?

Solitaire Medindie.

[Olle]

Solitaire Medindie.

Damn nice price.

Solitaire must’ve been keen - they wouldn’t budge on price when I was there a month or so ago.

[veew]

Damn nice price.

Solitaire must’ve been keen - they wouldn’t budge on price when I was there a month or so ago.

Was the 3 year free servicing available when you went?

I was hoping to buy the R wagon early-mid Nov but the 3 year free servicing finishes end of September.
What do you guys reckon, buy it on the current deal or hope there is a better one in Nov?

[gregozedobe]

I was hoping to buy the R wagon early-mid Nov but the 3 year free servicing finishes end of September.
What do you guys reckon, buy it on the current deal or hope there is a better one in Nov?

There might not be any Rs left by November, as they've stopped making Mk7.5s. There is talk that the Mk8 R won't be released until next year, so if you want an R before then I'd grab one while you still have some choices.

[Olle]

Was the 3 year free servicing available when you went?

Not that I can remember, I was going to cough up for the 5-year servicing plan anyways...

There might not be any Rs left by November, as they've stopped making Mk7.5s. There is talk that the Mk8 R won't be released until next year, so if you want an R before then I'd grab one while you still have some choices.

That's a good point, I was hoping to be in an R by April next year when my GTI's lease is up but don't really want to make the incremental update from 7 to 7.5. I guess I'll have to wait and see who knows the Mk8's interior might turn me right off - I'm on the fence at the moment about it...