Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[kennyc]

Don't rely on getting the same deal as anyone else on the forum as it will come down to the negotiations.

Yeah i am aware of that. I will most likely not do anything but i am just saying if i got the same price then i would highly consider it.
Anyway just emailed my dealer and see what he says.

[Longy]

Yeah i am aware of that. I will most likely not do anything but i am just saying if i got the same price then i would highly consider it.
Anyway just emailed my dealer and see what he says.

I found that phone and email is less effective means of negotiations, face to face is much better, they seem to give your the proper pricing if they know you are keen to sign on the dotted line vs just fishing for a price.

[kennyc]

I found that phone and email is less effective means of negotiations, face to face is much better, they seem to give your the proper pricing if they know you are keen to sign on the dotted line vs just fishing for a price.

Yes i agree, but the difference here is that i emailed my dealer that i just ordered my GTI off, delivery is in 2-3 weeks and he knows i am keen. I am yet to hand over all the cash, so yeah see what happens.
If i get a good vibe from him then i will go in and have a face to face discussion

[choC]

Had my mate photoshop the wheels I'm looking at on the Limestone Grey R I'm getting... I'm in love.

[Mikey1]

Here is the link to all Golf variants: Golf variants < Golf < Models & Pricing < Volkswagen Australia

You can also download the new Golf Performance Range brochure, which covers GTI, GTI Performance and R models - a 40 page document.

Please all review and reply back with your comments.

To commence proceedings, I noticed that for Alloy wheels (various designs) 18" and 19", this Volkswagen Genuine Accessory (Dealer Fitted) is Not available for the R. This supposedly includes the Pretoria wheels, but according to my local dealer spare parts department, these wheels are listed on the spare parts inventory at approximately $1,800 each (inclusive of GST). I can't see too many people purchasing a set of 4 for around $7,200. My dealer wasn't too keen on doing any discounted changeovers.

[Paul_R]

To commence proceedings, I noticed that for Alloy wheels (various designs) 18" and 19", this Volkswagen Genuine Accessory (Dealer Fitted) is Not available for the R. This supposedly includes the Pretoria wheels, but according to my local dealer spare parts department, these wheels are listed on the spare parts inventory at approximately $1,800 each (inclusive of GST). I can't see too many people purchasing a set of 4 for around $7,200. My dealer wasn't too keen on doing any discounted changeovers.

I can see a lot of second hand sets of 19" Golf R wheels appearing on EBay later this year. I suspect a lot of people will be swapping to aftermarket. At least the tyres will be a straight swap. You can get a whole set of alloys for less than $1800!

[sergioscirocco]

Here are some pics of the golf R in blue and white

[sergioscirocco]

Some more

[team_v]

Interesting that they have gone for the silver mirrors (ala S3) which didn't happen in the previous model.

Seeing the Sciroco (?) behind the Blue R makes the R look pedestrian.

[godzilla_110TDI]

Is that Southport?