Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[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?

[sergioscirocco]

no that is at Brisbane

[sergioscirocco]

Here is a closer look so you can compare the 2 blues

[Mikey1]

I previously reported in several posts that the new Golf R would not be part of the corporate program, but today two dealerships confirmed it was. The main benefit is reduced dealer delivery fee from the recommended $2,495 to $1,495, but there is also an additional discount of around $435 off the list price. There is no included free servicing.

One dealer confirmed they had originally been advised the program benefits would not be offered, but apparently this changed before launch. To qualify, your employer must be a registered corporate client of Volkswagen Group Australia, you are a full-time employee, the vehicle forms part of your salary/remuneration package and is used primarily for business purposes.

[Dutch77]

I previously reported in several posts that the new Golf R would not be part of the corporate program, but today two dealerships confirmed it was. The main benefit is reduced dealer delivery fee from the recommended $2,495 to $1,495, but there is also an additional discount of around $435 off the list price. There is no included free servicing.

One dealer confirmed they had originally been advised the program benefits would not be offered, but apparently this changed before launch. To qualify, your employer must be a registered corporate client of Volkswagen Group Australia, you are a full-time employee, the vehicle forms part of your salary/remuneration package and is used primarily for business purposes.

Thanks for the update. I'm unsure if the GTI is also hit by delivery of $2495 normally but I can confirm I only paid $1495 on my invoice; however in addition to possibly a standard $1,000 price cut I was then able to negotiate down significantly further. They've also done me a favour as I would no longer meet the current guidelines on what qualifies above. Again this may all change if I was seeking an R..

Re: photos above

The silver mirrors is a big tick, I always found the black to look a bit cheap (as in a throwback to the days when the cheap models didn't have color coded plastic bits).. but while I think a mk6 R with black Tallies looked sweet I'm not feeling much love to the mk7 R in white.. that blue on the other hand is a winner, as is limestone grey with some after market black alloys.

[backdoc]

Must admit I quite like it but the white is not doing it for me either. I'm not sure if its the same grey, but I saw a brand spanking new S3 in the grey with 19's and it looked great. I haven't seen the new standard A3 to compare, but the S3 had quite pumped guards which looked awesome. I really wish they would do that with the R to differentiate it from the bog standard golf.

I also like the illuminated blue on the sills and door panel (unless its just flash reflection). Looks neat.

[choC]

Those Cadiz wheels aren't doing it for me, I think they're the main culprit in making the R look so pedestrian.

Any idea what they'll sell for? Will be the first thing to go on mine.