Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[MattyMcFly]

choosing/buying the golf R is even more difficult now

Subaru WRX STI priced under $50k

My VW dealer is parked next to my Subaru dealer. I hadn't seen one (a new WRX) in person until last week and was also curious.... All I can say is OH GOD - the rear quarter panel is awful! It doesn't show in photos, but in person it is atrocious. I took a look at a black and a silver car in poverty pack spec and didn't even venture inside to see the premium model, nor did I bother to look at the STI they had parked in the wash bay... I just left, quickly.

[Dutch77]

My VW dealer is parked next to my Subaru dealer. I hadn't seen one (a new WRX) in person until last week and was also curious.... All I can say is OH GOD - the rear quarter panel is awful! It doesn't show in photos, but in person it is atrocious. I took a look at a black and a silver car in poverty pack spec and didn't even venture inside to see the premium model, nor did I bother to look at the STI they had parked in the wash bay... I just left, quickly.

+1.. Subaru dealer just down the road. Can't imagine any GTI/R buyers cross shopping WRX/STI. Two different cars and markets. The new 'upmarket' interior just isn't.

[Longy]

Really depends on the dealer, I went to an Audi dealer wearing smart jeans and a shirt was very knowledgeable and whatnot. Was basically told I can't go for a test drive unless I was going to buy today! This was during the Open Haus event and I can tell you, the only thing that was open was that dealers rear end post pole removal.

Mean while most local Skoda dealer gave me the keys and said try not to wear out the front tyres too much.

I find VW dealers somewhere in between, with pretentiousness increasing logarithmically as you get closer to a CBD

Yes, will agree with you there, it just depends on the day when you turn up if the treat you nicely or not.

Only trouble is in Canberra we are very limited in terms of car dealership, a few Toyota, Holden and Fords, but not Audi (1) and VW (2).

[sergioscirocco]

I saw this pictures from another forum of a white R with the roof and the 19" wheels looks very nice

[Dutch77]

I saw this pictures from another forum of a white R with the roof and the 19" wheels looks very nice

I think I just worked out why the 7 R isn't working for me in white - it is the rims. The Euro model fitted with the Pretorias works a whole lot better:

Better in white?

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[andrew7]

At $1,800 a corner (albeit VW dealer prices) Pretorias will be the impossible dream (at least in the short term). However Oz Racing ultraleggas etc would look good. Another option is custom painting the Cadiz rims gloss black - someone posted a NZ Lapiz Blue with painted Cadiz, looked very nice (not dissimilar to the Mk6 talledegas (I have a local wheel repair/painting shop that does excellent work so something I may do)

[sergioscirocco]

yes the pretoria wheels are really nice but the cadiz look very cool when they are spinning.
2014 Volkswagen Golf R commercial "The lucky one" / Neuer VW Golf 7 R 2014 - Spot - YouTube

[Dutch77]

At $1,800 a corner (albeit VW dealer prices) Pretorias will be the impossible dream (at least in the short term). However Oz Racing ultraleggas etc would look good. Another option is custom painting the Cadiz rims gloss black - someone posted a NZ Lapiz Blue with painted Cadiz, looked very nice (not dissimilar to the Mk6 talledegas (I have a local wheel repair/painting shop that does excellent work so something I may do)

So VW dealers are actually offering to get some in?

I have found them from a German place at 2,799 Euro - which is already over $1k per wheel before factoring in freight and duty/GST.

Pity, because these are a very sharp looking wheel.

I've seen the Cadiz painted in black and think that is a better look than the standard - and a lot cheaper than going for an after market set.

[team_v]

So VW dealers are actually offering to get some in?

I have found them from a German place at 2,799 Euro - which is already over $1k per wheel before factoring in freight and duty/GST.

Pity, because these are a very sharp looking wheel.

I've seen the Cadiz painted in black and think that is a better look than the standard - and a lot cheaper than going for an after market set.

Better off just getting some oz/enkei wheels.
In fact, the Oz Ultralegara wheels look almost identical, can be optioned in 18" and weigh less.

[andrew7]

Indeed Dutch, my dealer had the Prets price written on the spec sheet unbidden lol

Pretty sure I will paint my Cadiz, can get it properly done for $150 per rim.

agree with team V Oz racing rims the better way to go vs big bucks Pretria import