Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

**Dutch77** · 01-05-2014, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by octagon

I notice that a lot of people on this forum have placed an order for an R and are receiving them within a few weeks. I too have an order in for an R, standard with no options and I have been told that delivery will be Aug/Sept. When I placed my order I was told that there were some cars available now but all had leather trim plus other options that I did not want meaning that the car had to be ordered hence the waiting time. is anyone else here having to endure a long wait for a standard DSG R?

In this case the dealer is telling the truth.

The initial boatload was optioned up DSG Rs. Basic and manual versions won't be arriving till the second half of the year, so potentially a manual buyer has been waiting a long time for their car.

**sergioscirocco** · 01-05-2014, 12:50 PM

any one knows where to get a good keychain/ring for the R, the other day I saw a really convincing one of the R logo but I haven't been able to find it back. Can some one help?

**adam298** · 01-05-2014, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by octagon

I notice that a lot of people on this forum have placed an order for an R and are receiving them within a few weeks. I too have an order in for an R, standard with no options and I have been told that delivery will be Aug/Sept. When I placed my order I was told that there were some cars available now but all had leather trim plus other options that I did not want meaning that the car had to be ordered hence the waiting time. is anyone else here having to endure a long wait for a standard DSG R?

As I understand it, the initial allocation of Australian R's were predominantly the 'popular' colours, and with either all three options or just some options. There were some stock standard R's, but those who ordered early with a deposit were given preference. Their rationale was those people who purchase the R's as soon as they could be purchased, were going to be enthusiasts or at least customers who would want all the options. I guess it also the reason we are reading some stories of people not getting a 'good price/deal', when the demand is great, and the supply is not, the suppliers will tend to have the upper hand

**adam298** · 01-05-2014, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by sergioscirocco

any one knows where to get a good keychain/ring for the R, the other day I saw a really convincing one of the R logo but I haven't been able to find it back. Can some one help?

Not sure if this is the one you found, but I have been eying off one from the UK on ebay.

VW "R" Line Keychain Keyring SchlÃ¼sselring Porte CLÃ‰S Scirocco Golf R36 32 GTI S | eBay

**sergioscirocco** · 01-05-2014, 01:40 PM

I think i got it 403 Forbidden
VW R Line Key Chain GTI R32 Gli Passat 18580 | eBay not sure if they are the same

**armthehomeless** · 01-05-2014, 02:00 PM

I thought about an R keyring...but because it's push button start, I rarely even look at my key anymore

**team_v** · 01-05-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by armthehomeless

I thought about an R keyring...but because it's push button start, I rarely even look at my key anymore

Also it just jangles around and bumps into the steering column or facia which is annoying.

**DoggieHowser** · 01-05-2014, 02:38 PM

If you have Push Start button, I'd recommend a pouch like this. Keeps the key from getting scratched too.

http://www.braunbuffel.com.au/images...al/seal302.jpg

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread-seal302-jpg

**Brycem** · 01-05-2014, 03:01 PM

Mine is standard and when my dealer searched for white standard cars last week there were at least ten in the system or with other dealers. So all optioned up is a myth.