Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[WallySimmonds]

Man, the prices on those manuals are pretty good!

[SteveMc]

I have it in our FL s3 sedan and it's fantastic, big improvement over the previous 6sp. The sports/race is actually usable similar to my Mk7R with DSG tune on it. Fuel economy is better on hwy driving as will go into 7th gear from say 80km/h up and at 100 sits about 400rpm lower than 6sp.

Is the sports mode of "Eco" or "Comfort" milder than that of "Normal" sports ?
And does sport setting make any difference when you're already in "Race" mode ?

[mp2811]

Is the sports mode of "Eco" or "Comfort" milder than that of "Normal" sports ?
And does sport setting make any difference when you're already in "Race" mode ?

Haven't really checked. Just drive the car in individual mode with everything set on normal except engine sound on dynamic for bit more exhaust note. Then put transmission into sports mode when to liven it up or take off bit faster. It then holds gears longer as expected but unlike previous 6sp where it held 2nd gear "forever" this trans will happily change to 3/4/5th gear so car more responsive and alive and in the torque band. It will sit say 2 gears lower than D mode. Many people unless cruising in traffic will be able to just leave it in sports mode rest of time. Very similar to a 6sp trans with DSG tune.

[Mr T.]

New price points announce within the GTi and R ranges. Volkswagen Golf GTI Original, Golf R Grid to sharpen Australian prices


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[GabrielT]

New price points announce within the GTi and R ranges. Volkswagen Golf GTI Original, Golf R Grid to sharpen Australian prices


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Hmmm will this be the stipulated performance edition 2,3?! Was hoping for a price reduction on the launched range but alas 😩

[Mr T.]

Hmmm will this be the stipulated performance edition 2,3?! Was hoping for a price reduction on the launched range but alas

I wonder what the extension of the range does to the value of the vehicles.


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[GabrielT]

I wonder what the extension of the range does to the value of the vehicles.


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Exactly.. literally same engines. Surely cost reductions coming from somewhere? But the rims look pretty ordinary tbh.

[jmmw]

Anybody else having an issue with the insurer listing the car as a 6 speed?

[Mattlock]

I wonder what the extension of the range does to the value of the vehicles.


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Well it's certainly going to knock the residuals in my 18-month old 7R (which is a bit annoying).



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[Mr T.]

So I went above my dealer who has 'limited' info on when I'll get my car... VW Aus told me that my Lapiz Blue Wolfie Hatch with sunroof has a commission number (Woot woot). Then they proceeded to tell me that my build week was late Jan (FFS) with a possible delivery late March (FFSx2). I can't possibly wait that long!


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