Reply With Quotethe R is defiitely in a niche of its own. anything comparable from the other brands is hugely more expensive so be a great choice I reckon
Volkswagen Golf GTI / Golf R
Other Volkswagen (Golf GTD / Scirocco R / etc)
Mercedes Benz A250 Sport
Ford Focus ST
Opel Astra OPC
Renault Megane RS (250 / 265)
BMW 125i / 135i
Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
Audi A3 / S3
Other (please specify)
Volkswagenist
I have decided to buy a Mk7 R in a manual and 5 doors when they come out ..... Colour tbc
Nothing else compares spec wise for the price IMO, whilst I'd like a 135i it's looks puts me off and fwd will not be an option so pretty much everything else is out. S3 too expensive for what is essentially a R with a different body.
Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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the R is defiitely in a niche of its own. anything comparable from the other brands is hugely more expensive so be a great choice I reckon
Once had a Red mk6 GTI + DSG + leather + sunroof + mdi + towbar
now have a gorgeous Red Merc A250 AMG Sport
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I actually think the Ford Focus ST looks great. Plus it's bigger so more room. I would definitely buy that or the Astra OPC if I had the money!
Current Ride: Golf GTI Mk7 MY2014|DSG|Carbon Steel
Previous Ride: Polo GTI MY2012|DSG|RNS510|Shadow Blue|Lenso GF7 18” rims
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I put my money where my mouth was and bought an 86... yet to be delivered.
Volkswagen Enthusiast
I also voted 86 (although I do currently drive a MK4) this is because for me being young (only 18 atm) I would prefer something a bit more fun I guess and because I can live with the worse interior and being a less practical car (at least for now) but if I was older and I cared more about everyday comfort and practicality it would be GTI all the way for me
2014 Golf GTI PP - Pure White
New Dubber
Drove it today at the launch, Cancelled my pre order, very disappointed. Will be buying a golf R as orinnally planned
Volkswagen Fan
Jase, very interesting. Care to elaborate?Originally Posted by DJJASE
Volkswagen Enthusiast
Wow, motoring write ups on the V40 say its electric steering sucks on the V40 T5 R Design.
Current Ride: Golf GTI Mk7 MY2014|DSG|Carbon Steel
Previous Ride: Polo GTI MY2012|DSG|RNS510|Shadow Blue|Lenso GF7 18” rims
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Drove what?
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Had the chance to check out a250 up close, didn't get to drive it though as I missed my allotted time, they still handed me the keys so I could turn the engine onInterior is first class, from seats to dash to controls and layout. Panoramic sunroof is pretty nice too, the screen for nav didn't seem to bad. All in all, pretty nice looking car from MB, but as all the reviews says, it's pretty cramped n the back, although my 5 yr old boy didn't mind when hopped-in and buckled himself. Then I saw an R32 on the road today and I still covet it
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