Wolfsburg Edition Golf R

[Tinhillterror]

Bigger discounts available on R's. When I was getting quotes a couple of months ago through my fleet provider it was looking like a fully optioned R was sitting around 60k.

They weren't willing to budge on the RRP of the Wolfsburg's at all, which were mid/high 60's.

Stock of the hatchbacks (with our without sunroof) is pretty woeful so I doubt that position has changed. The wagons might be a different story though.

Thats the dilemma im in.

Buy a 2017 built Wolfsburg today for $64K off the lot, $67K already on a boat, in a colour i dont care for.

or wait and get a 2018 built high spec R, in a colour i want, for as you say, around $60K.

Is there much difference in resale, in buying a MY2018 Wolfsburg, even if its built in 2017 Vs 2018 (if at all possible)?

[WallySimmonds]

I doubt there's be too much difference - certainly not 5k.

Now dynaudios an option, the Wolfsburg is not looking like value to me.

What was the colour? White?

[Tinhillterror]

I doubt there's be too much difference - certainly not 5k.

Now dynaudios an option, the Wolfsburg is not looking like value to me.

What was the colour? White?

Blue, which is nice, but prefer the Indium Grey.

[Paul_R]

Only thing that would now push me to a Wolfie is the wheels. If you can live with the ones on the regular R then I'd get it. I personally can't stand them and really like the Prets. But that's just me. I do very much like Indium grey though...

[macdub]

Hi Guys
hoping someone can help me..I am trying to get insurance quote for wolf wagon 7.5 and most of the providers dont have that listed and unable to offer cover. Only quote I could get was through AAMI!

Which company are you using for 7.5 Wolf Wagon?

Thanks

[justin_jt]

Hi Guys
hoping someone can help me..I am trying to get insurance quote for wolf wagon 7.5 and most of the providers dont have that listed and unable to offer cover. Only quote I could get was through AAMI!

Which company are you using for 7.5 Wolf Wagon?

Thanks

i only looked on allianz and racv, both have wolf wagon my18. i went with racv.

[Dutch77]

Only thing that would now push me to a Wolfie is the wheels. If you can live with the ones on the regular R then I'd get it. I personally can't stand them and really like the Prets. But that's just me. I do very much like Indium grey though...

Agreed, the Pretorias are a sensational OEM wheel.

I haven't done any official weigh ins and coming by the data seems a lot harder than it should be, but I'd guess the Spielberg's would be similar to Cadiz around 11.2-11.3kg, while the Prets may come in around 9.3kg. Assuming that's around the mark that is a substantial benefit there.

I'm still seeing the claim in here that you can't get a Wolfsburg with any meaningful discount which is false.

If you can't get the discount then it's a borderline proposition (discounted R v full price Wolf) depending on your own valuation of Prets, Dynaudio and decent leather - but compare well at least red apples with green apples (the discounts aren't quite as sweet) and it's no contest.

[Servo]

...we arrive at the same conclusion: the R is the best 90% every day ...

The RS is ugly inside, the interior is really showing it's age. I've never been a fan of the BMW hatch and it really is ugly. Regarding the R was too clinical was also my first thought when I bought it, my Stage 2 Polo GTI was more fun to drive but like everyone else has alluded to, it really is the best all rounder.

...Also interesting how good the economy is on the R7.5 DSG over the R7 DSG I'm averaging 7.2L/100km mainly extra urban, how are owners finding the R7.5 manual?...

Geez that's pretty good milage. I think I was getting roughly mid 8's before beefing her up. Now mines around 10s but then again I didn't go down this route to conserve petrol

[onelouder]

Hi Guys
hoping someone can help me..I am trying to get insurance quote for wolf wagon 7.5 and most of the providers dont have that listed and unable to offer cover. Only quote I could get was through AAMI!

Which company are you using for 7.5 Wolf Wagon?

Thanks

NRMA.


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[Mattlock]

Matlock just curios what tyres does your R have, my experience both the R7 and R7.5 have been with Conti 5Ps also I have a DSG on the R I had JB4 and DSG tune the 7.5 DSG S mode is as good as the 7 DSG S with tune, I've found the R super adjustable, the only time understeer was a problem was going into a corner way to fast, get the balance right and at 9/10ths you can induce oversteer with a slight lifting of the throttle and the R just pivets then power on to exit it's fantastic. Having a JB4 or Stage 1 makes the R even more adjustable and I dare say makes the R the best choice 99% of the time. In native the R can feel dull I suggest because the chassis is so good and yes they have built understeer in but that is at crazy entry speed, get the balance right the R is fantastic.

My 7R is a manual and I think the issue is that I now have better tyres on the car (the factory Conti 5Ps are gone and replaced with PilotSport 4s). The problem I have is the mid-corner cutting in and out of the 4WD. The car starts to understeer, settles as the power transfers to the back of the car and then the Haldex decides that there's enough grip at the front and drops the rear wheels which instantly brings back the understeer, and then the Haldex senses it and re-engages the rear wheels. If it made the car 4WD in Race Mode by default (WRX style) or wasn't so quick to disengage the rear wheels, I don't think I would have a problem. TBH, I suspect it's more noticeable now that the PS4s are on as the grip levels and feedback are so much better.

My car is stock with the exception of a dogbone insert to sharpen up the gear changes and the bleed block restrictor removed from the clutch line. I daren't run a tune until I've upgraded the clutch and it's out of warranty (especially as it's about to have the turbo replaced next week).