Out of R36 into Golf R wagon

[pseudofusion]

I was a little sad to hand over the wagon keys. The S3 is a very different drive to the Passat, but the smile is just as big as when the VW got delivered. Big compromise is space for everyone except the driver, and the S3 in comfort is still *much* firmer than ACC in sport mode. Not really fair to compare the 2 cars on paper. Glad I had the pleasure of the Passat, but also happy to have moved on.

[Jakeys]

To add some input to the original post, I've had track time in both my R36 and a Mk. 7 Golf R hatch not wagon, and I found the 7 to feel no different on road to my car. It didn't feel quicker although it technically is or feel like it would handle particularly better. Critically, it also wasn't any more fun. Barely even felt lighter. That, coupled with the downgrade in trim and spec, put me off changing entirely. I also drove a Scirocco and compared to the R36/Golf R, that sucked haha. Instantly missed AWD.

I'm sure the Mk. 7 R is a great car and definitely if you went the route of tuning it it could become much quicker than the R36, but stock for stock my experience was that it was not really an upgrade. I assume the wagon wouldn't be any different from my experience with the hatch.

[snerlo]

Up the 36's!! Hey Jakey!
I think the Golf R wagon is a good rig, but I agree with Jakey, the lack of making it just that something more special in terms of interior trim finishings just sways me to stay with my 36 for a lot longer. But all in all, if anyone gets one of these new wagons, good on you. You won't be disappointed.

[pandas]

Saw a Blue Wolfsburg R Wagon across from Rhodes Shopping Centre the other day. Looked good but just didn't appeal to me as much as I thought it would.

From a distance, it essentially looked like a stretched 7 R hatch... Have always personally preferred the look of a MK6 > MK7.

Would love to compare the space in one compared to a R36 Wagon.