Scirocco R Wolfsburg Discussion

[AdamD]

"Following a five-year run the Scirocco R will be offered in a final, numbered 150-unit Wolfsburg trim priced from $49,490 (manual) or $51,990 (DSG) plus on-road costs.

"The $3500 premium for the limited edition of the Megane RS-rivalling slinky coupe buys black mirrors, grille and 19-inch alloy wheels, ‘motorsport’ buckets and a badge referencing Volkswagen’s home town of Wolfsburg, as was first featured on the Golf R wagon."

VW Scirocco R Wolfsburg, Passat 206TSI R-Line pricing

[shimee]

So do we think a new roc will ever grave our shores? I wonder if such a marginal model might not be a victim of the cost of diesel gate

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[Tobes_WIR35]

God dammit! If only I'd held off a few months... not happy Jan!

[jdw]

God dammit! If only I'd held off a few months... not happy Jan!

Are those mods worth $3,500 ?

[Tobes_WIR35]

Upon further review I'd have to say no.. although I like the seats

[Scratchyratface]

Yeah the seats are awesome, not sure how they go on longer distances??? From the stories online it looks like VW will be investing in 5 more SUV's and I fear we won't see another Scirocco for a while in Oz (if ever). God damn SUV's! Not everyone wants one.

[Tobes_WIR35]

That's ok by me - it means that the Scirocco will maintain it's place as a sexy and exclusive performance coupe, amongst a sea of mediocre and boring transport appliances :-P

[Blue103TDIDSG]

That's ok by me - it means that the Scirocco will maintain it's place as a sexy and exclusive performance coupe, amongst a sea of mediocre and boring transport appliances :-P

Agree 100%

But what are your thoughts ??
If, say in 2017 they stop selling the Scirocco ---- will values go up or down
Given that they are a rare sight on the road -- I keep getting people ask if it is a new model

I've had mine since beginning of this year (4th January) and have only seen 1 other one on the road since then
And that includes when I've been driving other cars not just in the Rocc
Won't be selling mine 'till I stop driving (I'm an old fart)
Just curious though

[Tobes_WIR35]

I don't think it will make any significant difference either way. It's not like they will be discontinued because they developed a bad reputation or anything. It's just because they weren't a big enough seller, which to me says more about VWA's failure to market the product effectively (same reason the Up! didn't sell well - it was a cracking little car but they didn't tell anyone about it).

I reckon the relative exclusivity may create a bit of a cult status, maybe not in the short term, but as they get older. Especially the current model with the extra goodies and bit more 'muscular' appearance

[tigger73]

At least they're giving the Scirocco Wolfsburg some decent seats and not the tacky carbon look fake leather they put in the Golf R / Passat.