RE: VW Golf R: PH Fleet
Discussion
Broccers said:
Well back in the real world I was in a business car park earlier when a guy walked up and started to ask me about the Golf. He was really impressed and was getting one next - seemed to be totally normal to me too.
Who would have thought that?
clearly he was a product of parents who were related.Who would have thought that?
Broccers said:
Well back in the real world I was in a business car park earlier when a guy walked up and started to ask me about the Golf. He was really impressed and was getting one next - seemed to be totally normal to me too.
Who would have thought that?
It was probably me Who would have thought that?
I've asked several owners randomly how they are getting on with theirs and all positive.I don't seem normal though.
playalistic said:
Blown2CV said:
Expert trolling there!
Lame jokes (on my part) aside, I love mine.I've got a bit of a problem with mine.
I can afford to spend £300 pounds a month on a car.
I got my R on a lease for £250ppm.
It's not getting 40mpg like I was told it was, so I am spending more than £50 per month on fuel and am facing financial ruin and may have to go on the game.
Can anyone lend me some pounds, help me sue VW or let me borrow a 320d?
I can afford to spend £300 pounds a month on a car.
I got my R on a lease for £250ppm.
It's not getting 40mpg like I was told it was, so I am spending more than £50 per month on fuel and am facing financial ruin and may have to go on the game.
Can anyone lend me some pounds, help me sue VW or let me borrow a 320d?
Faxo said:
The R is dead. Taken to VW for a metallic noise, they drain the oil and find a lot of swarf. Currently waiting on a new engine and turbo
Lasted 7 weeks and 1400 miles!
lets hope they don't plug it in to discover you've been driving it like an absolute genocidal maniac from freezing cold every day, otherwise you're super-fLasted 7 weeks and 1400 miles!
ked.Blown2CV said:
lets hope they don't plug it in to discover you've been driving it like an absolute genocidal maniac from freezing cold every day, otherwise you're super-fked.
Would VW really have a leg to stand on in that situation? ked.
Not being arsey BTW, it's a genuine question. I have been driving mine very hard since I had it, 2,400 miles in a month averaging 22MPG
playalistic said:
Faxo said:
The R is dead. Taken to VW for a metallic noise, they drain the oil and find a lot of swarf. Currently waiting on a new engine and turbo
Lasted 7 weeks and 1400 miles!
Was it similar to a grating or rubbing noise coming from the driver side engine area? If so... Lasted 7 weeks and 1400 miles!
RoverP6B said:
I wouldn't be surprised if the R dispatched the 330d in a straight line. And yes, it's the sheer defensiveness of Golf owners that hacks me off. On the other hand, I've never met an ahole with a 147GTA. They know it handles and torque-steers like a pig, the build quality ain't up to much, they're lucky if they see 25mpg, but they don't care, it's got THAT engine and it looks great - and that's all they care about!
I feel the same way about my Giuli QV, except it doesn't have THAT engine. I want THAT engine and might just buy a second car to get one!hole with a 147GTA. They know it handles and torque-steers like a pig, the build quality ain't up to much, they're lucky if they see 25mpg, but they don't care, it's got THAT engine and it looks great - and that's all they care about!Tuvra said:
Would VW really have a leg to stand on in that situation?
Not being arsey BTW, it's a genuine question. I have been driving mine very hard since I had it, 2,400 miles in a month averaging 22MPG
Bloody hell... I've had similar from my M5, and there I was thinking the R would complement it as something a little more economical.Not being arsey BTW, it's a genuine question. I have been driving mine very hard since I had it, 2,400 miles in a month averaging 22MPG
theboss said:
Bloody hell... I've had similar from my M5, and there I was thinking the R would complement it as something a little more economical.
I did say average 
it's been down in the early teens when really hooning it. As for that tiny vibrating noise, I think mine had it as we, I thought there was something in the passenger door pocket though, will have to keep an ear out for that
playalistic said:
DUMBO100 said:
I've just called VW about a tinny sounding metallic rattle coming from mine under acceleration, is that the same problem?
Yeah, that's what I'm hearing too.s. The car's great but that was a super st experience. Blown2CV said:
and me. VW Altrincham refused to look at it, saying they expected it to be a recall or at least a 'common fault' being designated, as they knew of at least 3 others. In the meantime, they said VW would be unlikely to pay out any (potentially extensive) investigation work so as much as that left my high and dry, they just shrugged their shoulders. VW Manchester didn't give anything additional, and VW themselves basically backed up the original dealer. Bunch of s. The car's great but that was a super st experience.
This is the one. Looks like my dealer is pretty good at listening to customer complaints!s. The car's great but that was a super st experience. Re. VW refusing warranty claims if the car I'd driven guard from cold - no chance. The engines are driven hard AG the factory for QC. Plus, it's ny Mrs' car and she drives it mostly in ECO!
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