Mk8 Golf R, or…

[Luke.]

This looks mighty fine...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403047...

You probably know this, but shares it's engine with the more powerful version of the Alpine...

[Legacywr]

Luke. said:

This looks mighty fine...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403047...

You probably know this, but shares it's engine with the more powerful version of the Alpine...

I looked at that yesterday, very nice… apart from the wheels IMO. Are the Recaros heated? A must have once you’ve had them

I didn’t think much of the last model at all. Obviously a great car at covering ground, but once that’s not your priority, it falls down as an overall package.

Love the look of them, though.

[LivLL]

Luke. said:

LivLL said:

Luke. said:

Only that they're soulless st boxes...

What would you buy for the budget out of interest?

Megane. As I mentioned earlier.

Ta, thought you'd got rid as you said you had one.

[Legacywr]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024040482...

[Luke.]

LivLL said:

Luke. said:

LivLL said:

Luke. said:

Only that they're soulless st boxes...

What would you buy for the budget out of interest?

Megane. As I mentioned earlier.

Ta, thought you'd got rid as you said you had one.

I did get rid. It was on a two year lease. But you asked me what I would buy. Whether I've got one now or not doesn't make any difference.

[LivLL]

Got it, you'd buy another Megane.

That yellow one you posted looks ace.

[Luke.]

LivLL said:

Got it, you'd buy another Megane.

Or possibly a Yaris...

[Kuwahara]

Legacywr said:

I looked at that yesterday, very nice… apart from the wheels IMO. Are the Recaros heated? A must have once you’ve had them

I didn’t think much of the last model at all. Obviously a great car at covering ground, but once that’s not your priority, it falls down as an overall package.


I don’t think the seats are heated ,like the Guilia QF if you go for the carbon seats…
Love the look of them, though.

[ZX10R NIN]

A35 Premium Plus:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404028...

Saloon:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402166...

2023 A35 Premium a fair bit less than the Golf too:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403318...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401095...

S3 Saloon more subtle than the RS3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403267...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404028...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403288...

Focus ST Auto::

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312114...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403227...

Brand new i30N:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402276...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309041...

Leftfield:

Mustang:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403117...

Supra Pro:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401275...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401265...

[Legacywr]

Is DCC that important?

[popeyewhite]

No.

As someone else said, get a 7.5R and a remap. Far better ride and interior quality than many rivals, 4x4, cheap to insure and tax, goes like stink in all weathers.

Rather than just an excellent spirited drive like,say a Honda or Megane, with a Golf R it's the sum of its parts that count.

[Legacywr]

popeyewhite said:

No.

As someone else said, get a 7.5R and a remap. Far better ride and interior quality than many rivals, 4x4, cheap to insure and tax, goes like stink in all weathers.

Rather than just an excellent spirited drive like,say a Honda or Megane, with a Golf R it's the sum of its parts that count.

The Mk8 is a better car, which has finally grown on me..

I’m not one for getting a car mapped, plus I’m sure the Mk8 R is fast enough.

Oh, and my Mk7.5 GTI looks better than the R

[popeyewhite]

Legacywr said:

The Mk8 is a better car, which has finally grown on me..

I’m not one for getting a car mapped, plus I’m sure the Mk8 R is fast enough.

Oh, and my Mk7.5 GTI looks better than the R

The Rs not a looker, that's for sure. Fast enough? I wouldn't bother with an untuned R, just not lively enough.

[Legacywr]

Taking the plunge on a 24 plate Golf R 20, white, pan roof and Akrapovic exhaust. Can’t have it for 2 months though, as it’s pre registered.

Blue wheels, though…

[CG2020UK]

Legacywr said:

Taking the plunge on a 24 plate Golf R 20, white, pan roof and Akrapovic exhaust. Can’t have it for 2 months though, as it’s pre registered.

Blue wheels, though…

Very nice mate!

Hope you enjoy it’s a smashing car

[Legacywr]

CG2020UK said:

Legacywr said:

Taking the plunge on a 24 plate Golf R 20, white, pan roof and Akrapovic exhaust. Can’t have it for 2 months though, as it’s pre registered.

Blue wheels, though…

Very nice mate!

Hope you enjoy it’s a smashing car

Thanks… I’ve not driven one yet though, they’re sorting me one to have a drive in, though, maybe tomorrow.

[ZX10R NIN]

Glad you got sorted.

[Acorn1]

Good choice, look forward to seeing some pics when you get it.

[Legacywr]

Test drove a car for the first time today, great to drive, the lack of buttons aren’t the issue the road testers made out.

[CG2020UK]

Legacywr said:

the lack of buttons aren’t the issue the road testers made out.

Been saying this for years now!