Lease on Golf R

[bonty]

rhysmoreton said:

I'd stay well away from 95 mate! it's specified to run on 98, I know it's 15p a litre, but that's only 6/7 quid on a tank, worth it.

That's fair point mate, never really thort abt it like that.

[swilkins999]

I have had mine for about 4 weeks now, and 1100 miles in it is just fantastic. It has easily as much punch up to the ton as the RS6 I used to have but has been returning 32 mpg on average across the entire time, with peaks of 39 on mway cruise and 19 or so on a thrash. 3 door, DSG and heated seats being the only options I ticked and I got it through Freedom Contracts, who I have used many times and am very happy with. I may not have the best deal but I am happy with it at 6 & 23, 10k miles and £262 ex VAT PM non maint. I also decided to wrap the bonnet myself as I thought stone chip protection would be good, and it might look good. No complaints so far..

[Jazzer]

One concurs!!

My other half got hers a week ago and I've just taken it down my favourite B road, which I know so well from my Evo days.

I can tell you that the Golf R is a sensational point-to point car, with superb grip,traction, handling and, most impressively, near perfect damping....I love it!!

I can't think of many cars that would keep up with it down such a road, certainly not my M5....too big for that scenario.

If you're still waiting, then you've got a great car to look forward to.

Stunning chaps!

[ilduce]

swilkins999 said:

decided to wrap the bonnet myself ... and it might look good..

I can't understand why you did it.
What is it supposed to look like?

Because it looks like:
1. a minicab- I believe in some cities they have to have a different colour bonnet.
2. you had a bump and just bought the first bonnet you could find from Ebay.
3. you are an ex-teacher and miss the sight of a blackboard every day.

[ollielloyd]

A bit harsh!

I don't personally like it but each to their own.

[Jazzer]

Do you think Wilks is at the wind up having fun with Photoshop?

[rhysmoreton]

ilduce said:

I can't understand why you did it.
What is it supposed to look like?

Because it looks like:
1. a minicab- I believe in some cities they have to have a different colour bonnet.
2. you had a bump and just bought the first bonnet you could find from Ebay.
3. you are an ex-teacher and miss the sight of a blackboard every day.

It's his car mate. You're entitled to an opinion, but there's no need to slate it. If he's happy that's all that matters.

Glad you're enjoying it!

[swilkins999]

All of the above of course.

[swilkins999]

Truth be told i liked the brushed titanium as an alternative to every badly fitted poor carbon fibre look wrap i have seen and it really accentuates the creases on the bonnet, adding a sort of enginerred from solid look to some of the details. Hopefully this explanation will satisfy my learned friend.

[swilkins999]

Nah, paint fifnsh is excellent, these are just reflections and poor photography

[JayBM]

sumo69 said:

JayBM said:

I'd assumed, wrongly it would appear, that given the same dealer and BW, yours had made it over on the same ship as mine?

So what's the news on yours?

David

Got a voice mail from dealer on Friday to say car was ready and to call to organise delivery. Gave them a call back to say it was "ready" but they were yet to tax it.

So arranged a showroom handover for this Friday at 9am. Be interested to see if it's a full handover or just a "here's the keys".

Mine will have been 15wks from order to collection, although nearly 3 weeks of that the car will have been at the dealer.

[Pixelpeep]

So, really? 20 weeks?!



i haven't even had the contracts back to sign yet so mines not been ordered yet

[bromers2]

Launch control is good, especially in the wet can't believe how much traction there is.

I hope LC doesn't get recorded must of done at least 10 if them now ..... Just over 1000 miles.

Those of you on 5k a year up your limit.

[sumo69]

JayBM said:

Got a voice mail from dealer on Friday to say car was ready and to call to organise delivery. Gave them a call back to say it was "ready" but they were yet to tax it.

So arranged a showroom handover for this Friday at 9am. Be interested to see if it's a full handover or just a "here's the keys".

Mine will have been 15wks from order to collection, although nearly 3 weeks of that the car will have been at the dealer.

Well mine is going to be 19 weeks against your 12 - go figure!

I am thinking about collecting so will be interested to hear whether the handover is decent, and whether they give you any extra fuel over the 1/4 tank prescribed.

At least I have a 64 plate to look forward to!

David

[Dmoe]

JayBM said:

Got a voice mail from dealer on Friday to say car was ready and to call to organise delivery. Gave them a call back to say it was "ready" but they were yet to tax it.

So arranged a showroom handover for this Friday at 9am. Be interested to see if it's a full handover or just a "here's the keys".

Mine will have been 15wks from order to collection, although nearly 3 weeks of that the car will have been at the dealer.

can i ask what lease company you guys went with this is all new to me and feel safer looking at a company where someone's progress is going well? thanks

[Gregmitchell]

Without wanting to rub it in, I ordered on the 2nd of June and it was on a boat this weekend to the UK..... I guess it's luck of the draw with dealer allocation.

[Gregmitchell]

Mine was through central vehicle leading btw....

[rigster2]

Well, I had to get rid of the garage queen Porsche and decided I needed a proper daily driver.

EVO don't usually review VW hatches as good as Renaultsport , so to see the review of the R come out so good I just had to go for it.

Night Blue
DSG

£1650 deposit
£306 a month for 2 years (VW dealer)

And yep, agree with the 98 fuel. Says minimum grade so that's what its getting :-)

Is this the best place for R type chat or is there another forum people are using?

Cheers, Matt

[Dmoe]

rigster2 said:

Well, I had to get rid of the garage queen Porsche and decided I needed a proper daily driver.

EVO don't usually review VW hatches as good as Renaultsport , so to see the review of the R come out so good I just had to go for it.

Night Blue
DSG

£1650 deposit
£306 a month for 2 years (VW dealer)

And yep, agree with the 98 fuel. Says minimum grade so that's what its getting :-)

Is this the best place for R type chat or is there another forum people are using?

Cheers, Matt

Where did you get your lease deal from? is that a personal price or business lease

[WaveyDavey007]

rigster2 said:

Well, I had to get rid of the garage queen Porsche and decided I needed a proper daily driver.

EVO don't usually review VW hatches as good as Renaultsport , so to see the review of the R come out so good I just had to go for it.

Night Blue
DSG

£1650 deposit
£306 a month for 2 years (VW dealer)

And yep, agree with the 98 fuel. Says minimum grade so that's what its getting :-)

Is this the best place for R type chat or is there another forum people are using?

Cheers, Matt

Could try www.rforum.co.uk