The Golf R lease thread
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No pic but I have a Travall one, designed for when the boot floor is in the high position - so it's straight sided and doesn't block the wells at either side. Spent a little more (£50) than my usual ebay cheap ones but fits perfectly, has a small lip around the edge and a grippy surface on top. It also smells lightly of vanilla rather than making the car smell like a tyre factory.
Almost all I looked at were for the high position but if you regularly make use of the full size of the boot (eg. carrying big dogs) I have seen ones designed for the low position extending into the wells at the sides.
Also fitted a Rearguard bumper protector as it's a big expanse of painted bumper that would probably get scratched horribly if you're not careful when loading.
Almost all I looked at were for the high position but if you regularly make use of the full size of the boot (eg. carrying big dogs) I have seen ones designed for the low position extending into the wells at the sides.
Also fitted a Rearguard bumper protector as it's a big expanse of painted bumper that would probably get scratched horribly if you're not careful when loading.
Finally picked mine up today - Had to wait 3 hours when I got there as the systems for taxing the cars had gone down - That was a long 3 hours, just sitting there, looking at it....But the car has exceeded my expectations, I love it - Here it is (sorry, bad picture, but as I now have an estate, I was immediately sent to bloody Ikea to pick up some flat pack stuff...)
Had mine 4/5 months and 6000 miles now, and got to say, these are cracking little cars.
Had a few niggles with mine, but nothing to worry about in the end.
We tried it as our main family car, but it's a bit too small, so it's now my car which I use daily. Very capable car, and so easy to drive quick it's ridiculous.
These really are mini RS6's.
Had a few niggles with mine, but nothing to worry about in the end.
We tried it as our main family car, but it's a bit too small, so it's now my car which I use daily. Very capable car, and so easy to drive quick it's ridiculous.
These really are mini RS6's.
JohnStitch said:
Finally picked mine up today - Had to wait 3 hours when I got there as the systems for taxing the cars had gone down - That was a long 3 hours, just sitting there, looking at it....But the car has exceeded my expectations, I love it - Here it is (sorry, bad picture, but as I now have an estate, I was immediately sent to bloody Ikea to pick up some flat pack stuff...)
Looks great mate! I hope it has exceeded your expectations seeing as you hadn't been in one before!Should be getting mine tomorrow!
Yeah, I love it!rufmeister said:
Had mine 4/5 months and 6000 miles now, and got to say, these are cracking little cars.
Similar story here. Got mine in June I think, about 5-6k on the clock now. I think out of 35-40 cars i've owned over the years this is probably my favourite all-rounder.I tried sitting in the back of it the other day and it was cramped so understand where you're coming from re the family comment.
sjg said:
No pic but I have a Travall one, designed for when the boot floor is in the high position - so it's straight sided and doesn't block the wells at either side. Spent a little more (£50) than my usual ebay cheap ones but fits perfectly, has a small lip around the edge and a grippy surface on top. It also smells lightly of vanilla rather than making the car smell like a tyre factory.
SO just a rubber boot mat by the looks of it? I'm looking for something with a bit more protection on the sides/rear of seats etc. Some seem to also have a flap to protect the bumper.I've had mine for 7 days and it's done 1,200 miles already. I need to calm the f**k down!
Anyway, for the person that asked about the boot liner, I bought this one and it's great. The fit is perfect, the price is reasonable, no smells and grip is just right (not too much, not too little). You can also see it has poppers for an optional flip out cover. The only thing I would say is that it does not fit at all if you put the boot into it's lower position.
Here are some pictures I took at the weekend of my new steed:
Finally, I have had the chance to drive a JB1 G7R Estate and it shifted like you wouldn't imagine. 0-100mph in 9.1 seconds!! If you think these things are fast stock they are rabid with an extra 5psi.
Anyway, for the person that asked about the boot liner, I bought this one and it's great. The fit is perfect, the price is reasonable, no smells and grip is just right (not too much, not too little). You can also see it has poppers for an optional flip out cover. The only thing I would say is that it does not fit at all if you put the boot into it's lower position.
Here are some pictures I took at the weekend of my new steed:
Finally, I have had the chance to drive a JB1 G7R Estate and it shifted like you wouldn't imagine. 0-100mph in 9.1 seconds!! If you think these things are fast stock they are rabid with an extra 5psi.
pisjo said:
Has anyone purchased a boot liner for their estate? If so could you stick up a photo? Trying to decide which type to buy but all the photos on eBay are generic from other vehicles. Thanks.
Posted mine a while back - search facility on here is not great. Scroll down a bithttp://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Well I am cuffed to bits to have secured a replacement R in March when wifeys currenrt R lease runs its term curtesy of VWFS's loyalty campaign.
Costing me £100 more per year but now have DSG, nav and winter pack as standard.
18 months and 14,000 miles in the car just gets better and better.
Costing me £100 more per year but now have DSG, nav and winter pack as standard.
18 months and 14,000 miles in the car just gets better and better.
After a very long wait (I ordered in early July) my R estate is due to be delivered to me on Friday.
Was hoping someone who'd already taken delivery might be able to offer a little advice re what to check for, over and above the usual check for any damage, locking wheel nut key etc.
Am I correct in thinking they're supplied with 2 keys + 4 carpet mats? Is there anything else, for example, usb cables etc? Would be handy to have confirmation.
Thanks in advance.
Was hoping someone who'd already taken delivery might be able to offer a little advice re what to check for, over and above the usual check for any damage, locking wheel nut key etc.
Am I correct in thinking they're supplied with 2 keys + 4 carpet mats? Is there anything else, for example, usb cables etc? Would be handy to have confirmation.
Thanks in advance.
Steve-fqdtj said:
I've gone and hit the button on a Hatch DSG. Bit more on the lease than the estate but the garage is a too tight. Went for pearlescent black. 12 to 14 week wait now. Agony...
Coming from Focus ST Diesel, so a big step up in performance.
I would take that lead time with a massive pinch of salt. It's probably going to be closer to 20 weeks!Coming from Focus ST Diesel, so a big step up in performance.
1977amm said:
After a very long wait (I ordered in early July) my R estate is due to be delivered to me on Friday.
Was hoping someone who'd already taken delivery might be able to offer a little advice re what to check for, over and above the usual check for any damage, locking wheel nut key etc.
Am I correct in thinking they're supplied with 2 keys + 4 carpet mats? Is there anything else, for example, usb cables etc? Would be handy to have confirmation.
Thanks in advance.
I ordered 13th July and mines not even due to be built for another 2 weeks!! Like most foreign countries, the concept of queuing or first come first served seems to be aliens to them and they just do things in a random fashion!Was hoping someone who'd already taken delivery might be able to offer a little advice re what to check for, over and above the usual check for any damage, locking wheel nut key etc.
Am I correct in thinking they're supplied with 2 keys + 4 carpet mats? Is there anything else, for example, usb cables etc? Would be handy to have confirmation.
Thanks in advance.
sparkymark75 said:
Steve-fqdtj said:
I've gone and hit the button on a Hatch DSG. Bit more on the lease than the estate but the garage is a too tight. Went for pearlescent black. 12 to 14 week wait now. Agony...
Coming from Focus ST Diesel, so a big step up in performance.
I would take that lead time with a massive pinch of salt. It's probably going to be closer to 20 weeks!Coming from Focus ST Diesel, so a big step up in performance.
The leasing guy suggested there had been issues about the seats that held things but he said it seems to be clearing now.
1977amm said:
After a very long wait (I ordered in early July) my R estate is due to be delivered to me on Friday.
Was hoping someone who'd already taken delivery might be able to offer a little advice re what to check for, over and above the usual check for any damage, locking wheel nut key etc.
Am I correct in thinking they're supplied with 2 keys + 4 carpet mats? Is there anything else, for example, usb cables etc? Would be handy to have confirmation.
Thanks in advance.
I ordered 13th July and mines not even due to be built for another 2 weeks!! Like most foreign countries, the concept of queuing or first come first served seems to be aliens to them and they just do things in a random fashion!Was hoping someone who'd already taken delivery might be able to offer a little advice re what to check for, over and above the usual check for any damage, locking wheel nut key etc.
Am I correct in thinking they're supplied with 2 keys + 4 carpet mats? Is there anything else, for example, usb cables etc? Would be handy to have confirmation.
Thanks in advance.
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