Lease on Golf R
Discussion
foreverfalling said:
I don't think they will depreciate 9k in 2 years.
I'm on a cheap deal and starting to think I should have bought it.
VW are quoting the GFV (guaranteed future vale) as 17-18k down from 23k last year.I'm on a cheap deal and starting to think I should have bought it.
They may put them back on the forecourt for over £20k but gfv will be the avg trade in price.
Birdster said:
Anyone know the shelf life of the R model? I'm wondering if they'll do run out deals when my ST is due to go back in 2016.
That or a good deal on a Mustang would be nice.
The current Mk7 hasn't been facelifted yet, so that will happen later this year... the Mk8 will then arrive either late 2017 or early 2018. Probably the latter.That or a good deal on a Mustang would be nice.
No reason why the R won't continue in production until the end of the model cycle.
Dr Interceptor said:
Birdster said:
Anyone know the shelf life of the R model? I'm wondering if they'll do run out deals when my ST is due to go back in 2016.
That or a good deal on a Mustang would be nice.
The current Mk7 hasn't been facelifted yet, so that will happen later this year... the Mk8 will then arrive either late 2017 or early 2018. Probably the latter.That or a good deal on a Mustang would be nice.
No reason why the R won't continue in production until the end of the model cycle.
Dr Interceptor said:
The current Mk7 hasn't been facelifted yet, so that will happen later this year... the Mk8 will then arrive either late 2017 or early 2018. Probably the latter.
No reason why the R won't continue in production until the end of the model cycle.
Golfs don't tend to get face lifts. It's usually just mid-cycle spec improvements like the Match model or addition of Leather No reason why the R won't continue in production until the end of the model cycle.
Just got back from a weekend away with the R in Yarmouth. It was the first real test of the car for practicality and economy.
economy
Car had 4 adult passengers and a boot full of luggage, cruise was set to 70mph (even though the picture shows 60 lol), AC was on and traffic was light.
That was purely for the drive down. When you add another 143miles of town driving around over the weekend (long story) that figure drops to a still respectable 32mpg (OBC reading) over all.
Incidentally - i did the brim test over the 259.5 miles and when i topped up it took 39.93 litres to fill it back up so the on board MPG reading is pretty damn accurate.
Range was odd - i brimmed it and it showed 315miles, we drove there (116miles) and the range then showed 330miles lol so i guess 450 odd miles to a tank 'might' be achievable
Practicality
My FIL is a large framed fella, over 6' tall and weighs around 17 stone. He sat in the front with me. No issues with leg room
MIL and other half were in the back, OH is 6' tall too, she had no issues with legroom. So all passengers quite comfortable. Rear arm rest with drinks holders proved a godsend at the Burger king pit stop
Boot is not so great, it looks huge until you try and use it, it really is quite shallow because of the 4WD, we got everything in, but with the back shelf stuck up in the air restricting my rear view.
I have been spoilt in the past though, I've had an EP3 type R and a FN2 type-S, both really did have a cavernous boot in comparison.
Lastly, some pics
economy
Car had 4 adult passengers and a boot full of luggage, cruise was set to 70mph (even though the picture shows 60 lol), AC was on and traffic was light.
That was purely for the drive down. When you add another 143miles of town driving around over the weekend (long story) that figure drops to a still respectable 32mpg (OBC reading) over all.
Incidentally - i did the brim test over the 259.5 miles and when i topped up it took 39.93 litres to fill it back up so the on board MPG reading is pretty damn accurate.
Range was odd - i brimmed it and it showed 315miles, we drove there (116miles) and the range then showed 330miles lol so i guess 450 odd miles to a tank 'might' be achievable
Practicality
My FIL is a large framed fella, over 6' tall and weighs around 17 stone. He sat in the front with me. No issues with leg room
MIL and other half were in the back, OH is 6' tall too, she had no issues with legroom. So all passengers quite comfortable. Rear arm rest with drinks holders proved a godsend at the Burger king pit stop
Boot is not so great, it looks huge until you try and use it, it really is quite shallow because of the 4WD, we got everything in, but with the back shelf stuck up in the air restricting my rear view.
I have been spoilt in the past though, I've had an EP3 type R and a FN2 type-S, both really did have a cavernous boot in comparison.
Lastly, some pics
Sonic said:
Nice pics 
I just got the "Your vehicle has now been built and is due for delivery in the next 3-4 weeks" email so i can't wait
don't get too excited - mine and several others were built late Feb and are still sitting at the German docks awaiting a boat..I reckon you will need to allow more like 6-8 weeks from build date to deliveryI just got the "Your vehicle has now been built and is due for delivery in the next 3-4 weeks" email so i can't wait
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