Gordon The Golf-R

[Pixelpeep7r]

Thought i would start another thread so i didn't hog the leasing threads.

Anyway, 5 door DSG on a two year lease. Fantastic car

[rufusgti]

Awesome!
what's the lease deal if you don't mind me asking.

Great colour.

[TNTom]

What kind of lease deal did you go for? I've seen so many.

[Pixelpeep7r]

Lease deal seems expensive now compared to what i have started to see recently but you never know what deals are bullst until you get the car really. Friend said, oh i was offered one of these for £155 a month, same as yours, auto, 5 door. - i've given up trying to justify why it seems I've paid more. I am happy with the deal, the figures worked for me, I'm saving money compared to running my previous car, 5 year old Astra VXR.

This is on a proper personal lease, i.e. no proof of any business use required.

10,000 miles p/a
maintenance
Tyre cover
5 Door
DSG
no other options

£1780 down
£302 a month
Extra miles charged at 11ppm

All prices include vat

[Cudd Wudd]

That looks fantastic. I really, really like it and is the sort of lease deal I would go for. I really should stop looking at threads like these!

Random question, but did the artwork for your iTunes albums appear automatically? My dad has just got a new Golf 7 (non R) and his lists the tracks like yours with no artwork, but the manual suggests it should.

Enjoy the car!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I'd need a Pink Floyd filter outer on mine if I had one!

Looks lovely enjoy

[Pixelpeep7r]

Cudd Wudd said:

That looks fantastic. I really, really like it and is the sort of lease deal I would go for. I really should stop looking at threads like these!

Random question, but did the artwork for your iTunes albums appear automatically? My dad has just got a new Golf 7 (non R) and his lists the tracks like yours with no artwork, but the manual suggests it should.

Enjoy the car!

Thank you

Artwork does display automatically but the head unit is quite fussy on file formats.

it has to be an embedded image (not separate artwork) and can't be any bigger than400px by 400px or it just won't be displayed

Have a read of this article, i found it extremely useful and it also covers how to add DAB & FM station logos

i made my own for a pirate drum and bass station i listen to a lot, Kool London (94.6)

[Pixelpeep7r]

Few more pics i forgot to add..

[MrBarry123]

Very nice and still a bargain in my eyes given the amount of car you've got for a relatively modest monthly payment.

[Pixelpeep7r]

MrBarry123 said:

Very nice and still a bargain in my eyes given the amount of car you've got for a relatively modest monthly payment.

Exactly my thoughts too.

have to say. haven't had much chance to stress the 4motion out yet but pulling out left from a turning onto a main road and putting your foot down is an experience all on its own. the car just goes as fast as if it was pulling away in a straight line. it just pulls you round with not even a hint of wheel spin.

I don't think i will ever have another 2wd (fwd or rwd) car again.

[crazy about cars]

Pixelpeep7r said:

Lease deal seems expensive now compared to what i have started to see recently but you never know what deals are bullst until you get the car really. Friend said, oh i was offered one of these for £155 a month, same as yours, auto, 5 door. - i've given up trying to justify why it seems I've paid more. I am happy with the deal, the figures worked for me, I'm saving money compared to running my previous car, 5 year old Astra VXR.

This is on a proper personal lease, i.e. no proof of any business use required.

10,000 miles p/a
maintenance
Tyre cover
5 Door
DSG
no other options

£1780 down
£302 a month
Extra miles charged at 11ppm

All prices include vat

Wow, that's a very decent deal! Does xenon and that HU come standard with the R? Nice standard package if DSG is your only optional extra.

[Pixelpeep7r]

Yeh, The list of standard kit on these cars is pretty impressive.

bi-xenon headlights
DRLs in a u-shape (see images)
dual zone climate control
Radar guided cruise control (ACC)
5.8" touch screen head unit with SD card and cd slot in the glove box
DAB radio
iPod/iPhone connectivity
Bluetooth streaming audio (which spotify works well through, including changing track from the stereo/steering wheel)
bluetooth handsfree with 4 favourites on the screen (single touch dial) and full phone book integration (including their personalised ring tone set on the phone coming out the speakers when they call)
Front and rear parking sensors with range indication on the head unit
light bending (lights in the sides of the headlights that come on when you turn the steering wheel at low speed - fantastic little feature)
auto start/stop
colour MFD in-between the clocks which also shows, track, phone call, phone list, radio station list etc)
Emergency city brake (this is been causing some negative press as the car has been known to slam on the brakes thanks to a rouge crisp packet flying to near the radar sensor at the front)
front and rear electric windows
auto folding door mirrors
total-closure and summer venting feature (all windows roll down, all windows roll up from remote)
auto lights
auto wipers

DSG also comes with launch control although i haven't been brave enough to test this yet.

i could go on lol

Edited by Pixelpeep7r on Sunday 19th October 15:15

[crazy about cars]

Pixelpeep7r said:

Yeh, The list of standard kit on these cars is pretty impressive.

bi-xenon headlights
DRLs in a u-shape (see images)
dual zone climate control
Radar guided cruise control (ACC)
5.8" touch screen head unit with SD card and cd slot in the glove box
DAB radio
iPod/iPhone connectivity
Bluetooth streaming audio (which spotify works well through, including changing track from the stereo/steering wheel)
bluetooth handsfree with 4 favourites on the screen (single touch dial) and full phone book integration (including their personalised ring tone set on the phone coming out the speakers when they call)
Front and rear parking sensors with range indication on the head unit
light bending (lights in the sides of the headlights that come on when you turn the steering wheel at low speed - fantastic little feature)
auto start/stop
colour MFD in-between the clocks which also shows, track, phone call, phone list, radio station list etc)
Emergency city brake (this is been causing some negative press as the car has been known to slam on the brakes thanks to a rouge crisp packet flying to near the radar sensor at the front)
front and rear electric windows
auto folding door mirrors
total-closure and summer venting feature (all windows roll down, all windows roll up from remote)
auto lights
auto wipers

DSG also comes with launch control although i haven't been brave enough to test this yet.

i could go on lol

Edited by Pixelpeep7r on Sunday 19th October 15:15

That's impressive indeed! 10k/annum plus maintenance that's a cracking personal lease deal. I believe on par or better than some you get on business deals.

So tempted to get a 3 door R (or A45 AMG) on lease but missus will definitely kill me if I do it now. Perhaps something to look for next year

Loving the pictures especially of the interior features. Bookmarked to see how you get along with the car.

[Pixelpeep7r]

crazy about cars said:

That's impressive indeed! 10k/annum plus maintenance that's a cracking personal lease deal. I believe on par or better than some you get on business deals.

So tempted to get a 3 door R (or A45 AMG) on lease but missus will definitely kill me if I do it now. Perhaps something to look for next year

Loving the pictures especially of the interior features. Bookmarked to see how you get along with the car.

if your other half doesn't care for cars much she will deffo hate you forever if you choose the A45. The ride is completely different to the golf and not ideal for 'family' use where as the golf will just get on with its business.

The golf is firm but damped well so it feels almost smooth on most road surfaces. (with my limited experience so far..)

[crazy about cars]

Pixelpeep7r said:

if your other half doesn't care for cars much she will deffo hate you forever if you choose the A45. The ride is completely different to the golf and not ideal for 'family' use where as the golf will just get on with its business.

The golf is firm but damped well so it feels almost smooth on most road surfaces. (with my limited experience so far..)

We have a family car so this will be my commuting/weekend fun car (hence why I want the 3 door version).

I haven't test driven any yet (but have been a passenger in the R) but will definitely try both next year.

[Richieboy3008]

I've got to wait until feb for mine. I've gone for red too, minus the DSG though. Cracking deal. £240 per month with £1400 down.

[dalzo]

Looks great although I'm biased as I got in on the lease deals too!

I highly recommend trying launch control ASAP, I caused a friend to scream like a little girl with it lol.

[Pixelpeep7r]

dalzo said:

Looks great although I'm biased as I got in on the lease deals too!

I highly recommend trying launch control ASAP, I caused a friend to scream like a little girl with it lol.

can you explain the procedure exactly to me please, I've tried to follow the manual but it says turn TCS off but when you push the button the display says ESP off or something.

Also - does the display inbeween the clocks confirm you are in launch mode?

[oobster]

Very nice car, do you have an agreed figure to buy the vehicle outright at the end of the lease?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Still needs a Pink Floyd filter though