2016 Golf R

[Ollie C]

The car has arrived at the dealer! It's been a long summer of waiting, but the Autumn should be great. I appreciate that there are a lot of "R's" about, but after considering all the options, Type R, Focus RS & 135/140i, I thought that this would suit me the best. I am a bit of a fast Golf fan too.

Collection after a Ceramic coat on Wednesday. Dealer is under strict instructions to only PDI it, not wash it, and leave the covers on until it arrives at the detailers.

[url]|http://thumbsnap.com/5VbAFT4t[/url

]

[Ollie C]

f1nn said:

Oh no, are you one of them?

I'm afraid i am. Terrible, I know! ;-)

[Ollie C]

ashleyman said:

Awesome choice!

If you're in the South, South East of England check out VWROC as we're hoping to have a little meet up in October

In Sussex mate, I'll take a look!

[Ollie C]

spookly said:

When are they planning on applying the topcoat

S**t! I knew something wasn't quite right!

[Ollie C]

f1nn said:

Hahaha, he specifically asked VW not to apply the top coat incase it wasn't up to the required standard.

Still, great car, enjoy (well as much as you can do while having sleepless nights about birds stting on a golf)

Not at all, just want it to start out as good as it can, there are quite a few threads about dealers inflicting scratches and swirl marks even before the cars turned a wheel. Just trying to avoid that.

Edited by Ollie C on Thursday 22 September 19:16

[Ollie C]

f1nn said:

Yeah, I get it....I was joking.

Enjoy.

All good bud! Thanks, thats the plan.

[Ollie C]

spookly said:

I've had my R Estate in Lapiz for about 10 days now. Don't believe the optimistic mpg figures from VW.... I've averaged about 20mpg. May be down to enthusiastic driving though.

Manufacturers figures are pretty much always misleading. From the people I know with them, once run in, 30mpg is achievable. My commute is 15 minutes, so it won't be the end of world if I get a bit less.
They're supposed to be driven enthusiastically, you're doing the right thing! Hope you're enjoying it.

[Ollie C]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

I can certainly live with that. I don't think a hot hatch is necessarily the one to go for if fuel economy is a prime factor.

[Ollie C]

ukbikerider said:

Nice colour! are they the only alloys available? I know its subjective but I can't help not really like them!

Thanks! To be honest I'm with you on the wheels. There is an optional 19" wheel which looks great, but... I think they highlight the slightly puny looking discs and you can also see a lot of the underneath of the car through them, if that makes sense? All completely subjective I know, and I did agonise over the wheels more than any other option. In the end, I thought, I can pocket the grand or whatever the extra was and change them down the line to a wheel I really do like. I'll probably stick to 18's though.

[Ollie C]

chrismc1977 said:

19" Pretoras are the way ahead.

The stock wheels are a let down. The stock Nogaros on our GTD look far superior to me

Pay the money, make the choice. I really couldn't decide, so I saved the cash. I agree though, VW could've done a better on the standard wheel. Matters little, when one is behind the wheel though!

[Ollie C]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Ahh the age old condition commonly known as 'Lead Foot'. There's no cure Spookly!

[Ollie C]

RS Grant said:

Look forward to the detailed pictures, the R is pretty rare in silver!


Cheers,
Grant

Thanks Grant. I'll be sure to post a picture (or 7!!) once the car is home. Yours looks great, mods are superb.

[Ollie C]

Little update from Envy Detailing. Car is now ready for ceramic coat. Roll on Wednesday!

[Ollie C]

AGK said:

Peter Cooper? Who was your salesman?

Andy Gray in the fleet sales team. He's been superb start to finish. A very un-salesman like approach. Gave me a good discount too!

[Ollie C]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Ollie C said:

Little update from Envy Detailing. Car is now ready for ceramic coat. Roll on Wednesday!

Looks the biz!

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing it in the metal.

[Ollie C]

It's home! 400 miles down and now extending the engine a bit more. Jack of all trades, and I'm really enjoying it. It just feels special (for a Golf)! 31MPG over the 400 miles so far.

[Ollie C]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Looks really great!

Thanks mate. Really pleased with the silver.

[Ollie C]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Here's one for the Golf R drivers (or Mk VII in general)

Anybody else having problems with selecting reverse when aiming for first?

I've been driving 40 years, probably covered a million miles & never done this....up until I got the R.

I bet I've done it nearly a dozen times in the last 18 months. Can't decide if it's me being a dork, or something's up.

(had a few near misses as a result too!)

Full manual box I should add

Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Sunday 2nd October 20:08

Not as yet. But it's a push down and away? Is your gearbox allowing you to select reverse without pushing the gearstick down?

[Ollie C]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Ollie C said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Here's one for the Golf R drivers (or Mk VII in general)

Anybody else having problems with selecting reverse when aiming for first?

I've been driving 40 years, probably covered a million miles & never done this....up until I got the R.

I bet I've done it nearly a dozen times in the last 18 months. Can't decide if it's me being a dork, or something's up.

(had a few near misses as a result too!)

Full manual box I should add

Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Sunday 2nd October 20:08

Not as yet. But it's a push down and away? Is your gearbox allowing you to select reverse without pushing the gearstick down?

I reckon it is. But...if I try to do it (as a dealer would) I can't make it happen.

Sounds like it might be? Maybe check that the lock out function is working?

[Ollie C]

Little update:

6000 miles in now. Car is going really well. Engine has loosened up nicely and it still feels nice and quick. It's in daily use and MPG is still sat at 31, no complaints on that front ( I have a short daily commute).
It's a jack of all trades and has effectively replaced 2 cars - a 996 C4S and a BMW E90 320d.

The Golf has been faultless. I can see why they're so popular. Plans this year are a return to Wales and the Nurburgring and potentially Le Mans Classic.