Re: VW Golf R official

[QuattroDave]

I'm really struggling to see who would chose this over any of the other performance offerings in this price bracket, save for diehard Golf fans who absolutely won't be seen dead in anything else (you pay more but get more back when you sell - gotta love that justification!)

For me it'd be:

M135i - for the sound and steer - NOT for looks!
S3 - Performance but with a better looking package
S4 (£34k through brokers) - performance (same looks as S3!) but with a decent size boot!
AMG A45 - Not a fan of the look or price but can't deny the brutal speed!

Any number of second hand buys





VW Golf R!

[Amirhussain]

I like that, not overly keen on 4 exhaust pipes, but nothing major.

[artdealer]

A. Not sure about the styling of alloys and tailpipes as with everyone else, but the flagship Golf should look a bit more OTT than just a GTi maybe retro fit some different wheel and exhaust parts. I like the general Mk7 look though. B.Trying to work out where this leaves used Mk6 Golf R prices and desirability.

[zeduffman]

The looks are bitterly disappointing. The Mk6 R was quite handsome, this one just seems a bit out of proportion. The R badge on the front grille would look better floating in the black bit rather than sitting on the chrome floor. Four exhaust pipes is just too many.

I'll stick with my R32 for now then.

[tadaah]

Does look a bit obvious. Tailpipes are very OTT too

Hard to argue against the 6cyl in the 135i.

S3 says completely the wrong thing about the driver

Merc is just completely unattractive to me

[pillay2k]

Gutted, i was really looking forward to getting one of these next year to replace my mkV R32. Those wheels and tailpipes, its just not right without the 'R' central twin pipes!
Used S4 for me then...

[tadaah]

Plus mk7 does look like its got a saggy bum, can't place why though????

[greggy50]

Dont understand what this offers over an audi s3 myself...

[Captainawesome]

RobM77 said:

n4aat said:

My thoughts exactly. Just looks stupid, like the TT-S.

Who needs four tail pipes.

It's necessary on a large capacity multi-cylinder engine. Having four on a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine though is going to attract ridicule...

Ahem





Who 'needs' more than 90bhp on a public road.........

I want.

[WokkaWokka]

Is it me or does it somehow manage to look boxy?

[folos]

I like the looks, might have been enough to tempt me out of my MKV R32 if it was a few thousand pounds cheaper. Alas I think i'll keep it for another year or two and get a tasty E92 M3

[rog007]

Mein Gott! Nein!

[DanBMW]

Looks dull, and the exhausts don't suit it.

[David87]

Awesome! I can't wait to rent one of these out in a few years!

[andyt427]

Oh wow ..... another boring looking Golf. More evolution ..... yawn!!

[Wills2]

That would make a great daily driver but the 4 AMG style exhaust pipes put me right off...shame.

[cerb4.5lee]

n4aat said:

My thoughts exactly. Just looks stupid, like the TT-S.

Who needs four tail pipes.

I get through a fair bit of autosol!

[Ali_T]

Is it wrong to laugh at the people complaining about the 4 exhaust pipes and saying they'd prefer an S3 which has.....oooh, let's count them:



I prefer the Golf's looks and distinct lack of knobend image over the Audi or BMW. The last Golf R was also a significantly sharper and better steer than it's S3 sister as well. So let's wait for the road tests. £30k-ish and I'm interested as an Evo replacement. £35k and I'll laugh and walk away. No hot hatch is worth that.

[Wills2]

I don't see the TTS as being an issue it is a sporty 2 seater and the best looking TT for my money. But the Golf is meant to be understated and with those zorsts it just isn't.

The M3 on the other hand, well that's just perfect!

[Passeyfier]

A different wheel design with an 18" diameter would work better IMO, those just look a bit too big aesthetically, not to mention the potentially prohibited ride quality. As for those exhausts, too much maybe but the Germans sure do like to code their specs based on the number and shape of exhausts these days, particularly the performance-oriented models.