The 45k golf R

[Nickbrapp]

I’ve just seen this on Instagram, seems crazy, they aren’t limited edition and you can still get them. I see it’s got a pan roof but still 10k over list

[dbryder]

Its got the Akra (circa £3k?) and almost every option along with their 'Stage 2 tune'

Now I wouldn't want to pay that for a Golf either, but its not £10k over list.

[Dermot O'Logical]

Bramley.

'Nuff said.

They have another one as well.

[andrewparker]

Dermot O'Logical said:

Bramley.

'Nuff said.

They have another one as well.

Indeed. I used to follow Simon Gregg on Social Media. Constant griping about flipping and selling cars at overs, yet he appears to own a business that does just that.

[andrewparker]

dbryder said:

Its got the Akra (circa £3k?) and almost every option along with their 'Stage 2 tune'

Goodbye remainder of warranty.

[The Dictator]

Wow! that is crazy money for a Golf. I have an 18 plate GTI and it is a great car, but I cannot conceive a possible reason for spending that amount on a hatchback.

[ashleyman]

That's not 10k over list with those options it's probably a £42-44k car with some extra performance bits.

Akra exhaust won't void warranty because it's probably a factory option.

[Luke.]

ashleyman said:

That's not 10k over list with those options it's probably a £42-44k car with some extra performance bits.

Akra exhaust won't void warranty because it's probably a factory option.

The Stage 2 tune might though.

[andrewparker]

ashleyman said:

That's not 10k over list with those options it's probably a £42-44k car with some extra performance bits.

Akra exhaust won't void warranty because it's probably a factory option.

Assuming they walked in and didn't get a discount then it's closer to £50k – which is of course mad money for a Golf, but I think lifting the list price by nearly 50% on any car is mental.

[ashleyman]

Luke. said:

ashleyman said:

That's not 10k over list with those options it's probably a £42-44k car with some extra performance bits.

Akra exhaust won't void warranty because it's probably a factory option.

The Stage 2 tune might though.

Course.

Wouldn't touch it tho, Stage 2 and in the ad all they say is:

APR ECU Stage 2 Upgrade with Racingline Air Box, carried out by QST at a cost of £1,673.00. This is removable with ease.

Stage 2 needs more than just a map and an airbox! I think it's at least £3k to do it properly.!!

[neil-1323bolts]

Wow that is expensive for a golf , what about this one, https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201... 24k for one over 3 years old , poverty spec as well , . Maybe golf R prices are on the up not making the manual box any more

[phil4]

List for that is around £47-48K, the big options added are:

Performance Pack - £2300
Akra exchaust - £2975
Leather - £1750
Upgraded "infotainment" - £1325
Lane Assist etc - £1120

So while it's defo got a few miles on, they're not going too far over list, espeically with tuning added. Also has the benefit of being a pre-WLTP car, so not down 10bhp on power before tuning.

[ghost83]

Not 10k over list that’s just how much you hey are fully loaded

[MDMA .]

Now i've read QST, no thanks

[rayyan171]

£45k for a 300hp Golf. No way.

£10k gets a used 300hp something, either from Audi or BMW. Granted, these are now becoming very fast weapons, but for £45k I don't want cheap interior plastics that is expected of a VAG product (still in 2018!!!).

[cheesesliceking]

What kind of halfwit would pay 45k for a VW??

[Hackney]

rayyan171 said:

£45k for a 300hp Golf. No way.

£10k gets a used 300hp something, either from Audi or BMW. Granted, these are now becoming very fast weapons, but for £45k I don't want cheap interior plastics that is expected of a VAG product (still in 2018!!!).

I get your point, but a £10k 300bhp will have some serious compromises compared to a Golf R, BMW M140i etc

Just scrolled down the first page of this PH search and yeah, I was right.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=u...

Obviously it's horses for courses though. But on the first page of the search above, none of those cars would be suitable for my needs whereas my current car is.

[Jasandjules]

45k for any Golf is madness to me.

[rayyan171]

Hackney said:

rayyan171 said:

£45k for a 300hp Golf. No way.

£10k gets a used 300hp something, either from Audi or BMW. Granted, these are now becoming very fast weapons, but for £45k I don't want cheap interior plastics that is expected of a VAG product (still in 2018!!!).

I get your point, but a £10k 300bhp will have some serious compromises compared to a Golf R, BMW M140i etc

Just scrolled down the first page of this PH search and yeah, I was right.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=u...

Obviously it's horses for courses though. But on the first page of the search above, none of those cars would be suitable for my needs whereas my current car is.

A N55 (more reliable) engined 335i can be found for £9-11k, in Coupe form with the DCT or in the facelifted Saloon. We bought our Audi A6 3.0T at around £10k. Both have 5 seats, good boot space and handle well. Our Audi is very well equipped, the only missing technology from it is some automation. Only problem has been the thermostat on the Audi. It really isn't that difficult to find a 300hp car for £10k.

I am also going to say that the Golf R itself is a suitable car, I would be looking at a 4 year old example, and not a new model, as the 7.5 really has some minor differences. Same goes for the M135i/M140i, there are very decent models at £15k. If they reach £10k they will be on the list after the Audi, but we are still enjoying that right now

[TooMany2cvs]

ashleyman said:

Wouldn't touch it tho, Stage 2 and in the ad all they say is:

APR ECU Stage 2 Upgrade with Racingline Air Box, carried out by QST at a cost of £1,673.00. This is removable with ease.

Stage 2 needs more than just a map and an airbox! I think it's at least £3k to do it properly.!!

"Stage" means what they want it to mean.

If their "stage 1" is just a remap, then "stage 2" could well be remap + airbox, with "stage 3" being remap + airbox + exhaust.