The 45k golf R
Discussion
rayyan171 said:
Willy Nilly said:
rayyan171 said:
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
Please don't compare new cars to old cars. If you are going to compare cars either compare new cars or old carsI 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
Comparing new cars, I would rather have a well specced 340i, with the MPPK. I definitely would be able to get a pre-reg, or a nearly new, for around £45k.
I’d rather have a 996 Turbo than a new Golf R.
I think with cars like this, someone specced it up when it was new to their taste and paid handsomely for the privilege, as is their prerogative.
Second hand, which it is when it has 3000 odd miles on, its a used car, it doesn't retain that value, it isnt the original buyers ideal Golf R, its just another used one looking for a home with all the others, the options make it more attractive and do add some value but used car buyers tend to be less spendy. Plus it is now quite an old model.
Someone may also want that exact spec but expecting to get the money back that it cost when you have taken its virginity so to speak is probably a bit optimistic, that car is "over capitalized", too much stuff that doesnt really make it that much different to all the others out there, well a bit, bit not 15 grands worth and wouldn't fancy taking it for warranty work at VW with their infamous checks for any fiddling whether you can take the Stage 2 stuff off or not.
And three grand for an exhaust for a Golf, to me that would be three grand towards something that isnt a Golf, nothing wrong with them but it would be natures way of saying I need to step up a division beyond a 4 cylinder hatchback.
Second hand, which it is when it has 3000 odd miles on, its a used car, it doesn't retain that value, it isnt the original buyers ideal Golf R, its just another used one looking for a home with all the others, the options make it more attractive and do add some value but used car buyers tend to be less spendy. Plus it is now quite an old model.
Someone may also want that exact spec but expecting to get the money back that it cost when you have taken its virginity so to speak is probably a bit optimistic, that car is "over capitalized", too much stuff that doesnt really make it that much different to all the others out there, well a bit, bit not 15 grands worth and wouldn't fancy taking it for warranty work at VW with their infamous checks for any fiddling whether you can take the Stage 2 stuff off or not.
And three grand for an exhaust for a Golf, to me that would be three grand towards something that isnt a Golf, nothing wrong with them but it would be natures way of saying I need to step up a division beyond a 4 cylinder hatchback.
ericmcn said:
anyone whould would buy that over say this would need a lobotomy. The obsession with Golfs is a bit sad
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A lobotomy or, you know, regularly useable back seats for children and adults....a boot...to not turn up at a customer meeting looking like someone rich enough to own a Porsche.....https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I know, in many, many circumstances the Porsche is a better car than the Golf. Except when it's not, then it's useless.
ericmcn said:
anyone whould would buy that over say this would need a lobotomy. The obsession with Golfs is a bit sad
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
No they'd just have differing needs and wants, not everyone would want a leggy 8 year old colour coded white 911 with the wrong seats and those horrible turbo wheels with a push button PDK wheel and 1990 Lexus rear lights, some would, some wouldn't. It's not my idea of a dream spec 997 but I'm sure it's someone's just like the golf will be. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
J4CKO said:
I would struggle to pay much over 30 for any Golf, even if it was new, just dont see them as being in that price range however many options.
Keep it for a year then try selling it, reckon you would be in for a 15 grand surprise.
Indeed. Who pays ‘list’ anyway?Keep it for a year then try selling it, reckon you would be in for a 15 grand surprise.
The maximum I would pay for any Golf would be £25k new.
Daston said:
£1600 for an air box on a golf? Is it made of gold? Why would anyone pay that!
i presume people dont want to dril holes in the factory airbox anymore.......for 1600 I would like to know whats so special about it and the difference between that and a grabbing a 5mm drill bit from the shed.. 1600 is a decent holiday or a lot of super unleaded.ericmcn said:
anyone whould would buy that over say this would need a lobotomy. The obsession with Golfs is a bit sad
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
That's the beauty about life, we all get choices and we can match the choices to our needs (practical Golf for everyday runs and children, or a leggy pork for perceived image/status). For example, I could not for the life of me understand why anyone would choose to live in a place/road like this...https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Westfield+Rd,+...
...but you have. The beauty of choices...
ToothbrushMan said:
Daston said:
£1600 for an air box on a golf? Is it made of gold? Why would anyone pay that!
i presume people dont want to dril holes in the factory airbox anymore.......for 1600 I would like to know whats so special about it and the difference between that and a grabbing a 5mm drill bit from the shed.. 1600 is a decent holiday or a lot of super unleaded.Even as a Golf R owner, that price is absolutely insane....
Wills2 said:
No they'd just have differing needs and wants, not everyone would want a leggy 8 year old colour coded white 911 with the wrong seats and those horrible turbo wheels with a push button PDK wheel and 1990 Lexus rear lights, some would, some wouldn't. It's not my idea of a dream spec 997 but I'm sure it's someone's just like the golf will be.
its more of a driver oriented sports car that a Golf will ever be however, and at £40k there are many better cars to choose from. kmpowell said:
That's the beauty about life, we all get choices and we can match the choices to our needs (practical Golf for everyday runs and children, or a leggy pork for perceived image/status). For example, I could not for the life of me understand why anyone would choose to live in a place/road like this...
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Westfield+Rd,+...
...but you have. The beauty of choices...
the beauty of pathetic fools on PH is as healthy as ever it seems, i dont reside at PE26 wan***.https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Westfield+Rd,+...
...but you have. The beauty of choices...
ericmcn said:
Wills2 said:
No they'd just have differing needs and wants, not everyone would want a leggy 8 year old colour coded white 911 with the wrong seats and those horrible turbo wheels with a push button PDK wheel and 1990 Lexus rear lights, some would, some wouldn't. It's not my idea of a dream spec 997 but I'm sure it's someone's just like the golf will be.
its more of a driver oriented sports car that a Golf will ever be however, and at £40k there are many better cars to choose from. 
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