RE: 2021 Volkswagen Golf R | UK Review

RE: 2021 Volkswagen Golf R | UK Review

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anonymous-user

69 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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TameRacingDriver said:
Does it come with an optional bullet proof jacket or stab vest?
Nearly 7 years with one and I’ve managed fine.

TameRacingDriver

19,312 posts

287 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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ajap1979 said:
Nearly 7 years with one and I’ve managed fine.

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

31,140 posts

250 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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TameRacingDriver said:
ajap1979 said:
Nearly 7 years with one and I’ve managed fine.
Did somebody call? hehe

nicholasm

148 posts

200 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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996GT3_Matt said:
I hear you macky17.

I owned a facelift (mk7.5 DSG) for 8 months and couldn't gel with it. I was reluctant to sell the car because its a handsome and appealing product but after persevering for long enough to appease my wife, I moved on.

A manual would have possibly added a layer of interaction, but ultimately it was the steering that killed if for me - totally lifeless. Dan draws exactly the same conclusion in reviewing the Clubsport last week (around 12 minutes in if memory serves).

Matt
I've found the same, Matt / macky17. I haven't had my mk7.5 estate for long but I can't get on with the steering. I had a Leon Cupra ST 300 before that and the steering was decent, so I expected the same from the Golf. Maybe it's the standard Continentals? scratchchin

TameRacingDriver

19,312 posts

287 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
TameRacingDriver said:
ajap1979 said:
Nearly 7 years with one and I’ve managed fine.
Did somebody call? hehe
Username checks out laugh

anonymous-user

69 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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nicholasm said:
I've found the same, Matt / macky17. I haven't had my mk7.5 estate for long but I can't get on with the steering. I had a Leon Cupra ST 300 before that and the steering was decent, so I expected the same from the Golf. Maybe it's the standard Continentals? scratchchin
My MK7.5 estate came on Bridgestones. They were terrible, and unfortunately lasted ages. Changed them to PS4s 6 months ago and there was a marked improvement. Turn in is far crisper.

Wills2

26,048 posts

190 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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ChrisCh86 said:
No heated windscreen on the standard configuration or even as an option?
Oh the humanity!



Gweeds

7,954 posts

67 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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HardMiles said:
Another car for true dullards that don't actually like driving! YAWN!

Why not a write up on the new Noble or something that needs a driver to be at the helm, as opposed to a financed 12 years olds pops n farts mobile.
Immediate disqualification for using the word ‘helm’


Kawasicki

13,767 posts

250 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Great value for money, when discounted!

I can't wait to see the reviews of the Yaris GR versus this.

Which would be faster/most fun B road machine?

The Yaris weighs less, but the Golf is a bit narrower.

Which has the most usable suspension travel?

Edited by Kawasicki on Tuesday 23 February 20:54

Hairymonster

1,623 posts

120 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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AlexMG said:


And the number from drive the deal is 6k off the list price....
I'd save a couple of grand and get the GTi Clubsport - that has had excellent reviews.

MyV10BarksAndBites

1,321 posts

64 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Wills2 said:
ChrisCh86 said:
No heated windscreen on the standard configuration or even as an option?
Oh the humanity!
laugh

Dombilano

1,306 posts

70 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Mouse Rat said:
justa1972 said:
Where's the Video ?!
Police Interceptors, Channel 5, 8PM on Monday's
Haha

Hackney

7,250 posts

223 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Just specced one up...... £50k jeez!

ghost83

5,598 posts

205 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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culpz said:
Read above. DTD is already offering 14.5% discount, which brings the price into the low 30's.
Any options still put you in the higher tax bracket

Hothatch1977

99 posts

96 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Kawasicki said:
Great value for money, when discounted!

I can't wait to see the reviews of the Yaris GR versus this.

Which would be faster/most fun B road machine?

The Yaris weighs less, but the Golf is a bit narrower.

Which has the most usable suspension travel?

Edited by Kawasicki on Tuesday 23 February 20:54
I cancelled a circuit pack GR Yaris for an R, hope I made the right choice!
I justified it as the golf should be more practical, roomier and refined as most of my driving is on the motorway / city. Oh and it was cheaper too.....
Having drove a GR, nothing touches them for smiles per miles, felt amazing. I’ll get one....one day

ZX10R NIN

29,182 posts

140 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Hothatch1977 said:
I cancelled a circuit pack GR Yaris for an R, hope I made the right choice!
I justified it as the golf should be more practical, roomier and refined as most of my driving is on the motorway / city. Oh and it was cheaper too.....
Having drove a GR, nothing touches them for smiles per miles, felt amazing. I’ll get one....one day
Oh wow

TameRacingDriver

19,312 posts

287 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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ZX10R NIN said:
Oh wow
I didn't want to piss on ones chips, but.... yes

Escort Si-130

3,378 posts

195 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Good write up, was dreading Matt Bird would have been given the chance to do this, but you guys made the right choice PH.

However the Golf R I just do not think it cuts it as previous. The R logo looks cheap or useless compared to others dating back from the R32. Has the 0-60 got slower, I am sure the previous model was faster than 4.7 with DSG?

anonymous-user

69 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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fantheman80 said:
hungry_hog said:
why is it such as a target over something like (say) an A45 or Focus RS?
Because of the sheer numbers sold. Parts business, shady body shops, yoofs on eBay..
Yup. Loads around, so more to nick. Half this forum bought the mk7 it seemed!

SidewaysSi

10,742 posts

249 months

Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Escort Si-130 said:
Good write up, was dreading Matt Bird would have been given the chance to do this, but you guys made the right choice PH.

However the Golf R I just do not think it cuts it as previous. The R logo looks cheap or useless compared to others dating back from the R32. Has the 0-60 got slower, I am sure the previous model was faster than 4.7 with DSG?
So people really care about a logo? And how can it be "useless"?