The Golf R lease thread

[TomScrut]

anonymous said:

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Both the same wheel I presume (new one not on 19s)? That's pretty bad, my 15 reg ones have had a pothole or two and been fine

[the-photographer]

For everyone waiting for their new lease

4.2 seconds for the facelift DSG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfxc5Tmj1w&fe... 9:00

Versus FL PP DSG (245PS) 5.7 (not bad) 7:00

[ClockworkCupcake]

Thanks, TomScrut. Very informative.

[Yipper]

the-photographer said:

For everyone waiting for their new lease

4.2 seconds for the facelift DSG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfxc5Tmj1w&fe... 9:00

Incredible time for what is basically an everyday car for commuting or the Tesco run.

[PenelopaPitstop]

Is new Golf R widely available for test drives at dealerships? I was thinking about checking it out so I can jump on a deal when good one comes up.

[marcosgt]

PenelopaPitstop said:

Is new Golf R widely available for test drives at dealerships? I was thinking about checking it out so I can jump on a deal when good one comes up.

Not around here (Surrey/Hants border).

M

[ollie05]

Not in Wales. 2 dealers sad they won't be having any and would I like to just test a gttdi and one said it's another month until one is in the showroom, to view only, not drive.

Piss poor isn't it.

[PenelopaPitstop]

I guess I could test pre-FL, haven't driven one. Will contact VW Gatwick tomorrow to check what they have.

[ashleyman]

PenelopaPitstop said:

Is new Golf R widely available for test drives at dealerships? I was thinking about checking it out so I can jump on a deal when good one comes up.

Depends where you're located. Most of the dealers round me - Surrey - will be getting their demo R's in end of April - mid May.

[PenelopaPitstop]

I got response from Gatwick that they have demo car. I'm surprised someone replied to email at 19.30. Will book a test drive in next few days.

[maccas99]

PenelopaPitstop said:

I got response from Gatwick that they have demo car. I'm surprised someone replied to email at 19.30. Will book a test drive in next few days.

Gatwick VW is where I am sourcing my FL Golf R from. Good service so far. I was driving into Horsham on the weekend and I saw a FL R being driven round the back of Horsham VW so they have one as well now.

[gazza5]

Got my build date week commencing 8th May.

Hoping I get the car before I go away on the 12th June - think its going to be very tight! I'm sure it will want a nice run through part of france!

[marcosgt]

No update on mine yet

Still showing the estimated build week (22/5) from 7th April.

M.

[maccas99]

gazza5 said:

Got my build date week commencing 8th May.

Hoping I get the car before I go away on the 12th June - think its going to be very tight! I'm sure it will want a nice run through part of france!

I got the same build week as well, seems like they will all be coming over on the same transporter :-)

[tyrrell]

My build week is from the 17/4/17 so my baby will be born this week

[fewie]

What's everyone's sweet spot for a Golf R hatch? I've been offered a 5dr hatch for £352 a month (amortised) over 3 years / 8k miles. Seems reasonable if not startling

[gazza5]

fewie said:

What's everyone's sweet spot for a Golf R hatch? I've been offered a 5dr hatch for £352 a month (amortised) over 3 years / 8k miles. Seems reasonable if not startling

Any deposit required?

[tyrrell]

There is no support on Golf R hatches this quarter, to get a decent deal you will have to wait and see what happens at the beginning of Quarter 3 July.

You will need to be quick as the estates all went in a 24 hour period. You need to be on the general leasing thread on Monday morning the 3rd of July or you may miss out.

[Rick101]

Could be the right time for me.

Are there any ideas of what they will be available for?

[fewie]

gazza5 said:

Any deposit required?

It was on a 9 + 35 payment model but averages out at £352 a month over the 3 years

Edited by fewie on Tuesday 18th April 13:39