MK8 Golf R

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MDMA .

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8,849 posts

100 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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My brother has just sent me some pictures. Feel a bit queasy. Just doesn't look right to me.








GroundEffect

13,819 posts

155 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Because he's used a wide-angle lens at close range. Get some more representative photos.


Chubbyross

4,537 posts

84 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Those wheels have caused a migraine.

MattyD803

1,690 posts

64 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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MDMA . said:
Feel a bit queasy.
But have you seen the price tag yet....?

At present, limited stock plus shortage of factory supply mean these are typically being held at RRP.....nudging £40k, with those few 'optioned' cars well into the "Big Tax" price region.....

ajap1979

7,898 posts

186 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Oh joy, another VW bashing thread.

Mods, can we at least get this moved to the VAG forum?

culpz

4,881 posts

111 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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I think that looks stunning.

Pistonheader101

2,206 posts

106 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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brilliant - looks perfect

MDMA .

Original Poster:

8,849 posts

100 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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ajap1979 said:
Oh joy, another VW bashing thread.

Mods, can we at least get this moved to the VAG forum?
Not really. I've had loads of VW's and like them. Just not this one.

MDMA .

Original Poster:

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100 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Leon R

3,182 posts

95 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Looks good.

Logical evolution.

Nads02

120 posts

37 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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I feel as though the mk7.5 was the best golf yet, this one seems to be a bit too try hard imo.

Pookie123

842 posts

137 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Thumbs up from me

Smiljan

10,772 posts

196 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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I think it's what Ground Effect says - camera angle. The rear looks like a T-Roc R from that angle.

The wheels are marmite but there are plenty of factory and aftermarket options. Should be a great car, I've got a late Mk7.5R and it's been ace so far. They still have a variety of issues common to the earlier models once the mileage racks up but there are so many tuners and specialists familiar with the cars it's all easy to sort.

They seem to be selling well, lots of new owners on the Facebook Golf R group.


Jasandjules

69,825 posts

228 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Looks good to me.

Uncle John

4,269 posts

190 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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So what are the figures on these? Don’t think I’ve seen a PH review.

ajap1979

7,898 posts

186 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Uncle John said:
So what are the figures on these? Don’t think I’ve seen a PH review.
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/volkswag...

AJB88

12,263 posts

170 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Just dont like the R/GTI badges in the middle on the rear.

otolith

55,899 posts

203 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Hard to see how the automatic four pot turbo powered 40k hot hatch market still exists with the Tesla Model 3 on the market.

Smiljan

10,772 posts

196 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Uncle John said:
So what are the figures on these? Don’t think I’ve seen a PH review.
They've done one now.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2021-vo...

lastexile69

513 posts

170 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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Have to agree with earlier sentiment that the 7.5 was just about right design wise - I haven't liked any of the mk8 variants to be honest - R and Clubsport included.

Ever since someone pointed out to me that the sloping inwards headlight line reminds them of the Muppets character with the one giant monobrow I can't unsee it!! tongue out