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[BrettMRC]

I was very late to the party when it came to the Golf-R; had been quite happy with my A5 until a pick-up/tree interface ruined my serenity!

So back in September I decided to go for a Golf-R on the company scheme, it arrived on the last Friday of November - just in time for the weekend!

Golf R front LHS by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R rear LHS by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R Left side by Brett, on Flickr

and now its run in - we see the R in its natural habitat:

Golf R on the A701 by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R on the A701 by Brett, on Flickr

[trowelhead]

BrettMRC said:

I was very late to the party when it came to the Golf-R; had been quite happy with my A5 until a pick-up/tree interface ruined my serenity!

So back in September I decided to go for a Golf-R on the company scheme, it arrived on the last Friday of November - just in time for the weekend!

Golf R front LHS by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R rear LHS by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R Left side by Brett, on Flickr

and now its run in - we see the R in its natural habitat:

Golf R on the A701 by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R on the A701 by Brett, on Flickr

Very nice, enjoy!

[si_xsi]

Very smart, best colour IMO - limestone grey?

[BrettMRC]

si_xsi said:

Very smart, best colour IMO - limestone grey?

Yep, keeps it all reasonably unassuming.

[al1991]

+1 on the best colour. Lovely looking motor.

[mx-6]

Very nice, really like the grey. Did you go for DSG or stick? How does it compare to the A5?

[BrettMRC]

mx-6 said:

Very nice, really like the grey. Did you go for DSG or stick? How does it compare to the A5?

It's a DSG

The A5 was a 2.0TDI, so no fair comparisons really.

TBH, for the long drive the A5 was nicer, for the spirited parts the Golf wins hands down. (Although I did find myself wondering if the RC300h would have been a better compromise between the two)

Can't fault the Golf - did over 8 hours in there yesterday and no aches or pains, despite being over 6ft.

[hondansx]

I can't see how anyone could not rate that amazing blue they come in as the best. Appreciate it's perhaps over-used, but that doesn't stop it from being an incredible hue.

Not knocking your grey though - i had a grey Mk6 R.

[Max M4X WW]

Looks great, love the colour.

I've recently taken delivery of a GTD Estate which seems to be a great car, an R must be even better. (I went for Tornado Red though!)

[andydax]

Great Road, I live on it , at the Edinburgh End !

BrettMRC said:

I was very late to the party when it came to the Golf-R; had been quite happy with my A5 until a pick-up/tree interface ruined my serenity!

So back in September I decided to go for a Golf-R on the company scheme, it arrived on the last Friday of November - just in time for the weekend!

Golf R front LHS by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R rear LHS by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R Left side by Brett, on Flickr

and now its run in - we see the R in its natural habitat:

Golf R on the A701 by Brett, on Flickr
Golf R on the A701 by Brett, on Flickr

[BrettMRC]

andydax said:

Great Road, I live on it , at the Edinburgh End !

It has to be said, that road is one of the reasons I prefer to drive rather than fly/train to Edinburgh

[Ollie C]

Great car! But then I have a certain amount of bias.
Was a toss up between Limestone and Reflex... what options did you go for?

[BrettMRC]

DSG, tech pack, tints - that was it I think

[BrettMRC]

Quick update, just under 8000miles on the clock now.
Averaging 34mpg overall, 47mpg on long runs.....12mpg when driven appropriately!
Exhaust sounds much better now its had a few heat cycles and got some carbon in there.
Not missed a beat on long or short trips, even when abused.
Lives in Eco mode a lot of the time, keeps it feeling more special when using the sport/individual modes.

Had another Somerset/Edinburgh/Somerset run for work a few weeks back - much nicer weather this time

[Marvtec]

BrettMRC said:

Quick update, just under 8000miles on the clock now.
Averaging 34mpg overall, 47mpg on long runs.....12mpg when driven appropriately!
Exhaust sounds much better now its had a few heat cycles and got some carbon in there.
Not missed a beat on long or short trips, even when abused.
Lives in Eco mode a lot of the time, keeps it feeling more special when using the sport/individual modes.

Wow you do a lot better than me, long term 26mpg though I have a heavy right foot and hardly ever use eco. I do use launch control where possible though

[DUMBO100]

Great choice, I currently have a 15 reg which is due back to the leasing company. I've already extended the lease by 6 months, so I think I am going to order another one

[ManicMunky]

DUMBO100 said:

Great choice, I currently have a 15 reg which is due back to the leasing company. I've already extended the lease by 6 months, so I think I am going to order another one

Sooooo many 15 plate R's for sale at the moment!

[Hackney]

BrettMRC said:

...Lives in Eco mode a lot of the time, keeps it feeling more special when using the sport/individual modes..

Eco mode, didn't even know the R had one of those

[BrettMRC]

Hackney said:

Eco mode, didn't even know the R had one of those

When the mileage rate at work is pretty draconian you have to use it to come close to breakeven! :O

[iphonedyou]

BrettMRC said:

Quick update, just under 8000miles on the clock now.
Averaging 34mpg overall, 47mpg on long runs.....12mpg when driven appropriately!
Exhaust sounds much better now its had a few heat cycles and got some carbon in there.
Not missed a beat on long or short trips, even when abused.
Lives in Eco mode a lot of the time, keeps it feeling more special when using the sport/individual modes.

Had another Somerset/Edinburgh/Somerset run for work a few weeks back - much nicer weather this time

Crazy MPG figures - no wonder it hasn't missed a beat!

Averaging 24mpg on my Scirocco R (which has the mark 6 engine, admittedly - but still) across 9,000 miles.