Mk VI Golf GTI vs Mk VI Golf R

[taylor8]

Looking at changing the Focus ST after 3 years of ownership to a 5dr GTI or 5dr Golf R (which I think looks great!)
Just looking for other people thoughs on the 2 cars and is the R that much better than the GTI considering the difference in price??

[Dr G]

I haven't driven either yet but on styling alone I'd add the Sirocco to that list...

[rb5230]

prefer the focus st to the golf gti personally, have you driven one yet?
i expect the golf R is a different kettle of fish though although is it not much more expensive?

[the-photographer]

I've not driven either, but plenty of reviews around
and this board has got members with experience of both;


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=75.0

[taylor8]

Sirocco no use as I need 5 door! Which is a shame as I really like them. Yeah had a go in the GTI not the R yet though, Yeah ST is a nice motor but had it 3 years time to move on

[rb5230]

the-photographer said:

and this board has got members with experience of both;


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=75.0

hardly going to be an unbiassed forum or have any unbiassed reviews. i suggest you go and test one 1st i was hugely underwhelmed by the golf gti after driving the ST, which i found to be a better car in every way.

i didnt realise the golf R comes in a 5dr though.

[taylor8]

well ive hade the st and want a new car!!!

[rb5230]

taylor8 said:

well ive hade the st and want a new car!!!

thats fair enough, but surely a test drive is a good idea, the hairdryer sound they make really is depressing after the howl of an ST, or do you just buy a car on other peoples reviews? for the price of a new golf gti or R you can get some seriously fine machinery, and if you need 5 doors and something new there are always alternatives.

[cuprabob]

Pick youreself up one of the last R32s. At least it will make the right noise.

Current Golf R is so overpriced IMO.

[NBirkitt]

New Leon Cupra R? 265 PS 2.0T, 6-speed, XDS, 19-inch rims as standard, 4 doors...

[cuprabob]

NBirkitt said:

New Leon Cupra R? 265 PS 2.0T, 6-speed, XDS, 19-inch rims as standard, 4 doors...

Good call and more reasonably priced

[VAG1]

GTI Edition 30 5 door

[SCOTTE999]

yeah i went from an ST to a Scirocco not regrets, and saving money on petrol and tax now.

no good as you say though if you need 4 doors also the scirocco is only 4 seater.

i looked at golfs nice cars, but slightly commom, and imo you get more for you money with a scirocco, and the look on the front end of the car is lovely again imo.

but no good to you as u need 5 door, get yourself a testdrive, see what you think.

r32 lovely car but thirsty and expensive tax.

[taylor8]

SCOTTE999 said:

yeah i went from an ST to a Scirocco not regrets, and saving money on petrol and tax now.

no good as you say though if you need 4 doors also the scirocco is only 4 seater.

i looked at golfs nice cars, but slightly commom, and imo you get more for you money with a scirocco, and the look on the front end of the car is lovely again imo.

but no good to you as u need 5 door, get yourself a testdrive, see what you think.

r32 lovely car but thirsty and expensive tax.

scirocco yeah id love one but no space for push chair and car seat!
R32 test drove one years ago, wasnt keen and bit old now

[rb5230]

VAG1 said:

GTI Edition 30 5 door

they don`t do an ed30 mk VI!

[cuprabob]

rb5230 said:

VAG1 said:

GTI Edition 30 5 door

they don`t do an ed30 mk VI!

Although there might be a Edition 35 in a few years :-)

[taylor8]

Thanks Cupra R is another option to think about, cheers for that