Yes another golf r thread
Discussion
Quick background I'm 38 and I have always had a love affair with anything with an engine over my 21 years of driving I have had some great cars evo tommi mak, and some less so great cars daewoo nexia🤔
But now I'm quite happy with my e61 530d remapped a boxster s and a 1989 astra gte 16v (it does need restoring) oh and a vivaro.
But ever since I found out about the golf r I seem to be obsessed with it 2 guys at work have a 7 and a 7.5 and I've driven both amazing!!
But would it be worth getting rid of the bmw for one? The bm is fully loaded hud, dab, wood loads of spec but she's a big car and 9 times out of ten it's just me in it, but then the golf would be 15-18k more than the bmw to buy and would a miss the lazy 30d torque and its still a quick car, but then there is the diesel charging stuff going on st the moment, would the golf become boring after a while? And once rolling how quick are they?
But now I'm quite happy with my e61 530d remapped a boxster s and a 1989 astra gte 16v (it does need restoring) oh and a vivaro.
But ever since I found out about the golf r I seem to be obsessed with it 2 guys at work have a 7 and a 7.5 and I've driven both amazing!!
But would it be worth getting rid of the bmw for one? The bm is fully loaded hud, dab, wood loads of spec but she's a big car and 9 times out of ten it's just me in it, but then the golf would be 15-18k more than the bmw to buy and would a miss the lazy 30d torque and its still a quick car, but then there is the diesel charging stuff going on st the moment, would the golf become boring after a while? And once rolling how quick are they?
To be honest the mileage I do does not warrant a diesel around max 8k per year.
There are no golf r's around my way (new forest) so hopefully the theft thing won't be a problem but that is a concern.
The thing is a like hit hatches I know the r isn't the quickest but I like the appeal of 4wd and practicality.
The seat looks horrible inside and is only 2wd and the rs looks far to chavy the ultimate for me would be a rs3 but they are stupid money.
I am trying to weigh up if it is worth it over keeping the bmw
There are no golf r's around my way (new forest) so hopefully the theft thing won't be a problem but that is a concern.
The thing is a like hit hatches I know the r isn't the quickest but I like the appeal of 4wd and practicality.
The seat looks horrible inside and is only 2wd and the rs looks far to chavy the ultimate for me would be a rs3 but they are stupid money.
I am trying to weigh up if it is worth it over keeping the bmw
Chestrockwell said:
If it was a choice between the 2, I’d also have the Golf R, hell I’d have a Golf R over a F10 530d, but the OP already has a boxter S for fun and presumably chose the 530d for comfort with power for daily use. The Golf will fall short of comfort and feel cheaper when compared. Note the word, compared. I like the Golf R. Just don’t think it’s a good idea to replace a 530d!
Exactly this the boxster is for fun and is fun and the golf would be a daily, well saying that I haven't used the bm in 10 daysI do love the bmw brand and I have saved on my watch list a 235i 335d and 435d but the current generation of f30 is basically the same size as my e61 which is ridiculous.
There is all this fuss going on at the moment re diesel charging and emission zones etc etc etc and Southampton where I work will be bringing in a charge which has got me thinking no to all diesels hence the R, the 235i is fantastic and that engine noise!!!! I saw one with the m performance kit on and it looks amazing I also love the M2, probably the best M car at the moment with the looks and size and sound.
I agree about the 8 speed being brilliant BUT it hasn't got anywhere near the toys the r does (I love my gadgets) android auto, radar cruise, 4wd etc etc etc but no head up display which the 435d does have, and I imagine a remmaped 35d would eat a R on the move, bar back roads but then we are back to a big car again.
There is all this fuss going on at the moment re diesel charging and emission zones etc etc etc and Southampton where I work will be bringing in a charge which has got me thinking no to all diesels hence the R, the 235i is fantastic and that engine noise!!!! I saw one with the m performance kit on and it looks amazing I also love the M2, probably the best M car at the moment with the looks and size and sound.
I agree about the 8 speed being brilliant BUT it hasn't got anywhere near the toys the r does (I love my gadgets) android auto, radar cruise, 4wd etc etc etc but no head up display which the 435d does have, and I imagine a remmaped 35d would eat a R on the move, bar back roads but then we are back to a big car again.
Edited by 1666matt on Friday 16th November 22:53
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