Golf R 7.5 depreciation

[arj7]

Hi all,

I'm currently in an Edition 30 Golf and love it, it's suited my needs for now and I have house renovations, kids nursery fees etc so I wanted something that held firm.
I am already looking ahead, and I want to spend around £20k on my next car, the R ticks all my boxes but at present they seem to be in the high 20s.

At what point realistically will a DSG Golf R Mk7.5 hit around the £20k mark and what spec should I be looking for?

Edited by arj7 on Sunday 26th January 06:09

[arj7]

Deep Thought said:

Have you had an extended test drive in an R?

I ask because i know of quite a few people who prefer the GTI and find the R dull and boring by comparison.

A friend of a friend always buys a new Golf GTI every three years, could easily afford a new R each time but opts always for a GTI. Did get a new R once, hated it, got rid and bought another GTI.

I've always had hatchbacks going from a Mk6 GTD due to mileage then a Cupra 300, got a mapped edition 30 at the moment. But I feel having only two wheels powering the car is a pain in terms of traction and putting the power down. I know that 4wd can be less engaging but always fancied one.

[arj7]

markymark34 said:

Don't forget late 2017 is 7.5 as well. Quite a few on auto trader around 22-23k.
As for depreciation. Not a clue!
Clubsport gtis mk7s are staying at silly money

What are R's like out of warranty I wonder?

[arj7]

ZX10R NIN said:

Some 67 plate 7.5's are already at the 20k mark admittedly these all seem to be estates, as for what these are like outside of warranty if it's a concern you can always extend the manufacturer's warranty.

Why do you want the R, a simple remap will see you with nigh on the same power output, or have you considered the Cupra 300 as they're already at the 20k mark:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

My edition 30 is stage 2 mapped and it's pushing 340, but it's an old car, I want virtual cockpit and generally a newer car. I wouldn't look to buy one for another 18 months anyway. By then I'm sure more options will be available, I don't like the 8.
I wanted an RS3 but it's just too much money for me