Golf R

[ExREX]

just saw an R this morning driving through Artarmon. I love the look (and sound) of the previous two models of R32 and i have to say i thought that the R was really boring. I think people would be hard pressed to know visually it's the big brother of the GTI. I am sure the driving experience is great though.

Out of interest i noticed in this months Motor Mag some guys have started to import the Scirocco R for $79k drive away. NZ spec so i assume the full blown 199kw engine. Good look car but front wheel drive may not be some peoples kettle of fish

Greg

[mra]

Taken on my iPhone so it's crappy quality. The scirocco looks great in the flesh

[Prodigy.]

Well after much deliberation over a 2nd hand 135i or a new Golf R, last Friday i made a decision and ordered an R.

I still love the bmw and one day i will get one but the Golf won this time around.

It should arrive some time in November...

[zenderm3]

Wow - november! That is a wait! What colour/specs did you get?

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Well after much deliberation over a 2nd hand 135i or a new Golf R, last Friday i made a decision and ordered an R.

I still love the bmw and one day i will get one but the Golf won this time around.

It should arrive some time in November...

Did you drive both? I can read you drove the S3, I mean R20, but nowhere that you drove a 1'er.

[Orlin]

I was recently faced with the same decision and I ended up choosing the 135 mainly because I had driven one before and I really did miss those 2 turbos of goodness Golf R does look nice though.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by zenderm3

Wow - november! That is a wait! What colour/specs did you get?

Yeah i know it;s going to feel like an eternity...

Specs are: Rising Blue, 5 dr, DSG, Leather, 19" Rims, Sunroof & i-pod connection, things like front and rear parking sensors, Bi Xenon's etc are all standard.

Originally Posted by mattyv

Did you drive both? I can read you drove the S3, I mean R20, but nowhere that you drove a 1'er.

Yeah i drove a manual & an auto 135i at a local dealership. It is a very impressive car no doubt's and quicker in a straight line than the Golf but at the end of the day a few things helped me with my decision.

Firstly the fact that the Golf has 5 doors, i kept telling myself 2 doors would be fine but with 2 young kids i think that eventually it would become a pain.

Secondly for the price of a pretty well specced up Golf R i could of really only been able to afford a 2008 135i. That would mean only approx 1 year left of the warranty and on a car i plan on keeping for at least 5 years that may become an issue.

Then there was insurance, was getting quotes of double that of the R due to the 135i being a '2dr sports coupe'

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Yeah i know it;s going to feel like an eternity...

Specs are: Rising Blue, 5 dr, DSG, Leather, 19" Rims, Sunroof & i-pod connection, things like front and rear parking sensors, Bi Xenon's etc are all standard.



Yeah i drove a manual & an auto 135i at a local dealership. It is a very impressive car no doubt's and quicker in a straight line than the Golf but at the end of the day a few things helped me with my decision.

Firstly the fact that the Golf has 5 doors, i kept telling myself 2 doors would be fine but with 2 young kids i think that eventually it would become a pain.

Secondly for the price of a pretty well specced up Golf R i could of really only been able to afford a 2008 135i. That would mean only approx 1 year left of the warranty and on a car i plan on keeping for at least 5 years that may become an issue.

Then there was insurance, was getting quotes of double that of the R due to the 135i being a '2dr sports coupe'

Enjoy the new wheels when they arrive, I'm sure it'll be an enjoyable ride

[zenderm3]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Yeah i know it;s going to feel like an eternity...

Specs are: Rising Blue, 5 dr, DSG, Leather, 19" Rims, Sunroof & i-pod connection, things like front and rear parking sensors, Bi Xenon's etc are all standard.



Yeah i drove a manual & an auto 135i at a local dealership. It is a very impressive car no doubt's and quicker in a straight line than the Golf but at the end of the day a few things helped me with my decision.

Firstly the fact that the Golf has 5 doors, i kept telling myself 2 doors would be fine but with 2 young kids i think that eventually it would become a pain.

Secondly for the price of a pretty well specced up Golf R i could of really only been able to afford a 2008 135i. That would mean only approx 1 year left of the warranty and on a car i plan on keeping for at least 5 years that may become an issue.

Then there was insurance, was getting quotes of double that of the R due to the 135i being a '2dr sports coupe'

Although I hate to say it... I think you've made the right decision - especially with 2 young children! 4 Paw action will be fun! Congrats on the purchase.... and good luck in keeping sane during the wait!

[fatjoez]

lol @ australian car tax/prices

The price of a used 135i in Australia = the price of a NEW 135i in new zealand

[zenderm3]

Originally Posted by fatjoez

lol @ australian car tax/prices

The price of a used 135i in Australia = the price of a NEW 135i in new zealand

Bastard! That is what I hate about NZ!

[MFKN3]

The price of a 335 here = the price of 2.5x 335's in the US

[jozeff]

Hi Mate,

Out of interest (you can PM me if you like), how much did it set you back?

Joe

[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by fatjoez

lol @ australian car tax/prices

The price of a used 135i in Australia = the price of a NEW 135i in new zealand

And even then we still have an influx of New Zealanders coming here, must be the wrong demographic

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by fatjoez

lol @ australian car tax/prices

The price of a used 135i in Australia = the price of a NEW 135i in new zealand

I think it's worth it for living on this side of the "dutch"

Actually, that's not quite true. UnZud is a beautiful part of the world, it's just a shame it's full of kiwi's

[mra]

Originally Posted by fatjoez

lol @ australian car tax/prices

The price of a used 135i in Australia = the price of a NEW 135i in new zealand

Only if you're converting to AUD $83k RRP, over $6k for pro nav - going off the bmw NZ website..

[mra]

Congrats on the R - you'll love it. I had an S3 before I changed to the 135 and really enjoyed it!

[Prodigy.]

Thanks everyone, hopefully i don't regret not getting the BMW.

Joe, it's saying i can't PM until i have made more posts..

[amk2912]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Firstly the fact that the Golf has 5 doors, i kept telling myself 2 doors would be fine but with 2 young kids i think that eventually it would become a pain.

Fully agree, having been there, done that.

[Lukkyphil]

And we aint paying NZ$1.85+ per litre for PULP.

I must admit was over in April for the Wanaka Airshow with a couple of mates and we hired a Prado - just as well it was diesel - so a smidge under NZ$1.20 a litre ;-)

[Prodigy.]

Hey Lukkyphil are you a member of P-wrx? I recognise the name..

[cozza]

I received a package in the mail yesterday from VW Australia. It contained a letter inviting me "as someone who was specially selected for the GTI Track Day sessions, to be one of the first to experience the new model R". Also in the box was a personalised "test driver" card on a lanyard.

So, naturally, I called my local dealer and said I'd received this special offer, and that I'd like to organise a test drive. They said that they didn't have any cars in stock, and it could be months before I can test one.

Bit of a joke, don't you think? Perhaps VW should have ensured their dealers had enough stock before spending such a fortune on this little marketing exercise.

Hopefully they call me back sooner than later as I'm keen to see just how it compares. VW has come a long way, and whilst the Golf is a dime-a-dozen on our roads, it's pretty good bang for your buck.