Mk6 golf R

quattrogmbh · 07-12-2011, 05:44 PM

Anyone own or driven a new shape golf R with the dsg box?

Interested in your thoughts..

TMP · 07-12-2011, 05:51 PM

love everything about the Golf R...except the price

Kerr · 07-12-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

love everything about the Golf R...except the price

Even the GTi is expensive with a few options added.

Kerr · 07-12-2011, 06:03 PM

What about the Audi S3 if you are looking at Golfs?

Real Thing · 07-12-2011, 06:21 PM

I've got a DSG Scirocco R

p1tse · 07-12-2011, 07:01 PM

Dsg is very quick and smooth

But for me if you're not constant traffic driving the dsg will take the fun away from what appears a fun car

TMP · 07-13-2011, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerr

Even the GTi is expensive with a few options added.

True, add nav and blutooth, plus 18's and its easily mid-30s

Chris100 · 07-13-2011, 09:41 AM

I had looked at the Golf and Scirocco R as I really liked the look of them but VW are truely having a laugh with the pricing of them, TBH anyone paying that sort of money for one must have money to burn they are just simply not worth the cost.

creepy coupe · 07-13-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TMP

True, add nav and blutooth, plus 18's and its easily mid-30s

Are they, Jeez

when I bought mine, it was £23k new with 18's and leather.

Chris100 · 07-13-2011, 09:46 AM

there is an ex-demo on the VW site currently sitting at £36K

Vaheed1 · 07-13-2011, 09:55 AM

Lovely car - great engine, as was in my MK5 GTi - but totally overpriced. At the end of the day, it's still a Golf and it look not much different from a bog standard one. The seats are stunning and it feels very composed around bends. Could do with a throatier engine note though - suppose a Miltek would fix that

magic77 · 07-13-2011, 11:03 AM

Drove a Mk5 GTI DSG at the ring last year and its amazing, from the reviews it seems a GTI mk6 with options is far better choice than the R especially as the R is same engine now no more v6

IMO seroiusly looking at a GTIs as next car

gangzoom · 07-13-2011, 12:27 PM

Test drove a Golf GTI before I bought my 335i.

Wasn't a bad car at all, but understeered horribly when pushed with a rubbish "electronic diff" instead of the real thing

. 4 pod engine sounded a bit too harsh. Was well put together but not to the same level as the 335i.

Never test drove an R, but with 4 wheel drive I would assume its a different beast all together. I actually nearly put down £34K for a brand new R....it was only the fact it would take 8-10 weeks for delivery that made me think twice...looking back it was a lucky escape....£34K for a Golf what was I thinking

A Renaultsport Megan RS is a much better hothatch, and will lap faster than most sports cars and on a track. Just a shame it was a bit too small for my needs, and will fall apart after 1 year

TMP · 07-13-2011, 12:50 PM

If the Megan CUP could have a DSG type box...come to papa

quattrogmbh · 07-13-2011, 02:19 PM

Appreciate the comments folks.

still in two minds about it. It is an expensive golf.. But will it retain much of that? I really don't want something thats going to drop like a stone.

And.... Will I get the enjoyment out of it...

willhollin · 07-13-2011, 02:22 PM

135i Coupe with DCT?

RagingKileak · 07-13-2011, 04:24 PM

As the Honest John review states 'don't let the MK6 Golf fool you, this car is basically the same as the outgoing model.' Which it is.

The MK6 GTI has the same turbo and some other components as the MK5 Edition 30 and Pirelli, making it an excellent choice in my book.

The MK6 R however is a real balls up if you ask me. Same engine, few extra trinkets and a shit, pseudo 4wd system for more money than an S3 with higher base spec.

Frankly, it should be shunned. By a GTI, mod it, laugh at the fuckwits in R's and spend the extra 10k on hookers and first cut coke. Or something that isn't a pile of wank or otherwise a complete waste of money...

Matt

quattrogmbh · 07-13-2011, 04:40 PM

As with everything... at the right price.

But...

What is the right price..

JLR1969 · 07-13-2011, 04:43 PM

What you need is an SLK 55 AMG only 18,000 miles and 355bhp. Depreciation should be pretty good as well.

magic77 · 07-13-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

The problem with the GTI is putting the power to the pavement. The R and AWD get the job done 100% of the time. DSG is very cool and fast. Different folks have different emotional needs. The OP should try to get a DSG GTI to test drive for a few hours or a day.

The DSG is a must I think the the GTI. maybe it was the better setup on the track prepped GTI but the one i drove had no problem putting the power down.

Yes the AWD will help but at same time adds extra weight. Swings both ways really each has its cons and pros

p1tse · 07-13-2011, 05:41 PM

is the current mk6 gti still running lower engine spec compared to a leon cupra R and the mk5 Ed30 gti version?

RagingKileak · 07-13-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by p1tse

is the current mk6 gti still running lower engine spec compared to a leon cupra R and the mk5 Ed30 gti version?

As I said, same. So is the R more or less.

Matt

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p1tse Lieutenant 28 Rep 553 Posts Drives: Need more space Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England iTrader: (2)	Dsg is very quick and smooth But for me if you're not constant traffic driving the dsg will take the fun away from what appears a fun car __________________ iDrive Pro Sat Nav with a mind of its own!
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Vaheed1 Major 62 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne iTrader: (0)	Lovely car - great engine, as was in my MK5 GTi - but totally overpriced. At the end of the day, it's still a Golf and it look not much different from a bog standard one. The seats are stunning and it feels very composed around bends. Could do with a throatier engine note though - suppose a Miltek would fix that
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Drove a Mk5 GTI DSG at the ring last year and its amazing, from the reviews it seems a GTI mk6 with options is far better choice than the R especially as the R is same engine now no more v6 IMO seroiusly looking at a GTIs as next car __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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gangzoom Brigadier General 1685 Rep 3,286 Posts Drives: E90 335i M sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leicester iTrader: (1)	Test drove a Golf GTI before I bought my 335i. Wasn't a bad car at all, but understeered horribly when pushed with a rubbish "electronic diff" instead of the real thing . 4 pod engine sounded a bit too harsh. Was well put together but not to the same level as the 335i. Never test drove an R, but with 4 wheel drive I would assume its a different beast all together. I actually nearly put down £34K for a brand new R....it was only the fact it would take 8-10 weeks for delivery that made me think twice...looking back it was a lucky escape....£34K for a Golf what was I thinking A Renaultsport Megan RS is a much better hothatch, and will lap faster than most sports cars and on a track. Just a shame it was a bit too small for my needs, and will fall apart after 1 year
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	Appreciate the comments folks. still in two minds about it. It is an expensive golf.. But will it retain much of that? I really don't want something thats going to drop like a stone. And.... Will I get the enjoyment out of it...
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	As the Honest John review states 'don't let the MK6 Golf fool you, this car is basically the same as the outgoing model.' Which it is. The MK6 GTI has the same turbo and some other components as the MK5 Edition 30 and Pirelli, making it an excellent choice in my book. The MK6 R however is a real balls up if you ask me. Same engine, few extra trinkets and a shit, pseudo 4wd system for more money than an S3 with higher base spec. Frankly, it should be shunned. By a GTI, mod it, laugh at the fuckwits in R's and spend the extra 10k on hookers and first cut coke. Or something that isn't a pile of wank or otherwise a complete waste of money... Matt
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