Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[team_v]

If the Focus RS did come out that would be quite tempting without the prick teasing.

300HP and FWD would still have traction issues though wouldn't it?
Plus it would be close to 60k, so you might as well get an evo x

[G-rig]

300HP and FWD would still have traction issues though wouldn't it?
Plus it would be close to 60k, so you might as well get an evo x

Agree, true. the Megane 250 would be fun but you lose way too much in depreciation, although they look a bit better.

[sabloke]

You guys don't get the RS at all... It is an event, a rarer than hen's teeth hot hatch. Sure it has some compromises but as a package and taking exclusivity into account nothing this side of $150k comes close.

[elisiX]

Perhaps... but I dont want to be doing my daily commute in a car like that.

The absolute clear reason for buying a Golf GTI or R for me is the overall package.

[quakk]

Perhaps... but I dont want to be doing my daily commute in a car like that.

The absolute clear reason for buying a Golf GTI or R for me is the overall package.

funnily enough.. i WANT to be doing my daily commute in a car like a GTI or R... imagine how much fun that would be first thing in the morning.. 5 days a week! lol

[Corey_R]

I think you read that wrong quakk. elisiX was saying that he wouldn't want to be doing his daily commute in a car like the Ford Focus RS - which is why he's interested in the GTI / R

[quakk]

you are right (again)....

[Lima]

That's true but the 3 doors came afterwards so could be the same story!

No polo 3 doors is a joke though.

I've missed that news. What a clusterf**k.

[elisiX]

Spoke to the dealer today to ask about August.

He basically said they've been told to expect the first few demo's to be July and pre ordered (dealer) stock in August.

Damn.

[G-rig]

Don't quote me on that Lima but it was mentioned a few pages back by someone.

[dave_r]

100% agree... unfortunately I don't listen to good advice and end up flipping new cars every 2 years lol.

LOL ditto. I want what I want and I want it now! I work to spend it on stuff I enjoy, otherwise what's the point?

You guys don't get the RS at all... It is an event, a rarer than hen's teeth hot hatch. Sure it has some compromises but as a package and taking exclusivity into account nothing this side of $150k comes close.

It's still a Ford and their total inability to service a customer post sale is the problem in this country. I'll never even look at another product of theirs in this lifetime.

[sandandsalt]

The R or GTI great daily drive. RS, Megan, not a daily commuter.
Golf a better finished product.

[sandandsalt]

Order last August deposit paid no word yet on delivery on launch. One thread earlier lead time of two weeks normal for VWA.

[sabloke]

The R or GTI great daily drive. RS, Megan, not a daily commuter.
Golf a better finished product.

You're such a lucky guy, having seen and driven the R, GTI, RS and Megane. Are you a European motor journo or something?

[sandandsalt]

i just came back from the uk and drove the rs ford, looks great finish ok but not the same level as golf. in the uk for 4 months. thats all.