Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[hcvo1]

That's good news! However it seems odd considering that GTI pricing was only announced a few weeks before the launch? And we are still only in March? With a July release? Seems abit pre mature?

Hi Pauly,

I noticed that you car is due mid September just like mine, out of curiosity, when did you order it and from where?

Cheers,

[G-rig]

Re: Golf R arrives in July?

Hi Pauly,

I noticed that you car is due mid September just like mine, out of curiosity, when did you order it and from where?

Cheers,

Can't believe the wait has pushed out 6 months for a gti now..

[hcvo1]

Can't believe the wait has pushed out 6 months for a gti now..

Yeah, problem is it might be even more for highly spec GTIs

[G-rig]

Yeah, problem is it might be even more for highly spec GTIs

Makes you want to consider getting whatever is on the way or in stock, but probably worth the wait to get your exact combo, just takes ages.

[Super]

Can't believe the wait has pushed out 6 months for a gti now..

Yikes. I have noticed that each time I've spoken to a dealer over the last few weeks, the number of months before delivery has edged up.

[G-rig]

Re: Golf R arrives in July?

I've gone off the idea of a GTI anyway and should stick to the plan . With a wait that long they are going to be very common.

[gregozedobe]

Can't believe the wait has pushed out 6 months for a gti now..

deja vu .... isn't this exactly what happened with the Mk V GTIs when they were first released in Australia ?

[pologti18t]

deja vu .... isn't this exactly what happened with the Mk V GTIs when they were first released in Australia ?

Yep... and why wouldn't happen when VW lets buyers select from a multitude of options.

[dave_r]

My word is memo /bulletin going out to dealers by weekend with all info we are clamouring for !

And $10 bet that there is no 3 door.

And as much as it pisses me off, I won't be happy in the GTI even if it is 3 door. So direction change #75.... find a colour that works in 5 door.

IMO, the blue on Mk5 R32's looks the business but with the rear end changes, it just doesn't work on the Mk6 R

So I know people have been putting photos of the R's aside in a special folder on their desktops....start posting them! I'm thinking either Candy White or United Grey (if available?) will help me get over those 2 extra doors....

[lincs]

And $10 bet that there is no 3 door.

i wont be taking your money, cos we know theres no 3 door.

and united grey will be available.

[team_v]

And $10 bet that there is no 3 door.

And as much as it pisses me off, I won't be happy in the GTI even if it is 3 door. So direction change #75.... find a colour that works in 5 door.

IMO, the blue on Mk5 R32's looks the business but with the rear end changes, it just doesn't work on the Mk6 R

So I know people have been putting photos of the R's aside in a special folder on their desktops....start posting them! I'm thinking either Candy White or United Grey (if available?) will help me get over those 2 extra doors....

You could get some putty colour matched and fill in the door gaps to make it look 3 door-ish

Doesn't solve the B Pillar problem but it solves the door line issues for the exterior aesthetics.

[lincs]

Can't believe the wait has pushed out 6 months for a gti now..

i waited that for my mkV. ordered in jan 06 for june/july 06 delivery.

[dave_r]

i wont be taking your money, cos we know theres no 3 door.

I don't like to live in a reality

and united grey will be available.

Just need some decent photos then. Been searching the various UK forums for a bit now.

You could get some putty colour matched and fill in the door gaps to make it look 3 door-ish

LOL

[Corey_R]

Based on overseas, it looks as though we'll have a relatively boring and unimaginative selection of 4 tones and 1 colour. Rising Blue Pearl Effect being the only colour.
Candy White, Reflex Silver Metallic, United Grey Metallic, and Deep Black Pearl Effect being the 4 tones.

[dave_r]

Based on overseas, it looks as though we'll have a relatively boring and unimaginative selection of 4 tones and 1 colour. Rising Blue Pearl Effect being the only colour.
Candy White, Reflex Silver Metallic, United Grey Metallic, and Deep Black Pearl Effect being the 4 tones.

LOL true, but watch people get upset about calling their "colour" a tone hehe.
So the blue is the only R exclusive colour?

Found this, not a video but no idea why people use YouTube for static images? United Grey with black wheels. If we get that combo, I think I've found a 5dr I like!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMY0yYqXQyA