Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[nau]

Maybe if you had a useless gf/wife that can't reverse parallel worth a damn?

ohhhh.... F U my hot gf cant park so what lol

[G-rig]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! *slaps G-rig* hehehe

Park Assist is NOT available for the Golf R

I wonder whether everyone will read it now!

Yeah, it's not really necessary anyway, i'd prefer the sensors alone as long as they are the factory fitted ones (good if they are standard on the R - the flagship model should have a few extra goodies).

I've definitely had girlfriends that can't parallel park!
But I personally think, if you're not talented enough as a driver to parallel park, then you have no business driving a sub-6-second/250kph+ car anyway.

Yeah I doubt they would get a go at driving much anyway when you're both in the car, and would be better off getting them a cheap car to drive till they can park and not mess up your ride.

i kinda understand park assist on a big car, because they are hard to park and judge. But for a small car like a golf?

This. It's good technology but just a money grab on small cars like the Golf.

I know alot of people have 5 doors, i'm not trying to offend anyone, because they are more practical.

5 doors are easier to sell too, but agree the 3dr looks good.

[elisiX]

I selected PA on my GTI because of the sensors.. not because I want it to park itself.

That being said - there are plenty of times when I wouldn't mind the assistance (reverse parking on a hill).

It's not because its difficult, but because its a convenience.

[dave_r]

I also feel the reported price on the recaro's (mistakenly?) already includes the LCT.

Not mistakenly, the prices include LCT. Audi does the same thing and has a note in their material saying if the car is below the LCT threshold the option pricing will need to be recalculated.

ohhhh.... F U my hot gf cant park so what lol

LOL. I find the biggest issue with chicks is they have terrible car spot selection! My missus has already been warned that the chances of her getting to drive is highly unlikely. Unless I accidentally get drunk, which would never happen

[Pauly]

I had a call from the dealer I have ordered my GTI from to confirm shipping dates and number plates.

I mentioned the R to him, he said that he has read a bullitin regarding it, when I asked him about price, he said he would know more by next week regarding price.

I asked if I can go and cancel the GTI order and move it over to an R, he was not sure if would loose my deposit though. Still needs to get back to me.

If anyone finds out the pricing before my dealer gets back to me next week, please let us know!!!

EDIT: He also informed me that he saw the pictures online of the 3 Door R, but he said the last update he was given, was that the 3 door R was not coming, so he is as confused as the rest of us regarding the photo that was taken.

[parso_rex]

Hi guys, I'll just clarify what I meant earlier. Typing fast on a few different pages is a recipe for disaster

I have 5 pictures, covering the rear the side and the front of the car from different angles. No pictures of the inside though
The pictures of the rear and the front show the small sensor locations. There are 4 holes in the rear and 4 in the front.
I'm actually flashing the guys car a bit later today and I'll see if I can find out more

Cheers

Mark

[Corey_R]

Not mistakenly, the prices include LCT. Audi does the same thing and has a note in their material saying if the car is below the LCT threshold the option pricing will need to be recalculated

I know what Audi do, but that is not what is happening here. If the $5300 of the Recaro's is correct because it includes LCT, then then that means that all the other prices are wrong, since they DO NOT include LCT.

[dave_r]

I asked if I can go and cancel the GTI order and move it over to an R, he was not sure if would loose my deposit though. Still needs to get back to me.

While they can keep it, they'd be silly to do that given that shifting a GTI order is easy as with the delays and they'd be loosing a sale for a more expensive car if you protested.

I know what Audi do, but that is not what is happening here. If the $5300 of the Recaro's is correct because it includes LCT, then then that means that all the other prices are wrong, since they DO NOT include LCT.

Well there is no info to prove either of us are right, so we just have to wait and see

[Corey_R]

Well there is no info to prove either of us are right, so we just have to wait and see

Actually - there is!
Well, mostly.

We KNOW that the options except for the Recaro seats do not include LCT. That is fact. Otherwise the prices for all Golf TSI, TDI, GTI, Wagon etc's prices are wrong. We can safely assume since those cars have been on sale now for some time, that the prices are not wrong

The Recaro seats for the MKV R32 as of two months ago were $4000. Now two months later, the same seats on the MK6 R are $5300.

So we both actually agree about the Recaros, that the price of $5300 includes LCT.

My point was/is, there is no mention of the seat's price including LCT, and VW shouldn't be listing some (well 1) option with LCT and others without LCT. That is all

I'm sure all of this will be sorted out before the official announcement. But if you and I are wrong and the current price doesn't include LCT for the recaro's, then the final price is truly scary!

[dave_r]

I'm sure all of this will be sorted out before the official announcement. But if you and I are wrong and the current price doesn't include LCT for the recaro's, then the final price is truly scary!

Even if they were $4k with LCT, I still wouldn't spend the money. As nice as they are, it is just getting a bit silly on the cost. The LCT on the 2 options I want is already stupid. F U RUDD

BTW, you need a job or a hobby LOL.

[Axis]

i question those retards who need park assist... seriously why the f*ck would you need park assist?

I don't think its a matter of need. You don't need cruise control, power steering or ABS either - they're just useful features to make your driving experience easier and/or safer.

I can imagine that in some tight parking situations it would be useful to let the park assist do the work for you... especially when the car is new and you're getting used to the dimensions and steering.

[Qikas]

BTW, you need a job or a hobby LOL.

Coreying is virtually running VWWC now, and he may have his sights set on Karl Gehling’s job next VWA are probably reading his posts to help work out their pricing structures..

[Lima]

Hmm, looks as though the Golf R 3dr might not be a permanent option after all. At least not at initial launch...

More here.

[dave_r]

Hmm, looks as though the Golf R 3dr might not be a permanent option after all. At least not at initial launch...

Well that matches the info I have been told. I'll be content going with a United Grey 5dr with the black 19's but if they brought the 3dr out within 12mths after saying no, I'd be furious!

Interesting info about the transit mode thing, good to know.

[Pauly]

All I would be optioning on would be:

DSG
Sunroof
Adapative Chassis Control
Reversing Camera
Media Device Interface

That is assuming the price is right...

Oh and it must be a 3 door. No 3 door = No Intrest in the slightest.

Almost forgot the 19" Rims too...