Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Corey_R]

Yeah. It's just a shame that in Australia, the "new GTI" is 2.5 times the cost of the old one, is already "sold out", and comes in such a gross orange colour! hehe

[MkVIGTI]

I hope he's referring to the EuroR

Even so, with a higher state of tune on the S2000, it felt sluggish. Things only improved after my friend changed the final drive which improved the acceleration but crippled top speed.

That said, with a convertible form factor, like with the S2000 and say the Boxster, with a good exhaust note, the cars do "sound" fast and with the wind in your hair, feels fast too, even if the car isn't.

No he was acutally refering to the "American" Accord with a 2.0L that he drove overseas. He said it was luxurious and had electric seats, and made his Mazda 3 felt sluggish and not much slower to the GTI

[Ideo]

As usual, JC spouts utter gibberish and slavish parrots who claim to be "car enthusiasts" will blindly repeat it until it becomes clear.

Pathetic.

[Fab_R]

Not when I am wearing my chaps and stetson... ooops .. wrong forum.. isn't this buff boyz..?

SF, have you been wearing your assless chaps again....

[Rob_R]

Not when I am wearing my chaps and stetson... ooops .. wrong forum.. isn't this buff boyz..?

Had a good laugh at that one!

Umm...........the other forum............how much for a years subscription?........Damn meant to PM that last bit!! hehe!

[SilvrFoxX]

SF, have you been wearing your assless chaps again....

Doesn't everyone.. now where is that bottle of baby oil

Had a good laugh at that one!

Umm...........the other forum............how much for a years subscription?........Damn meant to PM that last bit!! hehe!

Well given the Aussie dollar you can get a cheap online subscription..


Now back on topic..

The R comes in Blue
It is AWD
It looks better from the front
It is faster than both GTI & R32
DSG > Manual
R drivers are better than GTI Drivers
And cloth is better than Leather cause it is warm on cold days and cool on hot
And best of all it doesn't come in 3 door..


That should get the juices flowing again because we haven't covered any of that yet

[Fab_R]

Now back on topic..

The R comes in Blue
It is AWD
It looks better from the front
It is faster than both GTI & R32
DSG > Manual
R drivers are better than GTI Drivers
And cloth is better than Leather cause it is warm on cold days and cool on hot
And best of all it doesn't come in 3 door..


That should get the juices flowing again because we haven't covered any of that yet

And the GTI front end and grille looks ermmm "Low Rent"...

[SilvrFoxX]

And the GTI front end and grille looks ermmm "Low Rent"...

Only cause it doesn't have DRLs standard

[orkers]

And you forgot the most important thing - every other Golf is a GTI, where is the exclusivity in that!

[DoggieHowser]

Having driven around Brisbane recently noticed quite a few. Seen at least 3 MkVI GTIs with one having the LED DRL and LED tail lights and one R. Think the stance of the R looks meaner from the rear with the central twin vs the two tiny side exhausts on the GTI. But I still *heart* the LED DRL on the front of the new GTIs

[jrgti]

I prefer the grille of the GTI over the R. The R seems to scream of trying to be an audi.......except it isn't.
A truly good GTI driver can easily drive an R just as well, but this may not be true for an R driver.
The R is a derivative of the GTI. VW can scrap the R name, but the GTI moniker will always be around. Even if it is used on other brands. The "R".......seriously....wtf? What does it stand for? Racing? Rubbish? Rusty??
The R may be faster in a straight line, but in a race between stock and stock, my fully loaded GTI will get from Perth to Esperance way before the fully loaded R have had it's 2nd tank refuel.
The R is not even in a class of it's own in the golf range. At least the R32 was.
Last but not least........the R really is just an MKV GTI with AWD.

[SilvrFoxX]

.the R really is just an MKV GTI with AWD.

Yup, explains why the MKV cost more to make than they sold it for as it was a high quality race proven product, so then had to develop the MKVI GTI more cheaply.

[Xciteu]

I prefer the grille of the GTI over the R. The R seems to scream of trying to be an audi.......except it isn't.
A truly good GTI driver can easily drive an R just as well, but this may not be true for an R driver.
The R is a derivative of the GTI. VW can scrap the R name, but the GTI moniker will always be around. Even if it is used on other brands. The "R".......seriously....wtf? What does it stand for? Racing? Rubbish? Rusty??
The R may be faster in a straight line, but in a race between stock and stock, my fully loaded GTI will get from Perth to Esperance way before the fully loaded R have had it's 2nd tank refuel.
The R is not even in a class of it's own in the golf range. At least the R32 was.
Last but not least........the R really is just an MKV GTI with AWD.

R you for Real??
Sounds as if you've got a bit of a chip on your shoulder...couldn't afford an R hey?

[SilvrFoxX]

R you for Real??
Sounds as if you've got a bit of a chip on your shoulder...couldn't afford an R hey?

Hold 5.. just buying a ticket for the merry go round .. will be back in 2

[Xciteu]

Hold 5.. just buying a ticket for the merry go round .. will be back in 2

It is a bit amusing though isn't it?! The hostility seems to come from those that have a GTI trying to justify why they didn't buy an R.
While those who opted to buy the R are over the moon with their purchase and can't wipe the smile of their faces. Glad I spent a bit more coin....