Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[hooba]

"The Golf R is infinitely superior to the GTI."




There, that settles this discussion.

[Dan_3MPS]

Interesting thread. I'm currently looking at replacing my modified 3 MPS with a GTI + APR Stage 1 flash but the R is just sitting there in the back of my mind...

I'm thinking that traction would be nice for a change but I'm wondering if it's worth the $10k premium.

[REXman]

Get the R, the MPS has a 195kw's standard right? A modified GTI barely has that. Get the R

[REXman]

"The Golf R is infinitely superior to the GTI."

End of that discussion.

[Corey_R]

Interesting thread. I'm currently looking at replacing my modified 3 MPS with a GTI + APR Stage 1 flash but the R is just sitting there in the back of my mind...

I'm thinking that traction would be nice for a change but I'm wondering if it's worth the $10k premium.

Most people buying VW Golf's rarely get cars without a single option. Have a look at what options you are thinking of adding to the GTI, and then see whether they're included "as standard" in the Golf R. If so, the difference can end up being less than $4400, for which you're getting all the improvements that the R brings... of course, if you are one of the rare people who is literally getting a standard car, then yes, the R is $9500 more!

[Dan_3MPS]

Most people buying VW Golf's rarely get cars without a single option. Have a look at what options you are thinking of adding to the GTI, and then see whether they're included "as standard" in the Golf R. If so, the difference can end up being less than $4400, for which you're getting all the improvements that the R brings... of course, if you are one of the rare people who is literally getting a standard car, then yes, the R is $9500 more!

Good call. I'm going through the threads here trying to figure out what options I would get (if any).

If the base R comes with most of what I want for around $5k difference then it's a no brainer that the R is the way to go.

Plus I just saw the numbers for the R with an APR Stage 1 flash...hmmm. That power would be very nice!

[mfl]

Most people buying VW Golf's rarely get cars without a single option. Have a look at what options you are thinking of adding to the GTI, and then see whether they're included "as standard" in the Golf R. If so, the difference can end up being less than $4400, for which you're getting all the improvements that the R brings... of course, if you are one of the rare people who is literally getting a standard car, then yes, the R is $9500 more!

I was one of those rare people (although I did spend money on getting 18" rims 6mths after buying the car) and if I had the extra $9.5k would have bought the R.

[G-rig]

Interesting thread. I'm currently looking at replacing my modified 3 MPS with a GTI + APR Stage 1 flash but the R is just sitting there in the back of my mind...

I'm thinking that traction would be nice for a change but I'm wondering if it's worth the $10k premium.

Get the R, the MPS has a 195kw's standard right? A modified GTI barely has that. Get the R

They are both fast enough to lose your license, just depends how much you want to spend. Around town they would be pretty similar.

[ddre78]

Interesting thread. I'm currently looking at replacing my modified 3 MPS with a GTI + APR Stage 1 flash but the R is just sitting there in the back of my mind...

I'm thinking that traction would be nice for a change but I'm wondering if it's worth the $10k premium.

I came from a modded 3 MPS. Personally I dont think even the premium for a GTI over the MPS is worth it. Add another $5 to 10K for an R? No, I wouldnt. I miss my MPS a lot. The R is certainly a better value proposition than the R32 was so I can see why people consider it.

[SilvrFoxX]

I have recently driven the GTI and R back to back so I could determine the worth of spending the extra ( and it is not $10K after negotiations) and I must say the GTI was most impressive, I then ran with the R and OMG it is definitely a different animal in so many respects apart from options and bling. I could write a page on why the R is a better option but where it all comes undone is fit for purpose and personal financial circumstances.

Both are fantastic units and if I couldnt spring the readies the GTI would have done just fine.. but if the inner self wants that little bit more on all levels then you really cant go past the R

[team_v]

I have recently driven the GTI and R back to back so I could determine the worth of spending the extra ( and it is not $10K after negotiations) and I must say the GTI was most impressive, I then ran with the R and OMG it is definitely a different animal in so many respects apart from options and bling. I could write a page on why the R is a better option but where it all comes undone is fit for purpose and personal financial circumstances.

Both are fantastic units and if I couldnt spring the readies the GTI would have done just fine.. but if the inner self wants that little bit more on all levels then you really cant go past the R

Get an 08-09 S3 then or a Tiguan + APR................

[bwen]

Interesting thread. I'm currently looking at replacing my modified 3 MPS with a GTI + APR Stage 1 flash but the R is just sitting there in the back of my mind...

I'm thinking that traction would be nice for a change but I'm wondering if it's worth the $10k premium.

Why the change from a MPS3 to a GTI/R? Personally I think the MPS is a much better 'hot hatch' than the MKVI GTI as it does what it's suppose to; quick and ballistic FWD with power on tap. The MKVI GTI is much more refined, more tame and less of a 'hot hatch' and more of a 'luxury hatch'. TBE bolt ons on the MPS3 and you have an extremely fun car to drive.

Golf R is a perfect little car in my opinion if you're upgrading from the MP3, just are you willing to spend the extra money for that AWD system? The R runs nearly the exact same k04 turbo as the MPS3 so in power delivery you should pretty much see the same curve besides for the fact that the MPS has an extra 300cc in capacity over the R

[danielb]

Get an 08-09 S3 then or a Tiguan + APR................

Hahaha.. give it a rest!

[team_v]

Hahaha.. give it a rest!

Why?
He said he wants the R but it doesn't fit with his price range or purpose.
These 2 vehicles offer the same/similar experience for a better price point and fill a greater purpose.

[triode12]

Why the change from a MPS3 to a GTI/R? Personally I think the MPS is a much better 'hot hatch' than the MKVI GTI as it does what it's suppose to; quick and ballistic FWD with power on tap. The MKVI GTI is much more refined, more tame and less of a 'hot hatch' and more of a 'luxury hatch'. TBE bolt ons on the MPS3 and you have an extremely fun car to drive.

Golf R is a perfect little car in my opinion if you're upgrading from the MP3, just are you willing to spend the extra money for that AWD system? The R runs nearly the exact same k04 turbo as the MPS3 so in power delivery you should pretty much see the same curve besides for the fact that the MPS has an extra 300cc in capacity over the R

At last, someone else thinks so too!