Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Whistler]

I'de still have my Clio 192 if the rattles and gremlins didn't drown out the stereo!
Fortunately I got sick of the niggles and discovered the R at the same time.
Was a fun car indeed, but won't go back now. Golf is fun with a capital "F"

[rs73]

Not all Golf's are created equal, after 18 months and 30,000km, I just wait for the rattles to come and go, its the variety that impresses.

on my first service i told my dealer about the rattle from b pillar. particularly when going onto driveways at angle. there is a tech svc bulletin about it and they rectify by putting some lubrication around b pillar and also door hinge. noise has muchly reduce, hardly any creaks or rattle going onto driveway and less rattling in general. probably removed 90pct of rattle or creaks that happen to me on about 20-30 pct driving time, so now i only hear a squeak probably less than 5 pct of my driving time...

[Prodigy]

Crap review but he confirmed which car we already knew was best:

‪First drive review: 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI versus 2012 Golf R‬‏ - YouTube

[dave_r]

That guy is boring as bat****!!!!

And the R is only better cos its RB

[Corey_R]

And the R is only better cos its RB

lol... I was just saying that over there before I read that here!

[D_Mag]

Worst. Review. Ever!

[SilvrFoxX]

That guy is boring as bat****!!!!

And the R is only better cos its RB

and a 4 door

[Corey_R]

Nope... the fact that the GTI is still available in both means the GTI has the prize in that area SilvrFoxX

[SilvrFoxX]

Nope... the fact that the GTI is still available in both means the GTI has the prize in that area SilvrFoxX

Funny no one is complaining.. if anyone has 3 v 4 door model sales it would tell you what the reality is.

But to be sure this isn't taken out of context this is not one is better than the other question just a reality check on the real demand

[Corey_R]

Sure people are complaining...
With the R32, around 1/4 of them were 3 doors from memory. With the R it is less, as there are more and more drivers from Japanese and Australia brands purchasing them and Australia is always about more is better. Whilst it's been discussed to death, I can say with 100% certainty that I would not own a 5 door Golf R. Which is why VW bought in the 3 door for a while

[SilvrFoxX]

. Whilst it's been discussed to death, I can say with 100% certainty that I would not own a 5 door Golf R. Which is why VW bought in the 3 door for a while

Yeah I/we all know.. but the reverse is true for the 4/5 door owners so your point is moot

[Corey_R]

My point isn't mute at all. BOTH should be available. They're not on the R. So the GTI is better as both are available - giving choice to the purchaser.

[Brycem]

Yeah I/we all know.. but the reverse is true for the 4/5 door owners so your point is moot

What is a 4 door golf? Is it not a Jetta?

[adzy]

Awesome! My MKV is better than a Golf R as well then as it is cheaper and is a 4 door

[Lucas_R]

After having owned 3 door hatchbacks and 2 door coupes my entire driving life - i wanted to get rid of the big heavy doors and non-practical entry to the rear seats for any passengers.

That was my main reason for choosing the 5 door. And if i decide to start a family in a few years then the car will still be practical - whereas a 3 door wouldn't be.

Furthermore, my house has a relatively skinny driveway and garage so the smaller doors are much easier to live with on a daily basis - getting in and out etc.