Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[SilvrFoxX]

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.

Lucas, the 3 v 5 door hatch debate has been done and all your points covered. My view is that demand for the 3 door configuration is limited and I suspect not a value proposition to the company.

Now Corey's point about choice is valid but not always viable in the larger scheme of things, I mean all we have to do is look at the MKV golf for testament to that.

Anyway Corey I know you like both the last word and to be right regardless but the point is still moot

[dave_r]

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

+1

If everyone gave a **** about practicality or needing to be a taxi, lots of cars wouldn't even exist let alone sell in the numbers they do. People get confused about their own requirements and the need for everyone else, including the manufacturers to conform to them.

Keep the choices open. They still make 3 doors O/S so having them as order only for AU doesn't impact on anyone other than those who choose to wait.

[brad]

Lucas, the 3 v 5 door hatch debate has been done and all your points covered. My view is that demand for the 3 door configuration is limited and I suspect not a value proposition to the company.

For the Australian market you are probably right. For some reason, anything with 2 doors in Australia attracts added insurance costs. In Europe, 2 doors are fairly popular.

[SilvrFoxX]

For the Australian market you are probably right. For some reason, anything with 2 doors in Australia attracts added insurance costs. In Europe, 2 doors are fairly popular.

The Euro market is in love with the whole hatch proposal.. the US market is an entirely different proposition..The argument surrounding the Scirocco and the R in 3 door probably holds water..

[gman90]

GTI or R ???

Hi what are peoples thoughts on the real dif between the 2 is the R really worth that much more ??? or get a GTI and a tune are those extra dollars worth it for the R ???? Thanks Gazza

[SilvrFoxX]

You need to look in this thread

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f112/golf-r-v-golf-gti-45833.html

But this will be moved there anyway

[bang chong]

In my opinion you could do all that stuff to a GTI but it still won't be an R. Pure an simple

[Ideo]

Been done to death.

Test drive them both. Buy whichever one you want. Then justify why you spend more/less to death on the internet for no reason.

[triode12]

One is more fun to drive than the other. I'll let you decide which one is.

[Ideo]

Once people start getting worked up about the number of doors on a car that is the same in every other respect, you know single make forums are getting a bit silly.

[Fab_R]

Hi what are peoples thoughts on the real dif between the 2 is the R really worth that much more ??? or get a GTI and a tune are those extra dollars worth it for the R ???? Thanks Gazza

If only it were that simple...LOL.

Does that tune add drive to rear, bigger brakes, and xenon lighting??

[adzy]

If only it were that simple...LOL.

Does that tune add drive to rear, bigger brakes, and xenon lighting??

...... and rising blue?

[MiiLos]

Drove past a RB-R today, and had one sitting outside the office window at the lights just before, damn the RB looks fine!

[SilvrFoxX]

It does stand out.. when I ordered mine I had never actually seen one in the metal only on paper.. was very pleased the day I picked her up. Agonised over getting the black or Grey but wanted something that said it was an R and the RB is the R hero colour so it was the pick

[adzy]

It does stand out.. when I ordered mine I had never actually seen one in the metal only on paper.. was very pleased the day I picked her up. Agonised over getting the black or Grey but wanted something that said it was an R and the RB is the R hero colour so it was the pick

.... and I bet every time you finish chamoising after a wash you stare and smile!