Golf R Observations and Questions

[Mino]

Could it be over tuned R's?

[masev]

Ouch. Driving from Chatswood to North Sydney just now. Passed two Golf R's that had broken down. That's about 1 every 4 Km. VW reliability issues still? Hopefully a fluke.

What indicated a break down? Tow truck, NRMA...engines of fire!!!

[bluefrog]

observation #724: I find that when I'm frustrated, annoyed, or just have the 5hits in general .. that there's nothing better than jumping in the R and giving 1st, 2nd and 3rd a good workout

[Mi16 Man]

observation #724: I find that when I'm frustrated, annoyed, or just have the 5hits in general .. that there's nothing better than jumping in the R and giving 1st, 2nd and 3rd a good workout

Also known as an 'Italian tune-up'....blows out the cob webs....

Love it!

[Candyman]

observation #724: I find that when I'm frustrated, annoyed, or just have the 5hits in general .. that there's nothing better than jumping in the R and giving 1st, 2nd and 3rd a good workout

Probably the last place you should be in that mood

Hope the oil is up to temp first.

[Ideo]

Could it be over tuned R's?

Dsg megachronic fail most likely.

[SilvrFoxX]

Dsg megachronic fail most likely.

Given it is the UK it is more likely to have been a manual.. Black 19s is my guess

[bluefrog]

Probably the last place you should be in that mood

Hope the oil is up to temp first.

Probably. .. if I was a corolla driver with a vaqina that is, hehe

Re the oil it's all good, don't just let her rip .. I always start with some gentle caresses and a few minutes of light foreplay until she's up to temp

[Candyman]

No gf/wife huh ....

[brimway]

After taking delivery of my new R yesterday, I can offer the following first impressions. It is worth mentioning now that I had never driven a Golf R before.

• Even after less than 100ks, the glaring difference between what I have been used to (read MY09 Golf GTI with mods), is the feeling of the R being “heavy” and less agile than the GTI.

• The interior quality is pleasing and makes it a nice place to be, a more modern ambience than the MK V.

• Air con controls seem a little more complicated than the simple setup in the MK V, but I guess it is something that you just get used to.

• Engine noise (nice though) is a bit more intrusive.

• Reckon I will set ACC to “comfort” for urban driving, Brisbane roads are crap.

At this early stage of R ownership, I don’t regret making the move, but time will tell. Sure, aesthetically, the R does it for me, but here is much more to being satisfied with your drive than simply how it looks.

[Paul_R]

Hope the oil is up to temp first.

How warm should the oil be before sending the needle towards the red zone?

My sensory oveloaded brain seems to remember it sits at 95 degrees when fully warmed up.

[SilvrFoxX]

After taking delivery of my new R yesterday, I can offer the following first impressions. It is worth mentioning now that I had never driven a Golf R before.

• Even after less than 100ks, the glaring difference between what I have been used to (read MY09 Golf GTI with mods), is the feeling of the R being “heavy” and less agile than the GTI.

• The interior quality is pleasing and makes it a nice place to be, a more modern ambience than the MK V.

• Air con controls seem a little more complicated than the simple setup in the MK V, but I guess it is something that you just get used to.

• Engine noise (nice though) is a bit more intrusive.

• Reckon I will set ACC to “comfort” for urban driving, Brisbane roads are crap.

At this early stage of R ownership, I don’t regret making the move, but time will tell. Sure, aesthetically, the R does it for me, but here is much more to being satisfied with your drive than simply how it looks.

First can I congratulate you, secondly hope you think the premium you paid and the wait was worth it..

[bluefrog]

congrats on delivery ... think I can safely say that, for the burpengary/morayfield/caboolture area you'll have a pretty unique ride!

totally agree on the heaviness comment compared to a GTI .. however, I think you'll find that the R will be nice and agile at 150+kph. Around town though, the GTI/Octavia kicks arse imo.

re engine noise - love it, absolutely lurve it

After taking delivery of my new R yesterday, I can offer the following first impressions. It is worth mentioning now that I had never driven a Golf R before.

• Even after less than 100ks, the glaring difference between what I have been used to (read MY09 Golf GTI with mods), is the feeling of the R being “heavy” and less agile than the GTI.

• The interior quality is pleasing and makes it a nice place to be, a more modern ambience than the MK V.

• Air con controls seem a little more complicated than the simple setup in the MK V, but I guess it is something that you just get used to.

• Engine noise (nice though) is a bit more intrusive.

• Reckon I will set ACC to “comfort” for urban driving, Brisbane roads are crap.

At this early stage of R ownership, I don’t regret making the move, but time will tell. Sure, aesthetically, the R does it for me, but here is much more to being satisfied with your drive than simply how it looks.

[DoggieHowser]

OK so I have pretty much been off the VWW forums since I got the Golf VI 77 TSI for the missus while I was sorting out my affairs before the move. But it does look like I will be in Australia for good now from the middle of the year and the itch for a ride that's a bit more fun is getting harder to ignore.

I have been looking at some preowned Golf Rs in carsales.com.au and it surprises me how much the asking prices are for some of the models.

On the flip side, I am seeing Scirocco Rs selling brand new for pretty reasonable prices. And these seem to have really good kit as standard including the 19" rims, the ACC which are options on the R.

I still prefer a Golf R because of the AWD and because I think my missus will find it less daunting moving from the 77TSI as and when we need to swap cars, but finding one with ACC optioned in seems rare and those that have them aren't particularly cheap.

Am I missing something?

[SilvrFoxX]

Not sure what the real question is, the reality is that these cars are in demand, new in context of release here in OZ and the waiting time is impossible so second hand market is tight. ACC is a hot debate, those that have it love it those that don't cant see what the fuss is about.

I am guessing you are struggling to find Golf R with ACC is because the option would prolong delivery so they get brought in without it.

Anyways I wish you luck, folk here are from all over and often flag what they see in the dealer yards. Also Dealers are in the forum and advertise