Golf R Observations and Questions

[jamesatfish]

It doesn't seem like it when driving on the street - there is a noticeable hesitation at the 3-4 change which we think is the DSG software holding back the engine to avoid damage, but the clutches don't feel like they're slipping in the lower gears.

That said, those were launches from the end of the day, I wasn't driving so couldn't feel the shifts for myself and that's a shed-load of power running through stock clutches, so if they were starting to slip slightly it wouldn't be a surprise.

[tonymy01]

It sounds truly wicked though, just roaring all the way.Nice one!

[daft009]

I hit a plastic "cardboard" sign flying on the road which came right in front of me driving at 60KM/hr yesterday (on carlingford road, near the new construction area).

It's cracked one of the black plastic horizontal "ribs" on the front near the "R" logo, and no other damage luckily.

Where would be the best place to buy a replacement?

[Adrian_R]

Where would be the best place to buy a replacement?

Your nearest Volkswagen dealership.

Don't forget to take lube

[daft009]

got a quote for $320! urgh

[DonJuan]

got a quote for $320! urgh

You mean this bit?

MK6 Golf & GTI Black Slat R20 Style Grille, Parts4Euro.com:

[brad]

got a quote for $320! urgh

plastic weld instead?

[daft009]

You mean this bit?

MK6 Golf & GTI Black Slat R20 Style Grille, Parts4Euro.com:

Thanks, that's the one! I might end up ordering that one. Can reuse the VW & R badges from the existing unit.
The $320 model came with both emblems.

plastic weld instead?

for ~$200 might as well replace it I think

[AdamD]

I note you're now advertising your car for $34,150 whereas previously you were asking nearly $40k. If someone had offered you $34k, or even $35k, back then you probably would have thought them a "chancer" too, however in hindsight they would have been doing you a favour.

Crikey that was a ton of off-topic chat.

I've moved these posts on second-hand selling strategy to a dedicated thread in the General section.

Edit: I have now deleted the thread.

[Ideo]

Crikey that was a ton of off-topic chat.

I've moved these posts on second-hand selling strategy to a dedicated thread in the General section

Yeah, I didn't mean for that to happen.

But, still, I guess when people get fixated on numbers and only ever consider their own position without actually knowing any of thee facts these things are bound to happen.

[Candyman]

Yeah, I didn't mean for that to happen.

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Pull the other one batman

So, you sold that bucket of bolts yet ?

Put these on yesterday - never did like bare metal

[Ideo]

Pull the other one batman

So, you sold that bucket of bolts yet ?

Put these on yesterday - never did like bare metal

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Nah, still around. Have had a couple of interesting offers for trades etc but nothing firm.

I should have obviously taken the 25k offer to avoid offending people on the internet

[Candyman]

Nah, still around. Have had a couple of interesting offers for trades etc but nothing firm.

I should have obviously taken the 25k offer to avoid offending people on the internet

It will sell mate, fingers crossed

I never thought we'd sell the GTI for what we listed it for - well above market value.

As you know, only takes one buyer.

I wonder if indeed all the negative publicity about VW is impacting interest.

Although the R, especially yours, would appeal to enthusiasts who know what a great vehicle it is

Good luck buddy


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[Ideo]

One of the buyers who was dead keen who was coming up from Wollongong on the train to do a test drive called me up and told me there was nothing wrong with the car - he just didn't want to risk the car stopping on him on the freeway etc so wasn't going to buy any VW and was getting a WRX instead.

So yeah, the media campaign hasn't been that helpful that's for sure.

[Candyman]

Hahaha, poor fella. A WRX.

My god they are agricultural (especially the current model)

Hell, I'd still buy a 2nd Golf R if I knew the mech needed replacement versus a WRX.

Thats coming from an ex WRX owner as well.


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