VW Scirocco for Australia. Any Golf R buyers thinking of swapping?

[Bizi]

I agree with REXman; perception and reputation of the 'hero' model will drive interest and sales, so it's facts that get reported (let's say lap times in this case) which help establish a car's performance reputation.

Just look at how Nissan used its Nordscheife lap time to sell the GTR. It may not affect sales of 5dr models but could affect sales of whichever car becomes the hero model of the range.

Though it's up to individuals to do their research, test drives etc to make the rational or irrational decision that fits their needs! :p

[MkVIGTI]

Saw some Scirocco in flesh overseas recently and IMO they look awesome. Pity about the interior being so similar to the Golf though.

[Hail22]

YouTube - Scirocco R @ Nordschleife Just like to appreciate some nice driving of this Roc, i can't believe you can just drive there and pay a quick fee and take your ride around the legendary circuit.

[ethosguy]

As there is always the choice to buy the Golf R in a 5 door...A Scirocco R in a 5 door would look....scary at the least (in an ugly sense think Shallow Hal)

Not withstanding the quite successful RX8 (style, exicution and sales) the 5 dr Roc comment was taking the p!ss for 'entertainment value only' if that detail got lost in the ether...

There are however, of a different niche, the Porsche (stop beating me with the ugly stick...I'm not a 911 varient...I'm not, really) Panamera, and Aston Rapide arguing the corner for the 5dr sports coupe...

[Hail22]

Needless to say im glad it;s a 2 door and it will always remain that way

[Pepe]

YouTube - Scirocco R @ Nordschleife Just like to appreciate some nice driving of this Roc, i can't believe you can just drive there and pay a quick fee and take your ride around the legendary circuit.

Did it myself in a Mk5 GTI in 2008, worth every Euro (was a bloody lot of them with the car hire). If you ever get the chance, DO IT

[ethosguy]

Did it myself in a Mk GTI in 2008, worth every Euro (was a bloody lot of them with the car hire). If you ever get the chance, DO IT

What were the if you stuff up' clauses for car and track and other users?

[Pepe]

What were the if you stuff up' clauses for car and track and other users?

8,000 euro excess...

Oh, and you can't take a normal rental car on the track, the rental companies have spotters there apparently. You need a specialist 'Ring rental company, this is the one I used : Rent Racecar Nurburgring Nordschleife Rental Car Selfdrive as you can see, pricey...

[dave_r]

You need a specialist 'Ring rental company, this is the one I used : Rent Racecar Nurburgring Nordschleife Rental Car Selfdrive as you can see, pricey...

They had scirocco's for hire back in Oct when I was looking at going but couldn't get there. It's on the to do list, maybe next year.

[ethosguy]

8,000 euro excess...

Oh, and you can't take a normal rental car on the track, the rental companies have spotters there apparently. You need a specialist 'Ring rental company, this is the one I used : Rent Racecar Nurburgring Nordschleife Rental Car Selfdrive as you can see, pricey...

No lattitude T&C's...better drive within yourself.

[G-rig]

The problem with the Scirocco is it's FWD. Axle tramp is a b1tch if you have a heavy foot.

[Hail22]

apparently the Scirocco is going through a refit in 2012, i have a weird feeling they will make it an MR (Mid engine, rear powered).

[G-rig]

They should have at least one RWD hero car like the S2000.

[Nathan_B]

i like it

[G-rig]

Neither is ideal. One is more nimble and FWD, the other is AWD and too linear as well as adding more weight.

Can't win.