Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Lock & Load]

Neat will definetely think of upgrading the S3 to either the R400 VW or the Audi RS3

[Dutch77]

NRMA - $1270 PA - 29 Y.O. / Secure parking / 60% NCB / Syd Metro / $1K excess / VWA Finance / Market value (NRMA have new for old with market value for the first 24 months). Would prefer Allianz, however, they refuse to insure without tracking

There are some reasonably cheap tracking solutions that should meet Allianz requirements. I noticed they would have removed the theft excess on my GTI with tracking as well.

For SA an R was around $500 with SGIC with all the usual policy requirements/benefits (plus mid 30s, garaged, full NCB) - I quoted one out of interest.

[anduril]

Sports Car Comparison: Subaru WRX STI v Audi S3 v Volkswagen Golf R

Quite a comprehensive review and guess who won hands out (apart from the interior department)?

[jdbrown1953]

Can anyone recommend a good opticoat applicator dealer in the Brisvegas area please?

Kim from Detail Evolution. Have used him now on 3 cars very happy with the work

[donweather]

Cheers JD. Seems like he's the go to man.

[Keithy George]

Good day gents (and ladies),

New to the forum and first VW purchase having had a long run of Subarus.

I am looking to pick up a manual R with all the options, currently speaking to some dealers about pricing etc, would ~$57.5K on the road be a reasonable price?

Cheers
Mark

[adam298]

Good day gents (and ladies),

New to the forum and first VW purchase having had a long run of Subarus.

I am looking to pick up a manual R with all the options, currently speaking to some dealers about pricing etc, would ~$57.5K on the road be a reasonable price?

Cheers
Mark

My fully optioned DSG was $59k, so $57.5k sounds quite reasonable IMO. Goodluck with the purchase.

[Sharkie]

Depends on what corporate discount you get re price. I'm looking at a stock (as in no option) manual R at the moment for about $50K drive-away ...... but that's with highest corp discount and a bit of negotiated dealer discount.

Holding off on placing the order to see if the R400 becomes a reality as I'm in no particular hurry and want a 2015 build anyway. When ready and actually going for a R (not R400) I'd be pushing hard to get sub $50K.

I'd be willing to add $20K on top of that to get a R400 .....

[Rogue wolf]

Good to see people here getting good deals with there pricing, manual $57.5k d/a fully optioned & $50k d/a no options, $59k fully option dsg, sounds much better then the rrp price & more what there worth

[Keithy George]

Thanks for the replies, not sure about the corporate discount, I know my employer wouldn't be on the list being a small business but I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants does that qualify??

[Dutch77]

Thanks for the replies, not sure about the corporate discount, I know my employer wouldn't be on the list being a small business but I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants does that qualify??

You poor man - but yes.

[andrew7]

ICAA members are entitled to corporate plus pricing (I know as my wife is a CA and I checked with my dealer yesterday

[Keithy George]

Thanks fellas. Ooh corporate plus does that mean it's better or I get charged "plus"???😜

I know it's been mentioned here before but I can't get over no electric seats on the R not even just the driver. I'll survive though...

[avdo_]

Hey guys, my post has nothing to do with price but more about handling of the car.

I just purchased and installed a H&R rear swaybar on my R. Wow, what difference it makes straight away. Turn in much sharper, car corners flatter.

Installation took all of 40min, no jack required just a pair of low line ramps.

I'd recommend this upgrade to anyone.

[Keithy George]

Hey guys, my post has nothing to do with price but more about handling of the car.

I just purchased and installed a H&R rear swaybar on my R. Wow, what difference it makes straight away. Turn in much sharper, car corners flatter.

Installation took all of 40min, no jack required just a pair of low line ramps.

I'd recommend this upgrade to anyone.

Is this a bigger diameter bar, do you know what the std vs this one is in size? I did this mod on my MY00 WRX and it worked a treat also so I would be interested in this.