Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[HPSOV]

My dealer said it doesn't have electric seats. Is that right? $67k and manual seats?!

[DrK]

My dealer said it doesn't have electric seats. Is that right? $67k and manual seats?!

Correct. Something less to go wrong I guess. But agree at this price bracket - should be standard!

[Rogue wolf]

Yeah few here seem to be saying the same about the white, defnately my fav colour but haven't seen one in white yet actually I haven't seen any R's yet lol

going by the pics posted few weeks back I can't say I like the Front look of the New R has lost its aggressive look, especially the chrome strip on the front grill don't know what they where thinking there, but make my mind up when I see one, not like I'm buying one just posting out of interest

[Ryan_R]

For those in VIC, Berwick Audi have a demo S3 w/ performance pack that they're keeping for test drives and not selling (for now). I drove it this afternoon, unlike the Golf R this has 18" rims and I immediately felt a subtle improvement in suspension when changing to comfort (drive select/magnetic ride). Wasn't super comfy but I could live with it. The power and sound and pedal responsiveness were fantastic though.

Contrast that with a VW dealer I visited who didn't want to give me more than 5 minutes of their time unless I was going to order an R there and then.

So if you're interested make an appointment (I dealt with Kostas, feel free to say I sent you there), and make sure you're familiar with some twisty roads in Upper Beaconsfield if you're a keen driver.

The only slight let-down for me were the buttons and wheel used to interface the MMI - they were a bit more audibly "clicky" that what I was expecting, I thought they would be softer. But that's probably just me.

[kennyc]

Correct. Something less to go wrong I guess. But agree at this price bracket - should be standard!

Yeah something that annoyed me about the GTI purchase.
My mk6 has it, why not allow it for the mk7???

As usual, overseas get the option...

[Paul_R]

My dealer said it doesn't have electric seats. Is that right? $67k and manual seats?!

On the one hand I agree with you, on the other: do you really want electric seats if they don't have memory?

Neither Golf nor A3 have memory seats! Can't understand why. Should be standard at these prices.

[Ryan_R]

Manual seats are quicker to adjust and suit me fine. If anything I'd only prefer the back angle adjustment to be electric instead of having to reach for the rotary knob. But for adjust the rail position manual is fine.

[MattyMcFly]

Yeah few here seem to be saying the same about the white, defnately my fav colour but haven't seen one in white yet actually I haven't seen any R's yet lol

going by the pics posted few weeks back I can't say I like the Front look of the New R has lost its aggressive look, especially the chrome strip on the front grill don't know what they where thinking there, but make my mind up when I see one, not like I'm buying one just posting out of interest

I have seen white, black, and blue in person; I definitely prefer white. I too think white is the pick of colours for this car and that is coming from someone who drives a black on black on black car. My preference would usually be for black or grey, but I'm diggin' the white.

[oshuyi]

choosing/buying the golf R is even more difficult now

Subaru WRX STI priced under $50k

[Rogue wolf]

Yeah would be surprised if it doesn't look good, but would have to see one before I can comment, has to have the panoramic roof when going white, breaks up the car nicely

[Rogue wolf]

Wrx are rubbish imo, cheap interior boring body, Subaru had the market & let it go years ago, shame really.. But saying that they have come in at a much fairer price then before 10k off old price, bad luck for those with the old model though lol

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/#/58661/2014-subaru-wrx-sti-price-and-features-for-australia

[Longy]

For those in VIC, Berwick Audi have a demo S3 w/ performance pack that they're keeping for test drives and not selling (for now). I drove it this afternoon, unlike the Golf R this has 18" rims and I immediately felt a subtle improvement in suspension when changing to comfort (drive select/magnetic ride). Wasn't super comfy but I could live with it. The power and sound and pedal responsiveness were fantastic though.

Contrast that with a VW dealer I visited who didn't want to give me more than 5 minutes of their time unless I was going to order an R there and then.

So if you're interested make an appointment (I dealt with Kostas, feel free to say I sent you there), and make sure you're familiar with some twisty roads in Upper Beaconsfield if you're a keen driver.

The only slight let-down for me were the buttons and wheel used to interface the MMI - they were a bit more audibly "clicky" that what I was expecting, I thought they would be softer. But that's probably just me.

Not sure what is wrong with VW sales people, walked into Audi dealership, wearing just 3/4 pants, polo, and sneakers, "can I test drive the S3 please", just need a copy of your license please, here are the keys, have fun. Went to VW dealership, can I test drive the Golf GTI, sure, copy license, and he takes me out on the test drive, he tells me "we have to come along so we can limit the amount of kms put on the car".

And last weekend, Audi Centre Canberra had a loan RS4 Avant from Audi Australia, can I take that out for a spin, sure, here you go! And that is a $150k + motor vehicle!

[readerr0r]

Not sure what is wrong with VW sales people, walked into Audi dealership, wearing just 3/4 pants, polo, and sneakers, "can I test drive the S3 please", just need a copy of your license please, here are the keys, have fun. Went to VW dealership, can I test drive the Golf GTI, sure, copy license, and he takes me out on the test drive, he tells me "we have to come along so we can limit the amount of kms put on the car".

And last weekend, Audi Centre Canberra had a loan RS4 Avant from Audi Australia, can I take that out for a spin, sure, here you go! And that is a $150k + motor vehicle!

Really depends on the dealer, I went to an Audi dealer wearing smart jeans and a shirt was very knowledgeable and whatnot. Was basically told I can't go for a test drive unless I was going to buy today! This was during the Open Haus event and I can tell you, the only thing that was open was that dealers rear end post pole removal.

Mean while most local Skoda dealer gave me the keys and said try not to wear out the front tyres too much.

I find VW dealers somewhere in between, with pretentiousness increasing logarithmically as you get closer to a CBD

[andrew7]

talking of colors my dealer does have a red R meeting my specs (DSG, driver assist and leather), looks pretty sharp I must say and will be relatively rare. Thoughts? (and yes I do like white but am trying to "break out" of the whitegoods brigade if possible

[Dutch77]

talking of colors my dealer does have a red R meeting my specs (DSG, driver assist and leather), looks pretty sharp I must say and will be relatively rare. Thoughts? (and yes I do like white but am trying to "break out" of the whitegoods brigade if possible

I'd give it serious consideration. It looks good on the R and will be fairly unique - can't imagine too many will be coming in. The white just isn't really working on the 7 R for me at all.

Not sure what is wrong with VW sales people, walked into Audi dealership, wearing just 3/4 pants, polo, and sneakers, "can I test drive the S3 please", just need a copy of your license please, here are the keys, have fun. Went to VW dealership, can I test drive the Golf GTI, sure, copy license, and he takes me out on the test drive, he tells me "we have to come along so we can limit the amount of kms put on the car".

As above I think this definitely depends on the dealer. My local - who I admit not everyone particularly likes - has been great for me and pretty much allowed me to take cars as required for as long as wanted. They're even taking me to the football next month.. small things, can't complain. I think the tag of pole in arse dealers in Adelaide goes to the local BMW guys.