Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Dutch77]

I notice that a lot of people on this forum have placed an order for an R and are receiving them within a few weeks. I too have an order in for an R, standard with no options and I have been told that delivery will be Aug/Sept. When I placed my order I was told that there were some cars available now but all had leather trim plus other options that I did not want meaning that the car had to be ordered hence the waiting time. is anyone else here having to endure a long wait for a standard DSG R?

In this case the dealer is telling the truth.

The initial boatload was optioned up DSG Rs. Basic and manual versions won't be arriving till the second half of the year, so potentially a manual buyer has been waiting a long time for their car.

[sergioscirocco]

any one knows where to get a good keychain/ring for the R, the other day I saw a really convincing one of the R logo but I haven't been able to find it back. Can some one help?

[adam298]

I notice that a lot of people on this forum have placed an order for an R and are receiving them within a few weeks. I too have an order in for an R, standard with no options and I have been told that delivery will be Aug/Sept. When I placed my order I was told that there were some cars available now but all had leather trim plus other options that I did not want meaning that the car had to be ordered hence the waiting time. is anyone else here having to endure a long wait for a standard DSG R?

As I understand it, the initial allocation of Australian R's were predominantly the 'popular' colours, and with either all three options or just some options. There were some stock standard R's, but those who ordered early with a deposit were given preference. Their rationale was those people who purchase the R's as soon as they could be purchased, were going to be enthusiasts or at least customers who would want all the options. I guess it also the reason we are reading some stories of people not getting a 'good price/deal', when the demand is great, and the supply is not, the suppliers will tend to have the upper hand

[adam298]

any one knows where to get a good keychain/ring for the R, the other day I saw a really convincing one of the R logo but I haven't been able to find it back. Can some one help?

Not sure if this is the one you found, but I have been eying off one from the UK on ebay.

VW "R" Line Keychain Keyring Schlüsselring Porte CLÉS Scirocco Golf R36 32 GTI S | eBay

[sergioscirocco]

I think i got it 403 Forbidden
VW R Line Key Chain GTI R32 Gli Passat 18580 | eBay not sure if they are the same

[armthehomeless]

I thought about an R keyring...but because it's push button start, I rarely even look at my key anymore

[team_v]

I thought about an R keyring...but because it's push button start, I rarely even look at my key anymore

Also it just jangles around and bumps into the steering column or facia which is annoying.

[DoggieHowser]

If you have Push Start button, I'd recommend a pouch like this. Keeps the key from getting scratched too.

http://www.braunbuffel.com.au/images...al/seal302.jpg

[Brycem]

Mine is standard and when my dealer searched for white standard cars last week there were at least ten in the system or with other dealers. So all optioned up is a myth.

[sergioscirocco]

how about this one
Free shipping For VW R carbon key cover shell keyrings key holders key bags keychain car accessories-in Key Rings from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com But I don't think the new key will fit in there looks for the mk6 models

[Blabba]

When i was looking at what stock was available yesterday with the dealer, the recent boatload of cars that came in (29th April) only had about 10 (or less) R's on there. Not sure if this was purely a Victorian allocation, but not many. Most of them had some form of options already installed, so if you are after a manual with no factory options, then you may be on the next boat or the one after.
So could be a few months away.

Also heard that manual ones were not being manufactured for Australian market until June/July, but that could be just rumours.

Cheers,

B

[Whistler]

So, my dilemma is do I sell my mkvi R now for about 36k (seems to be the going rate for my kms/spec) and cough up another 25k difference to grab a similarly spec'd mkvii, or do I spend a few thousand for a stage 2 on my existing (now that I'm out of warranty happy to do that) and get pretty much the same performance, keep the lovely dynaudio and continue to drive a car that still makes me smile every day?
Clearly I'd love a shiny new car with the new tech, but 25k is a lot for a few bells and whistles, and slightly more conservative styling (IMO)?

[lawsy82]

Long time since I have been around here. So, what is the going price people are paying for the Golf R and is there one of those spreadsheets floating around here where we can work out our discounts? I remember using one a few years ago on this forum.

I went and looked at the Golf R today - no test drive but was offered this.

Golf R, White, DSG, leather = Drive away $58k.

Not sure if this is a good deal as I will shop around a little more.

I think the new S3 ****s all over the Golf r personally - however need to justify the S3 is circa $11k better than the R?

[choC]

Can someone provide a critique of the stock sound system in the R? Hopefully from someone who knows what a good car audio system sounds like.

Wondering if I'm going to have to go for a full system replacement or just add a discreet amp/sub for the missing low-end.

[Brendan_A]

Mine is standard and when my dealer searched for white standard cars last week there were at least ten in the system or with other dealers. So all optioned up is a myth.

Yep, my dealer had a standard white R on the floor last Saturday.