Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[andrew7]

That's true on paper for the price of an S3 with S Performance Pack, but when you actually sit down and nut out a deal, you'll find that you can get around 7% off the rrp, so realistic price is more like $66k - $67 drive away.

Absolutely Longy, whilst I won't be able to stretch to the S3 with PP, a base S3 + tint has been secured at $62k driveway. For me the R with leather is going to have to come in at least $5k cheaper and even then the S3 just looks like a classier package (particularly with no Discover Pro included with the R and ? leather to be an expensive add on).

[elephino]

Saw a blue R this afternoon. Definitely obviously different on the road (even more so from behind with the better taillights).

[Alex31]

Took an S3 for a test drive yesterday.
Cons - very cramped feel compared to my mk7.
Blind spots were more noticeable.
Drive away price was quite high once you added some options.
Pros- ride was amazing, stuck to the road like glue, but was very comfortable and livable when in comfort mode.
Power... Very little turbo lag. (Test drove one with dsg) responsive and very quick, dare I say it, to me did it felt almost as quick as the A45 I drove the other week.
Interior- beautiful finish. Hi res screen is great and is very responsive, lots of great features and very customizable. Not the same can be said for the mk7 discover media. (WHERE IS MY DISCOVER MEDIA PRO?!)
Sound system -( mine had the sport pack which includes the bang and olfsuan) it was very clear and crisp with being able to be very loud without distorting. Even has a subwoofer in the boot.
Once thing I was worried about with the s3/R was it would not have room for a spare wheel (even if it is a space saver) having Quattro, however this is not a problem
Am interested to know will the mk7 R have the same magnetic ride as the S3?
Also really liked the boost gauge in the instrument cluster. Hope the R will have something similar.
So I think the S3 might have it over the R for me, but i am still going to wait for the R for a definite decision.... Might even hold off the the S3 plus if that ever becomes a reality



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[Ryan_R]

Does the S3 B&O subwoofer take away much in the way of boot space or spare wheel?

[Alex31]

No boot space is lost. It sits inside the wheel well of the space saver. Space saver and tools still all in there. Really cleaver I think


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[gRaQ5]

Reckon the dealers would take into account the luxury car tax threshold when pricing up and negotiating on the golf R? From what I've read, the most optimistic view is $53k for standard plus ORC, which pretty much takes it up to the LCT threshold. If you want options, it'll surely go over....


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[Longy]

Reckon the dealers would take into account the luxury car tax threshold when pricing up and negotiating on the golf R? From what I've read, the most optimistic view is $53k for standard plus ORC, which pretty much takes it up to the LCT threshold. If you want options, it'll surely go over....


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If the Golf R has the same 6.9ltr/100km fuel econ as the Audi S3, then LCT won't kick in until just under $75k.

[Paul_R]

If the Golf R has the same 6.9ltr/100km fuel econ as the Audi S3, then LCT won't kick in until just under $75k.

So does the manual S3 have the lower LCT threshold? It's 7.0 ltr/100km.

Not that it makes much difference if your over the LCT by a few bucks. It's not like they whack 30%, or whatever it is, on the whole car.

I'm referring to the R being a few bucks over, not a loaded S3.

[Boost]

I'm guessing if you apply the $2k price increase of the MK7 GTI but with the extra standard equipment then new R would be priced about $52k for the manual and $54.5k for the DSG?

From there you add roughly $3k for onroads (since it's diff for each State) and $3,150 for dealer delivery and the rrp drive-away price becomes about $60.65k before accessories.

Looking at the GTI's standard equipment I would think the only accessories would be leather seats/sunroof/drive assist for the R.

But the last R already comes standard with front and rear sensors so drive assist may be standard.

You can't option Dynaudio for the MK7 GTI so not sure it will become avail for the R.

So I think it's reasonable to assume the new R with DSG/leather seats/mats/tint to cost $64.5k before negotiation.

Will be interesting to see the list price and how much people end up paying.

[Boost]

And as for LCT, it's the threshold is currently $60,316. 33% of every dollar of the ex GST cost of the car above this amount is subject to the LCT. (if the GST inclusive cost is over the thresold then it's subject to LCT but only 33% the ex GST amount over the treshold is taxed).

This excludes on-road costs ie stamp duty and rego/3rd party insurance so if your car costs say $63k drive-away then taking the on-roads away the GST inclusive cost of the car should come in just under the LCT threshold.

[HPSOV]

The dealer I spoke to said they were anticipating a $59990 drive away price for the base R.

[andrew7]

^ if you need to add leather ($3k) to the base R your're pretty much at S3 base pricing which would be a fail in my book. Certainly would make the choice of the premium S3 a no brainer over the ubiquitous boring "Golf"

[sekas]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

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[Ryan_R]

Stage 1,2,3
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11403077142 ... golf-vii-r


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Don't forget to close the {/url} tag

[donweather]

420 HP (309 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) from a 2 litre petrol engine is just insane!!!!