Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[sergioscirocco]

Here is a closer look so you can compare the 2 blues

[Mikey1]

Correction - Corporate Program Pricing is Available for the New Golf R

I previously reported in several posts that the new Golf R would not be part of the corporate program, but today two dealerships confirmed it was. The main benefit is reduced dealer delivery fee from the recommended $2,495 to $1,495, but there is also an additional discount of around $435 off the list price. There is no included free servicing.

One dealer confirmed they had originally been advised the program benefits would not be offered, but apparently this changed before launch. To qualify, your employer must be a registered corporate client of Volkswagen Group Australia, you are a full-time employee, the vehicle forms part of your salary/remuneration package and is used primarily for business purposes.

[Dutch77]

I previously reported in several posts that the new Golf R would not be part of the corporate program, but today two dealerships confirmed it was. The main benefit is reduced dealer delivery fee from the recommended $2,495 to $1,495, but there is also an additional discount of around $435 off the list price. There is no included free servicing.

One dealer confirmed they had originally been advised the program benefits would not be offered, but apparently this changed before launch. To qualify, your employer must be a registered corporate client of Volkswagen Group Australia, you are a full-time employee, the vehicle forms part of your salary/remuneration package and is used primarily for business purposes.

Thanks for the update. I'm unsure if the GTI is also hit by delivery of $2495 normally but I can confirm I only paid $1495 on my invoice; however in addition to possibly a standard $1,000 price cut I was then able to negotiate down significantly further. They've also done me a favour as I would no longer meet the current guidelines on what qualifies above. Again this may all change if I was seeking an R..

Re: photos above

The silver mirrors is a big tick, I always found the black to look a bit cheap (as in a throwback to the days when the cheap models didn't have color coded plastic bits).. but while I think a mk6 R with black Tallies looked sweet I'm not feeling much love to the mk7 R in white.. that blue on the other hand is a winner, as is limestone grey with some after market black alloys.

[backdoc]

Must admit I quite like it but the white is not doing it for me either. I'm not sure if its the same grey, but I saw a brand spanking new S3 in the grey with 19's and it looked great. I haven't seen the new standard A3 to compare, but the S3 had quite pumped guards which looked awesome. I really wish they would do that with the R to differentiate it from the bog standard golf.

I also like the illuminated blue on the sills and door panel (unless its just flash reflection). Looks neat.

[choC]

Those Cadiz wheels aren't doing it for me, I think they're the main culprit in making the R look so pedestrian.

Any idea what they'll sell for? Will be the first thing to go on mine.

[Dutch77]

Those Cadiz wheels aren't doing it for me, I think they're the main culprit in making the R look so pedestrian.

Any idea what they'll sell for? Will be the first thing to go on mine.

Not much judging by your sales pitch

Agreed though - the Talledagas, particularly in black were popular but I don't see the Cadiz trading anywhere near as well.

The Pretorias are a much nicer wheel - I'd fit a set. But so far the only ones I've seen online are 2,799 on sale. Euros.

[sergioscirocco]

golf r review in Australia
Volkswagen Golf R first drive review

[Alex31]

Does anyone know why the golf R has a claimed economy of 7.1 while the S3 has 6.9? Does this mean the golf R will be subject to LCT??


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[DrK]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

No idea why the difference - but LCT is now applied on vehicles over $60k

Luxury car tax rate and thresholds | Australian Taxation Office



Hence my great price of $60300. No LCT FTW!

[Longy]

Does anyone know why the golf R has a claimed economy of 7.1 while the S3 has 6.9? Does this mean the golf R will be subject to LCT??


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On the S3, it's 6.9 ltr/100km on the S-tronic (DSG) and 7.0 ltr/100km on the manual, so the 7.1 ltr/100km is manual or DSG Golf R?

And are the weight of the Golf R and S3 the same?

[a239947]

Aerodynamics probably play a part for the fuel consumption. Youd think it wouldnt make a difference but for .1 of a difference it would!

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[Ryan_R]

If you bought the car for $60,400 for example you would only be paying LCT on $84, not the whole amount. If the car is slightly over the LCT threshold then the LCT isn't going to be relatively large compared to say ticking a few options, or bargaining a better discount. Plus then you can tell your mates that you officially own a Luxury car

[sergioscirocco]

front bumper modified

this is my quick idea of how the front bumper could have been more aggressive with out being too aggressive IMO

[Fab_R]

this is my quick idea of how the front bumper could have been more aggressive with out being too aggressive IMO

Looks good, or this

[pologti18t]

On the S3, it's 6.9 ltr/100km on the S-tronic (DSG) and 7.0 ltr/100km on the manual, so the 7.1 ltr/100km is manual or DSG Golf R?

And are the weight of the Golf R and S3 the same?

It could well be the 19inch wheels on the Golf. Maybe a reason the S3 doesn't offer a 19inch option.