Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Mikey1]

Dutch77 think you will find the reason you didn't have much interest in your gti, is because you modified the car apr2, down pipes, springs etc once you do that you lose majority of the market & targeting only particular buyers that want those changes, as everyone else will view it as a thrashed car, if it was a stock car with factory extras & priced well, it would sell much faster, see it all the time watching gti/r for sale, end of the day it's all about price/Km's/factory options, so many dreamers out there with unrealistic prices then the new sellers come in & copy there prices & all sit there for months until they get it, funny to watch lol

I have always wondered why enthusiasts have modified their cars to their liking and then sell them with mods still in-place. Wouldn't it make more sense to return their cars to stock standard, and sell the hardware mods separately. At least with standard parts fitted, no prospective buyer will be the wiser. Perhaps this is not very transparent, but as always, caveat emptor!

[Rogue wolf]

Yeah that would be the wiser move mikey, guess some want to be honest & the rest can't be botherd lol

[Dutch77]

Yeah that would be the wiser move mikey, guess some want to be honest & the rest can't be botherd lol

Appreciate some people shy away from modifications but I'd rather be honest like most people are on this forum when selling their pride and joy. The car was offered in both stock and modified state, given how many GTIs and Rs are modified I think most second hand buyers accept this.

Factory options add nothing to the value except in rare cases, mine only had leather and bluetooth, was immaculate as the local VWW contingent can attest and was under 20,000km.

As most would be aware by now I'm fairly in touch with what something is worth and how to work a deal, and was priced under $30k. I can be honest - it was wholesaled for $26.5k, and the dealer had it advertised at $29.5k. I'm guessing it went for no more than $29k. Point is I had a deal done for the other car and needed to move it on.

To be honest I'd pick a second hand car like this clearly looked after by an enthusiast than an unknown stock example that probably was thrashed out of the driveway every day.

Anyway I'm drifting off topic from the R here so I'll end it there.

[Lock & Load]

Having considered both the Audi S3 and the Golf R , i decided that for my application the Audi was the far better choice

[Mikey1]

Having considered both the Audi S3 and the Golf R , i decided that for my application the Audi was the far better choice

Congratulations on your wise choice. It certainly looks good in red with the S performance package and sunroof. I'm sure forum members would be interested to know what was your criteria in choosing the S3 over the R, even if it's all been heard before from others.

[1NSANE]

Picked mine up in the rain today. Already dirty :face palm:

[wasabiz]

Customer’s BRAND NEW Volkswagen Golf R Wheel Literally Disintegrates at Speed! (Gallery) | Epic Internet

Has anyone read this story about a Golf R accident in QLD?

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[sekas]

Customer’s BRAND NEW Volkswagen Golf R Wheel Literally Disintegrates at Speed! (Gallery) | Epic Internet

Has anyone read this story about a Golf R accident in QLD?

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Yer quite interesting and im also a little worried. I have talked to him on facebook. If anyone is interested the two facebook pages are 'MK7 Golf R Owners Group Australia' and 'MK7 Golf R' which is more a UK based one but everyone seens to be on that aswell.


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[Ryan_R]

I can tell you that the S3 is not a good car if you're into drifting.... I tried (on a race track).
The RS4 on the other hand is much better.

[wasabiz]

Yer quite interesting and im also a little worried. I have talked to him on facebook. If anyone is interested the two facebook pages are 'MK7 Golf R Owners Group Australia' and 'MK7 Golf R' which is more a UK based one but everyone seens to be on that aswell.


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Do you know what happened? For something to end up like that I think he mustve hit a pothole or something else :/ orrrr it was a rota :p

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[Longy]

Customer’s BRAND NEW Volkswagen Golf R Wheel Literally Disintegrates at Speed! (Gallery) | Epic Internet

Has anyone read this story about a Golf R accident in QLD?

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Wow, that is just crazy. So when they say at "speed", so what actual speed were they doing, and who will foot the repair bills? Is that warranty claim or insurance claim?

[DrK]

Wow, that is just crazy. So when they say at "speed", so what actual speed were they doing, and who will foot the repair bills? Is that warranty claim or insurance claim?

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

[andrew7]

Dropped of my R tonite to Dan at Dans Garage for some paint correction TLC and opticoat magic

Report post 1 week of ownership: 2 longish freeway trips dispatched quietly and comfortably no drone good fuel economy about 7-8l/100kms, xenons spesh at night and interior lighting fabulous, sat nav whilst small screen is working well and choosing good routes, traffic reports enabled and accurate, the odd squirt is occurring with poise and grip happy with the soundalator at 75% can hear Dsg burp much clearer and induction whine, overall very happy with the striking Lapiz Blue and holding off for now on painting the Cadiz which are looking good/classy. No regrets on saving $10k over an S3 (PP)

[readerr0r]

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

Whats wrong with the tyres?

[Paul_R]

No pot holes. No excessive speed. 3 passengers. Guys name is Ben.

Makes me very nervous. Especially with the illegal tyres the factory fitted on mine.

That's a bloody disgrace!

Have you told VW that they sold you a car that doesn't comply with ADRs? I'm astonished that a major car manufacturer could let that through quality control. I would refuse to drive the car until they replace them and I wouldn't be paying for the loner they give you either.