Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[jase1972]

Great, I met Deb also she seemed a nice lady. Great to know the service will be okay since its a little bit out of my way but hey I think I am just going to enjoy driving this baby.

[OilBurna]

If anyone is interested there is a near new limestone grey with leather and da going for a good price in Vic on car sales


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[tigger73]

If anyone is interested there is a near new limestone grey with leather and da going for a good price in Vic on car sales


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To save everyone looking it's advertised for $56,500. Here's the link: 2014 Volkswagen Golf R MY14 Direct-Shift Gearbox 4-Motion

Though there are also quite a few dealer demos on there with similar options for not much more.

[Mikey1]

To save everyone looking it's advertised for $56,500. Here's the link: 2014 Volkswagen Golf R MY14 Direct-Shift Gearbox 4-Motion

Though there are also quite a few dealer demos on there with similar options for not much more.

Agreed. When you factor in Victorian stamp duty and VicRoads transfer fee of $2,414 combined, this brings the total outlay to $58,914, which is pretty much what you would pay new with a corporate and dealer discount.

[tigger73]

Agreed. When you factor in Victorian stamp duty and VicRoads transfer fee of $2,414 combined, this brings the total outlay to $58,914, which is pretty much what you would pay new with a corporate and small dealer discount.

Yes I think the guy is dreaming as the dealers are $58k drive away for effectively the same thing.

He would need to drop the price at least a couple of grand to make it even slightly attractive.


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[OilBurna]

Even with those options?


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[andrew7]

^ Tell him he's dreamin! Unlikely to have paid $64k surely (is that full retail?)

[avdo_]

Hey guys,

would any of the Golf R, future Golf R owners be interested in this:

VW Golf 7 alle Modelle inkl GTI GTD Heckansatz Diffusor OETTINGER Heckblende | eBay

This item will fit the Golf R, GTi/GTD and any standard models according to the oettinger website

Shipping for one or two items is same price 98EURO, so buying two is better and cheaper

We don't have to pay the 19% MwSt so the price will be 121.5Euro + Shipping

Let me know

[tigger73]

Hey guys,

would any of the Golf R, future Golf R owners be interested in this:

VW Golf 7 alle Modelle inkl GTI GTD Heckansatz Diffusor OETTINGER Heckblende | eBay

This item will fit the Golf R, GTi/GTD and any standard models according to the oettinger website

Shipping for one or two items is same price 98EURO, so buying two is better and cheaper

We don't have to pay the 19% MwSt so the price will be 121.5Euro + Shipping

Let me know

Avdo, have you been spending too much time on those German websites again????

Just in case you can't read the German link it's for an Oettinger rear apron trim.



It'll also fit GTI (and GTD if we got it here).

I'd suggest you shouldn't have to pay the sales tax, but the website would have to be able to take it off in the checkout - either that or get sent an invoice minus the sales tax.

[andrew7]

I like the "dachspoiler" The rear diffusor looks neat but a little subtle a mod for mine (do like the black rims sans the red stripe)

[avdo_]

Avdo, have you been spending too much time on those German websites again????

Just in case you can't read the German link it's for an Oettinger rear apron trim.

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It'll also fit GTI (and GTD if we got it here).

I'd suggest you shouldn't have to pay the sales tax, but the website would have to be able to take it off in the checkout - either that or get sent an invoice minus the sales tax.

Hey Damien,

there's two different options there (on oettinger website), one is the full rear apron
Rear_Skirt_Oettinger by avdo_, on Flickr


and the one I posted is only the part that replaces the OEM rear diffuser.

I spoke to the supplier and she said that the diffuser fits the standard rear bumper.

[1WD]

Things I don't like about the R...

The Xenon high beams; average at best.
Start/Stop keyless button; it's annoying and a waste of money. They could have put the savings of that toward the decent in dash screen system.

Yes the list is short. (Which is a good thing)

[Mikey1]

Things I don't like about the R...

The Xenon high beams; average at best.
Start/Stop keyless button; it's annoying and a waste of money. They could have put the savings of that toward the decent in dash screen system.

Yes the list is short. (Which is a good thing)

I find the Bi-Xenon's on my Mk5 GTI are great on both low and high beam. What are you referencing yours against? It doesn't make sense if you are happy with the low beam, as the only difference is the retractable shutter which provides a cut-off on low beam. I'm looking forward to the dynamic swiveling feature, which mine don't have, but not at the expense of reduced light output, if that's your concern.

What's the issue with the Start/Stop button? Does it work differently to other makes, or are you just old school and can't see the point of it? It seems this technology is now part of the new car landscape for many mainstream brands and models, so I think it's here to stay for a while.

[sekas]

Hey guys,

would any of the Golf R, future Golf R owners be interested in this:

VW Golf 7 alle Modelle inkl GTI GTD Heckansatz Diffusor OETTINGER Heckblende | eBay

This item will fit the Golf R, GTi/GTD and any standard models according to the oettinger website

Shipping for one or two items is same price 98EURO, so buying two is better and cheaper

We don't have to pay the 19% MwSt so the price will be 121.5Euro + Shipping

Let me know

Keep me updated please. I may be keen if i saw a lapiz blue with it so i know what it would look like on mine

On another note. Recieved my VWR springs today but theres a minor fault with the first batch that got sent out so ill have to wait a couple of weeks for VWR to send me front springs directly before fitting
My RD Technik tuning box is amazing and my DSG tune should arrive tomorrow car really does have alot of potential.


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[1WD]

I find the Bi-Xenon's on my Mk5 GTI are great on both low and high beam. What are you referencing yours against? It doesn't make sense if you are happy with the low beam, as the only difference is the retractable shutter which provides a cut-off on low beam. I'm looking forward to the dynamic swiveling feature, which mine don't have, but not at the expense of reduced light output, if that's your concern.

What's the issue with the Start/Stop button? Does it work differently to other makes, or are you just old school and can't see the point of it? It seems this technology is now part of the new car landscape for many mainstream brands and models, so I think it's here to stay for a while.

The high beams just don't have a very good reach, and they seem quite dull. For example, a VE Commodore with standard halogen lights have a very good high beam in comparison. My daily driver is a 2012 Pajero, standard high beam is very good and in addition I've got Lightforce driving lights. Yes, I realise it's apples and oranges in both examples, but I had higher expectations of the Xenon in high beam. On low beam, I have absolutely no problem with and are very good and the swivelling is quite cool.

The start/stop button, I think it's a bit un-necessary. Maybe it's me being a bit old-skool. My main gripe with that would be that VGA found it more important to have a start/stop button than a decent nav screen. (I know that it comes down to a final landed in AU price)
One problem I did have with it was you'd pull up in your driveway and the auto stop/start would stop the car and pressing it again to stop (as you would turn off a key)... It started again! lol
Something to learn to live with I guess...