Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Alex31]

I rang the local dealer back who left me a message after seeing him this past weekend, then he asked me what car I was interested in - I would have thought in terms of notes a dealer would take along with my details is what car I looked at. Anyways...I was telling him people are ordering Rs with Dynaudio already and he says probably not arriving in Australia until third quarter 2018 and can't order it now. I might need to speak to someone else...

I think your dealer is trying to get you to buy current stock because that is absolute rubbish.

I was shown the list of current golfs that met my requirements I could get my hands on, they we either in or about to finish production.
I have signed a contract and mine is due here on the 3/4/18

The golf R with the option to have Dynaudio (MY18.5) began production in week 45 in 2017


Mk7.5 Golf R DSG. White Silver
Mk7 Golf TDI Highline. Limestone Green.

Family member VAG’s:
Amarok TDI Highline Auto
Skoda Superb TDI 140

[Dutch77]

I think your dealer is trying to get you to buy current stock because that is absolute rubbish.

^ This.

I am shocked to hear that VW salespeople would talk rubbish?!

Although you gotta remember that the vast majority of VW salespeople are only there for the better cut of the jib and coffee over their previous Toyota job and otherwise struggle with the basics in life.*



* yes gregozedobe this is another of my sweeping generalisations.

[gregozedobe]

IMO the real problem with the Australian method of selling new cars is that the business model doesn't allow for salespeople to be properly rewarded for loyalty to the brand, as they work for a dealer, not the manufacturer, and much of their income is commission based. As a result it is all about moving metal, whatever it takes. This leads to much dissatisfaction on both sides of the sales desk.

[SteveMc]

Not sure about the rest of you, but I always wondered how Ford could so quickly pull so much grunt from 2L when VW had their work in progress for a number of years with a block designed ground up for turbocharging. And for a brief moment, I considered an RS. Before I saw a picture of one. Then I saw the interior. Then I remembered who was making the thing. But I digress ... here's some really bad press on the RS motor. I'd feel even better if anyone could substantiate what they're on about ...

YouTube

[Paul_R]

There’s been mutterings in the rectory about the RS and blown engines for a while now. I have no direct experience myself.

[gregozedobe]

I'm always wary of anything "new" (ie unproven and not run in the real world for a year or so), but in the case of the Focus RS I couldn't get past the high seating position ( I banged my head getting in one), and the excessively harsh (for me) ride. It did accelerate well and go around corners fast.

[Dutch77]

IMO the real problem with the Australian method of selling new cars is that the business model doesn't allow for salespeople to be properly rewarded for loyalty to the brand, as they work for a dealer, not the manufacturer, and much of their income is commission based. As a result it is all about moving metal, whatever it takes. This leads to much dissatisfaction on both sides of the sales desk.

To this day probably one of the best buying experiences I had was with a dealer that basically didn't run commissions - his 'sales' guy was top notch.

I'm always wary of anything "new" (ie unproven and not run in the real world for a year or so), but in the case of the Focus RS I couldn't get past the high seating position ( I banged my head getting in one), and the excessively harsh (for me) ride. It did accelerate well and go around corners fast.

As a pure weekend blast car I understand the RS is probably the pick of the bunch from a drive perspective, and it's exterior looks are aggressive but in a cleaner Euro kind of way. But as my car is a daily, the Golf wins every time because I spend my time inside it and it's a clear winner there. The fact that it's roomy, looks great on the outside and will age well, and is still fun IMO is the icing.

I understand Ford are acknowledging the issues and offering fixes. About the opposite of the VW approach by the sounds of it..

The Type R is getting some good reviews but I could never get past that ridiculously stupid exterior - how did they go from the Accord Euro 7 (which 16 years later still looks great) to this piece of plastic crap? The new Megane looks classy.. but I'm not big on the cheese eating surrender monkeys.

[Alex31]

Has anyone else noticed the price of a golf R has gone up? Im rather sure VW had it listed for $55,090MRRP and now its $55,990MRRP....


Mk7.5 Golf R DSG. White Silver
Mk7 Golf TDI Highline. Limestone Green.

Family member VAG’s:
Amarok TDI Highline Auto
Skoda Superb TDI 140

[Tinhillterror]

Has anyone else noticed the price of a golf R has gone up? Im rather sure VW had it listed for $55,090MRRP and now its $55,990MRRP....

Which model you looking at?

these are the prices from a press release/article on 31 October

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI/R pricing

GTI Original (3 door) – $37,490/$39,990 (man/DSG)
GTI (5 door) – $41,490/$43,990 (man/DSG)
GTI Performance Edition 1 (3 door) – $47,990 (DSG)
R Grid Hatch – $47,490/$49,990 (man/DSG)
R Grid Wagon – $51,990 (DSG)
R Hatch – $52,990/$55,490 (man/DSG)
R Wagon – $57,490 (DSG)
R Wolfsburg Hatch – $57,990 (DSG)
R Wolfsburg Wagon – $59,990
All prices exclude on-road costs

All i know is they wont sell me a car at the price i want to pay, even thoug i know they have sold them at that price recently. FFS the thing is sitting there gathering dust.

[WallySimmonds]

What price are you looking to pay...?

[Tinhillterror]

R Wagon with DA and Dynaudio, not exactly sure, $60K-$64K ? I dunno if they’re even taking orders

Wolfsburg Wagon, no roof. $62-$64K.

I’ve seen one Wolfsburg Wagon (no roof) that went for $61,750 plus boot liner. But I think that’s not going to be repeated. Having said that, same dealer was offering another at $62,500 was the price on the window. Neither were in Vic, were I am.

Up to $64K would probably still be an attractive price for same spec Wolfsburg. The issue I have is the one at my local VW is now a 2017 build, it’s been driven 100+ ks, and had grass clippings in the boot last time I stuck my head in.

I’d get a grid tomorrow, but wife wants leather seats...

[bgroper]

... but wife wants leather seats...

My SWMBO is the same. Must be a chick thing.
We had heated leather seats in our V6 Bora since circa 2004, and she wasn't expecting same comfort in Golf Mk 7.
But my (our ?) R came with leather and heaters, so everybuddy happy.
[Note to self. Remember to do the seat heater memory tweak before winter.]

[WallySimmonds]

I reckon the leather improves the look of the interior of the car. Pretty happy with it in my current TSI, and wouldn't want to 'drop down' to the normal interior in the Grid.

[Dutch77]

+1.. as I've said before, I couldn't imagine spending $50k+ on a car and not having leather.

[WallySimmonds]

Guys with the wagons and sunroof - is it fully panoramic (as detailed in this link below)?

http://performancedrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Volkswagen-Golf-R-wagon-interior.jpg

NM, looks like it does.