Golf R Wagon thread

[hardy_bm]

Looking around at used Golf R Wagon's and was wondering what are important things to check for. Are there many owners in the group with 100k+ km's on their vehicle that have had major issues? Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated. Torn between getting a vanilla new Mk8 or a used R.

I have 110k km.

Water pumps fail eventually- look for sweet smell in engine bay
My boot latch died but that was a cheap fix

Just check they’ve changed oils on schedule. Awesome car

[Fireside]

G'Day Golf R Wagoneers!
I've just come back around to VW Watercooled after a long hyatice!
Last time I checked in was when I still had my SKoda RS, now I'm in a Golf R Wolfsburg Wagon. LOVING IT!

Just thought I'd introduce myself.

[CoffeeAndCars]

Hi all,
I just joined the R Wagon fam!
I bought interstate and after receiving the car, I realised there is no cargo cover/parcel shelf (I have also checked under the boot floor where the spare wheel is).
Anyone any idea where I can get one without going to the dealership?

Will post general pics when the weather improves.

[gregozedobe]

Hi all,
I just joined the R Wagon fam!
I bought interstate and after receiving the car, I realised there is no cargo cover/parcel shelf (I have also checked under the boot floor where the spare wheel is).
Anyone any idea where I can get one without going to the dealership?

Congrats on your choice, IMO these are an excellent all-rounder.

Have you tried any wreckers ? AFAIK the std Golf wagon covers will probably be the same as the R wagon covers. Also did you know they also come with a pull-up cargo barrier (at least my 2017 Wolfsburg R wagon did) ?

[CoffeeAndCars]

Congrats on your choice, IMO these are an excellent all-rounder.

Have you tried any wreckers ? AFAIK the std Golf wagon covers will probably be the same as the R wagon covers. Also did you know they also come with a pull-up cargo barrier (at least my 2017 Wolfsburg R wagon did) ?

Thank you mate. Yeah the preference is a cover so I can take things out of view.
After having a good search online, I think I'll pop out to a few wreckers.

[CoffeeAndCars]

Ended up buying one from a gent on gumtree.
VW wanted nearly $900!

[ItisWell]

Hey all,

Id appreciate your thoughts. Im in the market for a Golf R Wagon.
Ive narrowed it down to:

2020 which has done 28000 km but has a APR stage 2 tune, a custom exhaust system (brakes need to be done soon), full service history, second owner
OR
2018 which has done 41000 km stock, clean title, full VW service history, original owner, 4 new tyres, brakes just done, 12 months reg

There is a 11k price difference between the cars. I was always going to do at least a stage 1.

Im moving across to VW from Audi so would appreciate thoughts. Is there much difference between the MY18 and MY20? they are both the 7.5 if im not mistaken. I had read somewhere the water pump might be slightly better in the 2020, but i cant be sure of the source.

cheers all

[tremolo]

Hey all,

Id appreciate your thoughts. Im in the market for a Golf R Wagon.
Ive narrowed it down to:

2020 which has done 28000 km but has a APR stage 2 tune, a custom exhaust system (brakes need to be done soon), full service history, second owner
OR
2018 which has done 41000 km stock, clean title, full VW service history, original owner, 4 new tyres, brakes just done, 12 months reg

There is a 11k price difference between the cars. I was always going to do at least a stage 1.

Im moving across to VW from Audi so would appreciate thoughts. Is there much difference between the MY18 and MY20? they are both the 7.5 if im not mistaken. I had read somewhere the water pump might be slightly better in the 2020, but i cant be sure of the source.

cheers all

Out of those two, the stock one.

Or mine: carsales.com.au

[LimestoneR7]

After the Wolfsburg Edition ended, was it possible to option the Dynaudio and the sunroof separately? From reviewing listings of used Mk7.5 R wagons (and hatches) it seems any examples with the Dynaudio also have the sunroof.

Was the wagon considered to be noiser and less rigid in the rear tailgate compared to the hatch?

I have a R hatch and am considering updating to a wagon but am concerned about noise/rattles/leaks from a sunroof (which I'd rather go without) and tailgate creaks.