Golf R Wagon thread

[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.

[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

[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

[CoffeeAndCars]

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

[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.

[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]

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.

[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.

[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

[65F100]

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.

[veew]

i'm planning on doing this shortly - should improve handling without sacrificing too much comfort - which is key.
Do you find the wagon twitchy on the limit currently?

No opportunities to get it close to limit but the handling through turns so far feels "safe". Lifting off abruptly mid corner tucks in the nose slightly. Let us know how you go and what you choose.

I found getting a stiffer RSB in my Tiguan resulted in more jostling in the cabin when driving over uneven surfaces from L to R etc. If it is both wheels affected by the same road surface changes at the same time then swaybars have no effect.
I'm worried the ride will deteriorate similarly with a stiffer RSB, I think the stock ride is my limit.

[roh008]

i'm planning on doing this shortly - should improve handling without sacrificing too much comfort - which is key.

Do you find the wagon twitchy on the limit currently?

[veew]

Has anyone changed their rear swaybar in their R wagon? I'd be keen to hear your experiences on what you got and the difference it makes to the driving experience. Does it make the handling twitchy due to the wagon's rear end?

[Abr126]

No not yet, I’m in the process of purchasing one. I re-test drove one yesterday and the road noise is not that bad, drove around in normal and comfort and it’s pretty quiet. The R I’m looking at has the pano roof which may have a bit noise but again should be fine. They are a great car to drive and the wagon just provides the extra space.

[gregozedobe]

What sort of tyres ?

What pressure ?

Do you have an R yet ? If you haven't, ignore my questions and responses. When you get one you can make up your own mind about road noise. It is very dependent on road surface, and tyres to a much lesser extent.

? Too high a pressure can make the ride rougher and increase road noise

If you don't already know the answer that tells me you haven't bothered to check your tyre pressure yet - you should.