I am considering purchasing one these TROC options and l welcome feedback on the pros and cons of each choice.
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Considering a TROC R or a TROC R LINE
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Buy whichever 1 you can afford.
The R has a lot more in it than the R-Line, not even mentioning the massive difference in performance.Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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The R has some serious stomp.
When I bought my 140kw R-Line, the R was still not confirmed for Australia so there was no choice to be made. I've seriously considered trading mine on an R - but in the end went for a stage 1+ tune, a nice intake, lowered and a set of wheels.
If I were buying new today....I honestly don't know. A lot would depend on the deal. I would not be satisfied with the performance of a standard R-Line - the 140kw engine is good, but mine is currently running around 190kw and is a great balance of performance for my needs. A good mate of mine has a R, and while it's certainly faster than mine, it's not night and day.
I don't know current drive-away pricing, but if the difference were around 5 grand - it would be a R all the way for me. If the price difference crept up over that kind of $ though, I'd be looking towards an R-Line and modifying it to be individual. That whole "built not bought" thing.
**Have just looked up retail pricing.....for a fully-specced R, it's around 11 grand more than an R line. Throw a couple of grand at an R Line, and you get 90% of the performance. Personally I could not justify nearly 70 grand for a T-Roc - they aren't high enough quality...Last edited by doc_777; 29-01-2024, 09:19 AM.Cheers
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If the price difference is not your issue than the R is a better vehicle. Availability is also in favour with the R.
I was checking out stock availability in Sydney over the weekend and I can pick up a current R in what ever colour with a choice of options immediately.
There is some stock of the R Line around but limited.
Apart from the performance difference, the R has matrix headlights and a larger media screen that would sway me towards it.
However for about $15K difference in pricing that is a fair bit of aftermarket modifications possible on the R Line.Flipper Dog
Now - T-Roc R, Audi Q5
Past VWs- T-Roc R-Line, Golf 6, 7 and 7.5, Touareg 7L and 7P, Passat B5.5, Polo MK3, Polo MK4 and GTI
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Spend less than $1500 on a tune for the R and you get a genuine sub 4s 0-100km/h car.
The R-Line has a generation older engine now (Gen3B compared to a Gen4) and the changes to it are substantial. Not to mention bigger brakes, better tuned suspension, AWD (Haldex) and gearbox .... (although the DSG as always remains ***** in my view).Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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There are some crazy good deals at the moment for T-Roc R. VW Australia ordered waaaay too many at the start of 2023 (they secured 1500 plus 300 R Grids) and they’re still trying to move them on.
I grabbed an undriven demo in Melbourne, fully optioned (built April 2023, compliance September) for just under $63k with a 3 year service pack thrown in. Picking up this week.
Too good to pass up at that price!
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Thanks for your replies…was considering a retune of the 140 TSI however concerned about voiding the warranty. A follow up question about the effectiveness or otherwise of the Alarms/lmmobiliser on the R? As for the best deal was looking to buy during EOFY sales(May).
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The vehicle comes standard with an immobiliser, as for an alarm it is a waste of money. If anyone is going to steal it an alarm won't hinder them nowadays.
You are better off with hiding an apple airtag or two in the vehicle.
I don't know about any better deals come May, there is ample stock of 2023 models around that are drive away now. Give it a month or two what is left will be in a better position to move.
The EOFY deals mainly give you drive away prices. Geared to move older stock that has not had much interest to buyers so as to clear out dealerships for new model arriving. Waiting out for 2024 built models won't see any great deals until later in the year or unless boatloads turn up.Last edited by Flipper Dog; 29-01-2024, 03:15 PM.Flipper Dog
Now - T-Roc R, Audi Q5
Past VWs- T-Roc R-Line, Golf 6, 7 and 7.5, Touareg 7L and 7P, Passat B5.5, Polo MK3, Polo MK4 and GTI
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I’d be buying an MY23 if you want a good deal. These are the ones VW imported en masse. Whether they choose to milk the supply over a few months at the current driveway price or discount them even more to clear the stock, is anyone’s guess. You could get a sharp deal in a few months if they have plenty of stock left to clear - keep an eye on Carsales to check numbers. Currently there’s 515 in the country.
They haven’t done the mass import for MY24 and so I doubt you’d see as good a deal.
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Originally posted by Thelodger View PostDid the same deal as Westenderbender ....VW in Port Melbourne had/has a few.
Took the offer to my local dealer and they came to the party
What colour did you get, Thelodger? Enjoying it so far?
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It just had to be Lapiz Blue....I've had a Rex in WR Blue so its like the traditional/"hero" color for the particular car. Having said that I came from an I30n in Dark Knight instead of the Performance Blue that was the "hero" color.
As for the T Roc I'm still finding my way around after a long line of manual cars this is totally different and taking some getting used to.
It has some pretty neat party tricks and is so much smoother and I think more refined that I30n.....fun but bloody sketchy front wheel drive with a shed load of power but no real way of putting it down on the road. Loud blustery and violent if driven hard but also a stupid amount of fun.....think spider with olive oil on its feet on an ice rink. "Pebbles" has slowed me down a bit but when I want aggressive it has it in spades...just ask Colin the sales dude at VW in Ferntree Gully...poor buggerLast edited by Thelodger; 09-02-2024, 07:13 PM.
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Just about to join the R club.
Dealer demo lapiz blue, roof and black style pack. Drive away deals under $65000 but manage to drop $4k off that and 3 years service pack included.
Was looking at another R-Line but incoming stock limited on the next shipment so would have to wait into June/July.Flipper Dog
Now - T-Roc R, Audi Q5
Past VWs- T-Roc R-Line, Golf 6, 7 and 7.5, Touareg 7L and 7P, Passat B5.5, Polo MK3, Polo MK4 and GTI
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