Page 421 of 494 FirstFirst ... 321371411419420421422423431471 ... LastLast
Results 4,201 to 4,210 of 4938

Thread: Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

  1. #4201
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Townsville
    Posts
    222

    Quote Originally Posted by bxpressiv View Post
    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
    2014 VW Golf TDI Highline DSG - Limestone Green, DAP, Xenons
    2018 VW Golf R Hatch DSG - White Silver, DAP , Dynaudio
    2016 Skoda Superb 140TDI - Family Members
    2013 VW Amarok TDI420 Highline Auto - Family Members

  2. #4202
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Adelaide, SA
    Posts
    8,591
    Users Country Flag
    Quote Originally Posted by Alex31 View Post
    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.

    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

  3. #4203
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    2,393
    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.
    2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).

  4. #4204
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Central Coast, NSW
    Posts
    159
    Users Country Flag
    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
    2017 - Golf R 7.5 - Blue - DSG - Proper Roof - DAP - Res' delete - Dynaudio delete
    2008 - Mazda 2 - (Maybe my first child scared me a bit) -1998 - Wrx (modded up to but not including forged pistons)
    1988 - Corolla TwinCam - (couldn't insure a 323 Turbo)
    1967 - Tonka Tip Truck - Red with 2 inch plastic rims and a massive sand scoop.


  5. #4205
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Albury / Wodonga
    Posts
    366
    Users Country Flag
    There’s been mutterings in the rectory about the RS and blown engines for a while now. I have no direct experience myself.
    Looking for:- RS4 B7 Avant.
    Current:- Amarok V6 Sportline; Mazda CX-9 Azami AWD
    Previous - Mk 6 R manual; Mk 7 R manual; Passat 130 TDi Wagon. Mk 7.5 Wolfsburg Wagon.

  6. #4206
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    2,393
    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.
    2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).

  7. #4207
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Adelaide, SA
    Posts
    8,591
    Users Country Flag
    Quote Originally Posted by gregozedobe View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by gregozedobe View Post
    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.

    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

  8. #4208
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Townsville
    Posts
    222
    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
    2014 VW Golf TDI Highline DSG - Limestone Green, DAP, Xenons
    2018 VW Golf R Hatch DSG - White Silver, DAP , Dynaudio
    2016 Skoda Superb 140TDI - Family Members
    2013 VW Amarok TDI420 Highline Auto - Family Members

  9. #4209
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    62
    Quote Originally Posted by Alex31 View Post
    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.

  10. #4210
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    151
    Users Country Flag

    What price are you looking to pay...?

Page 421 of 494 FirstFirst ... 321371411419420421422423431471 ... LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |