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View Full Version : Mid life crisis of sorts...Golf R to Amarok!



Paul_R
18-01-2016, 09:13 AM
I'm seriously thinking about doing this. With some changes to both work and home address I just don't get to use the R anymore other than for a short commute through town. I used to get a 20 minute run on country roads with corners, stuff to overtake and then a couple of drags up the Hume sliproads but that's all gone.

I also need something that can tow a camper or Jayco and my wife's Passat doesn't cut it with its European spec 90kg tow ball limit. I can swap the Golf for an Amarok at minimal to no extra outlay and then I don't have to buy a big car for my wife. She thought she liked big cars but finds the Passat much nicer to drive.

I'll sleep on it...

Sharkie
18-01-2016, 09:56 AM
Amarok is by far the best driving ute on the market .... the diesels in comparison to a R is a bit gutless, but perfectly capable of towing anything you want anywhere you want.

Petrol (now discontinued) Amaroks are much more liveable on a daily basis and with some work ;) capable of sub 7s 0-100 for when a bit of speed is required ....