Golf R Specifications and Prices

Thanks for clearing that up Coreying..

I think the low 3dr sales really shows how the Australian market still has a loooooooong way to go in embracing/appreciating premium hatchbacks.

The amount of comments you read on non-VAG forums/websites saying stuff like "$60K+ for a Golf are you kidding me" still amazes me. In return I would say, "60K+ for a Commondore, are you extracting the urine!"

Similarly, I almost fell off my chair the other day when I met an Evo X owner who paid nigh on $10K more for their car than my S3. I'm not trying to say one is better than the other--they serve different needs, really--but if 60 grand is too much for a Golf then on what planet is 80 grand for a Lancer deemed okay, haha?!

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Originally Posted by Lima

Similarly, I almost fell off my chair the other day when I met an Evo X owner who paid nigh on $10K more for their car than my S3. I'm not trying to say one is better than the other--they serve different needs, really--but if 60 grand is too much for a Golf then on what planet is 80 grand for a Lancer deemed okay, haha?!

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He could have bought a slightly used 135i and still have $10K change.

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Originally Posted by Lima

I think the low 3dr sales really shows how the Australian market still has a loooooooong way to go in embracing/appreciating premium hatchbacks.

The amount of comments you read on non-VAG forums/websites saying stuff like "$60K+ for a Golf are you kidding me" still amazes me. In return I would say, "60K+ for a Commondore, are you extracting the urine!"

Similarly, I almost fell off my chair the other day when I met an Evo X owner who paid nigh on $10K more for their car than my S3. I'm not trying to say one is better than the other--they serve different needs, really--but if 60 grand is too much for a Golf then on what planet is 80 grand for a Lancer deemed okay, haha?!

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Hey u got what i m concrening mate. lol
IMO 60k for the R worth the money. compare to the commodore, golf saving us to fill up. after 5 years, the running cost will show the huge difference. Alos, No matter the GTI or R, they will not lose to a commo under the legal speed.

My worry is after spending 60k+ and after 3-5yrs of enjoyment. Will I get a good market support to sell?

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Originally Posted by Lima

I think the low 3dr sales really shows how the Australian market still has a loooooooong way to go in embracing/appreciating premium hatchbacks.

The amount of comments you read on non-VAG forums/websites saying stuff like "$60K+ for a Golf are you kidding me" still amazes me. In return I would say, "60K+ for a Commondore, are you extracting the urine!"

Similarly, I almost fell off my chair the other day when I met an Evo X owner who paid nigh on $10K more for their car than my S3. I'm not trying to say one is better than the other--they serve different needs, really--but if 60 grand is too much for a Golf then on what planet is 80 grand for a Lancer deemed okay, haha?!

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Very true. That is my response to anyone who questions me buying a 60k "golf". The evo might be slighly faster but it isn't THAT much more capable and at the end of it all, its based on a lancer which is a cheap plastic encrusted turd. A golf - any golf is already a great base car. Yes there is a fair difference between the price of a base lancer and base golf but once you get to Evo/R or Ralliart/GTI, they're on par in pricing but vastly different in specification etc.

I'm a self confessed hoon but living with the plastic crap lancer every day would annoy the **** out of me. How they can justify the price of the Evo/STI/370z etc is beyond me.

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Originally Posted by Lima

I think the low 3dr sales really shows how the Australian market still has a loooooooong way to go in embracing/appreciating premium hatchbacks.

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I agree that Australian consumers still appear to struggle with the notion of spending big dollars on a premium hatch, but I don't personally draw any parallels between that and the 3dr/5dr debate. I think that Joe Average baulks more at the idea of spending serious coin on a vehicle that is - to the untrained eye - just a dressed-up entry-level model, than a car that has a 3-door hatchback body.

IMO It's easier to move a 5dr hatch when you're finished with it.

3 door may only appeal to 30% of buyers, but ultimately get which one you prefer.

ive mentioned it before but id think that 3 door cars are more geared towards younger (perhaps even just young at heart) people.
Its only in Australia that VW is marketed as a prestigious brand for old farts. The tides are slowly turning though hopefully.

One thing to consider is that potential scirocco customers are not necessarily people that would consider a golf. I would more think they would be interested in other sporty coupes from the hairdresser spec Toyota Celica through to a Nissan Z.

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Originally Posted by G-rig

IMO It's easier to move a 5dr hatch when you're finished with it.

3 door may only appeal to 30% of buyers, but ultimately get which one you prefer.

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Blah, I'll just give mine to the missus and get myself something better. To hell with buying something just cos its easier to move in a couple years. :)

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Originally Posted by Tim

I would more think they would be interested in other sporty coupes from the hairdresser spec Toyota Celica through to a Nissan Z.

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That makes sense, they're all ugly LOL

Some more pics taken today - also had the APR remap done by Dean @ Volkspower....feels even better now without going crazy!

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