Golf R Specifications and Prices

[Corey_R]

Yeah thanks guys.. What your all saying makes sense, just got a little excited and was on a high. But i guess its better to invest into an apartment. I think i'll buy a 2007-2008 mkv GTI in cash, for hopefully under $28k. Quick question.. If the car is still officially under factory warranty can I extend it through VW as a second owner? Can bi-xenons be custom fitted and how much?

Thanks for your help,

Investing in an apartment makes much more sense! It's only going to get harder and harder to get real estate in Sydney, to getting in as early as possible is a good move!
I had a 2008 MKV Golf GTI, and it was awesome.
Yes, if a car is still under factory warranty, you can extend that whilst it's still under warranty. When you find a car that you are considering purchasing, grab its details (rego and VIN) and give VW a call to find out whether it is still under warranty, and whether it's eligible for the extended warranty (has been serviced to all requirements etc) and what the cost would be.

It is difficult and expensive to retro-fit bi-xenons because of the self leveling and headlight washing systems which are required by law with them. It's best to either get a car with them, or wait for a later car purchase to jump onto that bandwagon

[HPSOV]

Now I need to brave a few F&*KING hopeless dealers and sales people while trying pick one of these babies up!

Having just bought an R myself I dealt with 3 dealers in person and 4 others on the phone. There wasn't a single one who didn't lie to me in order to try to get a sale, most were rude and unprofessional. All in all it was a terrible experience and I'm hoping the car makes it all worthwhile in the end.

[REXman]

Guys does the Golf R come with:
-Adaptive cornering lights,
-Auto dimming rear/side mirrors,
-Heated seats
-Adaptive cruise control ?

Im looking at golf R 5dr DSG, 19's, leather, ACC, sunroof, MDI, Dynaudio, bluetooth
So spec for spec how much more would an Audi S3 dsg Sportsback be compared to the 5 door Golf R with the above options ?

Basically 6 months out of uni I just scored a new job so im very tempted, thinking of rewarding my self a little .. So would it be worth salary sacrificing on a gross 65k salary ?

WOW thats pretty good coin for a graduate! you might be on a different path to everyone else mate. Cause even my little sis got a grad accounting job at a descent firm and shes on 40K. So who knows what you'll be on in 3 years.

My dad has always thought like the above comments, and I agree with them. I just was never that sensible. Almost. I always worked, and saved and didnt spend much on other crap.. I just spent all my money on my car. You might have expensive social habit (going out alot, different girlfriend all the time etc). I was a pretty steady guy who didnt buy fashion clothes etc for the sake of cars!!

In saying that, I remember used to work at a bank, and Id rock up in my new WRX MY03 and the oldies would be like HTF did you afford that.. didnt help. But I got promoted and out of there anyway. Just dont be a toss about it and you'll be fine. Again some people will just hate on whatever you do..

[G-rig]

LOL thanks, never been called a poser before hehe. I agree but we're talking slight differences when it comes down to a road car that can easily be made up by a nut behind the wheel.

Yeah, it's not about being a poser, but as someone mentioned the 18" wheels look too small on this car (in that style of wheel at least), just like 17" look too small on the MK6 GTI.

Is anyone getting 19" without ACC? Interested to know how bad the scrubbing is too (if any). I had 18" ET45 on the R32 with a 30mm drop and scrubbing wasn't really an issue beside the odd high speed mid-corner crest/dip. If they've removed the fender screw it saves you the trouble.

The ACC is great in the GTI with 18" wheels, some people seem to say it's not as necessary on the R.. The roads are generally pretty good in BNE and good to do a slight drop in ride height but may not bother.

Also was thinking that the Motorsport seats may be a bit tricky to get into the back of a 3dr, can anyone confirm how they operate - tilt forward only (not slide forward)? They look great but its money you wouldnt get back like a lot of options i guess. Would consider them in a 5dr but the normal seats look fairly good in the photos.

[Corey_R]

Having just bought an R myself I dealt with 3 dealers in person and 4 others on the phone. There wasn't a single one who didn't lie to me in order to try to get a sale, most were rude and unprofessional. All in all it was a terrible experience and I'm hoping the car makes it all worthwhile in the end.

Then you guys need to do some research first.
I would personally recommend Mathew Gazzard at Denlo at Parramatta
mathew.gazzard@inchcape.com.au (02) 9828 9716

Several other forum members here would also recommend Russell and Tony from Denlo. All three have received much praise over in the Recommended VW salesman in Sydney thread after helping us all with our Golf R purchases this month.

[emack]

Thanks for the info.

[lawsy82]

Then you guys need to do some research first.
I would personally recommend Mathew Gazzard at Denlo at Parramatta
mathew.gazzard@inchcape.com.au (02) 9828 9716

Several other forum members here would also recommend Russell and Tony from Denlo. All three have received much praise over in the Recommended VW salesman in Sydney thread after helping us all with our Golf R purchases this month.

Any one wanting a Discount, dont bother dealing with Mathew from Denlo @ parramatta.

They are offering NIL discounts on the Golf R.

[Lima]

Hmm, I wonder if that Matthew Gazzard is the same bloke that was a year below me at school back in South Australia. If anyone meets him just say these words and see what his response is ... "I hear you like to be a 'jump ahead of the rest'!"

[dave_r]

Just a word of caution. No sense working your butt off just for a car!!! Wait until you can afford it. You'll get there one day =)

IMO if a car is worth more than your yearly after tax income....you can't afford it. Investing some money and travelling would be a better idea before a new car. You'll get the tall poppy thing regardless, I get it from the old people at work all the time but a quick reminder that their wives and kids spend all their money shut them up fairly quickly.

If anyone in Melbourne spots a dealer with a car fitted with the race buckets please let me know. I'm not having much luck getting dealers to return calls let alone finding one. Happy to meet up with someone whose taken delivery and check them out if that is possible but I'd prefer to drive one so need to find a dealer with a demo available.

[PhillipAudiDealer]

Hey G-rig They tilt forward but you need to slide the car forward manually using the handle to slide the seat forward when sitting in the seat. Hope that helps.. Cool Seats but If your a big person like me (wide frame footballer) it does not feel to comfy.. cloth seats and leather are perfect if you are any size.. My car has the cloth seats but does not get the seat heaters the Motorsports and the leather gets.. Having met you G-Rig you would be comfy in the motorsports.. to many choices ..lol