Golf R Specifications and Prices

[G-rig]

Thanks for clearing that up Coreying..

[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?!

[triode12]

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?!

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

[fung9420]

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?!

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?

[dave_r]

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?!

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.

[AdamD]

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

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.

[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.

[Tim]

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.

[dave_r]

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.

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.

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

That makes sense, they're all ugly LOL

[Fab_R]

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