Golf R Specifications and Prices

[Parky]

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 ?

[Corey_R]

I have been quoted 66,500 for a car with the above specs, which includes taxes, and onroad costs. Is this a good price and what further discounting can I expected?

That's already a 8.54% discount. Considering the aggressive pricing of the base R and the information from other people here, it seems like a good price already.

I wonder what other people are being quoted for delivery and if a build date is being quoted yet.
I have been told my order is scheduled but no build date and they estimate Nov delivery.

As far as I know, no one who purchased a "factory order" R since the release has been assigned a build date yet. It's too early for that to have occured.

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

All this stuff is in the specifications listed on the VW site....
Yes
Yes/No
Depends
No

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 ?

I didn't work it out specifically, but the S3 Sportback is $68,400 RRP - that's without options, dealer delivery, taxes or onroads. It'd be somewhere around $17,000 additional...

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 ?

Unless you're still living with your mummy and daddy, I would personally suggest you probably hold off on getting a car worth more than your annual income and get something a bit more sensibly priced....

[Man In Black (MIB)]

Got my R last Friday. So far only 165kms but wow. Very very nice. Have come from a much loved and adored Mk-5 GTI and I think the R is going to be miles ahead. Can't wait to get in on a race track but won't do so till after 15,000km service, just want to be sure as I'm keeping this one for a long long time.

The ACC is fantastic.

The only bug bear at the moment (which is minor and petty) is that the steering wheel isn't centred and there is a wind wistle from the driver's door between 60-100km/h.

Anyway, costs. 5-dr Golf R with DSG, ACC, leather and RVC for $59,114 drive away, which I'm led to believe is the corporate discount rate.

[Marcotto]

Hey peeps,

I have had a look through this thread and can not find any info as to why the power has been dropped from 199kw?

Can anyone link me or inform me,

Cheers

[hooba]

VW has deemed Australia a hot climate country, and in the interests of avoiding the engines grenading themselves during the Aussie cricket season they dropped the power.

[Corey_R]

Hey peeps,

I have had a look through this thread and can not find any info as to why the power has been dropped from 199kw?

Can anyone link me or inform me,

Cheers

VW has deemed Australia a hot climate country, and in the interests of avoiding the engines grenading themselves during the Aussie cricket season they dropped the power.

Well... that's the "official answer", although as we all know, the Audi TT-S has the same engine etc, and it has the full 200kw. So it's more like Audi left the S3 at 188kw here to give more meaning to the far more expensive TT-S, and now VW can't release the R at 200kw as Audi left the S3 at 188kw

[Leagle]

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, you sound like me. I am an old codger now (probably at least twice your age) but couldn't wait to finish uni and buy a flash car. I bought an immaculate 3 year old Beemer, yep one years salary.

So, though this may sound hypocritical, and this may seem like a left field post but I think that you should perhaps think carefully before leaping into buying such a premium car so soon. Why?

1. Your new work colleagues will not likely not appreciate it. Yea, call it the tall poppy syndrome, but a flash car when you are just starting out a new career could seriously affect your career growth. I observed that the guys that got the best start to their careers drove the crappiest cars. Jealousy among my work colleagues was rife and they did their best to sabotage my first job. I found that when I ditched the Beemer and took the train, my career started to develop. Having said all of that, I am self employed now

2. The S3 and Golf R are both seriously good, fast cars. If you buy such a good car now, what will you have to get next? A Ferrari? A Porsche? Unless your career really takes off (and unless you manage to become an exotic financial markets guru), or your mum and dad help, you will be disappointed.

3. Even if you come from a seriously wealthy family, nothing impresses people more than investing your first dollars earnt into income producing assets. If your family is less than seriously wealthy, it makes even more common sense. Don't take on debt to buy a depreciating asset, save and invest. The magic of compounding investment will work in your favour given your early age (Google it if you don't know what I am talking about). You will have plenty of time to buy a nice car later on.

So, hold back a little, at least put your plans on hold for another year as you see how your career develops. A low mileage, late model, nice $20K Golf would make a great car for you. But only if you can pay cash for it yourself now.

Just my 2 cents, with the benefit of experience

PS: Adaptive cruise, heated seats.... pffft, they are for old codgers like me lol!

[ConR]

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 ?

I would do some math first (you may have already, my apologies if so). How much are you going to salary sacrifice? Most employers will only let you sacrifice a certain limit.

Then again, I know nothing of your financial position. But I've been down this road before. Ended up getting an Acura RSX Type S (you guys call it the Honda Integra I think?) straight outta uni in my first job making $40k a year. Company went bankrupt after 1.5 years, and I was stuck making lease payments that I couldn't afford anymore. Lease company let me get in to another cheaper car thankfully, but I just finished paying off that whole mess about a year ago.

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 =)

[Parky]

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,

[WhiteJames]

Re: 2nd hand MKV Golf GTI could be had for half the price of the MK6 Golf R.
Try using these guys for @ $300 to inspect the vehicle - they spent 2.5 hours going over my old MKV GTI as a condition of my private sale:

State Roads.com.au PRE PURCHASE MOTOR CAR VEHICLE INSPECTION SERVICE Sydney Melbourne Brisbane.

Well worth the spend to save on getting a dud vehicle.

Cheers.
WJ