Welcome to the forum. I only joint a few days earlier.
Yesterday I took the MY16 WRX Premium for a test drive, but having just rolled off the truck with 7km's on the clock, I figured I would keep the revs below 4,000rpm. I felt sorry for it. Even so, the performance potential was clearly evident. Earlier on in the year I had taken a MY15 WRX for a 'proper drive' and I must say, it was fun. Apart from the upgraded infotainment system, basic driver assist functions, weird camera showing the front left wheel to avoid kerbing and 18" rims, the biggest difference of MY16 over MY15 was its better fit and finish. I know, strange thing to say, but the car felt more solid, the panel gaps were more consistent.
Coming out of Golf VI GTI, I decided to upgrade to MY15 Golf VII GTI p/p a couple of months ago. That didn't last, and I placed an order last Friday for a MY16 R which I confirmed today will be arriving in Melbourne on the 13/08. I can't wait.
I agree with 'tigger73' on waiting for the Wolfsburg edition, but be aware, if you're not fussed about the black highlights and pretoria wheels, as I wasn't, you will get a better deal going for a 'standard' R.
Due to my trade-in, it's not directly comparable, but with standard leather and optioned up driver assist I managed to get MY16 R for $4K less than I would've being paying for MY16 R Wolfsburg Edition.
Just a thought. Good luck.
Last edited by Able20; 04-08-2015 at 09:40 PM.
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