sburke1 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Will there be an R36? Reason I ask is that i'm days from ordering an R32.. I saw on other sites an apparent R36 in cold weather testing and well..I don't want to go ahead with an R32 if there may be something bigger and better on the way.. By the way, would the R36 be in mark 6 guise or a run-out mark 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhj83 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Honest answer is nobody knows for sure. Since you are able to afford to buy a R32 brand new and If you can't resist waiting for the next "bigger and better" model, then, why not get a used R32 instead, there are quite a few good examples around at very good prices. So when the time comes, you could sell the R32 without loosing too much money, which would be far less than the depreciation from new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....What about the new Scirocco out in September and rumoured to have a .:R engine later? - It's really a GTI Coupe and later a .:R Coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburke1 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 hi robin. can you elaborate on that? Where you get your info/ Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 There's a double page spread of info on the new Scirocco in this month's EVO magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....Er.... ....I frequent other forums and specifically this one: GENEVA THREAD and this one: SCIROCCO LATEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....Thanx, garcon - I'll be visiting WHSmith's Public Library soon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....More info: EVONEWS ON SCIROCCO Now if there is ever a V6 '4WD' Scirocco later, I will be soooo tempted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 IMO I don't think there will be another V6 Golf or Scirocco due to emissions and high taxation. I believe the "hottest" Golf / Scirocco in the future will be a tuned version of the FSFI engine similar to that in the new TT-S. I would assume that with some careful work they could get that to 300bhp as tuners are already offering maps on the S3 and Leon Cupra that give over 300bhp. Obviously the manufacurer has to be more conservative. The current R32 is a brilliant car and there are plenty of good examples for sale due to the "panic" over taxation and high petrol prices. My advice would be if you want one, just buy it as in today's world there is always something allegedly better coming along, in which case you wuld never buy anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I believe the "hottest" Golf / Scirocco in the future will be a tuned version of the FSFI engine similar to that in the new TT-S. [/ QUOTE ] ....I haven't heard of a "FSFI" engine - Do you mean "TFSI"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I wish this keyboard would type what I tell it to. Yes, I meant TFSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....I get the same problem with my wireless keyboard sometimes. Good point you made about emissions and road tax, and also to be happy with what you've got rather than what you haven't got - There's always a new one on the horizon whether car or keyboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 There is already a 3.6 VR engine with 4 motion in both the Passat (been out for at least two years) and Touareg, the latter having arrived more recently but sporting 280bhp! Given my 3.2 Touareg has 220hp, it’s a massive increase! As for emissions, these engines are now FSI, which should help their cause considerably. So, my guess is that this will find its way into a small sports car with all wheel drive, just when is the question…. The current Mk 5 is due for replacement pretty ‘soon’ I guess (should we see it at the end of this year??), so I would imagine they would wait until then for the R36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 No R36 Golf. And Robin's being delusional again saying the new Scirocco is a GTI Coupe. OK, so it's got the same engine, but it'll never be as fast as a GTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Actually having thought about it for a few minutes, it would make sense to release a R36 with 280bhp. With Audi's S3 with 270hp and the new Subaru monstrosity raising the bar even further with a 300bhp hatch back, VW will probably have to raise their game. I can't see them sitting on their hands and losing market share in the hot hatch market where they have just regained their crown.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....One interesting aspect of 'raising the game' is how they reconcile raising power/performance with environmental pressures. Mook! What you mean "delusional again"!? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 [ QUOTE ] ... and the new Subaru monstrosity raising the bar even further with a 300bhp hatch back ... [/ QUOTE ] Oi! "Monstrosity" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 [ QUOTE ] ....One interesting aspect of 'raising the game' is how they reconcile raising power/performance with environmental pressures. [/ QUOTE ] Good question. BMW seem to be managing it (to a large degree). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Actually having thought about it for a few minutes, it would make sense to release a R36 with 280bhp. With Audi's S3 with 270hp and the new Subaru monstrosity raising the bar even further with a 300bhp hatch back, VW will probably have to raise their game. I can't see them sitting on their hands and losing market share in the hot hatch market where they have just regained their crown.... [/ QUOTE ] I still have an order form for one of these, 'if' they do come out - I am Number 1 on the list with VW UK - But I cant see it happening myself......with the current thoughts on emmissions - As Ive said before, the Audi S3 engine in a 4WD golf would be superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ... and the new Subaru monstrosity raising the bar even further with a 300bhp hatch back ... [/ QUOTE ] Oi! "Monstrosity" ?? [/ QUOTE ] Yes "Monstrosity"....fast monstrosity granted but a monstrosity none the less !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 [ QUOTE ] but it'll never be as fast as a GTI [/ QUOTE ] Is anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I think a R36 will be released but only at the end of the current Golf shape and for a very limited time..... and expensive. It will probably look something like this..... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I've put a deposit down on one at my local dealer, the salesman was adamant that one would be produced. I felt a bit embarrassed, as I was signing the paperwork I spilt my coffee onto his beano magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ....More info via another TSNer (BLOCK) but from another car site: LINKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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