garcon magnifique Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsko Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chrisg Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Been following this and would like to make a few comments; The new R is not the latest 2.0 engine ( lighter, with the twin balancer shafts, chain driven cam etc) It's basically the S3 engine. It's a huge price for a Golf ( forget the hype.... 99.9% of the population will regard it as 'another tarted up Golf' ) The Mk6 Gti is also very expensive, I like the looks of the mark5 & 6, and when the Mk6 is priced up my order would be £30k and that's before I visited VWRacing for a few goodies! They are going to be in very short supply....... and then VW can charge the earth for them and make lots of money ( think their profit per unit was exceedingly low last year ?? ). As has already been suggested ' never mind the price it's a rare car sir, only 500 available for the whole year, and then probably no more made sir, you need to be quick sir...... There was mention of the RS3.... yeah and it will be at least£45+k -- the local dealer had a TT RS in the showroom and the sticker was £53k. I have an A4 Sline quattro, 5 years old now, that cost me £27k new with nearly all boxes ticked,and when I went to look at the A5 2.0 Sportback ( loved the look) it was £44k with only a few boxes ticked.We looked at the A3S3 Sportback but even the dealer said 'it's a bit long in the tooth' -- I mean it hasn't even got the latest 2.0 engine yet . I have no experience of the R32, I like the look but economy is dreadful if you do a lot of miles.They can be cheap to buy -- local dealer has three, low mileage Mk5s all under £22k. Just because we love 'um doesn't mean the rest of the world does. Having said all this if I was definately about to buy a new car it would be a tough call, I like the Golf R and I like the Sportback, the A4s are all too expensive and half a size bigger than my current version. Oh and anybody in the East Berks area with a R32 please enlighten me with a ride...... it is a lovely sound !! Edited January 7, 2010 by Chrisg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Latest EVO magazine has a first test of the R. They like it. Alot. (It's still waaaaay too expensive though. ) Whereas the Autocar write up can be described as "luke warm" !! I agree with you Garcon (and you know I love my .:R Golf's) but the Mk6 R20 is looking like it may price itself away from the loyal enthusiasts !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 the Mk6 R20 is looking like it may price itself away from the loyal enthusiasts !! I do hope not, as it will be a disaster for the marque. Oh, I saw you the other day Tosh, in the Blackhall area. The R was looking pretty clean. Have you detailed the beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I do hope not, as it will be a disaster for the marque. Oh, I saw you the other day Tosh, in the Blackhall area. The R was looking pretty clean. Have you detailed the beast? If you'd looked closely Jon, it's a feckin' disgrace !! A decent AG treatment in November is the best it's seen by way of TLC lately !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Whereas the Autocar write up can be described as "luke warm" !! I agree with you Garcon (and you know I love my .:R Golf's) but the Mk6 R20 is looking like it may price itself away from the loyal enthusiasts !! But aren't all Autocar writeups for VAG products 'lukewarm'? And it wouldn't be the first time the enthusiasts have been priced out... perhaps the first by VW, but look at the B5 RS4, B7 RS4, RS6 ( ok it's a barge, but still very quick ! ) TTRS ( well laden Boxster S is cheaperthan TTRS) RS3 - will be if it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Latest EVO magazine has a first test of the R. They like it. Alot.(It's still waaaaay too expensive though. ) It was generally a very positive review but I did wonder to what extent they really tested it in in those wintry conditions. They seemed to make a few assumptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 The price is a sign of the times. A base 3 door A3 is touching £18k nowadays! Personally, it's not for me. But for people to say it's crap because it doesn't have a VR6 is a little short sighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 The price is a sign of the times. A base 3 door A3 is touching £18k nowadays!Personally, it's not for me. But for people to say it's crap because it doesn't have a VR6 is a little short sighted. People might not, but most hardcore R32 fan`s do feel its lost something. BUT I agree with you, its not crap and it is indeed the sign of the times.... everything is going up in price, why not cars too. :DI`m happy with my R32, don`t want anything else......... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 and the euro exchange rate does us no favours...... our B5 quattro T Sport cost over £28k five years earlier and with only sideguard,sunroof and Bose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 It was generally a very positive review but I did wonder to what extent they really tested it in in those wintry conditions. They seemed to make a few assumptions. True, but I'd trust even the most cursory EVO test than anything in any other car mag. It isn't fair to simply say it's rubbish cos it hasn't got the R32's V6, but to those for whom it makes any difference it is definitely true to say the engine doesn't have the character of that V6. If EVO's test is anything to go by, the R does at least partly make up for that in different ways though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 .... I agree with garcon Now for those who love the V6 sound (I do), listen to this : - The Earth moved for me, did it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Very nice indeed, even if it isn't standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 If you'd looked closely Jon, it's a feckin' disgrace !! A decent AG treatment in November is the best it's seen by way of TLC lately !! I was almost blinded by the reflection of the low sun off your R32 earlier this morning Tosh, when I saw you on Drum Brae South. Very sparkly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 No chance of mixing it up with mine. I'll need to look up the paint code to confirm it's DBP as it's that dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I was almost blinded when I saw you on Drum Brae South. Very sparkly Yes - managed to get the Blue Devil cleaned yesterday !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsko Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I finally read the EVO write up. sounded pretty good, and I liked the wheels. They might go well on my .:R. Anyhow, I did think the reviewer bitching about the lack of 7th gear a little strange... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Yes - managed to get the Blue Devil cleaned yesterday !! Have you still got the Blue Devil ariel thinggy? I used to have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Anyhow, I did think the reviewer bitching about the lack of 7th gear a little strange... Depends entirely on the ratio of 6th. And maybe it's a hint that at that price it should have the proper 7 speed S-tronic from the S4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsko Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It is bloody expensive and no mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Have you still got the Blue Devil ariel thinggy? I used to have one No - ditched that a while back !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Have you still got the Blue Devil ariel thinggy? I used to have one Have you still got your cig lighter torch thingy - which some of us bought many moons back Riz? Mine got nicked with the R32 and I forgot where we got them from. It was quite useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Have you still got your cig lighter torch thingy - which some of us bought many moons back Riz? Still got mine - came with the Touareg IIRC. Useful as you say Soulboy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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