m4ttm4son Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 And what would you say you think it's worth now Robin? I think you'd have to prise it out of his dead cold hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I think you'd have to prise it out of his dead cold hands ....Either that or offer me over £25k and then I'd still have to think about it. I've no idea what it's worth, Mook, but obviously not the total of what has been spent. Until the car dies, why sell? It does everything I want from a car and I love driving every single mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I know it's academic Robin, and someone might be willing to part with an extra amount of money for it if it turned out you've modified perfectly to their taste, but believe me it ain't worth anywhere near £25k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I know it's academic Robin, and someone might be willing to part with an extra amount of money for it if it turned out you've modified perfectly to their taste, but believe me it ain't worth anywhere near £25k. ....Yes I know that. It's probably worth only £10k but my point was that I'm so pleased with my car as she now stands, that I would only consider selling at a very silly price.. Possibly. But what would I buy to replace her that suits my lifestyle - Last weekend I had a full-size keyboard, stage monitor, flutes, guitar pedals case etc. Or I can carry 4 wheels with tyres, my teenage daughter's belongings for uni, 4 passengers, and also hoon around the Ring or a track day. Overtake/brake/corner anywhere more safely etc etc. I know I may be a bit extreme in my enthusiasm but it's how I feel. So, back on topic (sort of): I reckon I wouldn't find the new Golf R quite quick enough and certainly not taut or tactile enough and lacking sufficient feedback. It's a production 5-seater hatchback and not a Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I do understand you Robin. I expect you will only sell if and when you decide you want to start again with something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I`m with Robin and feel the sameway about my R32, never going to part with it.... end of!!! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Tastefully modified Golf? gy20HpzruDo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Bwahahahahahahahaha. Hahahaha. Ahem. Chortle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechy Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 I'm assuming the "R" will have the modified Bosch EDC17. Could present problems when trying to modify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 APS has now announced the launch of a new Stage One ECU package for the Golf R. With Sportec's software upgrade, output is bumped from to 300bhp at 6000rpm and 321lb.ft (440Nm) of torque at 2750 rpm. As a result, APS claims that the Golf R's 0-100 kmh (0-62mph) acceleration time is reduced from 5.7 to 5.3 seconds, with the top speed increasing to 160mph or 265 km/h. The ECU package is suitable for both six speed manual and DSG dual-clutch transmission versions of the Golf R, with pricing set at £649 including installation, road testing and VAT (17.5%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Pisch Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 My cars almost ended its 3 year lease so I priced up a replacment R while it had some warranty work done. £38,000 to the same spec as my R32 (+ mag suspension....) S3 is about 5k cheaper for a matching spec, at the time of checking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Personally, I'd still have the R. Tuned, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 APS has now announced the launch of a new Stage One ECU package for the Golf R. With Sportec's software upgrade, output is bumped from to 300bhp at 6000rpm and 321lb.ft (440Nm) of torque at 2750 rpm.As a result, APS claims that the Golf R's 0-100 kmh (0-62mph) acceleration time is reduced from 5.7 to 5.3 seconds, with the top speed increasing to 160mph or 265 km/h. The ECU package is suitable for both six speed manual and DSG dual-clutch transmission versions of the Golf R, with pricing set at £649 including installation, road testing and VAT (17.5%). And that's still slower than mine... By the way, in March look out for news of the car that will take 4x4 hot hatches to the next level. The Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth. Yep, a new collaboration, producing something that will, I'm told, make my 330S look a bit soft. And I bet it'll still be cheaper than a Golf R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 And that's still slower than mine... By the way, in March look out for news of the car that will take 4x4 hot hatches to the next level. The Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth. Yep, a new collaboration, producing something that will, I'm told, make my 330S look a bit soft. And I bet it'll still be cheaper than a Golf R. Grab yer basball caps guys and get down to your nearest Subaru stealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Grab yer basball caps guys and get down to your nearest Subaru stealer Given that the oldest chav in town wears a baseball cap and drives a pink carbon fibre GTI I'll take that in the spirit it was intended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 The Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth. Hooray!!! All hail the Cosworth, long live the Cosworth!! Always wanted a cossie! and now I'll be able to get one that isn't a Ford!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechy Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Given that the oldest chav in town wears a baseball cap and drives a pink carbon fibre GTI I'll take that in the spirit it was intended... Yes but why does the Impreza have to look quite so ugly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yes but why does the Impreza have to look quite so ugly? The same can be said for the MK5 and MK6 Golf shape... all round and bubble shape........ its how you look at it and what you want out of a car.Riz :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 There really is more to motoring than a MKIV Golf, Riz. It is not the be all and end all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yes but why does the Impreza have to look quite so ugly? To stop shallow fashion victims buying it for its looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Given that the oldest chav in town wears a baseball cap and drives a pink carbon fibre GTI I'll take that in the spirit it was intended... Meeeeeooooowwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 There really is more to motoring than a MKIV Golf, Riz. It is not the be all and end all. No but im talking about the general shape of the models.... MK5 and MK6 are like baloons... lost their square-ness although the MK6 is trying to go back to square`ish angles.Its not just Volkswagen..... The original RS4 looks low and wide, the new one isnt as good looking Porsche have gone back to their classic round headlights instead of those horrid 996 ones. New cars seem to be getting bigger, more rounded, more eco-friend, less feel/soul and way more expensive! Old school is best.. end off..... Riz :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Unlike you to compare the blessed MKIV R32 to any other VW :roflmao:Don't tell me, none of them are any good compared to the MKIV.:R32? It's evolution in car design terms and 2010! Edited February 25, 2010 by JonC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Unlike you to compare the blessed MKIV R32 to any other VW :roflmao:Don't tell me, none of them are any good compared to the MKIV.:R32? It's evolution in car design terms and 2010! Sorry I was just trying to generalise the way most manufacturers are going these days, they are forced to make more eco-friendly and safer cars etc.You can`t really compare a 8 year old design with the new model etc but what you can compare is the new model against is its rivals..... its safe to say that the majority think the Golf R is way over-priced and thats nothing to do with what I think about it...... this is across many forums on the internet..... the minority will pay the £30-39k price. So what are the rivals? Subaru Impreza STi Ford Focus RS Audi S3 quattro Any others? There isnt really much competition at the moment? Each to their own and no disrespect to potential owners or lovers of the new Golf R. Oh and my dealers got a candy white passat in their showrooms with a R kit, its got the same R badges too... looked ok. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 A passat that looks ok...you're kidding?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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