DaveyDave wrote: » I see the estate model is now being dropped. Shame as the Golf R estate is a thing of beauty. If I needed boot space the Golf estate probably would have been the first car on my list.
Wailin wrote: » I don't understand how someone can look at a golf estate and call it a thing of beauty. No, just no.
Benzino wrote: » A bit random, Ive been told a VW dealer can lock your keys in the car for cases where you need to collect it after opening hours. Just curious how they do this, anybody know?
Toyotafanboi wrote: » Open the boot, press lock on the key fob, put the key fob in the boot and close it behind you and as if by magic the keys are locked in
Benzino wrote: » The wonders of technology! That's good to know, will have to get the garage to do that when I collect the car this week, save me rushing after work before they close.
Muppet Man wrote: » Golf R420 spotted around the ring again... sparking rumours...https://uk.motor1.com/news/265476/vw-golf-r420-test-video/ That would be a hoot...
vintagevrs wrote: » I'd guess that car is a private owner with an engine swap. What's the indicator that it's a test car?
drunkmonkey wrote: » What's your thoughts on this 2018 GTI...haven't had a GTi since the MK4 which I loved at the time, long long time ago. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gti-2-0tsi-230hp/19442208 Concerned about depreciation with a new model coming out and also that it doesn't have a performance pack or isn't a club sport or an R, would probably hold onto for 3yrs. Is it good value at that price or a little rich?
MarkN wrote: » Give or take 6k off the price new? Manual thing, cloth, standard wheels etc so are there many options to make it even a 40k GTI originally?
vintagevrs wrote: » Ford will bring in a 5 door st if you put a deposit on it.
vintagevrs wrote: » It's not on his system but they can order it. I have a quote for one.
drunkmonkey wrote: » Well go on how much you looking.....he also told me the performance pack is standard on the Irish ones (lsd etc)
Aliana Low Stepmother wrote: » I don't believe it is.
drunkmonkey wrote: » I'll play around with the spec and see what I come up with, so looks like €1000 extra for the 5dr. Are you still considering it or did you opt for a golf. 10k is a bit gap between the two.
drunkmonkey wrote: » The GTi in standard spec is pretty good, I'd add high beam assist besides that it's fine. Spotted a fake 181 R this evening, could tell by the highline exhaust, would sway me to the GTi as it's not going to be mistaken for a standard golf surprised they allow it as an option on non R's.
