The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

Mickiemcfist · 30-07-2019 12:12PM

Phileas Frog wrote: »

'18 Golf R or Focus RS ? Discuss

Depends what you want out of a car, focus will be more raw & exciting, R will be more subtle & have much much better interior quality. The mrs has a new focus ST line & I can't get over the cheapness & blandness of the interior.

Phileas Frog · 30-07-2019 12:23PM

OSI wrote: »

For me now with a family, the Golf R. For me 5 years ago, probably the RS.

Interesting. What's less familial about the RS?

ShadowHearth · 30-07-2019 01:21PM

Phileas Frog wrote: »

'18 Golf R or Focus RS ? Discuss

i30N? Would be a bit slower then other two, but I bet a lot more fun, if you looking for a bit more Raw hot hatch, then good all rounder.

Skippy along · 30-07-2019 01:28PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Phileas Frog wrote: »

'18 Golf R or Focus RS ? Discuss

i30N? Would be a bit slower then other two, but I bet a lot more fun, if you looking for a bit more Raw hot hatch, then good all rounder.

Resale trade in wise the hyundai would have a very serious drop in value compared to VW & the RS

Phileas Frog · 30-07-2019 01:36PM

Skippy along wrote: »

Resale trade in wise the hyundai would have a very serious drop in value compared to VW & the RS

Aye, that's why I'm looking at those 2 in particular

30-07-2019 01:50PM

Leaving everything else aside I couldn’t live with a ford interior, they are a disaster.

Royale with Cheese · 30-07-2019 01:56PM

The RS looks ridiculous imo. The ST is a nice looking car until you get into it. That said the R is a tiny bit plain, the GTI is the better looking car.

Wailin · 30-07-2019 02:12PM

I think the RS is a bit more special than the R. But for my age (mid 40s) it's a bit too outlandish style wise, not as crazy as the Civic type R , but close. As has been said already, R interior is way ahead which would be important too for me, but others might not care. For the younger driver, RS without a doubt!

ShadowHearth · 30-07-2019 02:23PM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Leaving everything else aside I couldn’t live with a ford interior, they are a disaster.

There is ST on donedeal. Looks nice outside, but then interior looks horrible. It dated so damn fast and the car is something like 161.

DaveyDave · 30-07-2019 02:50PM

I find the interior layout on the Mustang is better than the Focus. Focus isn't nearly as awful as the Kuga though. I can't comment on the Focus but the Mustang is the definition of cheap plastic, can't imagine it being much better though. Ford Sync 3 is also quite an eyesore.

I'm not a fan of the exterior of the new Focus either, previous model was much nicer.

30-07-2019 03:44PM

OSI wrote: »

.......... Plus, I'd feel like a bit of knob turning up to family events in my bright blue focus with an ironing board for a spoiler and my exhaust firing off shots every time I change gear.

Is there not a canary yellow mustang turning up to them :pac:

drunkmonkey · 30-07-2019 04:09PM

The R should be rebranded there's too many fakes about. It's why I prefer the look of the GTI, you know exactly what it is. I prefer the look of the seats in the GTI as well.
Couldn't see me dropping money on a 181 R unless I absolutely had to have 4 wheel drive. The extra bhp of the R can easily be achieved with a tune on the GTi.

deceit · 30-07-2019 04:53PM

Phileas Frog wrote: »

Interesting. What's less familial about the RS?

I wanted the RS over the R but a few things made me not pick it up:
Horrible interior
harsh ride would be awful for long distance driving and having missus/kid in the car. Mostly the missus (the boss) would complain about this part which is probably why I didn't pick it.
Reliability of the engines (Not sure if the mustang head gasket being put on them blowing engines was the cause of all the issues with it or it being an open deck design also, only time will tell with this).
If I got one I'd probably buy a closed deck block as I would want to mod it.

I picked up an R but found it lacking a bit in the fun department until I modded it though.
I wanted a manual R as I felt it would be more engaging. Standard the golf r manual shifts are pretty poor. I had to do a bit of modding to get it to where it was an enjoyable experience (short shift kit and kit to reduce slack)

Killinator · 30-07-2019 06:42PM

Today's the day I let go of my R32 and bought a new motor:

Hebegeebee · 30-07-2019 06:45PM

I hope the R32 finds a good home, a great car.

Killinator · 30-07-2019 06:47PM

Hebegeebee wrote: »

I hope the R32 finds a good home, a great car.

The way I look at it, if you're buying an R32 you've got to be some sort of enthusiast, you don't buy one by accident do I hope it treats the new owner as well as it treated me.

3 years of joy I had with it

maddness · 30-07-2019 07:09PM

You’ll be going everywhere a lot faster now but perhaps with a bit less character.
Wear well.

SaintsYB · 30-07-2019 07:18PM

What do people think of the seats in this R? Are they aftermarket seats or did VW offer that colour?

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/used-2016-161-volkswagen-golf-r-2-0ts-dublin-fpa-201906229295236

Wailin · 30-07-2019 08:06PM

Not aftermarket, you can spec that colour. Actually looks better in the flesh than photos.

DaveyDave · 30-07-2019 08:13PM

It's always nice to see cream or tan leather. Is that an ash tray in the cupholder? Something to keep in mind, apparently smoke smell is incredibly difficult to get out.

MidMan25 · 30-07-2019 08:25PM

Killinator wrote: »

Today's the day I let go of my R32 and bought a new motor:

A great car

11 years old and two extremely good owners. It'll be a nice buy for an enthusiast!

SaintsYB · 30-07-2019 08:59PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

It's always nice to see cream or tan leather. Is that an ash tray in the cupholder? Something to keep in mind, apparently smoke smell is incredibly difficult to get out.

Is that what that is? I thought it was a travel mug to be honest. I don’t think I’d buy a smoker’s car. I can’t stand the smell.

I think the colour looks unreal. It goes together with the blue paint very well.

JoeA3 · 30-07-2019 09:33PM

Wailin wrote: »

Not aftermarket, you can spec that colour. Actually looks better in the flesh than photos.

No. It's aftermarket. VW have never offered leather in that colour in the R (black only).

dar83 · 30-07-2019 10:07PM

SaintsYB wrote: »

Is that what that is? I thought it was a travel mug to be honest. I don’t think I’d buy a smoker’s car. I can’t stand the smell.

I wouldn't let that put you off, I have the ashtray in my car from new as well and I don't smoke. It's where all my petrol receipts live!

opinionated3 · 30-07-2019 10:24PM

Spotted that car on carzone today alright. Would love to go for it but slightly above my budget I think.

bs2014 · 30-07-2019 10:24PM

Folks, bit of Golf advice needed
I had been looking at a Golf MK7 2016 GTD. Ideally would like to stretch into 172 GTD Mk7.5. I know they are all silly money.

I have also started to look at potentially a 2018 Golf R line 2.0 150. While it ticks 95% of my boxes, my concern is in 2 or 3 years time, all garages will value it against a bread and butter 1.6 Highline whereas the GTD is almost like a separate market with totally independent residuals. What sort of money would a 2018 R Line 2.0 150 with low miles be buyable at and how much would it stand me in 2 years time with say 60,000km. Obv thats a how long is a piece of string but just based on today. Cheers

stamjoe · 30-07-2019 10:25PM

Killinator wrote: »

Today's the day I let go of my R32 and bought a new motor:

What garage did it end up in?

MidMan25 · 30-07-2019 10:30PM

stamjoe wrote: »

What garage did it end up in?

http://www.conlans.ie/pre-owned/volkswagen/golf-r32/2008-blue-r32-4m-250bhp-14460247.html

tossy · 30-07-2019 10:38PM

Killinator wrote: »

Today's the day I let go of my R32 and bought a new motor:

Welcome to the club nice looking example, anymore info on the spec ?

DaveyDave · 30-07-2019 10:47PM

How much would an 11 year old R32 with 276,000km be worth?

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