Tipex Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I sat looking at a Golf R today, I really liked the previous one, but sitting looking at this one, with it's 4 exhausts and not very nice wheels, I was really underwhelmed. I don't think the colour helped, red really doesn't suit it, but it just looked bland and cheap. I took a picture if anyone's interested? Edited May 15, 2015 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Might be of interest, if only to see which wheels they were. I think I prefer the design of the optional 19s to the standard 18s - but I'd rather have the 18s for more practical purposes, such as not kerbing the bastards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 The 18" Cadiz wheels are pretty ugly in my opinion. As you say the 19" Pretoria ones suit the car much better. Not really a fan of the laquered polished wheels, especially on a VW, as they are prone to white worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 What's with the silver mirrors? I thought that was an Audi RS thing, why move it across to VW too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Not a fan of the silver mirrors either, although you can have them gloss black as a £70 option Edited May 15, 2015 by Cuprabob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 The best looking combination Golf R for me would be white with gloss black mirrors, 5 doors, DSG, 19" Pretoria alloys etc Black gloss mirrors is a no cost option now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 What's with the silver mirrors? I thought that was an Audi RS thing, why move it across to VW too? Nice small 4 door with shit alloys. Red isn't my colour choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 The picture actually flatters the car, it really doesn't suit red, the rear light clusters look weird in the flesh too, they seem much darker and clash with the red paint. There is a blue one locally too, that looks much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 You can put pretty much any car in a certain colour and it won't look quite right. The Golf R in Lapiz blue (think a few shades darker than deep blue pearl) looks brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I like the blue R and I like that red R too. However, the wheels are a bit....................... especially with all that rubber visible. I am sure it will be (and will be) possible to go stupid on the options with super blingy wheels, mirrors, super polished Chrome tips, blingy dust caps, sparkly under door handle LEDs etc etc - and that's before you get inside. Edited May 18, 2015 by cruiser647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I like the blue and the red think they look good. Not a fan of black / silver / white if I'm honest. I don't think the wing mirrors suit the gold, but then didn't the Leon have Black ones for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Aren't most Golf R models on lease deals? So options are limited are not worth having. The lease deals are generally pretty good, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I like the blue and the red think they look good. Not a fan of black / silver / white if I'm honest. I don't think the wing mirrors suit the gold, but then didn't the Leon have Black ones for a while? Yes, Leon Cupra had gloss nlack mirrors.Golf R has silver mirrors as standard but gloss black is available as a £70 option. What surprised me with Lapiz Blue is that it is classed as a "signature" colour so costs a few hundred quid more than normal metallic / pearl colours. That certainly wasn't the case with Deep Blue Pearl on the R32. VW are just taking the p!ss Edited May 18, 2015 by Cuprabob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Agree with SK - white, black or silver - nah. (Sorry Riz!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Aren't most Golf R models on lease deals? So options are limited are not worth having. The lease deals are generally pretty good, I believe. There were several ludicrous lease/contract hire deals around last year - around £240 a month for 3+24 and 8,000 miles a year. They're long gone now, unless you want an R estate for around £200 a month - someone posted a link last week about it, but, as Booster said, you've got to watch the Ts & Cs and very restrictive mileage. As soon as you go to real-world mileage, the prices goes up - a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) White is ok along with bling Santiago alloy wheels DSC_9797.jpg DSC_9784.jpg DSC_9816.jpg DSC_9809.jpg DSC_9856.jpg DSC_9853.jpg Edited May 19, 2015 by Riz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 There were several ludicrous lease/contract hire deals around last year - around £240 a month for 3+24 and 8,000 miles a year. They're long gone now, unless you want an R estate for around £200 a month - someone posted a link last week about it, but, as Booster said, you've got to watch the Ts & Cs and very restrictive mileage. As soon as you go to real-world mileage, the prices goes up - a lot. Just a thought; Is this going to affect residuals for this particular model when these cars come back in to the marketplace, basically "En masse"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I think it already has affected the GFV on the Volkswagen PCP deals etc The Golf R last I heard was selling more than the GTI due to the silly lease deals that were offered. There is now about a 6 month waiting list for a Golf R, crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just a thought; Is this going to affect residuals for this particular model when these cars come back in to the marketplace, basically "En masse"? No, I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just a thought; Is this going to affect residuals for this particular model when these cars come back in to the marketplace, basically "En masse"? No because at 2 years and with 5k miles per year they will drop straight in to the VW closed auctions (dealer only) sales. The dealers margins will be better than new sale margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 So a new special edition Golfy thingy still comes with those tartan Scottish-wotsit seats? Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I think its too early to tell but I suspect the Golf GTI 40th Edition may come with the buckets with a dash of tartan on the side bolsters... hey nothing wrong with tartan... its traditional GTI interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ92 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Have to say I like the Golf R in Tornado Red and it seems to work with the Cadiz wheels, alot better than some other colours. Would have liked to have seen Leather as standard in vw's premium hatch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) So a new special edition Golfy thingy still comes with those tartan Scottish-wotsit seats? Jesus. I like the tartan seats! I don't think they do beige leather. Edited May 19, 2015 by garcon magnifique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 A rather quick video of the GTI Clubsport shown recently https://youtu.be/4kqw0ppmwz4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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