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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Arena8 on 23 March 2014, 18:56
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Hi all in the Mk7 boards, coming over very soon from the Mk6 board.
Struck a great deal on a new Golf R today, sorry to see ED35 go but after test drive of the R it was a no brainer.
Almost wobbled for Audi S3 Saloon but entry level cost plus own spec made it silly. Nice car though....
EXCITED YOO BET :grin:
Chosen Spec over standard
3 Door
Manual box
Lapis Blue
DCC
Pretoria 19" wheels
Rear camera
Sill strips
Bring it on!
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Nice spec! When did you order? My R is on it's way over and am very excited. I ordered it before anyone had a demo so have never driven one. In fact, when I ordered it I hadn't ever seen the colour I'd gone for! Haha
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Hi all in the Mk7 boards, coming over very soon from the Mk6 board.
Struck a great deal on a new Golf R today, sorry to see ED35 go but after test drive of the R it was a no brainer.
Almost wobbled for Audi S3 Saloon but entry level cost plus own spec made it silly. Nice car though....
EXCITED YOO BET :grin:
Chosen Spec over standard
3 Door
Manual box
Lapis Blue
DCC
Pretoria 19" wheels
Rear camera
Sill strips
Bring it on!
Nice one. Care to share your thoughts on the test drive?
Looking to get one myself next year, though a DSG. Will test drive when local dealer gets their demo in.
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Heard there are some great deals on the R?
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Took a 5 door Lapis Blue DSG for a test drive yesterday
It was just Stunning to drive :evil:
The rasp of the exhaust note on turn over was just the start and it sounds awesome. When under strain to zoom thru the gears even better and the punch just frightningly fast. What a ROAR!!
Now im no genius on using DSG (only ever owned manual) so i had to get quickly get my head around it and NO gear changing or clutch operation was just well 'Alien' to me. However those who own DSG will be at home here but its not for me. Having said that WOW how well it works racing through the gears. Sport selection hangs on longer and Drive is best for normal driving (but of course)
Took it thru some twisty country lanes and its just planted and i didnt even select 'Race Mode' in the DCC. I believe its even more aggressive in this mode. It was absolutely thrilling. I had to watch speed as i was getting carried away with the drive and didnt want to put a £34000 into a farmers field. Driving first time man and machine have a learning curve. Its going to be exciting lessons behind the wheel.
Ive had some naughty cars in the past but this is so far out in front the grin was huge and the revs just kept going.
standing start is warp speed thru DSG and the confidence in the car is just soooo there. From av speed say 50mph the push in the lower back and instant response is sharp and explosive so will be a stealth weapon on overtaking anywhere in the band.
It is well put together and build quality first class. Like the new dash layout and toys a plenty.
The front end i still feel is understated and the back aggressive but when behind the wheel you will be in charge of the biggest grin youve had for ages and it wont matter. Most cars in front will see a Golf behind them for a fraction of a second and the tail pipes and roar for even less.
Ordered today and expected for summer.
All i can say is 'Punch it Bishop' :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil: :grin: :grin: :whistle: :whistle:
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Cheers. Great write up. Used to a DSG box, and your description of it in Sport and Drive is true to form. Won't be ordering till next May though......"..it's gonna be a long year :sad:
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Oh and its totally 'objective' and in the eyes of the beholder but the 'Cadiz' alloys dont work for me.
On the Lapis they look missing but on a White R i saw they look better. The White R gives more contrast to the wheel and looks ok.
The 18inch 'Cadiz' dont fill the arch so some may opt for spacers. I note that there is a 19" version but it doesnt seem available in the UK market. Any ideas?
Anyway I went for the 19" Pretoria's i just simply prefer them although equally others may not. However they do fill the arches better IMO
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Good px on the 35?
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Oh and its totally 'objective' and in the eyes of the beholder but the 'Cadiz' alloys dont work for me.
On the Lapis they look missing but on a White R i saw they look better. The White R gives more contrast to the wheel and looks ok.
The 18inch 'Cadiz' dont fill the arch so some may opt for spacers. I note that there is a 19" version but it doesnt seem available in the UK market. Any ideas?
Anyway I went for the 19" Pretoria's i just simply prefer them although equally others may not. However they do fill the arches better IMO
Not a fan of the Cadiz either but agree they look ok against white. Saw them up close today on a white R that was parked next to me. I'll be going for the Pretorias though and pearl black.
Did you get good discount?
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I completely agree with your assessment. I had a 20min test drive in one a week ago and the performance was mind blowing :shocked: :evil:
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Good px on the 35?
Mush better than expected but i was told that there is still a premium sweet spot on Mk6 ED35's so i got a very good trade in value and even better regardless of when R appears no further depreciation loss to me in anyway. Trade in price guarenteed
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19" Cadiz aren't an option over here. Annoyingly the continent also gets the option of black Pret's and black mirrors.
EVO magazine have recently named the R the best hot hatch, with the Megane second. I'm starting t get really fidgety about mine arriving!
I agree that the Cadiz weren't to my taste either.
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Nice write up there mate! :afro: really starting to get to know mine now and it just gets better and better, you won't be disappointed!
19" Cadiz aren't an option over here. Annoyingly the continent also gets the option of black Pret's and black mirrors.
EVO magazine have recently named the R the best hot hatch, with the Megane second. I'm starting t get really fidgety about mine arriving!
I agree that the Cadiz weren't to my taste either.
The black mirrors are a no cost option here now too. ;)
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Bugger, I'm having to buy mine from the dealer at £40 a piece :)
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Had my gti for 4 months and i saw an r at the dealerships. Very subtle styling.. I like it!
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Had my gti for 4 months and i saw an r at the dealerships. Very subtle styling.. I like it!
Yes very subtle, I think the GTI got the best front end and the R the best rear.
I wouldn't have wanted the front end to be 'Shouty' but it could have been a tad more different!
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I was actually pleasantly surprised when I saw the front in the flesh. Subtle, yes, but more aggressive than pictures suggest and though the rear is more overtly aggressive, front and rear don't look at odds with each other. Overall, understated stealthy styling hints at the power within.
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All i can say is 'Punch it Bishop' :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil: :grin: :grin: :whistle: :whistle:
Awesome Aliens reference :cool:
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congratulations its a superb motor and way it does it business up to 70 is rather nice and i think the fate of the wife's pirelli is sealed and not cursed with that much understeer, still yet to get the traction control light on and i've been trying, by the time the torque of a mapped 7 GTI kicks in you will be long gone :)
defiantely some love for the 35 at the moment in terms of trade in
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All i can say is 'Punch it Bishop' :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil: :grin: :grin: :whistle: :whistle:
Awesome Aliens reference :cool:
Few better references describe this rocket :laugh: