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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Eccie on 14 March 2017, 13:10

Title: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: Eccie on 14 March 2017, 13:10
Anyone fancy an upgrade http://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/19061/volkswagen-golf-r-performance-pack-could-be-uk-bound
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: CraigW on 14 March 2017, 13:25
I wouldn't bother with the Performance pack but the exhaust system would be amazing
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 March 2017, 13:35
I like the sound of that (the performance pack).

The exhaust, if made available, would be very very pricey.
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: sam67GTD on 14 March 2017, 14:07
Here's the cost for an Akrapovic system for a Mark 7 GTI. The R has 2 more pipes!!  :grin: :whistle:

https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-evolution-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/ (https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-evolution-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/)
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: infernox on 14 March 2017, 14:08
Just as I was looking at some of the deals on the facelift Rs this pops up. I wonder how long it would take to come to UK.
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: matchboy on 14 March 2017, 14:09
It will obviously cost at least 3K, but as the article states it's not just the exhaust that you get for your money.  I think it's a great idea, I'd certainly pay the extra for it.
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: fredgroves on 14 March 2017, 14:11
Starting to look like a £40k golf is a reality now then.... remember you will get spanked on VED if a car costs more than 40k...
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: matchboy on 14 March 2017, 14:13
Starting to look like a £40k golf is a reality now then.... remember you will get spanked on VED if a car costs more than 40k...

Yep, I think you're right.  Last time I specced one it came to just over 38k, so a performance pack would certainly push it over 40 (unless VW keep it to a very user friendly £995  :laugh:)
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 March 2017, 14:18
Here's the cost for an Akrapovic system for a Mark 7 GTI. The R has 2 more pipes!!  :grin: :whistle:

https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-evolution-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/ (https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-evolution-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/)

 :laugh:
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: fredgroves on 14 March 2017, 14:34
Starting to look like a £40k golf is a reality now then.... remember you will get spanked on VED if a car costs more than 40k...

Yep, I think you're right.  Last time I specced one it came to just over 38k, so a performance pack would certainly push it over 40 (unless VW keep it to a very user friendly £995  :laugh:)

Remember that is:

£790 when you drive it from the showroom. Yes, SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY POUNDS

Then years 2-5 will be £140 per year unless you spec it over £40k, in which case it will be an EXTRA £310 per year, making it £450 per year.

Thats for the first 5 years, so the residual value will almost certainly be lower if you kick it out at 3 years, because some sap has to pay £450 per year for a second hand Golf...

I'd seriously suggest you untick some boxes if you want the PP-R....

The £40k figure will be list too, not the price you pay...



Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: infernox on 14 March 2017, 15:17
Isn't the golf R in the £500 first year range?
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: fredgroves on 14 March 2017, 16:17
Not at 180g/km (three door manual Mk7.5)
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: matchboy on 14 March 2017, 19:53
Remember that is:

£790 when you drive it from the showroom. Yes, SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY POUNDS

Then years 2-5 will be £140 per year unless you spec it over £40k, in which case it will be an EXTRA £310 per year, making it £450 per year.

Thats for the first 5 years, so the residual value will almost certainly be lower if you kick it out at 3 years, because some sap has to pay £450 per year for a second hand Golf...

I'd seriously suggest you untick some boxes if you want the PP-R....

The £40k figure will be list too, not the price you pay...

Yeah it's certainly a massive con job.  I suppose I could do without the pano roof...  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: fredgroves on 14 March 2017, 20:40
Ditch the options, save on weight to go with the extra performance :-)
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: CHB100 on 14 March 2017, 21:06
 :sad: Bum, I thought the Geneva car was standard spec as none are on options list. Drilled discs, wing lip, and That lovely exhaust ! As  have one on order,oh well still will be the dogs for sure. Predict the next R will be way more costly especially with brexit. This one will be the mother. :cool:
Title: Re: New Golf R performance pack option
Post by: infernox on 16 March 2017, 18:55
Not at 180g/km (three door manual Mk7.5)

Just checked and the DSG 5 door is 160g/km so that would be £500 for the first year then unless its over £40k list price. For the GTI both transmissions are 148g/km so both would be £200 for the first year.