How many has done a remap?

[GotTurboInside]

i'll take the GTI anytime in a heartbeat!

[Exonian]

i'll take the GTI anytime in a heartbeat!

If I was earning double what I am now then I think that I'd get an R. However I'm not and never will be so the GTI is fine for me too! With a re-map it can have more than enough go for general road use, rides well and has XDS to keep traction.
There are however some bits of trim on the R that will be very sought after from humble GTI drivers I think. I can see a lot of younger members lusting after the side skirts for a starter. Then there's the tasty rear lights. Some interior bits too, such as the black steering wheel trims as I really don't like the shiny GTI ones. The door trims look nicer in the R too. I can see plenty of GTI/R hybrids in the pipeline in time. 

[GotTurboInside]

i'll take the GTI anytime in a heartbeat!

If I was earning double what I am now then I think that I'd get an R. However I'm not and never will be so the GTI is fine for me too! With a re-map it can have more than enough go for general road use, rides well and has XDS to keep traction.
There are however some bits of trim on the R that will be very sought after from humble GTI drivers I think. I can see a lot of younger members lusting after the side skirts for a starter. Then there's the tasty rear lights. Some interior bits too, such as the black steering wheel trims as I really don't like the shiny GTI ones. The door trims look nicer in the R too. I can see plenty of GTI/R hybrids in the pipeline in time. 

yea totally agree with you! if I had that extra cash to spare, I might consider but will think about it many times before making a firm decision. if it was a GTI version/type R, I probably save alittle more but, its still the GTI in a heartbeat!!! lol!
I spoke to my local ABT dealer and he told me that they can alias with my local VW dealer to have it delivered to me with the full ABT bodykit with stage 1 (260hp)!
I'm also thinking to slap on 19" BBS CX-R with KW variant 3! That's all I plan to do and keep till the warranty is over before moving on to stage 2 (300hp). my local dealer warrants it till stage 1 only but not stage 2 cos stage 2 will require an upgraded turbo!

[R32UK]

i find the decision to bring the R out when there are already so few GTI's on the road a little strange. Could it be that VW are trying increasingly to tempt both BMW and Audi drives to down grade from their 3 series and A4's to the golf.... because that would work!!

[FroGTI]

i find the decision to bring the R out when there are already so few GTI's on the road a little strange. Could it be that VW are trying increasingly to tempt both BMW and Audi drives to down grade from their 3 series and A4's to the golf.... because that would work!!

Agreed, though I think the R will be for a different type of customer (more hard core). Personally, I would always prefer a BMW over a VW (if they weren't so damned expensive) simply because of the RWD. As for Audis, IMHO they're just overpriced versions of VWs, the front LED DRLs are OTT and, at least according to Top Gear, they're driven by cocks

[R32UK]

i find the decision to bring the R out when there are already so few GTI's on the road a little strange. Could it be that VW are trying increasingly to tempt both BMW and Audi drives to down grade from their 3 series and A4's to the golf.... because that would work!!

Agreed, though I think the R will be for a different type of customer (more hard core). Personally, I would always prefer a BMW over a VW (if they weren't so damned expensive) simply because of the RWD. As for Audis, IMHO they're just overpriced versions of VWs, the front LED DRLs are OTT and, at least according to Top Gear, they're driven by cocks

I would agree with that... my brother bought one a couple of months back! 

Although he has seen the light (like I told him he would ) and he now wants to get rid. For some reason he thought paying a premium would get him something that much better that the golf he used to have.

[GolfTi]

Just spoke to my dealer who said they are working with VW racing now and will soon be able to offer fully warrantied stage 1 remap.

Anyone else heard about this?

[rjwojcik]

I've asked my dealer to also look into any engine mods that will also still be covered by the warranty, will report back once I hear (and how the warranty will be affected).

[Hairy Porter]

i find the decision to bring the R out when there are already so few GTI's on the road a little strange. Could it be that VW are trying increasingly to tempt both BMW and Audi drives to down grade from their 3 series and A4's to the golf.... because that would work!!

It's the short model life for the Mk6.
VW are milking it with premium versions just 6 months in.

Having said that I am very tempted by the Golf R.  If the price is less than £30,000 for a 5 door DSG then I will probably get one.
It's just the Mk7 looming over the horizon that stays my hand.  If it is much lighter, smaller and more sporting than the lumbering giant the Golf has become then the R might be a waste of money.

[R32UK]

i find the decision to bring the R out when there are already so few GTI's on the road a little strange. Could it be that VW are trying increasingly to tempt both BMW and Audi drives to down grade from their 3 series and A4's to the golf.... because that would work!!

It's the short model life for the Mk6.
VW are milking it with premium versions just 6 months in.

Having said that I am very tempted by the Golf R.  If the price is less than £30,000 for a 5 door DSG then I will probably get one.
It's just the Mk7 looming over the horizon that stays my hand.  If it is much lighter, smaller and more sporting than the lumbering giant the Golf has become then the R might be a waste of money.

Think a polo may be your best bet