Its all about personal choice...
I'm going to order an R - but then I've been waiting about 5 months already for it.
My ED30 got written off in March, and there was nothing on the market that I fancied. The GTI is nice, but I didn't feel it was a huge step up from the ED30. As soon as I saw the Scirocco R publications I was sold on one of them as I loved the styling.
£500 deposit straight down!
However, I've been a bit wary of the 265bhp in 2wd - and although I think the Scirocco is a stunning looking car, I can't help feeling its a little impractical... and a bit like the Golf's 'girlie' sister!
Then VW release a press release of the Golf R. Looks like the Scirocco, but with 4wd, extra rear seat, and a more practical boot. This covered all of my fears with the Scirocco.
Another £500 deposit down!!
Over the last few weeks I've been mulling over the two - but I think its always been the Golf.
Back to the original question. Why pick it over the GTI?!
Xenons, Parking Assist as standard. Around £1500 saved!
Rumours of ACC as standard too - another £750 saved!
An extra 60bhp
4wd
(personally) nicer front and rear bumpers - not so sure about the grill though!
Proper side skirts
Optional 19" wheels
Blue instrument dials
Rear LED clusters (as standard)
Exclusivity (for a few months or so
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Reasons for picking a GTI
£5-6k cheaper as standard
Good fuel economy for a 'hot hatch'
Proven car - great reviews all round
Extra boot space
I have the cash put aside already... but the thought of spending more than £32 on a Golf makes me think twice! I'll be ordering a 3 door, DSG, Metallic Paint with a few other options - and then retrofitting my Sat Nav and Fiscon Bluetooth. If the base cost if £28-28.5k then I'm fine going by the GTI's options prices. If its much more then I may just order a GTI and save some cash.
The seemingly endless wait continues
