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Offline Chins

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Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« on: 20 January 2010, 08:52 »
A nice 6 page road test review of all three cars driven on UK roads.

The R doesnt do very well up against these two and comes an easy third. Autocar also place it behind the S3 in their choice of mega hatches.

It does sound remarkably like an S3 however. "A bland driving experience"

They like me question VW's pricing policy and how the R as its such a similar driving experience with a lesser cabin and badge can cost more.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #1 on: 20 January 2010, 09:08 »
Shame that. :laugh:

Like the Mk5 R32, the Mk 6 R does not really seek to be the ultimate hot hatch.

I'm pretty sure the Megane 250 and Focus RS are a more involving to drive and have more "character" than the Golf R. Probably faster round the Top Gear test track too - but who cares? That's not what I'm after.

I simply want the ultimate Golf. I want a luxurious interior, 5 doors, 4WD and DSG. Something the other two don't offer.

I want something I can drive through city centres without being pointed at constantly by chavs and small chidren.

I want a Golf R.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #2 on: 20 January 2010, 09:43 »
Just wait until there is a remap available for the R. It will put the other FWD lot rightfully in their place i imagine.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #3 on: 20 January 2010, 11:04 »
Just reading this article now.

According to Sutcliffe: "you'd be bonkers not to specify DSG on your Golf R".

The test car had ACC, which Sutcliffe thinks is a waste of money and you should spend that on half the DSG system instead.

All in all, Sutcliffe was not impressed with the Golf R. Prefers the Scirocco R as driver's car.

The "Golf R vs Audi S3" sidebar article is telling.

It's a decent article - well worth a read for potential Golf R purchasers.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #4 on: 20 January 2010, 11:10 »
Quote from: Chins on 20 January 2010, 08:52
They like me question VW's pricing policy and how the R as its such a similar driving experience with a lesser cabin and badge can cost more.

I'll pick up a copy of Autocar after work for a squiz!

As for saying the S3 has a better cabin than any Golf is a joke.  I always sit in Audi's feeling like they're a backwards step considering their supposed to be the up-market version.  Crap looking heating controls, naff Sat Nav in the S3 etc... The Golf GTI (having never neen in an R!) seems much more luxourious to me.  Especially as you get things like auto wipers / lights, adjustable lumbar supports etc free with VW which are cost extras on an S3.

If Audi floats your boat, then buy an S3 just now as they're throwing mass discounts at them since the new A3 is due this year. 
Shame the S3 is fugly!
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #5 on: 20 January 2010, 11:15 »

A3 is not until next year and S3 beyond that according to the enquiries Ive made.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #6 on: 20 January 2010, 11:21 »
I wouldn't say the s3 is fugly.  The front end is marginally questionnable due to the audi 'goatee' grille but that's about it.

Personally, I wouldn't want to buy a discounted S3 now because I'd feel totally sub standard and inferior when the RS3 comes out.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #7 on: 20 January 2010, 12:29 »
Quote from: p3eps on 20 January 2010, 11:10
As for saying the S3 has a better cabin than any Golf is a joke.  I always sit in Audi's feeling like they're a backwards step considering their supposed to be the up-market version.  Crap looking heating controls, naff Sat Nav in the S3 etc...

To be fair the S3 interior has a better finish on the lower plastics than the Golf and the leather is nicer but the design is a little dated, the detailing is a bit fussy and the armrest/handbrake interference would drive me batty.

Externally I don't like the latest DRL headlamps and the grey grille and rear diffuser look too cheap and plasticky. Cheaper than a Golf R I suppose, but not for me.
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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #8 on: 20 January 2010, 13:29 »
Quote from: Chins on 20 January 2010, 11:15

A3 is not until next year and S3 beyond that according to the enquiries Ive made.

I got a full spec and price in Sept 2009 just before signing for my Golf R... and the dealer said then it would be late 2010 for the A3 with the S3 probably landing about the same time.

No matter when it comes - there is a new model on the horizon, and Audi are giving away stupid discounts.  Nows the time to buy as you can get a new one for not much more than a 6 month old one and the wait was only about 6-8 weeks when I enquired for a factory build.

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Re: Autocar Golf R vs Megane and RS
« Reply #9 on: 21 January 2010, 21:35 »
I thought the whole premise of this artice was wide of the mark. Anyone who's properly interested in the R is unlikely to consider seriously either the Megane or (especially) the Focus - and vice versa.

I love discrete yet reasonably quick cars. To that end, my last car was a MkIV V6 4Motion (brilliant car), my current is a Saab 9-3 Aero (understated and underrated). I'd be laughed out of the work's car park if I turned up in something that looked as though a branch of Halfords had thrown up over it. The S3 comparison is more appropriate, but I can't bring myself to buy anything with an Audi (or BMW) badge on it.

To quote SS:

"you are never going to transform the R into a genuine white-knuckle ride" - Good.

"the R is entirely predictable and extremely mature in the way it handles" - Great. Me too.

"Even when you drive it as hard as you can, this car does absolutely nothing unpredictable" - For £30k+ I should bloody well hope not.

When facing a 40 mile trip home in the dark and rain after a hard shift, I want a car that's fast, comfortable, well equipped, beautifully built and sure footed, to get me home. If I surprise the odd Boxster or Scooby driver on the way, then so much the better.

I'm due to swap the Aero in about 18 months - the R is right at the top of my list.     
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