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Offline KennyGTI

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Test Drove an R Today
« on: 08 July 2011, 18:50 »
Well went to see about a MY59 Golf R today and got to take it out a wee test run  :rolleyes:

First impressions inside were the GTI looks more classier with the tartan cloth and piano black trim. Anyways, out on the road and the R shows its colours  :laugh: 4WD in wee tight roundabouts = good fun, just feels so pinned to the road! Power wise it is quick but not nearly as quick as my GTI is right now but thats not really a far comparison. The gearbox in the R is solid compared to the GTI, no play in the gears and so smooth, everything just feels so much nicer in the R but suppose thats what you pay for  :rolleyes:


Not sure what to do now, would it be a step back going to a 59 plate from having my GTI from new and paying more over a wee bit longer. Got the weekend to think about.



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Offline Steve30

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #1 on: 08 July 2011, 18:53 »
Buy it Kenny , you know want it and you wont sleep tonight thinking about it  :grin:
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Offline RedHP

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #2 on: 08 July 2011, 18:53 »
In your Scottish location, Kenneth, the 4-wheel drive may come in useful !!!

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Offline The Danno

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #3 on: 08 July 2011, 19:02 »
You've tried it now and it'll bug you forever if you don't own one!!
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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #4 on: 08 July 2011, 19:02 »
Kenny: Don't waste your money on an old Blue Rinse R. Wait for the Mk7 GTI.  :smug:
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Offline The Danno

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #5 on: 08 July 2011, 19:05 »
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:02
Kenny: Don't waste your money on an old Blue Rinse R. Wait for the Mk7 GTI.  :smug:

 You know you want one too...
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Offline am1w

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #6 on: 08 July 2011, 19:08 »
Quote from: The Danno on 08 July 2011, 19:05
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:02
Kenny: Don't waste your money on an old Blue Rinse R. Wait for the Mk7 GTI.  :smug:
You know you want one too...

NO.  :smug:  :kiss:
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Offline The Danno

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #7 on: 08 July 2011, 19:10 »
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:08
Quote from: The Danno on 08 July 2011, 19:05
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:02
Kenny: Don't waste your money on an old Blue Rinse R. Wait for the Mk7 GTI.  :smug:
You know you want one too...

NO.  :smug:  :kiss:

If someone offered you a straight swap you'd say no? Whatevs!
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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #8 on: 08 July 2011, 19:13 »
Quote from: The Danno on 08 July 2011, 19:10
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:08
Quote from: The Danno on 08 July 2011, 19:05
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:02
Kenny: Don't waste your money on an old Blue Rinse R. Wait for the Mk7 GTI.  :smug:
You know you want one too...

NO.  :smug:  :kiss:

If someone offered you a straight swap you'd say no? Whatevs!

Who wouldnt go for a straight swap? but buying an R at their current prices and the drop that will come in about 18 months isnt worth it in my books.  Great car, I'd love to have one but close to £30k for a used one is mad!


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Offline am1w

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Re: Test Drove an R Today
« Reply #9 on: 08 July 2011, 19:18 »
Quote from: The Danno on 08 July 2011, 19:10
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:08
Quote from: The Danno on 08 July 2011, 19:05
Quote from: am1w on 08 July 2011, 19:02
Kenny: Don't waste your money on an old Blue Rinse R. Wait for the Mk7 GTI.  :smug:
You know you want one too...
NO.  :smug:  :kiss:
If someone offered you a straight swap you'd say no? Whatevs!

Hypothetically, it is still NO.  :laugh:
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