Another R

[Radek]

Great car and the best colour! Will be interested to hear how you get on with it and how it compares to your old Mk 6 GTI.

Here's an update for you then!

It's already done 850 miles and I have opened it up. What a car!
The engine is fantastic in S mode. Accelerate hard and just goes through the gears (DSG) without any issues. GTI would go to the redline and jerk before going into the next gear. On the R it's just flowless. Much better.
And now the handling. The R can do things that the GTI couldn't even try. Must be the 4wd and the lower suspension. Cornering at speed above legal limits (well above) is not a problem. It's just scary. The car just stays glued to the road. I'm yet to hear a wheel spin. A single wheel spin. Chuck it into a tight bend and on the exit you can go full throttle. No drama, no issues. It's just so predictable, so compliant. I love it.
How does it compare to the GTI - well, TBH I never drove the GTI in such a way - I was too scared. But thanks to continuous driver training I have at work I know now what a car can do and that helps. Anyway, what I remember about the GTI was that in a roundabout it would lose grip so easily. Cornering wasn't that confidence building either.
Ultimate Golf? - yes, it is.
Funny thing is I only today realised it should run on 98... After 3 full tanks of 95 The fuel con - or the bad news - 25mpg measured... The very first tank (98) was 28mpg I think. I'm sure over time with just normal driving 30 mpg can be achieved but as the R is not planned to be used on daily basis that's not required.
Very happy with the car - appart from these 2 anoying rattles from both A-pillars...

[Vman]

Good to see your enjoying your R  Radek , people seem to like having a dig at the R. To be honest I was one of those people, not now though. The Golf  R really is that good and does feel special every time you get in it. It really is worth the extra money over a GTI in my opinion.

[R32UK]

Wait until you get comfortable with the handling... then drive it with the traction off   

Makes the car absolutely fantastic fun and the reason why so many raved about its handling in the first place!

[gizzywizzy]

Great car and the best colour! Will be interested to hear how you get on with it and how it compares to your old Mk 6 GTI.

Here's an update for you then!

It's already done 850 miles and I have opened it up. What a car!
The engine is fantastic in S mode. Accelerate hard and just goes through the gears (DSG) without any issues. GTI would go to the redline and jerk before going into the next gear. On the R it's just flowless. Much better.
And now the handling. The R can do things that the GTI couldn't even try. Must be the 4wd and the lower suspension. Cornering at speed above legal limits (well above) is not a problem. It's just scary. The car just stays glued to the road. I'm yet to hear a wheel spin. A single wheel spin. Chuck it into a tight bend and on the exit you can go full throttle. No drama, no issues. It's just so predictable, so compliant. I love it.
How does it compare to the GTI - well, TBH I never drove the GTI in such a way - I was too scared. But thanks to continuous driver training I have at work I know now what a car can do and that helps. Anyway, what I remember about the GTI was that in a roundabout it would lose grip so easily. Cornering wasn't that confidence building either.
Ultimate Golf? - yes, it is.
Funny thing is I only today realised it should run on 98... After 3 full tanks of 95 The fuel con - or the bad news - 25mpg measured... The very first tank (98) was 28mpg I think. I'm sure over time with just normal driving 30 mpg can be achieved but as the R is not planned to be used on daily basis that's not required.
Very happy with the car - appart from these 2 anoying rattles from both A-pillars...

Don't get this statement at all!! I have no problems with my grip at roundabouts or problems cornering, my GTI stays well planted on the road for which I am very grateful as I've had cars that are absolutely crap at grip and this one is miles and miles better, I too have had driver training and have great confidence in the GTI handling.

[SilverChariot]

Don't get this statement at all!! I have no problems with my grip at roundabouts or problems cornering, my GTI stays well planted on the road for which I am very grateful as I've had cars that are absolutely crap at grip and this one is miles and miles better, I too have had driver training and have great confidence in the GTI handling.

Due to the 4WD and sportier suspension setup, the R is just a tiny weeny little bit better (trying really hard here not to upset the apple cart) than the GTI in terms of grip and, more specifically, traction on greasy surfaces which helps inspire confidence. I know it's hard to believe, but you cannot change the laws of physics!

[gizzywizzy]

Don't get this statement at all!! I have no problems with my grip at roundabouts or problems cornering, my GTI stays well planted on the road for which I am very grateful as I've had cars that are absolutely crap at grip and this one is miles and miles better, I too have had driver training and have great confidence in the GTI handling.

Due to the 4WD and sportier suspension setup, the R is just a tiny weeny little bit better (trying really hard here not to upset the apple cart) than the GTI in terms of grip and, more specifically, traction on greasy surfaces which helps inspire confidence. I know it's hard to believe, but you cannot change the laws of physics!

Right got it now then thanks, thought OP was just having a dig 

[am1w]

 Bluefinned R would be quite a car. Hmmmm ........

[R32UK]

Bluefinned R would be quite a car. Hmmmm ........

Much the same as a blufinned S3 i would think

[PenguinGTI]

Glad to hear you are enjoying it Radek.