Test Drive with Pics

[Pacman_GTI]

An off the cuff post where think everyone knows what meant but you are right it was MK6 Golf R - For my own purposes wanted to check leather seats against cloth and access of 3 door opposed to 5 door thinking there be not be too much difference in these aspects between models (to many here these are well known details but this is my first Golf so checking all aspects)

Ah fair enough. I didn't realise VW were still selling the Mk6 R 

Glad to hear they're not launching the R Line over here (yet). That body kit, alloys and badging should remain exclusive to the R itself.

[mjh_056]

They just had, or are in final stages of a refit at MK and there were 2 x Golf R second hand for sale in showroom - And very nice they were, would be very happy with either One had a £29k sticker on it but as was there looking at GTi was not taking too much notice of the details of these.

There was 2 cars with covers on at back roped off, probably for unveiling - New Polo?

[SF-GTD]

I was in Glasgow today so couldn't resist taking a detour to the dealer at Crow Road to see the white GTI from the start of this thread.   It looked incredible and every bit as good as I hoped.

White isn't my thing but it really looked great in that colour.  I loved the inferior quality, the seats were really comfortable and it's a small thing but the colour MFD is a neat touch.

Only problem is I want my GTD now! 

[CraigW]

I was in Glasgow today so couldn't resist taking a detour to the dealer at Crow Road to see the white GTI from the start of this thread.   It looked incredible and every bit as good as I hoped.

White isn't my thing but it really looked great in that colour.  I loved the inferior quality, the seats were really comfortable and it's a small thing but the colour MFD is a neat touch.

Only problem is I want my GTD now! 

It is cracking looking. My entire family have been round to look at it and have a sit in it

[SF-GTD]

It is cracking looking. My entire family have been round to look at it and have a sit in it

All the time I was climbing in and out and poking about it nobody from the dealer came near me.  They must be getting used to folk just popping in to see it.

I noticed they had a Golf R cabrio in the showroom too.  That's a heck of a lot of money for less power than the normal R and no four wheel drive.

[Bill_the_Bear]

I was in Glasgow today so couldn't resist taking a detour to the dealer at Crow Road to see the white GTI from the start of this thread.   It looked incredible and every bit as good as I hoped.

White isn't my thing but it really looked great in that colour.  I loved the inferior quality, the seats were really comfortable and it's a small thing but the colour MFD is a neat touch.

Only problem is I want my GTD now! 

Yes the colour MFD is impressive.  Its completely integrated with the Nav system which I love, so you can control everything and view everything with the steering wheel and the MFD.

[Gryzor]

Yes the colour MFD is impressive.  Its completely integrated with the Nav system which I love, so you can control everything and view everything with the steering wheel and the MFD.

So much for needing that 8" nav screen eh?! 

[OF1]

It is cracking looking. My entire family have been round to look at it and have a sit in it

I noticed they had a Golf R cabrio in the showroom too.  That's a heck of a lot of money for less power than the normal R and no four wheel drive.

Likewise in my local dealer - £42k!!

[CraigW]

It is cracking looking. My entire family have been round to look at it and have a sit in it

All the time I was climbing in and out and poking about it nobody from the dealer came near me.  They must be getting used to folk just popping in to see it.

I noticed they had a Golf R cabrio in the showroom too.  That's a heck of a lot of money for less power than the normal R and no four wheel drive.

I've been in three times now. I think they are sick of the sight of me. It's been the same young salesman/helper who has been chatting to me about it every time i go in. The guy also said that they had to bring it back indoors because they had a quite a few youngsters looking to view it/test drive it without any real intention to buy (the rights or wrongs of this are debateable).

In terms of the R Cabrio you would have to be literally insane to buy one 

[Bill_the_Bear]

The guy also said that they had to bring it back indoors because they had a quite a few youngsters looking to view it/test drive it without any real intention to buy (the rights or wrongs of this are debateable).

Hmm... well, I don't feel 100% comfortable myself.  I've already placed an order at another dealer.  Perhaps I should have asked my local to beat the offer first but I didnt so when I'm talking to them they assume I'm a prospective serious buyer.  Yes I am, but not from them!  So in that light I'm asking for a test drive knowing I'm then going to have to make up an excuse why I'm not interested afterwards...

Obviously having a test drive doesn't oblige me to buy, for all they know I'm deciding between this and a ST and the ST wins, yet I still feel guilty about it.