Is it me or does the GTD & GTI look nicer than the R?!

[Duroo72]

All in the title really, planning my GTD replacement and the R isn't winning me over yes it's faster but I'm just not feeling it! I'm not worried about the MPG my heart is ruling my head on this one.

[monkeyhanger]

All in the title really, planning my GTD replacement and the R isn't winning me over yes it's faster but I'm just not feeling it! I'm not worried about the MPG my heart is ruling my head on this one.

I agree that the R is subtler at the front end. What about an S3? Bored of the GTD already? Will be considering my next car (probably an S3) maybe at 2 years old, if I'm comfortably in a new job (redundancy calls next June, 2.5 years wages lumper).

[Jimble]

No it's not just you...


Although appearences are subjective.

[Jackie Treehorn]

This is all subjective

I personally had a look at the R and Audi S3 and thought the GTI was nicer looking and better for my needs. It was also lighter and not 4WD so all in all it worked for me/us. I think the R32 and Mk7R have a "thing" about them that i can't put my finger on but its not to my liking, but not sure what it is, perhaps its the 4 exhaust or the deeper sides skirts.  I don't dislike them at all, but if i had to pick a car in a line up, it would still be the GTi. imo

[virginVWman]

All in the title really, planning my GTD replacement and the R isn't winning me over yes it's faster but I'm just not feeling it! I'm not worried about the MPG my heart is ruling my head on this one.

I agree that the R is subtler at the front end. What about an S3? Bored of the GTD already? Will be considering my next car (probably an S3) maybe at 2 years old, if I'm comfortably in a new job (redundancy calls next June, 2.5 years wages lumper).

S3 is exactly whatbim looking at for come a year in november. Red s3 round corner from me looks "nice" but saw a silver s3 with red callipers and tinted windows...looked unreal. Id like an r vut I will never in a million years go from ine golf to another, let alone any other model. Done it before and my god you get bored quickly. Quite keen to see the new a5 when it gets a facelift

[Andrew@DTUK]

I think the GTI/Gtd look better than the R, but in comparison to the S3 saloon... Mmmm

[Duroo72]

All in the title really, planning my GTD replacement and the R isn't winning me over yes it's faster but I'm just not feeling it! I'm not worried about the MPG my heart is ruling my head on this one.

Yes I'm bored unfortunately I've had it since January and been everywhere in it - Scotland, Wales , Isle of Man amongst others. I've notched up just over 20k so far and I think I want togo faster now!

I'm glad it's not just me on the R looks then, the one I saw this week parked at Grosvenor Square looked especially unattractive with a parking ticking stuck to its screen! 

[Duroo72]

All in the title really, planning my GTD replacement and the R isn't winning me over yes it's faster but I'm just not feeling it! I'm not worried about the MPG my heart is ruling my head on this one.

I agree that the R is subtler at the front end. What about an S3? Bored of the GTD already? Will be considering my next car (probably an S3) maybe at 2 years old, if I'm comfortably in a new job (redundancy calls next June, 2.5 years wages lumper).

S3 is exactly whatbim looking at for come a year in november. Red s3 round corner from me looks "nice" but saw a silver s3 with red callipers and tinted windows...looked unreal. Id like an r vut I will never in a million years go from ine golf to another, let alone any other model. Done it before and my god you get bored quickly. Quite keen to see the new a5 when it gets a facelift

Nice looking car,  out of interest what would you guys be paying monthly on an S3 mine would be a company car and tax wise including petrol would probably £350 month but that's everything, is that excessive compared you guys buying or leasing? Remember I would have no capital in the car at the end of the term it's all tax!

[monkeyhanger]

Nice looking car,  out of interest what would you guys be paying monthly on an S3 mine would be a company car and tax wise including petrol would probably £350 month but that's everything, is that excessive compared you guys buying or leasing? Remember I would have no capital in the car at the end of the term it's all tax!

Most wouldn't have capital after 2 or 3 years ownership of an S3, or a GTD/GTI or R. These cars are generally bought on finance (some will buy outright to save the interest, but they'll still probably sell on after 3 years) or leased new and run on their depreciation then given back or part exed. Class leading residuals are what keeps ownership on cars of this price and calibre surprisingly low (and your interest payments if you're buying on finance surprisingly high).

I will be able to go out and buy an S3 easily with my redundancy next year, but if I can lease one for less than £280 a month (+ initial payment) then i'd probably be better off leaving the money in the bank (on the assumption I buy at 10% discount and it's worth £19-20k after 3 years - speaking to Audi dealers, that seems like a fair assumption).

[Duroo72]

So perhaps £350 incl fuel p/mth is not too bad......