« Reply #53 on: 12 November 2014, 14:24 »
I think this engine and car combo would appeal to an awful lot of people, on paper it offers it all (the with a Sport and Sound pack might even sound half decent, from the cabin at least)
Yes, but going off the extra costings on the biturbo Passat for the 240ps unit, could they supply this unit in a Golf for similar money to the current R engine? Might be closer to the R400 on price.
If they did it with some unique styling and special features they might just about get away with a high price tag.
I never visit the R Forum these days but when I last went over there aside from the Corsa boys looking to do a cheap lease deal there were others that described the R as a 'cheap' car!! So I think there are so many downsizers from big exec cars that don't want the size but want the performance and kudos that have the readies and will to pay an awful lot of money for a Golf.
For me personally being just a normal guy with a normal job it's kind of gradually alienating me from Golf ownership (which I've been on and off for twenty odd years) if the Golf is just steadily moving upmarket.
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