My GTI Value Vs a new R

[matchboy]

When you collecting Mark and what did you end up getting? Very exciting!!!

Hopefully Wednesday (latest Friday) - Lapiz Blue 5 dr, DSG, DNS Pro & carbon nappa leather - am super excited 

[p3asa]

However you look at it cars are a waste of money.  You're always going to lose out.

Indeed and that's why I think leasing will be the way forward. It seems crazy to buy something that is constantly depreciating when you can lease for less money

[CraigW]

When you collecting Mark and what did you end up getting? Very exciting!!!

Hopefully Wednesday (latest Friday) - Lapiz Blue 5 dr, DSG, DNS Pro & carbon nappa leather - am super excited 

Great spec. It's pretty much what I would go for perhaps minus the two doors but definitely DSG for some launch controls 

Enjoy!! Looking forward to seeing plenty of picks pal and hearing your thoughts versus GTI

[matchboy]

When you collecting Mark and what did you end up getting? Very exciting!!!

Hopefully Wednesday (latest Friday) - Lapiz Blue 5 dr, DSG, DNS Pro & carbon nappa leather - am super excited 

Great spec. It's pretty much what I would go for perhaps minus the two doors but definitely DSG for some launch controls 

Enjoy!! Looking forward to seeing plenty of picks pal and hearing your thoughts versus GTI

Cheers mate!  Yes, if it was just me on my own then 3 doors it would be, but it had to be 5 at the "request" of the missus    Actually can't wait to try out the launch control 

Will defo get some pics up once its been detailed and also do a comparison!

[carl1]

I'm thinking of making some rear window stickers, something like "This Golf is not a R but at least it's not leased" 

Not really sure what you are getting at here. As surely the sensible driver is leasing?

The way I look at it is, I've paid car finance constantly since I was 17 and now 46.
As soon as the finance was paid up I was out looking at another car and started the process all over again.
The last few cars have been on a PCP so at the end of their terms I've never owned the car and started over again in another new car.

As for a lease, yes you don't own the car, but does this really matter if you change anyway every 2 or 3 years? Its a depreciating asset at the end of the day and makes sense not to keep hold of it.

As to the OP I done some figures the other day and the lease figures aren't that much better compared to PCP once you throw in the price over the GFV the garage offer as equity.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=270775.msg2481390#msg2481390

It's just a bit of a joke, but while you're on the subject none of it is sensible, you lose money and that's it, just enjoy them. To me leasing is not sensible as I only buy what I can afford but everyone is different. Yes I lose money just the same or even more but it's mine to lose.

[mikeok]

Here is my 2 cents...

I traded my GTI PP in for an R DSG after only 12 months. I'm on PCP not PCH (lease).

The R is amazing...and I have no regrets. The running costs may be higher but let's face it, you don't buy an R (or a GTI) if you are concerned about MPG!

R or a GTI is all about personal choice. I bought an R because the trade in value of my GTI was great, the discount on the R was great, the additional per month cost was acceptable and because I got a cancellation with the spec I wanted I only waited a month.

This is my situation also I have ordered 1 for march when my GTI is 1yr. With discount etc it worked well for me..so I did it.
This is pretty much my situation.  I have ordered a R for march when my GTI is 1yr and with the discount etc it worked well for me...so I did it..

So, my advice is if you can afford it then do it...if you can't then don't.

[mikeok]

Quote does not seem to be working..any way my situation is pretty much as above as I ordered a R for march when my GTI is 1 yr. With discount etc it worked for me so I went ahead.