Golf R DSG for hire?

[p3asa]

So my R itch is getting stronger but I also fancy the change to DSG.
I've had a couple of courtesy cars that were autos and I quite liked the way they drove so I'm looking to hire a Golf R DSG for a few days so I can see how I get on with it but I can't find any in the country.

I thought I found the perfect one in Glasgow but it looks like an old advert as I've had no reply.

I found one on the Avis site http://www.avisprestige.com/vw-golf-r-i-69.php but when you actually go to select it its not available in the drop down list.

They do though have an S3 S-Tronic for hire in Glasgow which would suit me but would I be wasting my time or is the Audi box a decent comparison?

Does anyone know anywhere that hires a DSG R preferably in Glasgow or at least Scotland?


Edit: I see the Avis R is the Mk6 that's why its probably no longer available.

[JamesR27]

Have you tried asking a dealer for an extended test drive?
That's what I have done and got a car for the weekend to test drive DSG properly.

[Raffe]

Just be brave like I did, bought one having never driven a DSG equipped car.

Can honestly say it has made the car for me, maybe it's the novelty factor but its the part I like the most about the car

[JB GTI]

I had it first time in my 2nd Scirocco just to make it different. I loved it and thought that would be me converted for good. When I came to change I requested a test drive in a DSG Mk7 GTi and I hated it. It seemed slow and dim witted to change gear and never seemed to know which gear it should be in. I think part of it was was the sluggish interference from the stop/start and electronic parking brake which completely blunted any attempt to to pull away quickly.....Manual it was then for my GTi PP and for me personally I think it suited what a proper GTi should be...
Skip to now and I am back with a DSG R and wouldn't have it any other way. All the gremlins that I hated so much have been sorted and I love the Jeckyl and Hyde sides to this car. Easy and relaxed one minute but press the "Idiot" button and it's a completely different car that snaps through gear changes in the blink of an eye and flick the lever and use the paddles and you have complete control too....What's not to like !!

[p3asa]

Thanks. I've bought my last 3 cars without test driving them but just concerned I might not get on with the DSG especially since as JB highlighted, it suits certain cars.

I had an A3 S-Tronic quattro for 2 days last year when my wifes A1 was in for warranty work and really liked it. I'm not sure though if it was just the novelty factor.

I think I've burnt my bridges with my local Arnold Clark dealers  Long story but I'd rather not give them the time of day and I reckon they feel the same about me 

Can't believe nobody has an R for hire though. Sought after car and all that 

Raffe where are the pictures of your silver R? It looks lovely.

[Booth11]

DSG and Golf R are made for each other. 

Go on Stevie, you know it makes sense. 

[Exonian]

So my R itch is getting stronger but I also fancy the change to DSG.
I've had a couple of courtesy cars that were autos and I quite liked the way they drove so I'm looking to hire a Golf R DSG for a few days so I can see how I get on with it but I can't find any in the country.

I thought I found the perfect one in Glasgow but it looks like an old advert as I've had no reply.

I found one on the Avis site http://www.avisprestige.com/vw-golf-r-i-69.php but when you actually go to select it its not available in the drop down list.

They do though have an S3 S-Tronic for hire in Glasgow which would suit me but would I be wasting my time or is the Audi box a decent comparison?

Does anyone know anywhere that hires a DSG R preferably in Glasgow or at least Scotland?


Edit: I see the Avis R is the Mk6 that's why its probably no longer available.

After some behind the scenes work I've got a man on the case Steve.
It's a bit of a long shot but he's seeing what he can do.

[GlasgowEd]

Have you tried Gti World over in Edinburgh? They seem pretty helpful.

[Exonian]

So my R itch is getting stronger but I also fancy the change to DSG.
I've had a couple of courtesy cars that were autos and I quite liked the way they drove so I'm looking to hire a Golf R DSG for a few days so I can see how I get on with it but I can't find any in the country.

I thought I found the perfect one in Glasgow but it looks like an old advert as I've had no reply.

I found one on the Avis site http://www.avisprestige.com/vw-golf-r-i-69.php but when you actually go to select it its not available in the drop down list.

They do though have an S3 S-Tronic for hire in Glasgow which would suit me but would I be wasting my time or is the Audi box a decent comparison?

Does anyone know anywhere that hires a DSG R preferably in Glasgow or at least Scotland?


Edit: I see the Avis R is the Mk6 that's why its probably no longer available.

After some behind the scenes work I've got a man on the case Steve.
It's a bit of a long shot but he's seeing what he can do.

Update to that.
The nearest hire one is a Lapiz Blue manual in Preston but they do have depots in Scotland so I'm sure they can get one for you.
The R's they currently have on hire fleet will be sold off soon.

[p3asa]

Update to that.
The nearest hire one is a Lapiz Blue manual in Preston but they do have depots in Scotland so I'm sure they can get one for you.
The R's they currently have on hire fleet will be sold off soon.

That sounds great Andy. Much appreciated.

I know I do Bec and I should just bite the bullet. I checked on my VAG finance yesterday and I owe more or less what the car is worth in a trade in or on WBAC so no negative equity. Although I'm only into 2 years of a 4 year agreement it might be the ideal time    I reckon if I continue with the finance the car might depreciate more than what I'm paying off.

@ GlasgowEd no I've not tried them. I just think if I took an extended test drive (which I doubt I'd get)  with a company I'd feel under obligation to them.