New Golf R performance pack option

[Eccie]

Anyone fancy an upgrade http://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/19061/volkswagen-golf-r-performance-pack-could-be-uk-bound

[CraigW]

I wouldn't bother with the Performance pack but the exhaust system would be amazing

[JoeGTI]

I like the sound of that (the performance pack).

The exhaust, if made available, would be very very pricey.

[sam67GTD]

Here's the cost for an Akrapovic system for a Mark 7 GTI. The R has 2 more pipes!! 

https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-evolution-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/

[infernox]

Just as I was looking at some of the deals on the facelift Rs this pops up. I wonder how long it would take to come to UK.

[matchboy]

It will obviously cost at least 3K, but as the article states it's not just the exhaust that you get for your money.  I think it's a great idea, I'd certainly pay the extra for it.

[fredgroves]

Starting to look like a £40k golf is a reality now then.... remember you will get spanked on VED if a car costs more than 40k...

[matchboy]

Starting to look like a £40k golf is a reality now then.... remember you will get spanked on VED if a car costs more than 40k...

Yep, I think you're right.  Last time I specced one it came to just over 38k, so a performance pack would certainly push it over 40 (unless VW keep it to a very user friendly £995  )

[JoeGTI]

Here's the cost for an Akrapovic system for a Mark 7 GTI. The R has 2 more pipes!! 

https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-evolution-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/

 

[fredgroves]

Starting to look like a £40k golf is a reality now then.... remember you will get spanked on VED if a car costs more than 40k...

Yep, I think you're right.  Last time I specced one it came to just over 38k, so a performance pack would certainly push it over 40 (unless VW keep it to a very user friendly £995  )

Remember that is:

£790 when you drive it from the showroom. Yes, SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY POUNDS

Then years 2-5 will be £140 per year unless you spec it over £40k, in which case it will be an EXTRA £310 per year, making it £450 per year.

Thats for the first 5 years, so the residual value will almost certainly be lower if you kick it out at 3 years, because some sap has to pay £450 per year for a second hand Golf...

I'd seriously suggest you untick some boxes if you want the PP-R....

The £40k figure will be list too, not the price you pay...