256hp Volkswagon Golf R Tested

[webby]

Brand New VW Golf R

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDoyrgMS_PY


what would you rather have for that price?

 

[Dar-Dar]

Base price @ $35k? I'll rather take a Speed3 for less than $25k. The MS3 has more torque and more HP.

 

[V_Kam]

I'm fan of fast hatches R32's, Mazda3s, etc. But VW is what kills me on the price. That's why I drive a civic, lol.
..that reviewer guy did not dig the breaks on that ride at all.

 

[RaskyR1]

I really liked the one I test drove a few weeks ago.

My wife HATES the looks though (all hatches actually) and their lease rates suck big time....told myself I'll never buy a German car so there goes the idea of the Golf R for me.

IMO you can't really compare the FWD Speed3 to the AWD Golf R. It's closest competitors are the STi and EVO, but even they are like comparing apples to oranges. I like the R because it was more "grown up", had plenty of power, AWD, yet it's solidly built with a more upscale feel....I'm going to go with a WRX Limited though.

Seen one on a detailing forum with a stage 1 mod already....(Stage 1+ 335Hp 338T)???
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/show-shine/33417-golf-r-new-car-prep.htm


Rasky

 

[Dar-Dar]

I suppose you're right. I'd get a WRX over it too. Lol.

 

[webby]

I like the way you document your details better...

 

[RaskyR1]

I like the way you document your details better...

LOL...reminds me I need to update that thread.

 

[V_Kam]

I test drove the GTI, it was fun no doubt, loved the handeling. The lease rate was 450/month. I literarly drove to my Honda dealer after that and went with the same Si I test drove. Haven't drove a WRX yet, although I like the car a lot.

 

[Freddiii]

actually wanted a GTI. i like the tail lights on the euro spec golf R better than the one for US. its pretty expensive tho.