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turboed · 01-28-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tneconni

1) Underwhelmed is the word, and is the accurate word. Why? 10,000 dollars is why.

2) The R is slated to only come with DSG in the US, no manual.

Both of your points are pure speculation at this point.

The MKV R32 was knocked for being as expensive as it was but it sure sold fine.

Saabstory · 01-28-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kozluv

The MKV R32 was knocked for being as expensive as it was but it sure sold fine.

I wouldn't really say that; when there are still new .:R32s on lots right now 2 years later. Or were up until a month ago at least.

unangst · 01-28-2010, 10:20 PM

Initially excited to read it, but was unimpressed by the review in the end.

BossDuB27 · 01-28-2010, 10:24 PM

They need to bring the VR6 back

UGgti12 · 01-28-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BossDuB27

They need to bring the VR6 back

Agreed. I have wet dreams that involve a 3.5 or 3.7l VR6. Think about that sound.. jeez.

Lucidity · 01-29-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BossDuB27

They need to bring the VR6 back

Not until they can get 300hp and 30mpg out of it.

huy · 01-29-2010, 12:37 AM

seriously, what were you expecting?

this is lighter and more powerful than the last R32... and gets better gas mileage. the TT-S runs low 13's in the 1/4 mile and with an APR tune alone runs 12's... TT-S weighs 3241lbs, where the R weighs "Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3350–3400 lb"

100 lbs = roughly .1 sec, so it'll still be very quick.

It should be faster than STI's & EVO's or at least equal. Interior is superior. Refinement is superior. Fuel economy is better. Looks are better, in my opinion. AWD is the only part that won't be as good, but I'll bet none of you really care about that. There is even a rumor we'd get a traditional 6-speed manual because the R32 didn't do so well with only a DSG.

So...?

J-Fly · 01-29-2010, 03:31 AM

Looks more like a Polo everytime I see it.

BinaryPie · 01-29-2010, 04:10 AM

I'm still pretty excited about the car. Although, the TTS and A3 are still on my list.

racinrabbit · 01-29-2010, 04:13 AM

Those seats are the sex though

racinrabbit · 01-29-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BinaryPie

I'm still pretty excited about the car. Although, the TTS and A3 are still on my list.

TTS for 50-60 grand? No thanks. Driven a few at work, nothing to write home about. Too bad the US doesn't get the TTRS

Aggressor · 01-29-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by racinrabbit

Those seats are the sex though

X2

also, I found the AWD system interesting. Spends most of the time on FWD mode, but can shift it all to the back. Wondering if a stock (or perhaps a modded?) R could be switched from "Daily driver" to "drift" mode at the push of a button. THATS worth 10 k right there....

The look on peoples faces when a Golf starts doing donuts in a parking lot would be priceless

It would make sense that the software could do that. Presumably there would be a winter mode, that keeps it at a split between both wheels at all times.

Yea, I'm getting one of these....

Bochet · 01-29-2010, 04:30 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...review?cid=327

At €36,400 (the equivalent of $50,790) in Germany, the Golf R is nearly $14,000 more expensive than the GTI. If it came to the U.S., the premium would likely be about ten grand above the GTI’s $24,215 base price. But will it make the transatlantic voyage? It was basically a done deal last year, but VW remains undecided at this point. Although we crave the Golf R’s presence on U.S. shores, and we have to say that the car is damn good, its superiority may come at a price that few will be willing to pay. So we understand VW’s hesitation—wait, what are we saying? Bring the Golf R here now.

Big A · 01-29-2010, 04:40 PM

i'd kill myself in shame if i paid 34k for a VW.

HyeWarrior · 01-29-2010, 04:42 PM

definitely a beautiful car, but for the price, there are better alternatives

Cloudlink04 · 01-29-2010, 05:16 PM

I want I want I want!!!

White Lotus · 01-29-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

definitely a beautiful car, but for the price, there are better alternatives

Such as.... low mile MKV .:R + Stage 3 C2 :)

krayzie089 · 01-29-2010, 06:32 PM

If it was priced at about 32k id bite, oh yeah and a 6 speed is a must.

MACH GTI · 01-29-2010, 10:45 PM

all the reviews talk about the new sweet 4 cylinder delivers a beautiful exhaust note compared to the VR6 R32. My ass, it doesn't sound better.

http://issue.imotormag.co.uk/car-new...12.cde/page/14

TablaRasa · 01-30-2010, 08:07 AM

i still want it! make it as long as possible to bring it over so i can save money! haha

TablaRasa · 01-30-2010, 08:22 AM

money is no object if you are fan of the R!

Saabstory · 01-30-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Big A

i'd kill myself in shame if i paid 34k for a VW.

Taureg starts at $40k, Eos starts at $32k... I think the Phaeton was upwards of $50k when it was new wasn't it?

01-28-2010, 10:24 PM	#26
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01-29-2010, 04:10 AM	#31
BinaryPie Moar Fast! Drives: 2007 GTI UG Package2 DSG Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,704 View BinaryPie's Garage	I'm still pretty excited about the car. Although, the TTS and A3 are still on my list. __________________ .: Charles 'Couve Approved √ Marin Euro - Join Us Buy My Parts!

01-29-2010, 04:13 AM	#32
racinrabbit Professional Wheelman Drives: '08 UG GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,824	Those seats are the sex though __________________ Performance: REVO Stage 2 (257.32whp 291.14wtq @ B6T3F9), ATP downpipe, Eurosport Catback, Neuspeed P-Flo Handling: H&R Premium Performance Coilovers, H&R 24mm Rear Sway Cosmetic: AWE Vent gauge, debadged, blacked out wheels/sidemarkers/vw emblems, 18% window tint, tinted rear tails, colormatched front shield, open fog grilles.

01-29-2010, 04:30 PM	#35
Bochet Touring Car Newbie Drives: 05 Focus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 204	Golf R First Drive: Car and Driver http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...review?cid=327 At €36,400 (the equivalent of $50,790) in Germany, the Golf R is nearly $14,000 more expensive than the GTI. If it came to the U.S., the premium would likely be about ten grand above the GTI’s $24,215 base price. But will it make the transatlantic voyage? It was basically a done deal last year, but VW remains undecided at this point. Although we crave the Golf R’s presence on U.S. shores, and we have to say that the car is damn good, its superiority may come at a price that few will be willing to pay. So we understand VW’s hesitation—wait, what are we saying? Bring the Golf R here now. __________________ Mechanic Says "Looks like you blew a seal." Penguin Says "Nah, that's just a little ice cream."

01-29-2010, 05:16 PM	#38
Cloudlink04 Formula 3000 Driver Drives: 01 VW Golf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood,CA Posts: 3,166	I want I want I want!!! __________________

01-28-2010, 10:20 PM	#25
unangst I miss my 78' Rabbit... Drives: 2007 VW Rabbit Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 27 View unangst's Garage	Initially excited to read it, but was unimpressed by the review in the end.

01-29-2010, 12:37 AM	#29
huy 10 years of racing exp Drives: 09 BMP GTI 4DR DSG Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: HB, CA Posts: 452	seriously, what were you expecting? this is lighter and more powerful than the last R32... and gets better gas mileage. the TT-S runs low 13's in the 1/4 mile and with an APR tune alone runs 12's... TT-S weighs 3241lbs, where the R weighs "Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3350–3400 lb" 100 lbs = roughly .1 sec, so it'll still be very quick. It should be faster than STI's & EVO's or at least equal. Interior is superior. Refinement is superior. Fuel economy is better. Looks are better, in my opinion. AWD is the only part that won't be as good, but I'll bet none of you really care about that. There is even a rumor we'd get a traditional 6-speed manual because the R32 didn't do so well with only a DSG. So...?

01-29-2010, 03:31 AM	#30
J-Fly Touring Car Champion Drives: '09 VW GTI 6-SP Manual UG Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 210	Looks more like a Polo everytime I see it.

01-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#40
krayzie089 Rally Car Champion Drives: 07 candy white Join Date: May 2009 Location: fredrick MD Posts: 371	If it was priced at about 32k id bite, oh yeah and a 6 speed is a must.

01-29-2010, 10:45 PM	#41
MACH GTI FIA World Rally Car Newbie Drives: 08 DBP R32 #1461 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NY, NY Posts: 494	all the reviews talk about the new sweet 4 cylinder delivers a beautiful exhaust note compared to the VR6 R32. My ass, it doesn't sound better. http://issue.imotormag.co.uk/car-new...12.cde/page/14

01-30-2010, 08:07 AM	#42
TablaRasa Rally Car Newbie Drives: #959 R32 CW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Exit 136 NJ GSP Posts: 275 View TablaRasa's Garage	i still want it! make it as long as possible to bring it over so i can save money! haha

01-30-2010, 08:22 AM	#43
TablaRasa Rally Car Newbie Drives: #959 R32 CW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Exit 136 NJ GSP Posts: 275 View TablaRasa's Garage	money is no object if you are fan of the R!

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