Originally Posted by geeman789
Originally Posted by Ws6
It's basically a detuned audi rs3, with all of the maintenance and reliability foibles that brings with it. I'd personally check out other vehicles if you want legit long term use.
Ummm ... NO.
The Audi RS3 has a MONSTER 400 hp 5 cylinder turbo, with no relation whatsoever to the 288 hp 4 cylinder turbo in the Golf R ... which is a pumped up version of the GTI engine.
To the OP ... congrats on the stealth, uber practical new Golf R. I have driven the Focus RS, Golf R, WRX STI and Civic Type R. The Golf R is the sophisticated one in this group. Better real world suspension settings, nicer interior, more cargo space etc. And still VERY quick.
Just be careful with the wheels, especially if you went with the 19 inch rubber band tires. Those wheels bend. Frequently.
I was looking at pre-2017 vehicles, which indeed had the same 292hp 2.0. Looks like you're right regarding 2019 models, though.
Originally Posted by Ws6
It's basically a detuned audi rs3, with all of the maintenance and reliability foibles that brings with it. I'd personally check out other vehicles if you want legit long term use.
Ummm ... NO.
The Audi RS3 has a MONSTER 400 hp 5 cylinder turbo, with no relation whatsoever to the 288 hp 4 cylinder turbo in the Golf R ... which is a pumped up version of the GTI engine.
To the OP ... congrats on the stealth, uber practical new Golf R. I have driven the Focus RS, Golf R, WRX STI and Civic Type R. The Golf R is the sophisticated one in this group. Better real world suspension settings, nicer interior, more cargo space etc. And still VERY quick.
Just be careful with the wheels, especially if you went with the 19 inch rubber band tires. Those wheels bend. Frequently.
I was looking at pre-2017 vehicles, which indeed had the same 292hp 2.0. Looks like you're right regarding 2019 models, though.