"Wudstock22" (wudstock22)
04/09/2018 at 16:22 • Filed to: Volkswagen
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"Wudstock22" (wudstock22)
04/09/2018 at 16:22 • Filed to: Volkswagen | 43
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‘16 R, 6MT, 11k miles. I’m in love.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:29 |
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so nice! Well done!
BeaterGT
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:34 |
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Congrats! I want to drive one of these.
beautimouse
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:35 |
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That’s great! Love that color.
$kaycog
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:35 |
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Oooh! That is lovely!
Mercedes Streeter
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:40 |
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Where’s the other one? Oppo has a thing with buying a pair of Golfs at a time.
Just kidding. Congratulations!!!!
(Seriously though, what’s with the “two E-Golfs when I just went to get one” thing?)
ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:46 |
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Superb choice. While Iove my GTI and it’s glorious plaid seats, I will always want an R.
To me, the R is simply without fault.
BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:51 |
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Lapiz Blue with the 18” Cadiz wheels?
You called?
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:57 |
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Congrats! You just got the Golf R of cars!
WilliamsSW
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 16:58 |
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Gorgeous color and wheels! Congratulations!
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Wudstock22
> Mercedes Streeter
04/09/2018 at 17:20 |
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Well, it does fit in nicely with my Mk6 GTI...and my Mk2 GTI.
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Wudstock22
> ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
04/09/2018 at 17:27 |
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Thanks! I do love the plaid seats as well, and was adamantly against leather. Until I sat in the R.
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Wudstock22
> BeaterGT
04/09/2018 at 17:27 |
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Thanks! The refreshed Rs should be hitting dealers now; you should definitely go test drive one.
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Wudstock22
> beautimouse
04/09/2018 at 17:28 |
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Thanks! I do as well; didn’t consider any other colors.
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ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 17:29 |
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Those seats are indeed fab. My ‘lottery money’ car is actually a MK7 Golf R in grey, 6MT, and I would have the center section of the seats redone in the Euro e-Golf blue plaid fabric.
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BeaterGT
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 17:35 |
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Are VW dealers lenient on test drives with Rs? I just may have to do that.
B_dol
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 17:37 |
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Anything worthwhile on the refresh? This has always been my consolidate the 2-car garage car, thinking maybe I do that sooner rather than later...
Old Red Wagon
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 17:40 |
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Congrats, I had a MK7 GTI. The EA888 is a gem of an engine. Lots of tuning potential. I had a good amount of mods on mine until I ended up selling it so I can buy my M2. Enjoy it!
His Stigness
> BeaterGT
04/09/2018 at 18:02 |
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When they first came out my dealer was a dick about it. But they were also asking 10k above sticker. I literally laughed in their face. When I came back a few months later they still had the same one, and three others. All of them had a 10k mark up. They don’t know how “supply and demand” works.
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Wudstock22
> Old Red Wagon
04/09/2018 at 18:03 |
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I’m coming from a pretty heavily modified MK6 GTI, so I’ve got a good path planned out for this one. Crazy what’s capable from 2 liters!
M2 was definitely a consideration for me, but I’m drawn to the Golfs.
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Wudstock22
> BeaterGT
04/09/2018 at 18:05 |
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I imagine it’s probably hit or miss dependent on dealers, but if you’re serious about shopping around for one you’ll likely find one that will let you take it for a spin.
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Wudstock22
> ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
04/09/2018 at 18:06 |
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That sounds awesome. Didn’t know the e-Golfs had the plaid!
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Wudstock22
> B_dol
04/09/2018 at 18:10 |
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It’s got some nicer quality-of-life improvements. But I’m vain, and I really prefer the ‘16s to the ‘18s aesthetically so it was never really something I researched much.
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Wudstock22
> BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
04/09/2018 at 18:11 |
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Nailed it. I’ve got some lightweight Neuspeed 5-spokes (in bronze) that I’m considering swapping over from the Mk6.
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BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 18:13 |
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Keep it as is. It looks stunning like that.
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B_dol
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 18:17 |
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100% agree with you! Looks great and prices are solid, not many examples for sale on the used market. My wife and I plan to pick one up once we are forced to vacate sunny CA
I am sucker for a good blue
arl
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 18:21 |
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Hat tip from a GTI owner to you sir!
Mine is a MK7 GTI 6speed, Autobahn trim.
I’d throw a tune on it, but the stock clutch can’t handle the POWAR! And I don’t have two grand lying around to have someone install a stage 3 clutch. But they make good power with a tune and down pipe. I’m sure your R is ferocious.
I did just order some new BF Goodrich comp-2 A/S tires, so there’s that.
Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 18:22 |
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Awesome! What else did you cross shop and what sold you on the R?
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BeaterGT
> His Stigness
04/09/2018 at 18:32 |
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Maybe I’ll call ahead :)
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Wudstock22
> arl
04/09/2018 at 18:37 |
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I think you’re probably good for a mild tune on the GTI; it uses the same clutch as the R as far as I know.
I went stage 2 on my Mk6 GTI and replaced the clutch shortly thereafter; and it was the best decision I made. Pulls like a freight train. The R feels slightly quicker than my GTI in a straight line, but sooo much quicker through corners. Super planted.
I plan on enjoying it for what it is until that clutch starts to show some signs of wear.
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Wudstock22
> Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
04/09/2018 at 18:38 |
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I pretty much had my mind made up for the past couple years that the R would be my next car. Didn’t test drive anything else. It’s probably a little short-sighted, but I feel like it’s the perfect vehicle for me so I got tunnel vision with it.
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His Stigness
> BeaterGT
04/09/2018 at 18:48 |
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I’d say go in and if they’re dicks about it walk out and say call when you want to sell a car, but don’t leave your number.
nermal
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 18:55 |
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Sweet!
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Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
> Wudstock22
04/09/2018 at 21:30 |
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That’s actually kind of awesome that you just knew it.
TrickJos
> Wudstock22
04/10/2018 at 06:14 |
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Congrats!!
I’m eyeing Mk6 and Mk7 GTIs for my next daily. Probably toward the end of this year. Do you have any advice what to look for? Is a Mk7 definitely worth spending a few grand more?
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Wudstock22
> TrickJos
04/10/2018 at 09:34 |
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The Mk7 is definitely worth a few grand more due to the transition to the MQB platform and latest generation EA888.
You can also probably find some great deals on the GTIs, both new and used. Understand the trims and then narrow your search based on what you absolutely must have. I would definitely suggest the Lighting Package, and the Performance Pack offers (I believe) brakes from the R, and an electronic LSD. You can tell these cars at a glance due to the red inserts in the badging and the GTI stamped on the calipers.
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TrickJos
> Wudstock22
04/10/2018 at 11:39 |
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Thanks for the input. I’m definitely leaning toward a Mk7. From the research I’ve done so far it sounds like the current generation EA888 is a lot less of a headache than the previous ones. That alone is enough to justify the additional cost I think.
I didn’t know that about the red inserts and GTI badged calipers. A nice easy way to pick out the performance pack cars. Not a must have for me, but it would be nice. Manual transmission and four doors are my only must haves.