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Old 10-20-2011, 05:16 AM
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I'm super excited! I just put down a deposit on a Golf R! It will be my "summer fun toy" and my Q5 will remain my long haul and winter vehicle. Now for the long 8 month wait . . . it will be well worth it!
Some specs:
  • 2.0T TSI engine producing 256 hp and 258 (!) lbs-ft of torque
  • Significantly advanced 4MOTION all wheel drive system
  • Option of 6 speed MANUAL transmission only!
  • Bigger brakes all around with black R-badged calipers
  • Upgraded suspension system
  • Stiffened chassis
  • Adjustable Electronic Stability Program with "Sport" mode
Old 10-20-2011, 06:12 AM
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Good for you. It sounds like a great package. I've been considering an R20 myself, but I haven't been able to convince myself to pull the trigger. There are too many rumors about the next gen GTI and what it might offer. My dealer is expecting his first R delivery early next year. If it doesn't sell before it arrives (which I think is unlikely), I'm on the list to test drive it.
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Awesome

I remember you talking about R some time ago? The old model wasn't available anymore and the new was on works or something like...

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Old 10-20-2011, 08:08 AM
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Cool! For a second there I thought I was on the Mk6 forum! What color,?
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Originally Posted by HaveBullDogWillTravel
Cool! For a second there I thought I was on the Mk6 forum! What color,?
With only 5 colors to choose from, I decided to go with red. I have never owned a red car and for something that's as fun and sporty as the Golf R, it seemed like a good choice. (my Ferrari fix, lol!)
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I have an MKV GTI and it's a great fun little summer car. Golf R will be even better! Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by DrV
With only 5 colors to choose from, I decided to go with red. I have never owned a red car and for something that's as fun and sporty as the Golf R, it seemed like a good choice. (my Ferrari fix, lol!)
I wasn't crazy about any of the colors when I bought my TDi so I did like you and chose...

It's no "R"...but I like it just the same. If I had an "R" I'd probably get into trouble and get really crappy fuel mileage. Enjoy the wait. The time will just fly by.
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I shouldn't hijack your thread but it seems like a good place to mention that I recently picked up some new wheels as well - a 2010.5 BMW 135i - very nippy indeed but the Q gets better fuel mileage!
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That's awesome man, I had two GTIs before my Q5 and I loved both of them. I seriously considered waiting for the R to come out and not buying the Q5 but with 2 kids it was just going to be a little too small. But I'm sure it'll be a blast, congratulations.
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That red TDI looks great! I had a Golf TDI a few years back and I loved it.


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