Golf R Thoughts

NecioVato · 01-19-2019, 08:47 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

Financially I agree it is not a wise decision and that is what is preventing me from aggressively pursuing it. While I think they still have some wiggle room on the price - I think they would be willing to come down more; I guess I’m just trying to justify the pursuit of it; but i always hate taking a loss on a vehicle or I like to be able to PIF my vehicles within 3yrs. This would definitely make it so I would have to keep the loan for 5yr. I guess I wanted to get some input from others within the community to see if anyone had come for a R or if there were things I was missing about it as far as performance etc; as well as seeing if taking the financial hit would be worth it?

Having had a GTI before - agree about the walnut blasting and then flagging of the car for running a tune. I know there were discussions that you could put it in stock mode but the flag would always be there - just had to find a mod friendly dealer.

FL 4Motion · 01-20-2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

Thanks for the input guys.

Financially I agree it is not a wise decision and that is what is preventing me from aggressively pursuing it. While I think they still have some wiggle room on the price - I think they would be willing to come down more; I guess I’m just trying to justify the pursuit of it; but i always hate taking a loss on a vehicle or I like to be able to PIF my vehicles within 3yrs. This would definitely make it so I would have to keep the loan for 5yr. I guess I wanted to get some input from others within the community to see if anyone had come for a R or if there were things I was missing about it as far as performance etc; as well as seeing if taking the financial hit would be worth it?

Having had a GTI before - agree about the walnut blasting and then flagging of the car for running a tune. I know there were discussions that you could put it in stock mode but the flag would always be there - just had to find a mod friendly dealer.

There’s always a temptation to keep getting a new car all the time when you’re a car guy, but in the long run you’ll be able to up your car game more if you’re just patient and get your money’s worth out of the z purchase.

Plus, you have a nismo, which is a great car, enjoy it and have fun with it, there aren’t many raw driver involved sports cars left and this is one of them. And it’s reliable and cheap to fix if it breaks.

Quicksilvers · 01-20-2019, 05:42 AM

Yes definitely not worth it. The drivetrain is quite weak. Volkswagen vehicles as far from reliable or dependable. Volkswagen resale value over the first five years is among one of the worst in the automotive industry. Every Volkswagen owner I ever met honestly did not like their Volkswagen good luck. I had a Volkswagen Jetta and really could not wait for the chance to sell it or trade it in. If you did purchase a Volkswagen I hope you get an extended warranty you will need it. I am not being biased but the Nissan 370Z or Infiniti G37 is a much better overall vehicle to own and a lot more fun to drive.

Zingston · 01-20-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

Yes definitely not worth it. The drivetrain is quite weak. Volkswagen vehicles as far from reliable or dependable. Volkswagen resale value over the first five years is among one of the worst in the automotive industry. Every Volkswagen owner I ever met honestly did not like their Volkswagen good luck. I had a Volkswagen Jetta and really could not wait for the chance to sell it or trade it in. If you did purchase a Volkswagen I hope you get an extended warranty you will need it. I am not being biased but the Nissan 370Z or Infiniti G37 is a much better overall vehicle to own and a lot more fun to drive.

Funny... I don't know anyone that really grew to like their VW much after purchase either. And I don't know anyone that's been a repeat buyer of the brand.

Rusty · 01-20-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Funny... I don't know anyone that really grew to like their VW much after purchase either. And I don't know anyone that's been a repeat buyer of the brand.

The guys at work used to love their diesels. Only for the fuel mileage. Other than that. There wasn't much love for them.

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01-19-2019, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 326 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19787	Thanks for the input guys. Financially I agree it is not a wise decision and that is what is preventing me from aggressively pursuing it. While I think they still have some wiggle room on the price - I think they would be willing to come down more; I guess I’m just trying to justify the pursuit of it; but i always hate taking a loss on a vehicle or I like to be able to PIF my vehicles within 3yrs. This would definitely make it so I would have to keep the loan for 5yr. I guess I wanted to get some input from others within the community to see if anyone had come for a R or if there were things I was missing about it as far as performance etc; as well as seeing if taking the financial hit would be worth it? Having had a GTI before - agree about the walnut blasting and then flagging of the car for running a tune. I know there were discussions that you could put it in stock mode but the flag would always be there - just had to find a mod friendly dealer.

01-20-2019, 05:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Yes definitely not worth it. The drivetrain is quite weak. Volkswagen vehicles as far from reliable or dependable. Volkswagen resale value over the first five years is among one of the worst in the automotive industry. Every Volkswagen owner I ever met honestly did not like their Volkswagen good luck. I had a Volkswagen Jetta and really could not wait for the chance to sell it or trade it in. If you did purchase a Volkswagen I hope you get an extended warranty you will need it. I am not being biased but the Nissan 370Z or Infiniti G37 is a much better overall vehicle to own and a lot more fun to drive.