Why would you want to trade one in?
My clutch sounds like a garbage disposal, VW says it's normal and my dealership is going w/that. Just sick of hearing this noise every time I drive the car and wondering if/when something is going to act up and possibly leave me stranded somewhere. Listening to and worrying about it every time I drive the car has derailed my enjoyment, although the car is quite fun to drive I'd rather not have grinding noise coming from the clutch. Better luck next time I guess :sly:Why would you want to trade one in?
I truly feel that people that can appreciate the R for what it actually is are few and far between.
Because a 50k golf will sell fast right?:screwy:
I truly feel that people that can appreciate the R for what it actually is are few and far between.
You're right, many people buy the 'luxury' name as a status symbol for whatever reason. IMHO the Golf R is more nicely appointed than many of the 'luxury' brands in this price point.
Then there are others who look solely at the on-paper performance numbers to make their decision. Of these, how many are actually purchasing their cars with the primary intent to race? It's all about bragging rights of another sort.
I wanted a car that to me looked beautiful, was functional day-to-day, well equipped, and one that I felt 'connected' with man-to-machine.
I don't have the need to drop brand names at cocktail parties, I don't hang out at the local Dairy Queen, revving my engine and street racing. I'm not into 16 year old girls, nor am I interested in money-hungry women.
The Golf R/R32 owner is often one of discernable taste, modesty, and an enjoyment of the experience.
*flame suit on*
The base ttrs wasn't to far off from that price.
The ttrs started at about 58k. And it's an Audi. Like I said, good luck selling a 50k golf
With that persuasive attitude, vwoa gonna make a 2016 R with ecoboost lol
Yea ttrs is over 60 grand. What would be the point of having basically the same drivetrain in a golf? Just to say its a VW? Makes no sense. If thats what you want than just buy it dont worry about what brand car it is. You sound almost as bad as the people that buy auids/bmws/Mercedes for brand loyalty. And i would take a b8 s4 for 50 grand over any vw but thats me.
Looks like they shipped too many 4 door Golf Rs.
Hahah yea its not always about money but your obviously a rare case where it would make sense. VW cant even move the golf r. Doubt they would have luck with a 60 grand model. I doubt it will ever happen anyways.It's not all about money for everyone, I probably would have bought an Audi if there was a dealership anywhere near me. BMW / Mercedes are less than 2 miles from my house, and VW is about 7. Nearest Audi dealership is halfway across the state, 30-40 miles in either direction and 60 minute drive on the interstate. Not really ideal to have your nearest dealership that far away.. I'm not saying I would have dropped 60k on a TTRS because I wouldn't, just stating that there are people who would pay a little more for a "better" VW in situations such as mine. I'm sure there are others, but ideal market? No way, but the R isn't either in the US and they brought that over 3 times...
That's like asking what would be the point of selling both a Golf R and a TTS?
Um not sure a tts is a fair comparison to a golf r. Tts is 50 grand as opposed to the golf r at 34-36 grand range. Also the golf r is much more practical with more room and trunk space. Its not really a fair comparison.
Point is the Golf R has the same powertrain as the TTS (aside from a 6MT rather than DSG, another factor that favors the VW over the Audi for me) like the hypothetical 2.5 T $50k Golf RS would have the same powertrain as a $60K something TTRS.
