Author Topic: Preview: 2015 Volkswagen Golf R (Read 26807 times)

Noto · « **Reply #40 on:** December 20, 2014, 01:20:00 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on December 20, 2014, 12:34:33 am

Be one of the first 500 people to preorder the Golf R with DCC® Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation, with a retail MSRP of $39,090.

If that were the Canadian price, then that would be very, very reasonable.

Given that we're currently at $1.16 CAD = $1 USD, I highly doubt that we'll see a Navi Golf R for under $46k...too pricey given the competition.

Quote from: quadzilla on December 20, 2014, 08:51:36 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOZNp6GOxI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOZNp6GOxI#t=288
^^ same video, link at a specific time...why does he have a Tribble on his shirt

(yes, I know, it's a microphone...but it still looks like the fuzzy creatures from Star Trek)

Northernridge · « **Reply #41 on:** December 20, 2014, 01:43:43 pm »

I've been toggling back and forth between the Golf R and Audi S3. Same chassis and driveline more or less?

dkaz · « **Reply #42 on:** December 20, 2014, 04:11:17 pm »

Quote from: NoTo on December 20, 2014, 01:20:00 pm

If that were the Canadian price, then that would be very, very reasonable.

Given that we're currently at $1.16 CAD = $1 USD, I highly doubt that we'll see a Navi Golf R for under $46k...too pricey given the competition.

1.16 is the market rate. The cheapest I can get a USD is 1.168 right now, while TD charges 1.191.

Snowman · « **Reply #43 on:** December 21, 2014, 08:25:47 am »

Quote from: Northernridge on December 20, 2014, 01:43:43 pm

I've been toggling back and forth between the Golf R and Audi S3. Same chassis and driveline more or less?

Without the availability of the S3 Avant the R is my choice.

Noto · « **Reply #44 on:** December 21, 2014, 10:09:32 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on December 20, 2014, 04:11:17 pm

1.16 is the market rate. The cheapest I can get a USD is 1.168 right now, while TD charges 1.191.

Mi papa works for a bank, so I can exchange at market rate.

As far as USD credit card purchases are concerned, I recommend:
https://www.chase.com/online/canada/amazon-ca-home.htm

Highlights:
1) Canadian dollar credit card
2) 1% cashback on all purchases
3) no fee card
4) no foreign transaction fees (i.e. all charges in foreign currencies are charged at the market rate at the time of the transaction).
5) free $20 amazon.ca gift card just for getting the card

I've had mine for a couple of years now and love it...use it all the time in the US, used it in Euroland, and my parents recently even used it in Japan.

OliverD · « **Reply #45 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:05:52 pm »

Order guide is out:

So basically for $5k over a loaded GTI you gain a bunch of power, AWD, 19" wheels, and DCC. Not unreasonable.

Northernridge · « **Reply #46 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:09:20 pm »

^Which currency?

OliverD · « **Reply #47 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:10:10 pm »

Quote from: Northernridge on February 12, 2015, 01:09:20 pm

^Which currency?

This is the Canadian order guide.

johngenx · « **Reply #48 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:10:26 pm »

Excellent pricing.

Northernridge · « **Reply #49 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:11:21 pm »

I agree, 40k is quite good.

tpl · « **Reply #50 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:13:19 pm »

Canadian $ I'll have mine in Tornado red please just like my '87 GTI twin-cam. I will take the technology package as well. For myself I'd have the 6 speed but with mrs tpl's leg it would have to be the DSG. Oh Well...

johngenx · « **Reply #51 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:21:48 pm »

$40K without the need to spend a dime more. That Tech package has nothing that I'd pay extra for.

This puts pressure on Ford to keep the RS pricing in check. And Subaru needs to think hard about STi pricing - The Golf is a gorgeous car with a LOT of equipment.

Weels · « **Reply #52 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:22:10 pm »

Quote from: tpl on February 12, 2015, 01:13:19 pm

Canadian $ I'll have mine in Tornado red please just like my '87 GTI twin-cam. I will take the technology package as well. For myself I'd have the 6 speed but with mrs tpl's leg it would have to be the DSG. Oh Well...

Hmm. Colour me tempted.
At least the DSG is a really good one. I honestly don't know if i'd go manual here or opt for the DSG.

SaskSpecV · « **Reply #53 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:22:33 pm »

Yep, that's pretty good pricing for Canada. I'm still not thinking the R will work for me - just a little too small, whereas Golf Wagon is just right - but damn, might have to think long and hard about this one!

And John beat me to it, this should also force Ford into keeping the Focus RS price reasonable.

Is this Golf R going to be a regular order model, or will it be limited run like the previous Rs were?

OliverD · « **Reply #54 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:33:08 pm »

Quote from: SaskSpecV on February 12, 2015, 01:22:33 pm

Is this Golf R going to be a regular order model, or will it be limited run like the previous Rs were?

No production restraints AFAIK.

Only downside for me is no sunroof but that will be available later.

greengs · « **Reply #55 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:10:47 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on February 12, 2015, 01:05:52 pm

Order guide is out:

So basically for $5k over a loaded GTI you gain a bunch of power, AWD, 19" wheels, and DCC. Not unreasonable.

Yeah difference is 2500 or so when you add DCC to GTI.

johngenx · « **Reply #56 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:19:15 pm »

Worth every penny over the GTI for the huge power jump and AWD.

quadzilla · « **Reply #57 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:32:41 pm »

Very impressed with the price

I love having a sunroof so I will have to wait until this is added. I guess that gives me some time to find a job so I can buy one.

evil_twin · « **Reply #58 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:45:00 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on February 12, 2015, 01:21:48 pm

$40K without the need to spend a dime more. That Tech package has nothing that I'd pay extra for.

This puts pressure on Ford to keep the RS pricing in check. And Subaru needs to think hard about STi pricing - The Golf is a gorgeous car with a LOT of equipment.

Yeah I'd be perfectly happy sans-Tech package. I wouldn't mind the Nav, but wouldn't care enough to spend $2k for it. The rest is stuff I'd rather not have.

$40k flat is a nice price for that car.

OliverD · « **Reply #59 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:57:12 pm »

Quote from: evil_twin on February 12, 2015, 02:45:00 pm

Quote from: johngenx on February 12, 2015, 01:21:48 pm
$40K without the need to spend a dime more. That Tech package has nothing that I'd pay extra for.

This puts pressure on Ford to keep the RS pricing in check. And Subaru needs to think hard about STi pricing - The Golf is a gorgeous car with a LOT of equipment.

Yeah I'd be perfectly happy sans-Tech package. I wouldn't mind the Nav, but wouldn't care enough to spend $2k for it. The rest is stuff I'd rather not have.

$40k flat is a nice price for that car.

Nav is standard – the tech package gets the 8" Discovery Pro system that has been only available in Europe up until now.