Goodbye my friends!

Randyg · 05-13-2023, 08:07 PM

I bought a 2022 Golf R manual transmission and sold after 6 months. I really wanted to love it but the intermittant electronic glitches and irritating controls remained annoying. I also could not get past the VW hatchback design either. It felt and looked cheap to me. If I turned around to look at it while walking away it was only to see if it looked any better than I thought. No, it didn't. Not a VW fanboy here. The tweens constantly wanting to race me in their GTI's and WRX's got to be embarrassing. I went back to BMW which is another notch or two up in nearly everyway to me. The VW dealership experience also sucks.

DriveWithDray · 05-13-2023, 10:41 PM

Congrats! Although I’m a different class than the g87, it’s an awesome car and great fun!
Enjoy it! Always wanted to do a golf R project. One day!

Squidget · 05-14-2023, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Randyg

The VW dealership experience also sucks.

I'm glad I'm not the only person that feels this way. Some of my friends have only positive things to say, but I always got this "why are you wasting my time? Buy it or GTFO" vibe from VW dealers.

Every BMW SA has always acted like I'm the only customer on the lot, and patiently answered my every question. Let me test drive multiple cars. Walked me through paint samples. etc. It's definitely one of the reasons I've stayed with BMW.

Purely anecdotal, but my list is:

* Above average dealers: BMW, Merc, Toyota

* Below average: Subaru, VW, Mazda (that one hurts because I love their cars)

Obviously, YMMV.

infinitekidM2C · 05-14-2023, 12:03 PM

bye

Davil · 05-15-2023, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrejMi

I still cant fathom this golf has vented seats but the M2 doesn't. Weird if you ask me.

Aside intense continuing flatulence or a massively hairy bottom I’ve never understand the need for this?

Chris13002 · 05-15-2023, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Davil

Aside intense continuing flatulence or a massively hairy bottom I’ve never understand the need for this?

I do agree with him that I wish it had ventilated seats. It’s not just the bottom area, but back too. There have been a couple of sunny days where I started sweating, and I’m not a big person by any means (165 lb). Not having that option alone is forcing me to get tints.

AndrejMi · 05-15-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris13002

I do agree with him that I wish it had ventilated seats. It’s not just the bottom area, but back too. There have been a couple of sunny days where I started sweating, and I’m not a big person by any means (165 lb). Not having that option alone is forcing me to get tints.

im 280 its pretty important to me lol.

AndrejMi · 05-15-2023, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Congrats and where were ya on their list?

Anderson BMW of crystal lake IL

ASAP · 05-15-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

I'm glad I'm not the only person that feels this way. Some of my friends have only positive things to say, but I always got this "why are you wasting my time? Buy it or GTFO" vibe from VW dealers.

Every BMW SA has always acted like I'm the only customer on the lot, and patiently answered my every question. Let me test drive multiple cars. Walked me through paint samples. etc. It's definitely one of the reasons I've stayed with BMW.

Purely anecdotal, but my list is:

* Above average dealers: BMW, Merc, Toyota

* Below average: Subaru, VW, Mazda (that one hurts because I love their cars)

Obviously, YMMV.

Toyota to me is the worst of the worst... at least in FL... it feels like you just went to a pawn shop or bazar where the salesman hustle you and try to push the cars on you in a minute... i've never felt like that at any BMW dealer i've visited... also while BMW dealers aren't always the most informed you can always count on a few enthusiasts working there... not at Toyota... and let's not even begin to discuss the service experience. Let's say if I had a Supra, I'd be very scared.

Evinrude1975 · 06-04-2023, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrejMi

After some back and forth over a week I decided to cancel my M2 deposit (Crystal lake BMW in IL) So you might be asking what'd you get. I ended up getting a 6 speed Golf R 2023 in black. It has more features then the M2 shockingly, decently keeps up with it and all its a missing is rwd and that beautiful brown leather. Anyways I didn't want to ghost that one guy that wondered where I went but that's where I went. my ultimate deciding factors were wait time and price. the R cost 53k +TTL and was available same day while the BMW was about 14k more. Anyways , fun knowing ya!

I live in IL and I had the same car for 15 months. I put almost 7000 miles and it was a great experience. It’s an amazong car, quick and fun. I sold it at a local dealer while I’m waiting for my M3 CS. I had an allocation for an M2 and fhey I cancelled it. Great choice.

KevinC · 06-05-2023, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenseal

4 cylinder FWD-biased car seems like a downgrade, but I digress. Never thought of the M2 and Golf R as like for like. Enjoy your new ride.

zero21 · 06-05-2023, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrejMi

im 280 its pretty important to me lol.

You don't need to weigh 280lbs to find this feature appropriate. Moreover, if someone doesn't get any hotter driving their car than when they got into it, they're assuredly not driving it with any fervor.

zero21 · 06-05-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Davil

Aside intense continuing flatulence or a massively hairy bottom I’ve never understand the need for this?

Really Guy? You live in Australia and you can't figure out why anyone would want this?

I guess athletes should start exclusively wearing leather shoes and clothes because the material breathes so well.

Squidget · 06-05-2023, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

I guess athletes should start exclusively wearing leather shoes and clothes because the material breathes so well.

heavyD^2 · 06-05-2023, 02:33 PM

Man in 2016 I paid $41.5 CAD for a fully loaded MK7 w/DSG. I know they now have the trick differential but it's kind of shocking how much these cars go for today. It was a really good all season commuter car but the typical VAG issues get a little annoying like having a coolant leak and having to wait over a month because VAG has no thermostat housings in stock due to the fact they fail so frequently on the EA888 engine.

kimchee411 · 06-05-2023, 05:30 PM

Did you pay ADM? MSRP is $45,835 and I don't see any options other than add-on accessories such as bike rack, trunk liner, etc.

Nice ride! I loved my Mk7 GTI DSG and sometimes regret buying my Macan S over a new Mk7 Golf R 6MT w/6 year warranty. With the Mk8 I just can't get over all the cheap looking piano black plastic inside, the all-screen controls, and turbo 4 motors are not satisfying to me, even if fast. I'm sure it feels excellent to drive though.

Davil · 06-05-2023, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Really Guy? You live in Australia and you can't figure out why anyone would want this?

I guess athletes should start exclusively wearing leather shoes and clothes because the material breathes so well.

Ok. I’m guessing both for you.

Siemak · 06-08-2023, 03:10 AM

I saw G87 in person yesterday in dealer in Katowice (Poland). Absolutely understand everyone who is canceling reservation and goes towards golf R or similar substitutes.

G87 is so ugly and not attractive that I assume face lift will be introduced fast. Even IND performance parts are not able to cover that.
I am sooooo disappointed. I was believing in opinions, that M2 look better in reality, but it was so naive....Ehh... 6 months wasted time of reading/ watching YT reviews.

BimmerFix · 06-08-2023, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Siemak

I saw G87 in person yesterday in dealer in Katowice (Poland). Absolutely understand everyone who is canceling reservation and goes towards golf R or similar substitutes.

G87 is so ugly and not attractive that I assume face lift will be introduced fast. Even IND performance parts are not able to cover that.
I am sooooo disappointed. I was believing in opinions, that M2 look better in reality, but it was so naive....Ehh... 6 months wasted time of reading/ watching YT reviews.

Tell me how you really feel

Goombeh · 06-08-2023, 08:58 AM

Congrats and enjoy the R. Never driven the 8 but the reviews are positive, save for the infotainment.

I had a MK6 R on order for 11 months, (was originally told 2), and the week it landed, I drove a 1M. Went back to VW, retrieved deposit, and drove the 1M every day for 5 years.

Bought a Mk7.5 Golf R for the daily grind, and the 1M gets to do the 'good' drives.

They're a really nice package the Golf R. Don't care what anyone says.

Good stuff.!!

Sethhboii · 06-08-2023, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Siemak

I saw G87 in person yesterday in dealer in Katowice (Poland). Absolutely understand everyone who is canceling reservation and goes towards golf R or similar substitutes.

G87 is so ugly and not attractive that I assume face lift will be introduced fast. Even IND performance parts are not able to cover that.
I am sooooo disappointed. I was believing in opinions, that M2 look better in reality, but it was so naive....Ehh... 6 months wasted time of reading/ watching YT reviews.

Subjective, and a facelift will happens fast like it did with the G8.. oh wait..

Multiple aftermarket companies are receiving nothing but praise for 90% of their mods they produce, and I already am seeing crowds do the “Ew to Awe” phase but you can’t please everyone.

Ravenseal · 06-08-2023, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Siemak

I saw G87 in person yesterday in dealer in Katowice (Poland). Absolutely understand everyone who is canceling reservation and goes towards golf R or similar substitutes.

G87 is so ugly and not attractive that I assume face lift will be introduced fast. Even IND performance parts are not able to cover that.
I am sooooo disappointed. I was believing in opinions, that M2 look better in reality, but it was so naive....Ehh... 6 months wasted time of reading/ watching YT reviews.

k bye

05-13-2023, 08:07 PM	#23
Randyg Private 24 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2022 VW Golf R Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodland Park, CO iTrader: (0)	I bought a 2022 Golf R manual transmission and sold after 6 months. I really wanted to love it but the intermittant electronic glitches and irritating controls remained annoying. I also could not get past the VW hatchback design either. It felt and looked cheap to me. If I turned around to look at it while walking away it was only to see if it looked any better than I thought. No, it didn't. Not a VW fanboy here. The tweens constantly wanting to race me in their GTI's and WRX's got to be embarrassing. I went back to BMW which is another notch or two up in nearly everyway to me. The VW dealership experience also sucks.
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DriveWithDray Jedi Knight 2253 Rep 383 Posts Drives: G80 M3C & 600LT Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Although I’m a different class than the g87, it’s an awesome car and great fun! Enjoy it! Always wanted to do a golf R project. One day!
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infinitekidM2C Major General 4298 Rep 5,737 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.75] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.56]	bye
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heavyD^2 Colonel 3726 Rep 2,989 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	Man in 2016 I paid $41.5 CAD for a fully loaded MK7 w/DSG. I know they now have the trick differential but it's kind of shocking how much these cars go for today. It was a really good all season commuter car but the typical VAG issues get a little annoying like having a coolant leak and having to wait over a month because VAG has no thermostat housings in stock due to the fact they fail so frequently on the EA888 engine.
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kimchee411 Private 103 Rep 87 Posts Drives: '18 M2 LBB 6MT\| '06 911 C2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Did you pay ADM? MSRP is $45,835 and I don't see any options other than add-on accessories such as bike rack, trunk liner, etc. Nice ride! I loved my Mk7 GTI DSG and sometimes regret buying my Macan S over a new Mk7 Golf R 6MT w/6 year warranty. With the Mk8 I just can't get over all the cheap looking piano black plastic inside, the all-screen controls, and turbo 4 motors are not satisfying to me, even if fast. I'm sure it feels excellent to drive though.
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Siemak New Member 11 Rep 18 Posts Drives: e81, G01, G01 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I saw G87 in person yesterday in dealer in Katowice (Poland). Absolutely understand everyone who is canceling reservation and goes towards golf R or similar substitutes. G87 is so ugly and not attractive that I assume face lift will be introduced fast. Even IND performance parts are not able to cover that. I am sooooo disappointed. I was believing in opinions, that M2 look better in reality, but it was so naive....Ehh... 6 months wasted time of reading/ watching YT reviews.
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06-08-2023, 08:58 AM	#42
Goombeh Second Lieutenant 226 Rep 246 Posts Drives: Little M, Fat GTR, Golf R. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aus iTrader: (0)	Congrats and enjoy the R. Never driven the 8 but the reviews are positive, save for the infotainment. I had a MK6 R on order for 11 months, (was originally told 2), and the week it landed, I drove a 1M. Went back to VW, retrieved deposit, and drove the 1M every day for 5 years. Bought a Mk7.5 Golf R for the daily grind, and the 1M gets to do the 'good' drives. They're a really nice package the Golf R. Don't care what anyone says. Good stuff.!!
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