Martdy

Selling my S2T paddles in the Classifieds S2T B3 DSG Paddles - Car Parts - For Sale - VWROC - VW R Owners Club

I think I read the Mk8 has twin pot callipers so doubt they will be the same

I’m overdue changing my 2015 R and have been round in circles what to get next. Was certain I’d get the new R when released but the mk8 just doesn’t do it for me even after reading positive reviews. Thought I was going to go new S3 for the nicer interior but Audi still won’t let you order adaptive suspension unless you go for Vorsprung which is still not available and probably too pricey anyway. Then started looking at the M340i xdrive which lightly used is within budget . I also run an old van for my business which I sorned at the first lockdown and thought if I go for a 340 touring I could get rid of the van and cut my out goings. Managed to test drive a 6 month old m340i Xdrive saloon locally before Xmas and was impressed . Different beast to an R obviously. Interior quality is excellent, great drivetrain ,plenty of standard kit and latest tech makes for a compelling package. Lovely engine and great fun to chuck about .Yes ,the steering wheel is a bit chunky but after tweaking modes I didn’t find it felt too lifeless. Then I got back in my car and thought I still love it - why am I changing ! When we eventually get back to the new -new normal I will continue my quest for the R’s replacement and will definitely try a Merc C43 estate and maybe an R also but for now I’m happy enough.

Autocar review now up online https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-r/first-drives/volkswagen-golf-r-2021-review

Just had a Drive the Deal email about VAG group cars brexit price protection . Now goes up to 30th December - must be at the dealer by 31st March All my previous new VW cars took at least 4 months

All this complaining about the price ... You have to remember it has proper DSG shift paddles as standard 🥳

According to coast to coast cars the starting price is £39270 R 2.0 Tsi 320 . Already offering 10% off ( £35310 ) No options listed yet though Might just be able to add a few options and keep it under the luxury tax

On the subject of security . With all the new connected tech on the mk8 would it make them track - able without a tracker ? Just a thought.. (Love Keyless on mine}

2 new abs sensors fitted after getting loads of error messages - no abs , tyre pressure, no front assist, traction ctl, no parking brake. Car is 2015 but took out extended warranty

OP here never got to the bottom of my water retention. I had the pipe changed under warranty when it perished but still get water in the hatch I Find as long as I don’t park on my sloping drive nose down it rarely happens Just had to live with it

I think I know where my moneys going.. https://www.evo.co.uk/audi/s3/202984/audi-s3-sportback-and-saloon-revealed-pictures https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-audi-s3-sportback-and-saloon-arrive-306bhp

Typo Rebecca .... 228? 🙃

Auto express testing at the ring https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/103622/new-2020-volkswagen-golf-r-pictures

Same cover as Rebeccas is now £367 Did it last week as car was 5 years old and the factory 5 year warranty I had ran out

NS Mirror glass replaced on final day of 5 year factory extended warranty Luckily noticed it moving around when washing the car before it flew off !