July Top Gear:16 Car Shootout in Spain. Golf7R 3rd after 918 & P1! Beats M4 & M235i!

dopper99 · 06-17-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Indeed why should you? Don't forget that I too am a BMW owner. Just thought it might be of interest as to how good the 7R is. After all, it is good to broaden the mind, don't you think?

Yes, yes, its very interesting. Have you posted it on the VW forum?

F30AM · 06-17-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Yes, yes, its very interesting. Have you posted it on the VW forum?

A guy called Running Man with some attitude started the thread and kept teasing everyone by not divulging the results. Ended up with many being pissed off with his attitude. Got a bit heated. Really quite fun.

The guys on the 7R forum are a good bunch, very enthusiastic without being over-the-top, very helpful and knowledgeable. Nearly as good as those on here. I am getting to know them. They are very much into PMs.

Irnbrukid · 06-17-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

A guy called Running Man with some attitude started the thread and kept teasing everyone by not divulging the results. Ended up with many being pissed off with his attitude. Got a bit heated. Really quite fun.

The guys on the 7R forum are a good bunch, very biased without being over-the-top, very helpful and knowledgeable. Nearly as good as those on here. I am getting to know them. They are very much into PMs.

You can't beat a good debate! It's funny when people can't back up their statements

If it's the golfR forum they are quite a biased lot, but the same goes for most brand forums.. most cars have their weaknesses and their strong points but a lot are too blinkered to see. I like my BM's but in no way am I brand loyal, to much good other stuff out there.

....,,,,..,,.. · 06-17-2014, 09:04 AM

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You can't beat a good debate! It's funny when people can't back up their statements

If it's the golfR forum they are quite a biased lot, but the same goes for most brand forums.. most cars have their weaknesses and their strong points but a lot are too blinkered to see. I like my BM's but in no way am I brand loyal, to much good other stuff out there.

+1

A good debate is what helps improve a forum and most things.

Everyone is biased to a certain point in time.

You spend x pounds on something, you defend it, however 2 days later after buying something else, your bias tends to shift lol.

I am definitely not BMW branded, there is a hell of a lot they do that's totally rubbish, however I do like my car

However I want migrate to a golf, i have thought about it in past it just does not fit in with my lifestyle - no way will I buy a golf Estate !

They are and always have been excellent cars though.

F30AM · 06-17-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

+1

A good debate is what helps improve a forum and most things.

Everyone is biased to a certain point in time.

You spend x pounds on something, you defend it, however 2 days later after buying something else, your bias tends to shift lol.

I am definitely not BMW branded, there is a hell of a lot they do that's totally rubbish, however I do like my car

However I want migrate to a golf, i have thought about it in past it just does not fit in with my lifestyle - no way will I buy a golf Estate !

They are and always have been excellent cars though.

That is an ugly duckling and then some. I have named it Golf GLA (Grand Long Arse). Horrid.

JustChris · 06-17-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

This would not surprise me. Had a few PMs on this forum asking for 7R advice. For me, at least, it is a much better driver's car than an F30. No doubt. It is the best car I have driven and that includes some really expensive machinery. And so cheap to lease.

Come on F30 you can drop the '7' now. Its a Golf R no one is expecting the old one

happycow6171 · 06-17-2014, 12:55 PM

How much per month on pcp?.just out of interest audi are doing a standard rs4 for 599 pcm!!.

....,,,,..,,.. · 06-17-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by happycow6171

How much per month on pcp?.just out of interest audi are doing a standard rs4 for 599 pcm!!.

But with a hefty deposit!

badders74 · 06-17-2014, 02:39 PM

End of the day, it depends where you read. Others are saying the new seat leon is better than the golf r and quicker, cheaper. So each to there own! I am not BMW bias as currently i have both cars that i can drive. 335d and the Golf R!! Lol

Next week ill be using the golf for a few days to see how i find it with fuel, driving pleasure etc.

davyk31 · 06-17-2014, 02:42 PM

I'm a Golf lover and mine is a lowly GTD. Bought it for the wife and drive it loads more myself. A nice Golf attracts so many admiring looks and comments it really is surprising, more so than any of my previous cars.

badders74 · 06-17-2014, 02:44 PM

Yes the R attracts thieves and chavs!

badders74 · 06-17-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesterM4

$tealer just called, launch night Friday, will be booking my test drive for the weekend and seeing it in the metal for the first time at last.

Will grab some photos for the uk forum, nice to see the wheel on correct side in these.

I am booked in on Saturday at 3pm to see both the M3 and M4.

I wont be buying one this year but may leave a thought of getting one at a ater date!

F30AM · 06-17-2014, 07:19 PM

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Yes the R attracts thieves and chavs!

You cheeky chap. I am neither a thief nor a chav. I am a Pensioner.

badders74 · 06-18-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

You cheeky chap. I am neither a thief nor a chav. I am a Pensioner.

Sorry i do not mean buyers of the cars but those who cannot afford to buy but still try and get their hands on them. As mentioned, my sister has one but has attracted alot of unwanted attention. the good news is the car is at my house and i now get to use it too!

rosshutchie · 06-18-2014, 07:34 AM

My Golf R should be arriving next month. Getting built as we speak hopefully lol.

They are definitely a great all rounder. Itll be nice to compare to our F31 335D performance wise when it arrives

F30AM · 06-18-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Why the decision between lease or PCP, thought you were clear on lease and the deals seemed very keen.

Not interested in PCP. Total waste of money on a depreciating asset. I am now leasing directly from VW Fleet, main London Dealer. The cost is so low that at first I thought there was a catch. Will keep the car for 2-3 years and go for something else. I have no brand loyalty.

Tengocity · 06-18-2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

You cheeky chap. I am neither a thief nor a chav. I am a Pensioner.

No suggesting you are either, however I would just point out that there are still pensioners who are thieves. Not sure about chavvy though... probably pikey is more likely!

dopper99 · 06-18-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Will keep the car for 2-3 years ...

A thought lease periods were fixed? Or are you taking out a 3 year and can opt to leave the agreement earlier?

F30AM · 06-18-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

A thought lease periods were fixed? Or are you taking out a 3 year and can opt to leave the agreement earlier?

Two year lease to start with with option to continue for an extra year.

dopper99 · 06-18-2014, 08:04 AM

arr, I see.

Lagerlout · 06-18-2014, 08:08 AM

Has anyone driven the 7R and compared it to the A45? Different price league but interested to know if it's more involving that the A45? I drove the A45 and it was superb on B roads, just a little inert..

F30AM · 06-18-2014, 08:17 AM

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Has anyone driven the 7R and compared it to the A45? Different price league but interested to know if it's more involving that the A45? I drove the A45 and it was superb on B roads, just a little inert..

I have. The A45 AMG has a horrible ride, is not as well made as a 7R inside or outside, costs too much, is not any faster in the real world, has quite bad turbo lag, a vulgar dashboard, less room inside and I dislike its looks.

The 7R is a much better drive than an A45 AMG.

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badders74 Lieutenant 31 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 335d X Drive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: midlands iTrader: (0)	End of the day, it depends where you read. Others are saying the new seat leon is better than the golf r and quicker, cheaper. So each to there own! I am not BMW bias as currently i have both cars that i can drive. 335d and the Golf R!! Lol Next week ill be using the golf for a few days to see how i find it with fuel, driving pleasure etc. __________________ Fiat Panda, Nova 1.2 Merit, Metro 1.1s, Metro GTI, Pug 106 GTI, 2 WRX's, 2 STI's, Focus 1.6 estate, Megane, Focus ST-2, BMW 123D, NOW 335d XD.
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