Wow. I can think of around 6 or so in my immediate area.Not many at all, only a couple
After the corvette world for a few years I went with a '17 Golf R 6sp then the '18 Golf R DSG at the time I probably would have went with an '18 type r if the prices had not been so inflated by the dealers. I have nothing but, praise for the Golf R, a really fantastic car but, it's on the other end far as looks go, not the best looking car I've ever had but, it's not horrible but, unless you are a car person it just looks like a Golf. And honestly I trade a lot I'm up to around car count about 35 I think. I get bored and just like to drive different cars for shorter periods of time. Plus I'm old lol, maybe partly mid life crisis now days. I've traded 2 cars and 2 motorcycles in the last 3 months. Found a fantastic deal on a new Type R today but, the dealer must think I'm an idiot for what they offered me for trade on my Golf R. I'm in no hurry so, I'll just wait out the dealer or wait till I sell it. Thought it was sold last week but, the guy never showed up or let me know why he didn't come, always going to have that I guess.I'm actually curious to find out why you are selling the golf R for the Type R. I had the golf in mind when i settled on the CTR. What are your thoughts?
Ahh ok, that was one of the reasons why i didn't pick the Golf, they were just everywhere and they all looked the same. Also the whole #dieselgate thing happened so I left the golf out.After the corvette world for a few years I went with a '17 Golf R 6sp then the '18 Golf R DSG at the time I probably would have went with an '18 type r if the prices had not been so inflated by the dealers. I have nothing but, praise for the Golf R, a really fantastic car but, it's on the other end far as looks go, not the best looking car I've ever had but, it's not horrible but, unless you are a car person it just looks like a Golf. And honestly I trade a lot I'm up to around car count about 35 I think. I get bored and just like to drive different cars for shorter periods of time. Plus I'm old lol, maybe partly mid life crisis now days. I've traded 2 cars and 2 motorcycles in the last 3 months. Found a fantastic deal on a new Type R today but, the dealer must think I'm an idiot for what they offered me for trade on my Golf R. I'm in no hurry so, I'll just wait out the dealer or wait till I sell it. Thought it was sold last week but, the guy never showed up or let me know why he didn't come, always going to have that I guess.
Yeah same, STI was on my list however after thinking about it, its a 15+ old engine and paying the same price for a brand new car didn't add up. My mate's gf at the time also had one and also said its nothing special.I heavily considered both cars for the longest time. The Golf R was always #1 on my list, and the CTR was #3. Second place went to the STi. I preferred a hatchback in either case, I wanted AWD, and I really didn’t like the Civic’s styling.
By the end of the day, a CTR ended up in my garage, and I don’t regret it one bit. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It puts the biggest shit eating smile on my face, as humanly possible. The styling is a bit much, but the functionality, practicality, absolutely perfect driving dynamics and sheer fun far outweigh a silly looking yet functional spoiler, or a cheesy fake carbon body kit.
My number one reason I was leaning towards the golf R was because it was a hatchback and it looked adult like. But it was so much more pedestrian to drive compared to the CTR. The 6MT and clutch in the Golf R I drove felt completely anemic. And turns out I don’t really need AWD after all. Plus dat VW reliability
As for interiors, I thought I always preferred the R interior over the CTR interior. Turns out after actually spending time in them, I much preferred the Civic. The R was just bland.
Yeah the car looks outrageous. But it can walk the walk. And it’s simply awesome.
cool, good luck man you wont regret it!Looks like I'll be picking up a new black 2019 CTR tomorrow afternoon if it all plays out.
pot holes suck...but as long as you keep your eyes peeled for them you should be good. or you could just swap the tires. Congrats on the R, you won't regret it.I'm pretty excited! a little worried about pot holes and those rims, pot holes always seem to find me.