The problem with the Golf R is that it is too expensive, an R estate with leather and the pro nav is going to be 35-36k before discounts which assuming are the same as the hatch which is around 13%
If you factor in discounts where 20%+ is possible with BMW they work out around the same price as a well spec'd 3 series touring or a standard 530D or 535i touring which comes with leather and nav as standard (admittedly with the poverty spec small screen)
I've spent a lot of time looking at 535i and 335i costs and they just don't work for me.
The 535i list price is £47k, even with a 20% discount (unlikely) it's £38k. It also comes with a dismal choice of colours (white, black, silver, grey and dark blue) and doesn't have four wheel drive.
The 335i list price is £41k but by the time required options are added it's £44k (£35k possible with discount) and again, doesn't have four wheel drive.
I need a replacement car by August at the latest which means I can't wait for the LCI model due soon.
The Golf R Estate is costing me £29k, so 6-9k cheaper.
[TW]Fox;27960098 said:
Really? Leather isn't standard, it costs a staggering £1700, Nav isn't standard, it costs as much as £1800? It doesn't seem to have a great level of standard kit at all - infact it looks about average.
Leather seats aren't essential for me and Nav is included in the infotainment upgrade from build week 25 (August).
Everything else - xenons, adaptive cruise, elec folding mirrors & seats and privacy glass is standard.
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