seriously considering selling up ....

[P_G]

I suspect the DRC and FSI gremlin rearing its head.

[jackwood]

Correct. I was never 100% happy with the suspension. It never felt sorted. New car is a counrty mile better. Even with the torquesteer, it is much more accurate, requires less correction mid-corner, and is more faithful.

Plus I had a miriad of engine issues. The main issues being secondary vacuum solenoid valves. I had at least 6 sets replaced, plus new short motor (scratched bores), new clutch pipes (x3), new DRC system (x3 + multiple pressure checks/sets), new front disks and a complete clutch system.

After the short motor was replaced I hoped that would be it, sorted. But 2 weeks later the engine light was back on for more solenoid valves. Had to go.

[lengster1]

Sounds like you had a FRIDAY car.

[P_G]

Agreed, and a 4.57pm at that.

[duud40]

I`ve just stumbled upon this thread and I`m quite seriously thinking the same thing. Get a second car or sell the rs ...
I`ve also thought about fiting a longer 6th gear so as to help with highway mileage. I think it`s quite odd that the rs4 sits at 4000 rpm + at 160km/hr. Lowering that to about 3000 rpm or lower would be great Torque is plentifull everywhere over 1500rpm .

[svassileou]

Golf R now on VW Germany's configurator - four door (electric windows at rear), leather standard seats with electric adjustment, reflex silver, sat nav, 19" wheels, DSG, adjustable suspension comes in at 45K Euros. Ouch!

[booski]

yeah i saw that .......
But the germans are also charging 47K euros starting price for the R36
which we can get starting price £33K so i'm not too concerned ....

[booski]

Sold
Deposit down on golf R.
A sad day....

[svassileou]

Commiserations. Any indications on base price from the dealer?

[booski]

Commiserations. Any indications on base price from the dealer?

They think 27-28k but they still aren't sure

[Dom81]

I'm sure it'll still be fun. Hope you got a good price for the RS...