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Mk7.5 GTI or R?

Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:15 am
by dougle_turbo
As the post suggests, looking at replacing the runaround with either one of the above.

Obviously my natural reaction is to say the R, but I'm not sure on the extra 4K. Both drive well, and the R feels as fast as the RS4. Has anyone got a mapped Mk7 GTI? How much difference did it make? I have thought about a Focus RS, but there is no way the Mrs would drive it and its too shouty for me (It think). Anyone other thoughts welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Mk7.5 GTI or R?

Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:03 am
by W8PMC
Like you, i'd suggest the R as if you choose the GTI you'll likely always come head to head with the many R's on the road & wish you'd chosen one of them.

I've been out in a couple & to be honest didn't think they felt all that fast, but i guess that depends on what you're used to. Certainly didn't match the drama & feel of the B7 RS4, but still accomplished none the less.

Re: Mk7.5 GTI or R?

Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:33 pm
by Christurbo
I have the R and its well worth it in my opinion. Loads of fun.

Re: Mk7.5 GTI or R?

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:51 pm
by PSB1
I've picked up a Golf R. I've gone full Barry. Apologies, if you're called Barry.