Should I buy a VW Golf R ? [MY NEXT CAR] 

I was smiling all through the video. I've been subbed to both of you a short while now and this was an excellent collab. Cheers, Robster. [With his lowly mildly modded derv Monte Carlo lol]

@ Petrol Ped I have as a die hard Abarth and Mini enthusiast before I bought my MK7 GTI. Once I got my GTI,I haven't looked back. Seriously a superior car

The Golf R for performance, looks & drive is a unbelievable car for the price/value. Cheap tax and insurance too. Never heard any bad reviews on the Golf R either!!! I have also followed Luke for a while and watched all his RU-vid videos top bloke and always replies back like yourself. 👍

Good review, I loved the time I spent driving a Golf R but unfortunately it was a 20 week delivery so I ended up with a Touareg which was a great machine but the Golf R is seriously entertaining

Great video as always but stick to the S4 for daily. Perfect combination would be to have both and use the Golf for weekend blats.

Two legends! Nice one lads

I knew you'd like the Golf R it does represent better value for money and I recognize the dash cam which is the Thinkware F770. Brilliant bit of kit. I should know because I have one.

Most enjoyable keep them coming.

R,all day long,love your vids,keep them coming 👍

You're tall like me. I had a gtd for 24 hour test about 2 years ago. An hours commute and I couldn't wait to get out the car. Otherwise loved it.

All the way from Kenya, Africa. Love your content ❤️

That was my suggestion to start with when you had the idea off trading in Ruby.....go on buy one!!!!

Love a Golf R! And a GP...!

He’s gotta drive a well sorted M140i, If he cares about the ‘driving experience’.. which I see that he does. He’ll definitely love it. Great video, as always!! 🤩

*great video chaps!*

Next video... "I've Bought A Golf R!" ;) Cracking video as per usual my friend, it was great to finally meet up!! :)

I had a 2016 GTI Performance before my 7.5 R and I think the GTI was a bit quicker and more fun through the twisty bits than the R. The R is definitely quick in a straight line but always leaves me feeling like it could use a fair bit more power.

M140i mate So much fun being Rwd like the Gullia Quadrifoglio And we know how much you loved that :) .

The Golf R is quite understated to look at.... Until you hear it !. Looks and sounds really nice. I guess it also has the seats in the back for Petrol Pooch & Pup. I think by the look on your face, you enjoyed driving it.

Golfs are properly sorted cars. I've just got a GTi performance pack and am blown away by how fun it is to throw down a road. The balance and feel from the chassis is incredible.

I pick up my new R in a couple of weeks and can't wait... But an S4 is (for me) another level!

Hi Pete. Just picked up my 981 Cayman yesterday. Golf R is cracking but try a 981 before making your mind up.

Great video as always. I think you should get the Golf R.

Focus ST and sun roof option due out in June i think and it looks like it will be good with a 2.3l engine based on the RS then you could Mod it for your channel? As i am sure there will be ton's of Mods for the Focus.

I just picked up a 2019 with a bunch of APR tuning installed. It's with a mechanic friend getting sorted out. I pick it up next week. I can't wait! I had a Mk5 R32 and I miss it dearly. I hope to get that itch scratched.

I think your S4 gave Luke a bigger smile than his Golf R did you Pete 😀

Awesome vid🔥🙌🏽

Hi m8. Nice vid. I love my golf r, if u think the ride is a little hard, i recommend 18" cadiz wheels they r a lot smoother over the bumps 😉

Mini's are awesome little cars and very tuneable. I've had two myself (Cooper and Clubman JCW). A simple remap transforms them. However, RS3 is one of my favourite cars so s tough one.

Golf R has great modding and upgrading potential ! You can get it up over 500 hp with awd and dct. Beast on 0-62 drag race

Focus RS with mountune kit is one for me infect I have one if you want to drive it ???

Luke’s reaction to the S4 summed it up for me. He was instantly ready to swap cars. So what do you prefer?

Well Peter I think I told you over 12 months ago to mod the Mini. Lohen are the People to do your mods and would highly recommend them , you could transform it and it would be a completely different car with mods to engine suspension without the extra expense of buying a new car 👍 I await the modifications to begin😀

I had the same issue with the build date for my S3 I ordered in July 2018 got an email in December to say the car hopefully was being built the following week and it arrived first week in January and the dealer never did receive a build date or delivery date from Audi uk

I had a focus rs mk 3 which you mention has more power 345bhp, compared to the 306 golf r. But i have the r estate now, and trust me it's quicker accelerating than the rs. Even the estate weighs less than the rs, let alone the hatch r. But mainly its because of the dsg, can't underestamate the ability an auto has to hold boost inbetween changes

Have been struggling to decide what I want more, the I30N ir Golf R. If the I30N had the same BHP it might not be a contest but ug seems 4x4 and automatic gearbox is the way to go too

Well, Pete, interesting expressions on your faces. If I had to get rid of my S3 for a Golf R I would not be disappointed. Incidentally, Audi have just restarted selling the S3 again but it has lost 10 PS due to emissions. I wonder if VW will be doing the same.... Cheers as always👍🏼

If you're up for modding your cars, why not the M140i? Defo looks boring when stock but springs, spacers and a splitter totally transforms it 👌🏼

Get a GP3 will be released September or the limited edition mini challenge, in meant time get some coils and sport cup2’s on the mini you have.

Excellent video. Love Golf, far better in my opinion than an Audi. Thank you

For the channel I think you should get a Type R, that would make business sense for you wait for the Rs3!

Had loads of hot hatches over the years, some faster, some better handling, some better sounding but nothing does everything, every day so well for the money as a Mk 7.5 Golf R. It’s fast, practical, looks goods, fun, cheap to tax, economical and completely classless and available as a manual. I have a 911 GTS and the Golf R has that same quality and evolution feel to me as a 911. Buy one you won’t regret it.

my VW Golf 1.4 TSi is perfectly adequate thank you very much! (seethes inwardly)

I'm 57, and have owned a Mk2 GTI (1.8L naturally aspirated) and a Mk4 GTI VR6 (24v motor). Yes, all these decades (since 1983), I have only owned 2 cars since I first got my driver's license. I cannot say enough good things about the Golf platform in terms of practicality and reliability (at least for me). My GTI VR6 was purchased new in late 2002, so i've had this car more than 16 years, and it has been unbelievably reliable. More reliable than Japanese cars my family has owned over the years. I just change the synthetic oil and filter once a year, and changed the spark plugs at 60,000 miles. Never had to change the timing chains yet. I wax it once a year, and keep it garaged so it looks 'like new'. Even though it has only 201 HP and about 195 ft/lbs of torque, it can do 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, which is not bad for a 2003 front heavy 'hot hatch'. It drives like a sports sedan in terms of refinement and acceleration. I cannot imagine how driving a current GTI (or R) would feel compared to my 'ancient' VR6 GTI! One thing is for sure, I love the platform and pedigree of the venerable GTI! I am looking forward to the day I can purchase a new GTI or R to replace my VR6 GTI, but my guess is that won't be anytime soon!

Idk why but I got a crazy crush on the golf isn't one of those cars I wished I could have it it's one of those cars that I will have in my garage ..just crazy about the car 😝❤💯💯

Before buying a Golf R, which is super cool, you should try a Seat Leon Cupra with 4x4. 300 bhp. Really a great car to drive.

It looked like you were having a lot of fun in the Golf. Might be more "practical" than the Mini...not that "practical" is what the Mini or Golf are made for. You might have to arrange for an extended test of a similar car in the future ... ;)

Looking for your opinion. Youve driven a Golf R, aS4 B8.5 and a 435d. Which would you say was the best all rounder in terms of general fun and as a daily. Looking for a car with a bit of a split personality. With kids and commuting during week and country lanes at the weekend.

Keep your cars gents....each are fine. Change is not needed sometimes..... both are amazing cars.

I absolutely love my MK7 GTI Autobahn, especially after some performance modifications. I’d honestly only trade it for a S4 or Golf R wagon (not available in the states unfortunately) for daily driving. The Golf R is great but coming from a tuned up GTI I don’t think the upgrade would be worth doing because I’m just as fast and the interior is almost identical and I don’t necessarily need awd where I live even though I wouldn’t mind it. The S4 though has a nicer and more luxurious interior and more subtle image (even though the GTI is fairly subtle) and that incredible sounding supercharged V6.

Golf R sounds Too Harsh, but boy when Luke floored your S4 the noise it made is so much nicer & smoother like he says. the only thing that beats them both is that RS3 5pot! & iam sure you will know that more than me... as for what to do with your Mini ive no idea....... Such a shame Audi cannot supply you with one..... how weird is that..... maybes there is a rep on its way sooner then we all think.... Great Video tho & Now i'll have to watch Luke's channel.... Thanks PP 10/10

Golfs in general are hard to fault as an overall car and golf r is the best golf you can buy. You can always remap it without any other mods should make about 370-380 bhp

I’ve been looking at S4 vs Golf R. Thank you RU-vid algorithm for this video 👍

To have two cars so similar would be pointless. As would wasting money modifying your mini - in my opinion.

Here is my scenario.. Cant decided between Audi S3, GolfR or a BMW 340xi used 17's???? Anyone with a opinion on this?

I'd suggest taking a look at the new Focus ST with 280hp once it is released.

Excellent car and video, but the the roof doesn't go down. Practicality with the S4, go the impractical route.

Hi Peter, Is the golf R a Full time 4 wheel drive or uses the heldex system like some Audi’s have but what a great little car. Great video Alan B 😀 P.S I don’t think a Golf R is the best car for you why not play with the mini then wait until they open the order books on the Audi RS3 let’s face what do you have to lose here plus you can save some pennies.

I don’t know, with the greatest respect for these type of cars, I think they are quite soulless. Now Mr JWW has been getting great view figures with his modern classic series. I think a modern classic would generate lots of interest, something like a 996 Porsche or something even older. They don’t fall off a cliff so much with depreciation and generate lots of interest. Just a thought. 😁

Hi Ped Next car choice, are you still thinking sensible & practical ? If so it has to be the Golf R (and as you know I am an Audi man) However if you are straying from the brief surely the Cayman fits the bill. Interesting point raised which I do agree, for every day Road use I think 300/340bhp is ideal sweet spot. Enjoy the sunshine the other side of the pond even if you are working.

Don't forget it's sooooo cheap putting a Stage 1 tune on the Golf R and end up with close to 400hp. The Golf R ticks every box, practical, fun to drive, great handling, carries 5 people, great seats, quick acceleration, large boot.

Used Boxster S and roof down if Ruby has to go! Summer is on it's way too:)

Excellent video. Golf R is a lovely car but they don't do anything for me unfortunately but as you really love your Mini I think some mods would be a great idea and would be really interesting to see what you could add to it.

I have a MK7 Golf R but I wouldn't get one if I were you and had the S4 Estate already. Used 981 Boxster S would be my pick.

Are you going to consider the Hyundai i30n? Maybe even the Fastback N

No DCC on this car. I have it on line and can confirm comfort on 19s has passed the girlfriend and two week old baby test!

Good morning to you sir! I enjoyed your video and have looked through some of the comments (so forgive me if this has been asked): which car would you choose? I am struggling to choose between a 2017 S4 Avant and a 2019 Golf R Estate... HELP!

The Golf R looks a nice car and a great machine to drive. But......I still love the mini.

I've got an 11 plate a3 with the 2.0tfsi engine. Done a resonator delete and my god does it transform it. If you've already got an s4. Why would you want an rs3? I reckon you buy an out and out sports car. Either to modify or just enjoy stock

Modding Ruby sounds a great idea Pete 🍻👍

Yeah, buy it. Cool car

Hi Pete. Enjoyed the video as usual and fully understand why you wanted to try one but as others have said, the Golf R is far to similar to your Audi in the performance department. Maybe if you had tried the R before you purchased the Audi you could have saved yorself a little money and purchased the R instead. If you want a real performance car have your friends find you a nice mint Nissan GTR " Now your talking " These cars are very special with very few rivals in the performance department without spending an absolute fortune. I suspect though that this type of vehicle like the Civic Type R is too much in your face for your taste. Whilst on the other hand the Golf R might be very competent, it doesn't really stand out enough for many people even less so than the Golf GTI which seems to have a better image even though much lower performance .I actual think Volkswagen missed a trick with the Golf R and should be marketed it as "The" Golf GTI (tartan seats and all) Its nice to dream though lol!!!. Best of luck Pete.

A cheap software tuning gets you another 50+hp for like 1000-2000€, easily enough power to closely match an RS3 while costing 20k less

Never overlook the GTI. It hasn't got the sheer power and traction of the R but it is better styled, has a nicer interior, is lighter and more nimble.

You might as well look at the Seat Leon ST Cupra 4drive ;)

Another great video think you should go for a Porsche Cayman or potentially join the dark side and get a Bmw

You know what I'm going to say ... keep Ruby!

Lol. So. What you done to it. Well Fred. I eBay upgraded it. Carbon clip on panels and a plastic spoiler. I bet that added the extra 22 bhp.

Great video Ped, I love the golf R but I would choose the civic Type R. A proper hot hatch

I have a stage 2 410BHP 2016 DSG Golf R and I can say it’s unreal for the money and control.... stage 2 makes it a RS3 slayer

I want a Golf R 😥

Stage 1 the golf r and boom basically the same hp as an rs3

Mate please take this as gospell, i have a 2017 f56 cooper s, i was underwhelmed after my 1500 miss daisy miles, but specced like mine with the driving modes meens its got its default mid, green, then sport and wow what a difference😈😈😈every single time u back off at 3-4000 itll pop n crack like nothing!!! Else on the road for the cash,the options are a joke but 23450 got mine with plenty options, its pops n bangs are miles ahead of the r, my younger bro has a 7.5 with dsg and digital dash and when he launched it on a damp road there was0 wheelspin 0.the b48 with the evolve stage 1 after the initial launch is vv even with the r with the b48 has high 280s so think p/w? The golf is a heavy car, im now stage 2 without 1 single issue and can gap my bros r easy!!!! 33000 for a car that has 300 bhp against 23000 for a really nice spec s, and trust me youll spend nowhere near 33000 making ur s an absoloute weapon like mine, and i have the jcw bluetooth exhaust and its an absoloubt blast, when you stick track mode on, on a track of course, m8 you would be mad not to look at a tuners demo car! Itll blow u away. And the nice but utterlly plain old samey dash is replaced in the mini with really cool design consisting of really upmarket materials. Please dont judge mini on its predisecors its a really nice place when your in 6th solid as a rock and really moving!!! All the way to seventy, my mini since stage2 has been showing my wee bros r that bigger def aint better,i know this is just the opinion of a car nut whos nuts about what hes made but for much much less than 30000 before specking a golf, and i can be 3 car lengths in front by the time im hitting 5th(manual). Pls if im the only person u actually listen to sense to , i thank you sir, such a cool wee car n lovely place to sit n guess what my brothers golf is pcp n hes looking at a jcw manual, dont forget the jcw gp with 300 bhp standard with bigger twinscroll the the jcw, but trust me get a really nice spec cooper s with the much needed chilli pack and although i didnt cos of buget the tech pack with the harmon kardon and heads up display. Whatever u get enjoy m8 n id luv to know what u choose after your purchase if poss. Cheers john

That's why a s4 beat me one day grrrrr it was a 2014 so not sure of the power but by 100 he was a car infront

Having just been able to get my JCW Coupe back after selling it in 2015, I think you'll regret saying good bye to the Roadster. My other car is an M140 and its definitely the JCW that gives more smiles for miles, but the M140 us just a mental machine, that needs to be treated with respect. I say go for the modify he MINI option, as you said previously its 1 of 300(ish)!

If you already have some poshier representative car, like someone having bigger Audi S, or 911 etc, a golf R for everyday use is surely a serious choice. For myself, in the need for a single everyday car, I choose an S3. Same as R, little more refined. But little less practical (less places to hold objects). Shame on new A3s, really planning to keep my S3 for long time. Can't see some serious quality substitute (price wise). Cheers! Appreciated your video

Cannot see the point in getting anything less than something special unless it is going to be a daily considering you already have the S4. The Golf R is a good car but unless you want it as a second practical daily I not sure why as you already have a cracking 4wd with a decent boot for the dog :-) . Being me I'd consider boost the Mini a bit and have some fun.

I’m thinking you’re getting further away from your first choice Peter. No disputing Lohen would do an excellent job on Ruby, & the way both the Roadster & Coupe are dropping in value maybe that’s worth pondering over, but are you going to end up with a car that’s strictly going to be a weekend or track car ? I have a very nice GP2 for sale if you’re interested (lol !! ). Good luck whatever you decide on, I just don’t think the Golf R as good as it is would be a future collectible that is going to hold its price, it’s not exactly exclusive. See ya next time...... Geof

Sold!

Teehee. You know what my comments are like, never the usual. 😋 Before you decide on something for the future hot motor, get a drive in something retro to give yourself a reminder of proper fun motoring. How about an Alfasud Cloverleaf or a MK1 Golf GTI ? LoL! Or even get a drive in a new Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost! I was totally surprised by the performance and the fun when I rented one at Xmas. And they even have a B&O option!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Google maps on Virtual copkit? 16:30 is this true or trolling?

I’d love to see you either mod the heck out of Ruby or buy a new JCW (3 door hatch or all 4 clubman)!! Aesthetics of any golf variation are a little boring / sterile.... great cars though

Keep the Audi S4 as that's a great size and then mod the Mini with a LSD etc as it's a great B road car. Why have two cars that are "AWD"? If you are looking at used cars, BMW M135/140i + LSD from Birds etc.

Personally its so similar to your s4 in terms of both german, both flappy paddles etc. In my opinion isnt it better to have 2 cars that are different? So a proper manual box etc. Just my opinion.

M140i shadow edition car you should get.

Would you try out a honda civic type r?

This should be good ;)

I love the Audi RS3 but how under the radar an Golf R is,.. seals the deal for me.

In answer to your question in the title... YES! 😂

Keep the mini as a second car!!!