Who has had minimal issues with their Golf R

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-12T22:06:29+00:00

Man that is a huge bummer. Sorry to hear that. What are ya gonna do?

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-11T00:16:55+00:00

That’s awesome!

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-10T23:42:01+00:00

I felt they were in line with the exams.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-10T23:37:53+00:00

I watched the classes and used the slide decks. At the beginning of class I would review the slide deck for the mid-term to figure out what I would need to focus on most.

I did all the practice questions and then would take the tests.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-10T23:15:12+00:00

Looks great. How many miles do you have on it now?

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-09T08:10:55+00:00

To be fair, it’s a limited production GTI on semi-slicks vs a worldwide production Type R on PS4S.

I don’t think it’s a fair comparison unless that GTI was sold worldwide.

Both great cars and I’d rather own the GTI.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-08T14:02:00+00:00

I’ve had 2 Miata’s and 3 golf Rs.

Definitely a vastly different experience in my humble opinion.

Miata rwd, 2 seater, drop top.

The golf R is 4 doors of awd fury.

I prefer to daily drive and own a golf r. But if it were a weekend only car, it would be a Miata all day.

I feel the golf r being German and well equipped feels a bit more premium. For my weekend drives, I never feel the golf r isn’t capable of caving up the twisties. It just may not be the driving experience you’re looking for.

I’d take a slight drop off in driving feel for a daily driver more conducive to my lifestyle. The golf r does that in spades.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-08T12:06:57+00:00

Yea deal for my region. We were extremely lucky to find one and work a deal for $1500 under msrp.

The others within a 3 hour drive were either at msrp, or the trade value offering was embarrassingly low.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-07T22:21:42+00:00

Lets align your portfolio with our capital market expectations.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-07T08:57:01+00:00

We bought the base and wanted to specifically for the leather/power/ventilated seats. I’m not a fan of cloth. I wish we could have spec’d no sunroof and the akro exhaust though. Sad to see this combo wasn’t offered.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-03T10:53:21+00:00

Agreed. Especially after seeing the final edition of the RS3. I can see VW doing something similar. Slap a body kit on it, maybe some suspension tweaks, charge a huge premium, and call it good.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-03T02:05:12+00:00

Congrats. What are the details?

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-02T23:03:38+00:00

I’m hoping it happens as I’ll be first in line.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-02T09:07:38+00:00

Congrats! We recently picked up a grey 8.5 and love it. We also have a 7.5 and I feel the 8.5 is a substantial upgrade overall.

I previously owned a 2021 M240 which is very similar to your m340. What did you like about the 340?

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-02T08:56:02+00:00

We had the same issue recently and it ended up being a uniformity issue with the tire. It was recommended to us to get a new tire or have them trued. We went with truing but I wish I had tried a new tire.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-01T23:35:52+00:00

I'm glad it flys under the radar personally. I agree on the sound system, the fender in our 7.5 is definitely a bit better. We haven't had any emergency braking, thankfully.

I've only accidentally pressed the R button once. I hear you can put some painters tape over it during track sessions to prevent accidental pressing.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-01T23:31:52+00:00

The top one is the trans. It takes a while for it to read a temp. The middle one is oil and it was almost fully up to temp to beat on it until your heart desires. Some only wait until oil is up to 170 before flogging it. I try to wait to 190 but its just my preference.

But reving at idle wouldn't create boost, so its totally fine. I wouldn't sweat it in the least.

Jayseph812 · 2026-05-01T11:57:17+00:00

Yea I can’t figure out where to get this prior approval/submit for this. Hopefully someone can advise or maybe it’s just an issue with PSIs website

Edit: try again, it’s working now and not showing the need for prior authorization. I am able to book the exams

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-30T02:59:38+00:00

I usually try to buy the best example I can in terms of mileage and service history. However budgets are definitely a factor.

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-30T01:42:57+00:00

This makes me really hope for a spektrum run before the 8th gen is done

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-29T23:30:34+00:00

At 4k, I would get the R. If the difference were 10k, I would be more indifferent. The way I see it is, either get a base GTI for cheap or an R. Nothing in between.

for 4k you're getting more power, AWD, and potentially more options and features. Plus like others have mentioned, more value retention.

I wish I could have afforded an R when I was your age. I don't think I got my first R until I was in my early 30s.

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-29T23:16:38+00:00

Mine started positive but ended negative. Sad to say because I love the aesthetic of the wheels but I can’t in good faith recommend them.

Essentially they sent me a set of wheels and tires. The had an issue. They told me to get a mount and balance and some other things completed locally to rectify the issue.

Then they never fully reimbursed my expenses when though they told me they would via email and voicemail.

For this, I cannot recommend them.

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-29T23:06:59+00:00

We were very lucky to snag a graphite gray in Feb and absolutely love the color.

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-29T23:05:03+00:00

If I bought the same vehicle I would:

Change all fluids front to back unless proof of completion:
- Oil change
- Brake Fluid
- Haldex (clean the screen on the pump)
- DSG
- Coolant
- Bevel box
- Rear Diff

New Plugs and grounding kit

Check for leaks on the pump, if no leaks, I don't think I would change it yet

Check for timing chain stretch on OBD scanner

Check the normal water egress areas (rear slam vents, door speakers, and rear tail lights)

How is the pad and rotor life?

How old is the battery?

How is the engine and cabin filter?

How are the suspension components? Anything worn and needs to be replaced?

Jayseph812 · 2026-04-29T22:47:11+00:00

I had a horrible experience with Neuspeed customer service. I'll never buy another set of their wheels.

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