5k market adjustment plus full msrp, and they can't keep them in stock. It's insane.
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Big Turbo GTI v. R Upgrade
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El_bigote_AJ
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Las Vegas
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI bunny
yup, add in the 19s that were a spectrum color as well as that was like a 3k add.
sterkrazzy
Autocross Champion
- Location
- United States
- Car(s)
- Turbo. Blue.
I had a mk4 gti for 6 years and a mk6 gti for 6 years. I got tired of modding and building the car up in order to use the power, only to still end up with wheel spin/hop unless I wanted to sacrifice some more comfort, and I wasn't willing to.
I got the R because I could slap a tune on it and call it a day. Stage 1 is all I've done and I've never had so much fun with 1st and 2nd gear pulls. Best part is it's still just as comfortable to drive it as the day I bought it. No additional NVH required.
There's a big difference in how easy the power goes down between my old mk6 stage 2 gti compared to my stage 1 R. In 1st and 2nd the GTI struggled on the streets even when the roads were dry. The R doesn't give a fuck. It could be in the middle of a downpour, roads drenched, and I can still mash it in 1st and 2nd without having to think about it.
I didn't have a problem spending more for it when I know I'll get that back with resale.
I got the R because I could slap a tune on it and call it a day. Stage 1 is all I've done and I've never had so much fun with 1st and 2nd gear pulls. Best part is it's still just as comfortable to drive it as the day I bought it. No additional NVH required.
There's a big difference in how easy the power goes down between my old mk6 stage 2 gti compared to my stage 1 R. In 1st and 2nd the GTI struggled on the streets even when the roads were dry. The R doesn't give a fuck. It could be in the middle of a downpour, roads drenched, and I can still mash it in 1st and 2nd without having to think about it.
I didn't have a problem spending more for it when I know I'll get that back with resale.
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I didn’t realize how accustomed I had become to trying hard to lay down power with my GTI until I purchased my R. Been 9 months and I still get a huge kick out of using auto-hold then effortlessly launching hard in the R. AWD was so worth it to me in several ways...
KevinC
Autocross Champion
- Car(s)
- '19 Golf R, '21 M2c
Wastegate13
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SoFla
You can’t compare stripper base model gtis to an R. Compare an autobahn with an R and it’s a lot closer comparison. I’ve had both and the R wins. Gonna win a lot more once I install this fuel system and turbo.
BlackDog68
Ready to race!
- Location
- Metro Boston, Massachusetts
- Car(s)
- 16 GTI autobahn dsg
Simply put, if you have the money for awd now, do it! I love GTIs but awd is a game changer. If you're on this forum you will obey the force and upgrade your car! I love my current set up, but comparing a Mazda speed 3 to a wrx (both owned) awd=wrx. A mazda gtx to speed3 , awd both owned,=GTX. The most amazing stock car I've drive a Mazda speed6 just ahead of Mitsubishi galant VR4 (dad owned). On launch, in the corners awd! I'm on a budget and under the eye of the wife so, low cost purchase of the GTI then upgrading is my prefered option but ultimately awd is a better choice.
$27k??!!
Yea man, 25 for a base GTI vs 52 for the cheapest R they had. It's insane
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
- Car(s)
- 2018 SE DSG
That's quite unnecessary. JerseyDrew77 is a well respected forum member and very knowledgeable.
JerseyDrew77
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Virginia & NC
- Car(s)
- 2016 TR GTI S 6MT
Thanks Jim. Not sure what's wrong with that person. Oh well, I guess you can't please everybody.
KevinC
Autocross Champion
- Car(s)
- '19 Golf R, '21 M2c
lol.. I've had that fartknocker on mute for months, and I hardly mute ANYONE.
BlackDog68
Ready to race!
- Location
- Metro Boston, Massachusetts
- Car(s)
- 16 GTI autobahn dsg
Agreed, I've removed my post and will take a break from the forum for awhile.
Strange Mud
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Small Town CT
- Car(s)
- Assorted
and he has a nice avatar
A big turbo GTI will likely be better around a road course than an R. I have the opportunity to trade my son's 2018 S, give him my 2019, and pick up an R with that 0% financing, but I think I'll keep the GTI. The R is heavier and I just don't think the 4motion is helpful on track, as it's mostly fwd biased anyway. It's temping though.
Drag racing, R all the way.
From a roll, GTI makes sense.
Live in warm climate, it's a toss up, depending on your priorities.
Live in cold climate, R all the way. I always had AWD cars when we live in CT.
Drag racing, R all the way.
From a roll, GTI makes sense.
Live in warm climate, it's a toss up, depending on your priorities.
Live in cold climate, R all the way. I always had AWD cars when we live in CT.