[1skibum]

Originally Posted by rob24ert

Nice compromise on the S3! Great car!
I would have gotten that if it wasn't for lack of manual.

But you were worried about coworkers opinions and you have that custom plate? :S

Given your comment would I be better off with a generic plate?

[WreckerX5d]

Originally Posted by 1skibum

Well guys...I figured I'd give you an update. After much thought I bought an S3! I just picked it up yesterday. So far I love it more than any car I've ever driven. Thanks for the help! [IMG][/IMG]

The guy in the background is giving you the stern look of "get out!", lol.

Let us know how that S3 is. Eventually I need to replace the diesel.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by Em135eye

I can't stand sedans/saloons. Such a silly shape with all that wasted boot space and the coupe derived two door saloons are a massive PITA if you have kids.
Has to be hatch or estate for me. Or a proper coupe like a 911.

The M135i is the last RWD hatch with a nice engine (more than four cylinders). Just ticks so many boxes.
If it isn't quick enough, a few tweaks sort that.

Unfortunately we get almost no exciting wagons (estates) on this side of the pond. The S4 left years ago, the CTS-V was amazing but very expensive, the E63 is even more insanely expensive, and the Polestar V60 is limited production.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by McBride

You get a rear wiper. That's a reason in its self to buy one.
My F30 is my first sedan and it drives me nuts when it's raining.

Rain X...

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

Rain X...

Aquapel. 100X better.

[omega145]

Congrats on the S3, great choice. The Golf R is a hell of a car. Thinking that VW's are for girls, hipsters or whatever is completely beyond stupid. It's like those who say that people who drive BMW's are all douchebags. There are plenty of BMW drivers who act like @ssholes on the road, same goes for certain owners of Vdubs. The Golf R is a lot of car and a perfect daily driver for many. I almost went that route before the test drive and the main reason for going with the M235 is the more RWD feeling even in my Xdrive as opposed to the AWD Golf R feeling like a FWD most of the time. Still an APR stage 2 Golf R breaks under 12 seconds in the 1/4 mile while being a comfortable daily/grocery getter.

[to_riffic]

Congrats OP, but you realize the S3 is a Golf R that's been rebadged as an Audi right? Same engine and drivetrain. It's still a FWD unit but "AWD" based on the Haldex unit, so the computer tells it when to deliver power to the rear.

[FriskyDingo]

I drove a new Golf R a few days ago and really, really wish I hadn't.

[Mywifes335]

I haven't driven one, but all the writeups seem positive.

I just hope to run into an overzealous Vdubber on the highway picking a fight with my baby Bimmer.

[to_riffic]

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

I drove a new Golf R a few days ago and really, really wish I hadn't.

Well I can't wait to post photos of my build when it's done, for the meantime, for the HRE event.

I already have StopTech on board as one of my sponsorship.

[omega145]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

I haven't driven one, but all the writeups seem positive.

I just hope to run into an overzealous Vdubber on the highway picking a fight with my baby Bimmer.

Excellent car...I'd be careful running against a Golf R especially one that's tuned. You might get embarrassed.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by omega145

Excellent car...I'd be careful running against a Golf R especially one that's tuned. You might get embarrassed.

Thanks for the tip, but I'm pretty confident after running against my buddy's Renntech E63 S biturbo (beat me by 6 lengths) and a stock NA C63 (2 cars ahead of him) that the tuned Golf R won't be an issue. And this is on a highway roll.

Edit: on a mustang dyno, I ran 325whp/345wtq with JB4 map2 on 93, intake, downpipe, intercooler, chargepipes

Now, I have meth, full exhaust, custom tune on JB4, and putting down just under 375whp/393wtq on the same dyno.

Comparatively, an APR stage II golf R weighs ~150-200lbs less but put down 362bhp/370tq at the crank.... At the wheels it would around 290whp/296 wtq

The Golf would need an upgraded turbo (stage III) to get to the power-to-weight my car is currently.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Thanks for the tip, but I'm pretty confident after running against my buddy's Renntech E63 S biturbo (beat me by 6 lengths) and a stock NA C63 (2 cars ahead of him) that the tuned Golf R won't be an issue. And this is on a highway roll.

Edit: on a mustang dyno, I ran 325whp/345wtq with JB4 map2 on 93, intake, downpipe, intercooler, chargepipes

Now, I have meth, full exhaust, custom tune on JB4, and putting down just under 375whp/393wtq on the same dyno.

Comparatively, an APR stage II golf R weighs ~150-200lbs less but put down 362bhp/370tq at the crank.... At the wheels it would around 290whp/296 wtq

The Golf would need an upgraded turbo (stage III) to get to the power-to-weight my car is currently.

A shame you're not around here, it'd be a fun run w/my Speed6. Any vids?

[omega145]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Thanks for the tip, but I'm pretty confident after running against my buddy's Renntech E63 S biturbo (beat me by 6 lengths) and a stock NA C63 (2 cars ahead of him) that the tuned Golf R won't be an issue. And this is on a highway roll.

Edit: on a mustang dyno, I ran 325whp/345wtq with JB4 map2 on 93, intake, downpipe, intercooler, chargepipes

Now, I have meth, full exhaust, custom tune on JB4, and putting down just under 375whp/393wtq on the same dyno.

Comparatively, an APR stage II golf R weighs ~150-200lbs less but put down 362bhp/370tq at the crank.... At the wheels it would around 290whp/296 wtq

The Golf would need an upgraded turbo (stage III) to get to the power-to-weight my car is currently.

The new Golf R has run in the 11.7 range with only tune and downpipes. Upgrade to turbo brings it into the 10s. This is all with stock internals on motor.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by omega145

The new Golf R has run in the 11.7 range with only tune and downpipes. Upgrade to turbo brings it into the 10s. This is all with stock internals on motor.

Ok.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

A shame you're not around here, it'd be a fun run w/my Speed6. Any vids?

No go pros, but just a couple vids of the cars exhaust and one on the dyno.

Definitely, heard your Mazda6 is pretty quick in previous posts!

Yeah, my car can't launch for shit but goes pretty well on the highway!

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by omega145

The new Golf R has run in the 11.7 range with only tune and downpipes. Upgrade to turbo brings it into the 10s. This is all with stock internals on motor.

I've seen the YouTube vids. If I were running against an APR stage II Golf R on a 1/4 mile track, I'll probably lose - I'm not the best 1/4 launcher and honestly even with my 265s and 9.5" rear wheels my car sound tires in 2nd and sometimes 3rd.

VW/Audi really perfected the holeshot with their S variants.

On the highway, it's a different story.

Moot, since we'll see what happens when it happens.

[Drtsk]

Originally Posted by 1skibum

Hi guys, I've been looking for a CPO 335xi with a 6 speed for a long time now and haven't found anything. I'm thinking about getting a R to replace my GLI since a new 340xi isn't in my budget. I was looking at ordering an STI Limited, but I don't think I'd like the stiff suspension and boy racer look even though I'm 24 years old. I'm an accountant so I also don't know what clients would think lol. What are your thoughts on the R? Thanks!

Recently had the opportunity to test drive 2015 Golf R with DSG . It was a short test ride, since I didn't want to put too many miles on someone else's future car.
What a wonderful car. It has that fun factor with practicality. The ride quality was excellent. I could DD this car in a heartbeat.
IMHO, it is better than anything BMW has to offer right now outside of the ///M, regardless of price. If you buy it, you won't regret it.

[rainfall]

Interesting conversation and congrats OP on the S3!
I'm still on the fence between an M235i and an R (that's a 7k difference plus more expensive insurance).
I wish Audi offered the S3 in manual, at least as an option. Oh well.

[omega145]

Originally Posted by rainfall

Interesting conversation and congrats OP on the S3!
I'm still on the fence between an M235i and an R (that's a 7k difference plus more expensive insurance).
I wish Audi offered the S3 in manual, at least as an option. Oh well.

Good luck, i'd recommend a test drive on both. I was about to pull the trigger until I test drove the R and then found out there was a M235 Xdrive.
The biggest problem which i've already mentioned about the R is the FWD biased AWD system. Also not a fan of the lack of a sunroof as an option.
The Golf R does have the full 4 doors plus the hatch which i'm a fan of. I'd also say the exterior headlights are better. In the end, the test drive on the M235 sold me on the car along with IMO a much better overall appearance.

[rainfall]

Originally Posted by omega145

Good luck, i'd recommend a test drive on both. I was about to pull the trigger until I test drove the R and then found out there was a M235 Xdrive.
The biggest problem which i've already mentioned about the R is the FWD biased AWD system. Also not a fan of the lack of a sunroof as an option.
The Golf R does have the full 4 doors plus the hatch which i'm a fan of. I'd also say the exterior headlights are better. In the end, the test drive on the M235 sold me on the car along with IMO a much better overall appearance.

yeah, I wish bmw offered the N55 version of the RWD M135i in US. Having 4 doors would definitely add a lot more value to me as I want to keep the car when I have kids. I'm having long discussions with wife about 4 doors vs. 2 doors.

Perhaps BMW got traumatized when the N54 M135i didn't sell much in US (great car, but just weird shape for most people).

I love the 2016 M135i though, just beautiful... too bad they will probably make the next gen FWD.

[angelr]

If you're considering the vw I'd look more closely at the GTI unless you really want/need awd. It's cheaper, more economical to run and more enjoyable to drive in most situations. The awd saps some of the enjoyment from the chassis. A mk7 with performance pack would be my choice from that group, but then again I daily my z4m coupe....118k and counting