Scirocco Central

Hi,

Next year i will be looking for a new car. Don't worry top of my list is a Rocco R.
But i just worry that with having a 2.0 TSI GT that the change will not be as exciting as a completely different car.

Would be looking 2nd hand around the 20k mark around 3 years old and under 40k miles, bit more if the right one comes along.

Anyone gone from a 2.0 TSI to an R? How was it?

Any other car suggestions? Wanting a coupe look! Problem is i don't think there is much out there that matches the looks of the Rocco.

Thanks

It was a big change for me, but my R has a lot of options my GT didn't - I see what you mean about it not being as exciting, and can almost agree but i'd wanted this particular R for some time

Would say there is a noticeable difference in fuel consumption...

philjay92 wrote:It was a big change for me, but my R has a lot of options my GT didn't - I see what you mean about it not being as exciting, and can almost agree but i'd wanted this particular R for some time

Would say there is a noticeable difference in fuel consumption...

What were you getting HP/MPG with you Tuned GT Vs the R?

selleym wrote:

philjay92 wrote:It was a big change for me, but my R has a lot of options my GT didn't - I see what you mean about it not being as exciting, and can almost agree but i'd wanted this particular R for some time

Would say there is a noticeable difference in fuel consumption...

What were you getting HP/MPG with you Tuned GT Vs the R?

I thought I was getting 32ish on the old one and on my commute I could get home with an average of 40mpg if driven well. With the R id say about 22mpg and same commute im pushing it to get over 30

What was the difference in performance HP wise?

rocco R is 265 standard and the GT is 200 or 210 model dependent.

I don't think the change would be worth it but that's my opinion.
if performance is what your after, you just need the turbo really as the GT injectors & fuel pump is enough for 400bhp.

If its the road presence your after then go for the R.

Paradox1 wrote:rocco R is 265 standard and the GT is 200 or 210 model dependent.

I don't think the change would be worth it but that's my opinion.
if performance is what your after, you just need the turbo really as the GT injectors & fuel pump is enough for 400bhp.

If its the road presence your after then go for the R.

Thanks,

Was just wondering what philjay Gt was running as i know it had a tune on it.

260ish on the old gt, and not sure on the R. Its stage 2 but need to change the map at somepoint

I'd say go for it and get the R if it is at the top of your list. You've already acknowledged that it won't be as exciting as getting a completely different car, so I don't think you'll be disappointed. I went from a brand new 13 plate 210PS GT to a brand new 16 plate 280PS R, and there's very little difference between them really. But there is a nice novelty in getting the latest model, and that feeling hasn't faded yet, after 3 months.

Why not buy a brand new R instead of a used one - then it'll feel like more of a treat (and you get that lovely 'new car' smell!)?

In terms of fuel consumption, I've only noticed a slight difference - I was getting 40-45mpg in the 2.0 TSI, and I'm getting 35-40mpg in the R.

What about a TTS?

andyy wrote:What about a TTS?

mmm only really like the brand new ones..

Have been thinking about the Toyota GT86. Need to go test drive one.
Any on driven one? Thoughts?

selleym wrote:

andyy wrote:What about a TTS?

mmm only really like the brand new ones..

Have been thinking about the Toyota GT86. Need to go test drive one.
Any on driven one? Thoughts?

I think you should disregard that thought rather rapidly, and get back to thinking about something VW!!!

Golf 6R

philjay92 wrote:

selleym wrote:

andyy wrote:What about a TTS?

mmm only really like the brand new ones..

Have been thinking about the Toyota GT86. Need to go test drive one.
Any on driven one? Thoughts?

I think you should disregard that thought rather rapidly, and get back to thinking about something VW!!!

HAHA! Well if they would hurry up and make a Scirocco mk4! Come one VW

andyy wrote:Golf 6R

mmm feel the golf is a bit dull. Also see more Golf R's around then normal Sciroccos. Let alone Rocco R's

selleym wrote:

philjay92 wrote:

selleym wrote: mmm only really like the brand new ones..

Have been thinking about the Toyota GT86. Need to go test drive one.
Any on driven one? Thoughts?

I think you should disregard that thought rather rapidly, and get back to thinking about something VW!!!

HAHA! Well if they would hurry up and make a Scirocco mk4! Come one VW

andyy wrote:Golf 6R

mmm feel the golf is a bit dull. Also see more Golf R's around then normal Sciroccos. Let alone Rocco R's

I've got a Golf 6R. They are defiantly a 'rare' car.. especially as there is a Golf 7R on every street in the UK

andyy wrote: I've got a Golf 6R. They are defiantly a 'rare' car.. especially as there is a Golf 7R on every street in the UK

Sorry yes i meant 7R. Dont see many 6R.

Audi A5/S5?

charliegilmanuk wrote:Audi A5/S5?

I do like the S5 little bit pricier though.

135i - 329hp/450 NM...Or a 235I?

Bringing this back up ive started looking at the Audi S3 Saloon wondering if any of you lot have had/moved over to one.
Bloody hard to find a second hand one in manual though!