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Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so rare
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:45 am
by DonGibon
Hello. So I've just been aproved a loan now the money is sitting in the bank waiting to find the right car.
Looking for a white or blue facelift R with DSG and with max 40k miles. I also really want one with a glass roof but they are none on autotrader right now and hasn't been for weeks (i check regularly). Other options i would like but are not mandatory is cruise control, bucket seats and dynaudio speakers.
Just curious why are the panoramic roofs so rare? Are they bad or something?
Thanks and wish me luck
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:03 am
by thecrofter
Just curious why are the panoramic roofs so rare? Are they bad or something?
Probably not worth the original option price for what is just a tilting roof I guess - approx £1500 when new. I very rarely used mine and in fact the sunblind remained closed for most of its life as with it open the car would get very cold when it was stood. Looked the dogs danglies mind!
Similar for the Recaro seats in terms of practicality. For a two seater car they're fine (if a little cramped for the larger user!) but when you want to get someone in the back they only fold forward and don't slide and return as normal seats. You have to use the seat adjuster to move them forward. Pain in the butt to get them back to your preferred position. Worth the money? Having had them once, I wouldn't choose them again.
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:26 am
by DonGibon
Makes sense. Still, I'm gonna wait a bit longer and keep an eye out for one
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:30 am
by thecrofter
Pity you weren't looking when I traded in mine just before lockdown. It only had 23,000 on the clock - c'est la vie.
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:34 pm
by DonGibon
How much you sold it for?
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:46 pm
by thecrofter
Traded in for £13750. Saw it on sale later for £17,999!
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Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:27 pm
by DonGibon
That's crazy bro. Shame someone bought it just to flip it. I would have taken good care of it.
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:04 pm
by JUNKMAN
Hi I’ve got my Candy white 2011 R coming up for sale very soon 50000 miles, DSG,pan roof, dynaudio excellent condition pm me if your interested
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Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:06 am
by DonGibon
Hi. Sorry but I'm looking for a facelift version after 2016.
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:56 pm
by Geotaz
JUNKMAN wrote:Hi I’ve got my Candy white 2011 R coming up for sale very soon 50000 miles, DSG,pan roof, dynaudio excellent condition pm me if your interested
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Hi not sure if you have already sold this, but would be very interested in hearing more about the car
Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:17 pm
by JUNKMAN
Yes still got it, not got it on any sites yet but it is for sale
Looking for around £11500
Let me if your interested
Based just outside Leicester
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Re: Want to buy a R with certain optionals. Why are they so
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:38 pm
by JUNKMAN
Sorry didn’t read your question properly!
2011 R no engine mods or maps other than R8 coil packs,GFB diverter valve and Revo panel filter
Lowered on 35mm H&R springs
Full BCS power valve exhaust inc downpipe
All original parts available
Full VW service history inc recent brake fluid change
Been run on nothing but Shell premium fuel in the 5 years I’ve owned it
Selling due to lack of use as have a company car and do too much driving anyway!
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