I'm sure your little one will love the R as well once you start having drives out to get them asleep... and once you squeeze the throttle and a big grin shines from the seat hahaha.
My little one loves it and is always shouting "let's do a launch dad!" Or "go on overtake that car!"
Awesome @batch
I'm sure your little one will love the R as well once you start having drives out to get them asleep... and once you squeeze the throttle and a big grin shines from the seat hahaha.
My little one loves it and is always shouting "let's do a launch dad!" Or "go on overtake that car!"
Awesome @batch
Love this... How’s he enjoying Lapland?I'm sure your little one will love the R as well once you start having drives out to get them asleep... and once you squeeze the throttle and a big grin shines from the seat hahaha.
My little one loves it and is always shouting "let's do a launch dad!" Or "go on overtake that car!"
Awesome @batch
Ah Rob, that makes me smile. Your son is quite a character. As for the talent, I not got a comment for that, lol.
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Remember All Boyz are Mummy Boyz..... Lol
Had a similar scenario when we had a 16v Astra GTE in the 90's, which had a digi dash
So, after a lot of soul-searching and fighting my heart ruling my head, I’ve finally ordered a replacement for the S3 . We’ve got a little one on the way, due February, and whilst it was more than big enough, the monthlies were taking the **** a bit when all the additional costs we’ve got coming began to add up. Started looking at leasing after @Bristle Hound ’s awesome find on a Leon Cupra R, and almost went with a Leon Cupra 300 ST (Estate) before a mate who’s used the company many times before tipped me off about an incredible deal on this...
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We’ve settled on a Tornado Red Golf Estate R, 2018-spec with just one extra, the Dynaudio stereo upgrade. All the go-faster bits from the S3 swap straight over (except the MTM apparently but I’m going to give it a whirl) and at least it will still have some “go”. Actually quite excited to get a new car a year earlier than we expected and to see what these are like.
Of course it will wear my REVO 19s and probably a set of KW V2s as the C5 RS6 I nearly bought back in October had them on and was a dreamboat to drive!
I’m really sad to see the back of my 8V which personally speaking has been amazing, I still grin hard whenever I open it up on a decent road and it looks gorgeous, but hopefully I’ll be back in another S/RS after the R. In the mean time I’d like to stay around on here if that’s ok with you lot as I’ve made some good friends and love it here - basically the same car anyway right?!
On that note, I have a few bits up for grabs:
I’m not as gutted as I would have been if we’d bought an XC60 or A4 Avant, but I’m gonna miss my lovely girl!
- Sportback/saloon(?) carbon fibre inlay kit
- ONE-OFF carbon fibre exhaust tips
- Possibly an M-Cantronic unit
- Possibly HEL brake lines (if I can be bothered)
- Side Assist-equipped carbon fibre mirror cases for your S3 ones plus cash my way.
In the original post Mike, not sure anything of interest to you?
Same here SMK, I almost got an S4 Avant on a lease but by the time I saw this company’s offer on it we’d ordered the R and whilst it was a great deal it was still a big difference!
Thanks mate! I don’t mind the shape, but the actual rear end is still taking some getting used to!A bit late to this one...lol
Congratulations @batch ...Hope you and your increasing family have a lovely Christmas
Enjoy your new car buddy.......Just try not to look at it from the side haha
Where are you Dan?
Tis a tad ungainly from side on l agree mateA bit late to this one...lol
Congratulations @batch ...Hope you and your increasing family have a lovely Christmas
Enjoy your new car buddy.......Just try not to look at it from the side haha
Ju, if you look at my build thread they are covered on there (should be near this thread as I’ve only just added to it) - basically a friend of mine hand-made them for me at huge labour, using top-notch materials and his workmanship is second to none (he’s a founding member of Edition 38). He won’t make another set (not even for me on the R) and the only others I’ve found are from CarbonDesignz and are $950!
That’s putting it politely imho. I think that the R Estate is one ugly mofo.
Whoa whoa whoa! I didn’t say I LIKED it! I can tolerate it for that price, actually like it side on but the **** end looks like a mini, rear-ended Touareg!That’s putting it politely imho. I think that the R Estate is one ugly mofo.
However, if the OP likes it then that’s all that matters
