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Originally Posted by GERMAN M3
A few years back I traded in my 15 M3 for a 2018 Golf R. However, that relationship was short lived. Six months later I traded it in for my current M3. It wasn't so much the look of the vehicle, but For me it lacked engagement and power. I guess having the M3 spoiled me.  |
I daily drove an F80 and now drive Golf R 7.5 daily.
M3 feels way more special, but Golf is great as a commuter in traffic with a manual, it has short gearing so you shift all the time and it has just the right amount of power to have fun in stop and go driving....IMO
It feels super small in exterior dimensions but spacious in the interior easy to park and gets zero attention. I was only planning on driving the R for a couple of winters when I bought it, until the next daily, but there are things I am going to miss.
The subtle looks, lower cost, and winter performance, but mostly the car does not overpower city driving, it feels like a cohesive relationship, where my replacement options CTV Blackwing and M3 will feel completely over-powered for the same roads.
I am somewhat surprised how much I have liked the car and I think the Mk 8 Golf R looks great.