[{"id": 14890142, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Save the Manuals. Someone might get a deal on a nearly new car here. \r\n\r\nNice.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720026341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14890365, "authorName": "rushfan82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushfan82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had an MK7 w/ DSG (2017) and an MK7.5 w/ the manual (2018). Both were an absolute hoot to drive for different reasons. Seriously, the shifting does not get any smoother than an R manual. The MK8.5 (2025) R appears to truly improve upon the MK8 in several ways, but unfortunately, VW has scrapped the manual in favor of an all DSG fleet. I do not understand the decisions that are made at the corporate level by these clowns. CHOICE, idiots...consumers want a CHOICE! VW undoubtedly sells a ton of manuals in North America given the demographic that buys these hatches.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1720027085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14890752, "authorName": "pkc3rd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkc3rd/", "bidAmount": 20024, "content": "$20,024 bid placed by pkc3rd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720028283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14891119, "authorName": "Dyno8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dyno8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We just picked up a 2023 20th anniversary model DSG and so far it\u2019s a blast. These are hard to find and the US/Canada only 6-speed could be an interesting modern attention getter. BTW, these are way underrated. Damn Rowdy, if you are so inclined.\nBid Away!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720029667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14891377, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon everyone. I will be here for any questions throughout the auction. I tend to switch cars all too often and normally sell them to a local dealer, but thought I would give BAT a try. \r\n\r\n@Round_Rock_Rob. It is actually cleaner than when I got it from the dealer new. :) \r\n\r\n@Rushfan82. Had a 2007 GTI w/DSG so this was a huge upgrade. Love the manual, but did not like the large clutch take up from the floor to engagement so installed the clutch stop which can be easily removed. I found that the clutch stop made it easier to drive smoothly. https://www.etsy.com/listing/812934668/vw-gti-clutch-stop?click_key=b8e78e07171f39e5bc889d3aa38045f7f0c6d353%3A812934668&click_sum=3705c30c&ref=search_recently_viewed-1", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720030428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14891575, "authorName": "Loop51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loop51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased a '24 Golf R DSG in October of last year and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Owned several MK7 R's and GTI's before and I can say that the MK8 is better in every way, IMO. Yes, there is a learning curve to the haptic buttons and such but in a matter of a few drives, it's not an issue. \r\nPower and handling are great and it's just a blast to drive. The Golf really is just about the perfect car!\r\nGLWA!!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1720031148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14891696, "authorName": "Ubrgti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ubrgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$599 reflash puts this at over 400 hp, just sayin\u2026 \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720031627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14893565, "authorName": "Cjuranich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjuranich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is tempting. Have a MK8 GTI in moonstone grey. Color is the only thing holding me back. Still kicking myself for not getting the spectrum that was on here a few months back.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720037775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14894334, "authorName": "MM27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mm27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Golf. Can you tell us more about the clutch pedal mod?\n\nThe tint is on all windows? Front too ? (hard to tell on my current monitor)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720040348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14895046, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MM27. There is no tint on the front window. The side windows and rear window all have tint. It is 35% FormulaOne / LLumar Pinnacle Series. Rear window is 1-piece.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720042747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14895203, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MM27. The R comes with a factory clutch pedal stop to keep the arm of the clutch pedal from \"banging\" the floor. It is the little piece with the WHITE arrow in the picture. The clutch pedal stop I added is the piece with the RED arrow. You use a trim tool to remove the OEM piece and snap it into the larger aftermarket piece then snap the assembly into the factory hole. All it does is reduce travel of the clutch pedal so that you have a better feel for when/where the clutch is going to engage. If you try it and do not like it, you can simply reverse the installation procedure and only use the OEM piece.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720043186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14895533, "authorName": "Hayabrusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hayabrusa/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Hayabrusa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720044503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14895942, "authorName": "Phi1566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phi1566/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Phi1566", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720048565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14896768, "authorName": "SAA654", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saa654/", "bidAmount": 33333, "content": "$33,333 bid placed by SAA654", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720060020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14897126, "authorName": "Youngtimerclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youngtimerclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underrated, magazines don\u2019t tell you how good a car really is nowadays, they just push EVs and Hyundai/Kia Appliances. Takes maybe 2-3 days to get used to the controls. Fast. Higher quality than CTR and GRC. Comfortable. List goes on\u2026\nGlws", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720070051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14897177, "authorName": "liyichenaustin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liyichenaustin/", "bidAmount": 34500, "content": "$34,500 bid placed by liyichenaustin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720072829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14900644, "authorName": "NuKidinTown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nukidintown/", "bidAmount": 34750, "content": "$34,750 bid placed by NuKidinTown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720136155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14916837, "authorName": "Kfarantino621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kfarantino621/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Kfarantino621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720298964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14917923, "authorName": "liyichenaustin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liyichenaustin/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by liyichenaustin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720304304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14919941, "authorName": "Jayhiggzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayhiggzz/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Jayhiggzz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720359671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14926002, "authorName": "Cruiserlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruiserlife/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Cruiserlife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720394860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14928016, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone. Here are a few things not clearly covered in the ad.\r\n\r\n1. There are visor label covers on the car that can easily be peeled off if don't like. https://badgeskins.com/collections/vw-golf-mk8/products/vw-12273-r-line-sunvisor-warning-label-r-style-overlay?variant=43568884613176\r\n2. In Pic #21 you can see that the small triangle windows have a matte black vinyl overlay. This was done when window tinting as it is very difficult to get hands in there to do window tint especially if it ever had to be removed. In Pic #91, there are two small new gloss black triangle pieces that can be installed in lieu of the vinyl. https://store.ngpracing.com/products/aerofabb-front-triangle-window-filler-vw-mk8-gti-golf-r?_pos=1&_sid=b057fc74b&_ss=r\r\n3. There is a slot in the rear hatch on the inside where an emergency triangle is stored in non-US models. It was bugging me so I bought the part and installed it in the rear hatch. https://youtu.be/Xf3l1QqUnZw", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720450018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936352, "authorName": "Phi1566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phi1566/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Phi1566", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720490187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14937803, "authorName": "Cruiserlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruiserlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you had any issues with the infotainment or Travel assist system?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720534012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14938079, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cruiserlife. I have not any problems at all with anything on the R. Only used the Travel Assist a little bit when first got it as most of my driving is short distance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720536725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14943115, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been waiting for this to show up on BaT. Sadly a few months ago I got drunk, goofed around on BaT and wound up with an S8. \r\n\r\nDon't drink & BaT.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1720556826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14944902, "authorName": "Cpt_Trips84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_trips84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC my dad sent me this because I drunkenly bid on a lifted Cayenne (luckily I only bid 1k) that I had no business bidding on. \r\n\r\nSomewhat related, I just picked up a '24 Golf R with a little over 1400 miles on the clock so I'm pretty interested to see what this goes for", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720566944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14944906, "authorName": "Bridge2fairway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bridge2fairway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I toured the factory in Wolfsburg last week. The last of the manual transmission Mk8 GTI and Golf Rs have been built by the end of the year last year. The last of the Mk8s were running down the production line mixed in with all the new Mk8.5s and they are all DSG now. Last call\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720567001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14946025, "authorName": "RonW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's sad to see the 3rd pedal disappear.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720578805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14947144, "authorName": "royalflush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalflush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Future collectible on the auction block. Last call mk8 6MT. \ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720617305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14947183, "authorName": "Cruiserlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruiserlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the car financed or do you have the title", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720617690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14947396, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cruiserlife. Clean title in hand.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720620148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14947596, "authorName": "pkc3rd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkc3rd/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by pkc3rd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720621943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14948435, "authorName": "geldingmakr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geldingmakr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWA! I bought mine last year, it is a 2023 same beautiful Lapiz Blue color and in the 20th anniversary spec; also a 6 speed manual. I am 50 years old, and have had 70+ cars (several GTI\u2019s, WRX\u2019s, BMW\u2019s, and still have a Porsche 911 turbo) this Golf R is one of my favorites of all time! One modification I did, was changed the shift knob to a BFI weighted blue leather wrapped golf ball design, and love the improved tactile feel. Overall excellent car!!! Lot\u2019s of smooth power, customizable suspension and exhaust settings, and the torque vectoring system is able to distribute up to 100 percent of the rear torque to either rear wheel. These were hard to find without \u201cadjusted market\u201d dealer mark up. I flew across the country to find one at MSRP and it was worth it, and was a great way to learn the car on the drive home\u2026 (the haptic buttons complaint is way over hyped). I chose this hot hatch over the Coralla and Civic R, this felt more \u201cgrown up\u201d but still rowdy fun!! Bid with confidence! These are great cars!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720628424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14949179, "authorName": "Boomvang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomvang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was on the waiting list for one since last october, really needed awd so purchased a '24 330i xDrive. Love the BMW, but a little sad I did not wait. The dealer, McGuire in Ithaca, NY has a black 6 speed, they insist that they will sell it at MSRP. I do love the blue, almost the same color as my new Bimmer. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720632039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14949370, "authorName": "trmsjj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmsjj/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by trmsjj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720632702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14949512, "authorName": "Hamster_R35 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamster_r35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding @geldingmakr post, one thing I really like on this R is the customizable suspension and exhaust settings which can really make a difference in how it drives and sounds. If you like a little pops, then set exhaust to open the valves and enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720633147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14949888, "authorName": "pkc3rd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkc3rd/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by pkc3rd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720634565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14949939, "authorName": "trmsjj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmsjj/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by trmsjj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720634731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14950229, "authorName": "trmsjj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmsjj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/10/24 for $42,500 to trmsjj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720635600, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14950237, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. PURE THEFT", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720635624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14950257, "authorName": "weswheelw68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weswheelw68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agreed! i surely expected to see RNM at that price.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720635675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14950263, "authorName": "Tifore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tifore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Insane. Nice reserve on the sellers part, and a great deal for @trmsjj\r\nI so badly wanted to bid, but I have a 2024 4Runner that I bought since I got tired of waiting for dealers to quit dicking around with the price. This would have been the one to snag.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720635684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14950308, "authorName": "yma10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yma10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy to the winner, the seller does lose some on this transaction considering all the investments such as PPF came with the R... Such a great deal!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720635869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14950437, "authorName": "TeeReQs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teereqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like an excellent deal. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720636279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14950773, "authorName": "gumby74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gumby74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a brand new new 2024 R 6-speed in Downingtown, PA (Jeff D'Ambrosio VW) for $48k. I guess this one is a good deal, but you have to remember to add $2,215 in buyer's fees plus any shipping fees.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720637357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14951124, "authorName": "Supercars2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercars2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get the Golf R or GTI in manual while ya can. They're are no longer gonna make them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720638650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14951169, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heck just get one in ICE while you still can too\r\n\r\n6MT here ices the cake!\r\n\r\nCongrats!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720638785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960862, "authorName": "Cruiserlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruiserlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its an ok deal. Better that buy it from dealership but adding the 5% of BAT is as market price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720725414, "type": "comment"}]