Comments on: VW takes wraps off of Scirocco R http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: badgerfann http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-459500 badgerfann Wed, 27 May 2009 06:48:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-459500 VW is one of the few companies going in the correct direction with styling, inside and out. I mean, have you seen that convertible they're making? =) VDub and Ford are pretty much the only companies really turning around their styling in a good way. Nissan on the other hand...(have you seen the Cube?!?) VW is one of the few companies going in the correct direction with styling, inside and out. I mean, have you seen that convertible they’re making? =) VDub and Ford are pretty much the only companies really turning around their styling in a good way. Nissan on the other hand…(have you seen the Cube?!?)

]]> By: JSurfer1451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458686 JSurfer1451 Thu, 21 May 2009 23:21:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458686 I don't know some of those nannys are pretty annoying. Even the basic ABS causes more problems sometimes rather than helping. ABS is useless in the snow, I know from first hand experience. I don’t know some of those nannys are pretty annoying. Even the basic ABS causes more problems sometimes rather than helping. ABS is useless in the snow, I know from first hand experience.

]]> By: SomeGreek http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458637 SomeGreek Thu, 21 May 2009 20:27:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458637 Ls7, i'm not trying to be the stig you moron. Electronic aids haven't made anyone better... You see they don't prevent idiots from reckless driving. If you need any assistance with that specific car it means you're such an ass that no electronic system will save you from your own stupidity... Ls7, i’m not trying to be the stig you moron. Electronic aids haven’t made anyone better… You see they don’t prevent idiots from reckless driving. If you need any assistance with that specific car it means you’re such an ass that no electronic system will save you from your own stupidity…

]]> By: JSurfer1451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458490 JSurfer1451 Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458490 @ johnnycanuck: hahahaha I'm literally laughing out loud right now @ johnnycanuck: hahahaha I’m literally laughing out loud right now

]]> By: LS7 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458488 LS7 Thu, 21 May 2009 13:43:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458488 SomeGreek: Stop trying to be a Stig. The fact is, there are 98% bad drivers out on the road. And they all need every single electronic nanny. I wouldn't trust some c.umwad that can't drive with no assistance. SomeGreek: Stop trying to be a Stig. The fact is, there are 98% bad drivers out on the road. And they all need every single electronic nanny. I wouldn’t trust some c.umwad that can’t drive with no assistance.

]]> By: n2k http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458486 n2k Thu, 21 May 2009 13:38:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458486 Yea i gotta say, the US is not the greatest of markets to do the German thing. Although compared to europe/mid east/africa your 2nd hand market overall is bloody fantastic, even converted, it'd be a dream to buy cars at the prices you guys can. Getting behind the wheel of an awesome ride in the US of A is a lot more feasible than in the rest of the world. Ive seen rental company ads in the US just giving it away with their rates. Ferrari, Porsche, Mustang just waiting to be plucked and spun out on some transient LA overpass or a lonely back country; perhaps even slowly nudge through a sweltering and scenic Miami intersection at a snails pace. Hell yes sir! Its been a longtime dream of mine to tear up a couple big US cities in some late model Italian or German block and at the great prices US rental companies are giving it up, it might just happen. Yea i gotta say, the US is not the greatest of markets to do the German thing. Although compared to europe/mid east/africa your 2nd hand market overall is bloody fantastic, even converted, it’d be a dream to buy cars at the prices you guys can. Getting behind the wheel of an awesome ride in the US of A is a lot more feasible than in the rest of the world. Ive seen rental company ads in the US just giving it away with their rates. Ferrari, Porsche, Mustang just waiting to be plucked and spun out on some transient LA overpass or a lonely back country; perhaps even slowly nudge through a sweltering and scenic Miami intersection at a snails pace. Hell yes sir! Its been a longtime dream of mine to tear up a couple big US cities in some late model Italian or German block and at the great prices US rental companies are giving it up, it might just happen.

]]> By: SomeGreek http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458464 SomeGreek Thu, 21 May 2009 07:28:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458464 The only disadvantage of the car is that you can't deactivate the Stability Control System. With this thing on, the rear wheels are not alowed to lose much grip and offer as much oversteering as you'd like. It has lot better grip than Golf Gti and it's lot easier to handle at the limit, but the damn electronics prevent it from being genius... I hope that this sportier edition gives more freedom to the driver. The only disadvantage of the car is that you can’t deactivate the Stability Control System. With this thing on, the rear wheels are not alowed to lose much grip and offer as much oversteering as you’d like. It has lot better grip than Golf Gti and it’s lot easier to handle at the limit, but the damn electronics prevent it from being genius…
I hope that this sportier edition gives more freedom to the driver.

]]> By: F50 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458463 F50 Thu, 21 May 2009 07:07:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458463 I like this car, shame its not in the States. I like this car, shame its not in the States.

]]> By: netguru2000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458447 netguru2000 Thu, 21 May 2009 03:19:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458447 Agreed, this is a totally great car. Here's my confusion though, I wouldn't buy a Golf or a GTI and I would buy this. Agreed, this is a totally great car. Here’s my confusion though, I wouldn’t buy a Golf or a GTI and I would buy this.

]]> By: LeftLaneVy http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458377 LeftLaneVy Wed, 20 May 2009 22:07:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458377 beautifully aggressive beautifully aggressive

]]> By: NRG http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458376 NRG Wed, 20 May 2009 22:04:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458376 Nice. It will make it to the states eventually. It's too nice not to and I think there would sufficient demand, especially when the economy recovers. Nice. It will make it to the states eventually. It’s too nice not to and I think there would sufficient demand, especially when the economy recovers.

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458343 leftwingagenda Wed, 20 May 2009 20:57:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458343 looks like somebody sat on a gti...i'm weird, i guess, i like the current gti shape, and i'm not a huge fan of the revised look coming out later this year...not a real fan of this car either...maybe i'm getting old, but i like that you can get a gti in a 5-door, too...spending more money, but getting less utility is a no-no, unless it's a 2nd or 3rd car and you've got other options... looks like somebody sat on a gti…i’m weird, i guess, i like the current gti shape, and i’m not a huge fan of the revised look coming out later this year…not a real fan of this car either…maybe i’m getting old, but i like that you can get a gti in a 5-door, too…spending more money, but getting less utility is a no-no, unless it’s a 2nd or 3rd car and you’ve got other options…

]]> By: Struggle http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458330 Struggle Wed, 20 May 2009 20:05:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458330 Nice but the front end is ripped off of the Mitsu Lancer. Nice but the front end is ripped off of the Mitsu Lancer.

]]> By: Hyperion http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458322 Hyperion Wed, 20 May 2009 19:29:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458322 It's beautiful looking but I still can't understand why anyone would pay $35k let alone $40k for a front-drive car. It’s beautiful looking but I still can’t understand why anyone would pay $35k let alone $40k for a front-drive car.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458317 johnnycanuck Wed, 20 May 2009 19:01:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458317 I don't understand. Are you going to tell me they couldn't move more of something like this than that atrocity known as the Routan? Seriously, shake the schnitzel out of your ears and listen to car enthusiasts for a change of pace. Jenny the cougar mom needs to stay in her lair and compare fabric softeners. I don’t understand. Are you going to tell me they couldn’t move more of something like this than that atrocity known as the Routan? Seriously, shake the schnitzel out of your ears and listen to car enthusiasts for a change of pace. Jenny the cougar mom needs to stay in her lair and compare fabric softeners.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458316 A4 Wed, 20 May 2009 18:58:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458316 Its already done up in Audi trim, its called the S3, it has 265hp from the 2.0T and Quattro. And theres a 3-door which we will probably never see either. VW continues to screw us. Its already done up in Audi trim, its called the S3, it has 265hp from the 2.0T and Quattro. And theres a 3-door which we will probably never see either. VW continues to screw us.

]]> By: shane train http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458304 shane train Wed, 20 May 2009 18:35:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458304 Do this up in Audi trim, then there's a reason for the price premium. Replace the A3 or something I guess. Point is get it here. Do this up in Audi trim, then there’s a reason for the price premium. Replace the A3 or something I guess.

Point is get it here.

]]> By: wakeNbake http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458300 wakeNbake Wed, 20 May 2009 18:31:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458300 Pretty cool. But even if it did make it to the US, I agree with Jake that it would be price prohibitive. Pretty cool. But even if it did make it to the US, I agree with Jake that it would be price prohibitive.

]]> By: Das Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458295 Das Stig Wed, 20 May 2009 18:27:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458295 What the Scirocco should've been when it debuted. Great styling ques, and most definately packs quite some punch to compliment it's looks. Well done VW. What the Scirocco should’ve been when it debuted. Great styling ques, and most definately packs quite some punch to compliment it’s looks. Well done VW.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458293 JakeK66 Wed, 20 May 2009 18:24:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458293 @shaver- it's not shipping cost, but getting it to meet US regulations and having to market it seperate than the GTI would make it cost more. The fact that it's a hatchback and not a coupe also hurts it's US appeal. If they really wanted a US car they would have made it into more of a Jetta Coupe and not a sportier GTI. Oh, and on the topic of the GTI - It may well look like a soap bar, but it's got the interior room of a Passat. @shaver- it’s not shipping cost, but getting it to meet US regulations and having to market it seperate than the GTI would make it cost more. The fact that it’s a hatchback and not a coupe also hurts it’s US appeal. If they really wanted a US car they would have made it into more of a Jetta Coupe and not a sportier GTI. Oh, and on the topic of the GTI – It may well look like a soap bar, but it’s got the interior room of a Passat.

]]> By: JSurfer1451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458268 JSurfer1451 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:37:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458268 They need to sell this thing here, import it or manufacture it here I don't care, this is the only VW I would ever consider buying. This is the first interior shot I've seen too and it looks amazing, I think it's reminiscent of an R8... They need to sell this thing here, import it or manufacture it here I don’t care, this is the only VW I would ever consider buying. This is the first interior shot I’ve seen too and it looks amazing, I think it’s reminiscent of an R8…

]]> By: 2TellUTheTruth http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458260 2TellUTheTruth Wed, 20 May 2009 17:17:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458260 ,-D Just kidding. This is cool too. Nice. ,-D Just kidding.

This is cool too. Nice.

]]> By: 2TellUTheTruth http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458259 2TellUTheTruth Wed, 20 May 2009 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458259 Who cares if vw took the wraps off of the wateva; the GOV'T is goin to own gm! Who cares if vw took the wraps off of the wateva; the GOV’T is goin to own gm!

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458251 A4 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:07:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458251 AWD or FWD? I love this thing. Stop screwing the US, VWAG. AWD or FWD? I love this thing. Stop screwing the US, VWAG.

]]> By: telememo http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458248 telememo Wed, 20 May 2009 17:01:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458248 That is a beauty, but in the US market it would compete with the Audi TT. That is a beauty, but in the US market it would compete with the Audi TT.

]]> By: Rafa LL http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458229 Rafa LL Wed, 20 May 2009 16:39:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458229 No teen can ever ask for more than this perfect ride. No teen can ever ask for more than this perfect ride.

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458227 Borat Wed, 20 May 2009 16:36:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458227 3/4 rear view is very much like former Civic Si. But interior is simply stunning. Why the rest of auto world does not learn from VW lessons in simplicity and ergonomics? 3/4 rear view is very much like former Civic Si. But interior is simply stunning. Why the rest of auto world does not learn from VW lessons in simplicity and ergonomics?

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458226 idrinorbarsaku Wed, 20 May 2009 16:33:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458226 Damn I love this car! Damn I love this car!

]]> By: JoseIICordero http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458224 JoseIICordero Wed, 20 May 2009 16:26:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458224 This car should have been a fastback, NOT a hatchback. That way, it could be sold here in the U.S. (and be more like the original) This car should have been a fastback, NOT a hatchback. That way, it could be sold here in the U.S. (and be more like the original)

]]> By: TornadoGTI http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458219 TornadoGTI Wed, 20 May 2009 16:16:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458219 I think this car, the Scirroco R, should be a replacement for the R32. For the States they should keep the Golf, GTI, and then have this as the line topper instead of the R32/GTI-R. If this came to the states it wouldn't cost more than $35k. People are willing to pay that for R32, Evo, and STi. Certainly would pay that for this. I think this car, the Scirroco R, should be a replacement for the R32. For the States they should keep the Golf, GTI, and then have this as the line topper instead of the R32/GTI-R. If this came to the states it wouldn’t cost more than $35k. People are willing to pay that for R32, Evo, and STi. Certainly would pay that for this.

]]> By: shaver http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458211 shaver Wed, 20 May 2009 16:00:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458211 Jake; Does it cost more to ship Scirroco then GTI? VW said the only reason its not coming is it will only steal GTI sales. The problem is they would have to make in Mex to make money on it here. This is twice as cool as soap bar GTI. Too bad about the cheapo brake based diff. Jake; Does it cost more to ship Scirroco then GTI? VW said the only reason its not coming is it will only steal GTI sales. The problem is they would have to make in Mex to make money on it here. This is twice as cool as soap bar GTI.
Too bad about the cheapo brake based diff.

]]> By: Honda Guy http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458207 Honda Guy Wed, 20 May 2009 15:52:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458207 i like this too, and I am no VW fan. i like this too, and I am no VW fan.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458203 JakeK66 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:45:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458203 It wouldn't be priced in most people's reach here. This is one of those cars everyone will say they will buy, but when in comes down to it, you'll end up elsewhere if you want something for $40,000. I hate to agree with VW, but the market for this isn't worth the investment in shipping it here, especially considering the GTI-R will be coming here anyway. I'll just drive my GTI and be happy I have 70% of this car in it. It wouldn’t be priced in most people’s reach here. This is one of those cars everyone will say they will buy, but when in comes down to it, you’ll end up elsewhere if you want something for $40,000. I hate to agree with VW, but the market for this isn’t worth the investment in shipping it here, especially considering the GTI-R will be coming here anyway. I’ll just drive my GTI and be happy I have 70% of this car in it.

]]> By: master_chen http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458201 master_chen Wed, 20 May 2009 15:38:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458201 I would buy one! Oh wait, VW don't sell them here in the States. I would buy one! Oh wait, VW don’t sell them here in the States.

]]> By: Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-scirocco-r.html/comment-page-1#comment-458195 Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:26:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=18138#comment-458195 Simply a very good looking automobile! Simply a very good looking automobile!

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