For me it’s things like delayed reaction times, touching the brakes for no reason, failure to go a consistent speed. These things always seem to correlate to someone I don’t want to drive next to.

This is why I’ll probably replace my Golf R with a 2-seater again. I thought when we had kids we’d need two “practical” vehicles, but my wife’s mini-van is really all we need for family-hauling.

I still have a fond place in my heart for this vehicle. My uncle had one of the first one’s in Canada and I remember when I was 16, I’d do extra work for him and as a reward I’d get to drive his Z3. I do remember though that if you shifted too aggressively, the gear knob would come flying off! He still has that car,…

I love my MKVII Golf R, except for two or three nagging things.

1) Steering feel kind of sucks. It’s so numb and unresponsive.
2) The suspension in Race Mode is a bit too harsh, generally, but in Normal model, it’s too soft and bouncy. Comfort mode? Don’t even think about it - feels so bouncy it’s ridiculous.
3) Throttle…

Absolutely. I have two car seats in the back of my 2016 Golf R, and our huge stroller even fits in the trunk, albeit up on it’s side.

We had a Mercedes GLK diesel, great vehicle, but once kids came around, it was useless. Traded it in for a Kia Sedona and have been absolutely delighted with the utility of it!

Toyota tried this here in Canada with the whole “Access Toyota” thing - one price, no negotiations. Their sales were fine during that period. If one of the largest auto makers can do it, I’m sure Tesla can pull it off.

I’ve never understood the 2-door version of the Golf. Back in 2007 we purchased a Yaris hatch and did the 2-door just simply because it was cheaper, but that was an entry-level car. I’ve had two GTI’s and now a Golf R, and I love the 4 door practicality of them. If the Golf R were only offered in a 2 door, I wouldn’t…