Any UK people on here?

[Mrwaite]

I'm guessing change the $ to a £ and that won't be far off!!
Puts it around Golf R pricing.
Wonder how much longer we need to wait for info.

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[golty]

Ye needs to be around £40k based purely off the usd exchange rate that seems fair!

VW do actually seem to discount the golf R by almost 10% on drive the deal so under £40k for a base spec R!

 

[Zero7]

Not totally enamored with the reviews, my take on it. A more playful rear end that rotates better than the FK8 but not as raw. The way I read all the reviews is that on track the FL5 will be more fun / enjoyable (due to the rear end rotation), but for a B road blast the FK8 is the one to grab the keys for. Not sure it's worth the upgrade from my facelift FK8.

 

[Toprarnen]

Not totally enamored with the reviews, my take on it. A more playful rear end that rotates better than the FK8 but not as raw. The way I read all the reviews is that on track the FL5 will be more fun / enjoyable (due to the rear end rotation), but for a B road blast the FK8 is the one to grab the keys for. Not sure it's worth the upgrade from my facelift FK8.

Yeah, if I had a '20-21 FK8, I wouldn't be looking to make a move any time soon

 

[giger]

I think we need real UK road tests to see how good it really is. Hopefully not long now. Price, who knows...

 

[MrB]

Yes, haven't read them properly yet but reviews so far seems very "first impressions" and certainly not in UK b road environments!

 

[Ulti-Resis]

£38,995-£39,995 is my guess. Not decided if I keep the FK8 until I see the FL5 in person and drive one. Definitely not going to be buying without a test drive and viewing.

 

[Zero7]

£38,995-£39,995 is my guess. Not decided if I keep the FK8 until I see the FL5 in person and drive one. Definitely not going to be buying without a test drive and viewing.

I’m not even sure dealers will have demonstrators, they will be few and far between these cars and will fly out if priced right.

 

[Mrwaite]

Agreed im not sure you'll even get one if you commit to buy unseen today unless a lot of people pull out due to rrp!!

 

[MrB]

Agreed im not sure you'll even get one if you commit to buy unseen today unless a lot of people pull out due to rrp!!

Which they might!

 

[Mrwaite]

I'm very much on the fence about my order having had the i20n for a month or so. All I need really for the roads at least!! Loved the bite of the diff on the fk8 (though the i20n still has a mechanical one) but otherwise don't feel like I'm missing too much other than the obvious prestige and extra fineese the type R undoubtedly has.

I also quite like the fact everyone has or is pulling out of the smaller hot hatch market so it's nice to have a great example of the breed before they die off completely.

 

[Ulti-Resis]

I won't be able to make an informed decision as to whether it is worse, better or the same as my FK8 if they don't have a demo car. Not risking swapping until I can really compare them. Who would spend £40k without seeing and test driving first? Makes no sense as you might be really unhappy and not like the car and it's too late then!

I can wait as I still have warranty and service plan in place for 2 years yet anyway. By then I'm sure they won't be hard to get and with the cost of living and recession looming there'll be a lot of people who want the car but simply can't afford it. I think sales will be slower than expected.

 

[golty]

Im happy to order unseen but I’ll be relying Carwows review mainly and Evo, if they like I will keep the order (assuming I get one in the first place)!

 

[BOOSTFAN]

Looks like the FL5 will be on the new Top Gear series driven by Harris.

 

[Ulti-Resis]

Wonder if they'll give any UK release date or pricing info on it.

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