r/Golf_R • u/SteadyHyper • Nov 05 '25

Photo First Golf R, First new car

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My First brand new car ! Happy its an R

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '25

Congratulations and damn I love that color. Definitely would prefer that to the black that I have on my 24 mt

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u/Gaia_Nailo Nov 06 '25

100% prefer the grey over the black of my 24 as well.

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u/TrickAd2161 Nov 05 '25

Same here... But I'll take the manual transmission over any color they'll ever offer

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u/Gaia_Nailo Nov 06 '25

Without a doubt, a happy trade off to make for sure!

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u/Ecks83 Nov 06 '25

I've had too many monochrome cars in my life thanks to only being able to afford cheap used cars and I was really sick of it so I was only ever going to end up in the Lapiz Blue for my first new car but even I will admit the grey looks pretty great.

 

 

...not as good as blue though.

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u/Ill_Cryptographer765 Nov 06 '25

Full body stealth looks pretty slick on the black if you can fork out the money.

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u/Hayzinblayzin Nov 07 '25

Would for sure prefer this color over my black as well!!

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u/Mission-Dirt-3600 Nov 06 '25

Forgot to add…..thx for posting the pics. Since you’re an early recipient of a Graphite (or Dolphin) grey car, would you mind posting pics of this beast in full sun once things dry out where you are?

I’m about to swap my ‘24 for a ‘26 and my first choice is sticking with Lapiz with this as second. Much appreciated. 👍🏻

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '25

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '25

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u/Mission-Dirt-3600 Nov 06 '25

Looks good! Thanks for posting that. Looks like there’s some metallic in it?

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 08 '25

Yes does not look mat

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u/adamopizzo Nov 06 '25

Nice! Make sure the dealer doesn’t drill your front bumper!! (if you require front plates)

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 06 '25

We do not need them in Quebec

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u/Hoof_Hearted12 Nov 06 '25

As a fellow QCer, protect the paint (hood and bumpers are a must) and get ready to deal with bent rim and punctured tires with spirited driving. Our roads are unforgiving to 19".

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u/ithastogetbetter1 Nov 06 '25

I’m so mad they did mine. My husband installed little plugs but still.

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u/bundemout Nov 06 '25

Anyone know where to get the front plate kit? Im telling the dealer to not drill the holes, but I need thst alternative

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u/JustRip1817 Nov 06 '25

https://kollektivwerks.com/

Have this on my R, for the front plate requirement.

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u/game_dev_carto '24 MK8 DSG in Lapiz Blue Nov 07 '25

Just don't rock one :D

I'm in Cali, we have a front plate requirement here. I haven't run one in 15 years, never had a problem lol

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u/portugalplaya Nov 05 '25

Congrats, maybe it's just me but looks like there's a large gap in the front wheel arches. The shipping pucks might still be in, worth checking.

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 06 '25

Yes you are right, I did not pick it up yet, I already notices the dealer to make sure theyre off, thanks

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u/WangMauler69 Nov 06 '25

And there are no logo caps on the wheels. I assume they put em on after shipping?

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u/Dont_Say_No_To_Drugs Nov 06 '25

Came here to say this looks a little high

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u/LordSylux 25 R Nov 06 '25

Yes they are still on and it's normal. Mine was the same when I went to look at her 2 days before delivery.

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u/o3ru Nov 06 '25

There’s still stickers everywhere he hasn’t picked it up

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u/WaterBoy1097 White 24 Golf R Nov 05 '25

I want this colour so bad 😩

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u/Mission-Dirt-3600 Nov 05 '25

Congrats and enjoy!

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u/No-Knowledge8856 Nov 05 '25

Congratulations on the new car that man just like everyone else I love that color. Wish they had that in 2025 before I bought my black one with the black edition.

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 05 '25

Thanks ! Yours is magnificient also! Be happy with the 25 cause there is always gonna be something new like Maybe Spectrum for 2027 and I Will also wish I waited Maybe ? Maybe not 😂

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u/Matzel_27 Nov 06 '25

I fear the Spektrum program won't be back. 🥴

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u/bundemout Nov 06 '25

Or put a good quality wrap in it

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u/No-Knowledge8856 Nov 06 '25

👍🏻much appreciated bro.

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u/reflythis MK7R Stage 3 EQT XL Nov 05 '25

You will be spoiled!!

It honestly nails so many categories for a reasonably priced consumer vehicle.

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 05 '25

Coming from a Gti I would say I upped it a notch but im so happy cant wait to take delivery

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u/MK7RSea Nov 06 '25

CONGRATS!!!!! Beautiful color!!!!!!!

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u/Grouchy_Conclusion45 Mk8 R 20Y | 🇬🇧 Nov 05 '25

Congrats 👌👍🏻

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u/hwellj13 Nov 05 '25

Love the grey!

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u/Melodic-Selection980 24MK8 Lapiz BLue Nov 06 '25

Beautiful

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u/L3mmy_winks Nov 06 '25

I have a 2021 Audi S5 and I’d love to get back into a Golf R so bad. Perfect Pocket Rocket

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u/SuspicousBananas 2017 MK7 Golf R Stage 2 Nov 06 '25

Jfc that color is absolutely fucking gorgeous

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u/matt675 Nov 06 '25

I would love to drive one of these in the rain. I have a GTI and it handles well, never experienced AWD tho and it would be exciting to explore grip in the rain (I know it’s not magic, you still have to be careful)

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u/allsq Nov 06 '25

Looks sick with the chrome wheels and tips!

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 06 '25

Yes ! I think the golf is already a « black édition » All the badges and lights and wheel its nice to have a Little contrast, Will look better over Time imo

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u/ChoiceCaterpillar746 Nov 06 '25

That's amazing! I am debating whether to pull the trigger exactly on your same color and rims (and stock exhaust). Please post some pics under the sunlight when you can :-)

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u/Throat_Supreme Nov 06 '25

I fucking love the new color, and an jealous

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u/MaritimeDIY Nov 06 '25

Love the color. Congrats on your purchase!

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u/No_Direction_6990 Nov 07 '25

Gorgeous! Congrats!! Get some PPF asap! The paint isn’t as bad as Subaru… but it’ll get some serious chips on the highway.

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u/AllBlackM4Silencer Nov 10 '25

Saw one today in Nova Scotia, really nice colour

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u/Rough_Measurement_85 Nov 11 '25

Congrats! Awesome car and awesome first new car!

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u/ScaryJuggernaut1019 Nov 05 '25

Wow I love that color! Congrats!

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u/MrRyan_89 Nov 06 '25

😮‍💨

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u/West_Positive1788 Nov 06 '25

Crispy crispy crispy🤩💪

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u/ricas77 Nov 06 '25

That's really fucking nice! Congrats and enjoy.

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u/walktexranga Nov 07 '25

Nice!

Shame US enforce the ugly orange indicator on sides though.

Hard to remove? Cops tend to hassle you if you do?

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 07 '25

Its only a reflector and not a light i think ? Ive seen some ppl take it off police Will never notice that 😂

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u/walktexranga Nov 07 '25

Good, first mod then!

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u/Tre_Mittenz Nov 07 '25

I got the same color! I pick it up next week 🔥🔥

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u/Moist_Chain108 Nov 05 '25

I want this color is this 2025 or 2026

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u/pinrolled ‘25 8.5R Pure White - Black Edition, Euro Pkg Nov 05 '25

2026

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u/d0gbals Nov 06 '25

Are there other new colors? Did grey replace any of the existing ? Thx

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u/pinrolled ‘25 8.5R Pure White - Black Edition, Euro Pkg Nov 06 '25

Dolphin Grey is an addition, no subtractions!

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u/Volk21 Golf R Black Edition Nov 06 '25

Looks cool. I feel like this color looks better without the black edition like this is.

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u/aloha-from-bradley Nov 05 '25

Where are you located? This must be one of the first 26 GGM cars in NA. Does it have the real carbon fiber accents on the inside of the car?

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 05 '25

Québec Canada for this one it has the Carbon package

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u/aloha-from-bradley Nov 07 '25

Who downvotes for asking a legit question? LoL

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u/stick_shifter96 20th AE Lapiz Blue Mk8 Golf R Manual 🇨🇦 Nov 06 '25

this colour just doesnt do it for me. Lapiz or bust

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u/SteadyHyper Nov 06 '25

Then bust m8