Here in Australia the timing belt interval for the FSI engine in the Golf R is 105,000km (which is around 60,000 miles).
I've got the Monster mats and so far love them. I live in Wisconsin, so the slush is a factor. Hopefully these do the trick. The Muddy Buddy cargo liner works great.
I also like the Monster mats in my vehicles. They are the best I've found for containing slush and water in the winter months. I also have the Cargo system in the trunks of both my vehicles. Using the blocks to secure grocery bags and other items prevents things from rolling around.
I've always loved the VW Monster floor mats. Just as good if not better than the Weathertechs. Plus they add a bit of VW touch to the floor.
The brakes are worth every cent. They're an order of magnitude more powerful and confidence inspiring than my MK6 GTI.
The brakes themselves have radically better cooling ability in the rear, and much improved in the front. The brakes have more effective leverage form the bigger diameter, so you have to push less firmly on the pedal to get the same stopping power as a regular GTI. The difference in brake feel is quite substantial.
Mine has 69K miles. I've owned it for 4 years. Replaced the alternator and MAF sensor after failures. Keyless entry works only sporadically on the driver's door (lock switch already replaced - latch mechanism needs to be replaced, but for $$$).
Bought one in 2011 when it had 50k miles, right now it has 132k miles. Never had a major problem aside from the MAF, original clutch works well enough but the struts are shot and clunking.
The rear brakes will be an absolute nightmare. There is not a lot of room. As far as I am aware, MK6/MKV R/R32 brakes are the same, so... prepare yourself for a miserable time doing the rear rotors. The rear pads are fine. The rotors suck ass.
My low tone horn (the high-mounted one) faild and was recently replaced by the dealer. The high note alone sounds weird!
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