Ya Golfs don't lease well, especially the R, 500 is just insane. My S3 lease is $500. If the R costs around 350 I would've done it. VW dealerships also suck so much. It's just kinda sad even when you're buying their coolest car.
Just picked up my S3 this afternoon. Haven't driven it much, only stopped by Whole Foods and went home, dealership is less than 2 miles away. Ordered an infant car seat today, should be here next week.