Thanks for the feedback guys. Like 6UE5t, I too prefer the Golf R; smaller, more nimble, and just as capable (minus the V6 baritone!). Maintenance (and fuel!) costs will be less as well. Still, I'm told that all units of the CC R have already found willing buyers, so there is most certainly a market for these cars.
I suppose the main appeal of a car like this is in its "fun factor". I mean, heck, I drove the XF S, F10 520i and CC R back-to-back and the VW is the most prominent in my mind right now!