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Golf R32 - Opinions?

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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    SuprSi wrote: »
    Just wondering what people's opinions of the Golf R32 are? 4WD, 250bhp, 3.2 V6 engine - about as good looking as a Golf can be. Anyone own one?

    For those of you unfamiliar with it;

    http://www.desktopmachine.com/framepic.php?id=4736&size=1024

    Seriously dont think it is worth the money, I have a GTI an have driven the R32.Its a petrol guzzler and with the new tax changes its going to be expensive to run.
    Seriously if you want that power just get a GTI and get it re mapped for approx 500 and you will get close to an R32.I wouldnt spend an extra 10k for afew more bhp.


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    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    drdre wrote: »
    wouldnt spend an extra 10k for afew more bhp.

    You also get 4*4 - which should be well worth the extra few bob, particularly in wet Ireland.

    To be fair I have read a few reviews that state the GTi is so good it makes the R32 fairly pointless.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    You also get 4*4 - which should be well worth the extra few bob, particularly in wet Ireland.

    To be fair I have read a few reviews that state the GTi is so good it makes the R32 fairly pointless.


    I know what you mean by the 4x4 , But 10k :rolleyes: ,Why not go for something different as i would never ever pay around 45-50k for a plain old golf.The main thing is the engine other wise its really a basic golf with afew changes like exhaust etc.


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    #5
    whippet
    Registered Users Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭whippet


    like drdre I own a GTI and have driven a R32 and couldn't justify the extra loot to buy it.


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    whippet wrote: »
    like drdre I own a GTI and have driven a R32 and couldn't justify the extra loot to buy it.

    Thanks for backing me :D


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    lightening
    Registered Users Posts: 3,125 ✭✭✭lightening


    GTi owner here. I couldn't justify it, but that could be just my budget. 4 wheel drive might be a clincher! Great looks as well...

    Just depends how rich you are I guess!


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    drdre
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    lightening wrote: »
    GTi owner here. I couldn't justify it, but that could be just my budget. 4 wheel drive might be a clincher! Great looks as well...

    Just depends how rich you are I guess!


    It does really depend on money but seriously couldnt justify spending 50k on a R32, Id prefer 50k on a new 3 series.


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    craichoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,706 ✭✭✭craichoe


    http://www.autospies.com/news/Video-Audi-S3-vs-Golf-R32-Which-is-Faster-10286/


    Ohhh Yeahhhhhhhhh :)


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    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,441 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    the new tax and VRT rates will kill it as a new purchase in this country. I think it falls into the 2k per annum road tax :eek:
    But if you can get a slightly used one, you won't have that problem!


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    craichoe wrote: »
    http://www.autospies.com/news/Video-Audi-S3-vs-Golf-R32-Which-is-Faster-10286/


    Ohhh Yeahhhhhhhhh :)

    I really like the S3, It has to be in white with some carbon fibre extras :)


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    JHMEG
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    drdre wrote: »
    with the new tax changes its going to be expensive to run.
    It will not be any different if the OP gets one before July 08. Not that they're cheap to tax anyway, as they're in the highest band on the old (current) system.

    I'd prefer to spend 50k on a DC5 (quicker than an R32 and way better looking) + a sun holiday + plasma TV + Blu ray surround system + a new laptop + PS3 + ...


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    JHMEG wrote: »
    It will not be any different if the OP gets one before July 08. Not that they're cheap to tax anyway, as they're in the highest band on the old (current) system.

    I'd prefer to spend 50k on a DC5 (quicker than an R32 and way better looking) + a sun holiday + plasma TV + Blu ray surround system + a new laptop + PS3 + ...
    Yep the list can go endless but a new DC5 is about 45k as well.


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    21stone
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    bucket of ****

    all that power and only in rear

    what a waste


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    21stone wrote: »
    bucket of ****

    all that power and only in rear

    what a waste


    Now thats a bit extreme,Have you ever driven one.I can bet you havnt as you would never say this.


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    E92
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    Could someone take me out of the dark and tell me what a DC5 is? I assume since JHMEG came up with the idea that it is some sort of Honda and would I be right in saying it's some sort of a 'teg?


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    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    E92 wrote: »
    Could someone take me out of the dark and tell me what a DC5 is? I assume since JHMEG came up with the idea that it is some sort of Honda and would I be right in saying it's some sort of a 'teg?

    Honda Integra

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=755918


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    Fabritzo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭Fabritzo


    I'd consider the R32 to be a different car to the GTI, v6 non-turbo 4 wheel drive, smooth dsg/auto gearbox?


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    bennyx_o
    Registered Users Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    If you can afford it, and like it, go for it. IMO, it's alot different than a Golf GTI and slightly less common


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    [Deleted User]
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    JHMEG wrote: »
    It will not be any different if the OP gets one before July 08. Not that they're cheap to tax anyway, as they're in the highest band on the old (current) system.

    I'd prefer to spend 50k on a DC5 (quicker than an R32 and way better looking) + a sun holiday + plasma TV + Blu ray surround system + a new laptop + PS3 + ...
    They are totally different cars, its like comparing apples with oranges.
    A FWD coupe with no torque versus an expensive 4wd V6.

    They will both drive totally differently.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    there was one in the traffic ahead of me last .....friday ?..........and it might as well have been a 1.4. Only the two pipes got my attention, and I knew what it was, but really, for that money, a car should shout from the tree-tops.

    As others have said. -the tax alone, not to mind it now being in the 36% VRT bracket makes it a dead duck.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #22
    drdre
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    galwaytt wrote: »
    there was one in the traffic ahead of me last .....friday ?..........and it might as well have been a 1.4. Only the two pipes got my attention, and I knew what it was, but really, for that money, a car should shout from the tree-tops.

    As others have said. -the tax alone, not to mind it now being in the 36% VRT bracket makes it a dead duck.

    Yeah its really like a basic Golf from far away. It should really be eye catching for that kind of price like the new 650bhp golf.


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    #23
    lightening
    Registered Users Posts: 3,125 ✭✭✭lightening


    Some people prefer a bit more subtlety in a performance car. A business owner visiting a client say, last thing you want is the client saying I'm paying this fella to much!


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    #24
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    lightening wrote: »
    Some people prefer a bit more subtlety in a performance car. A business owner visiting a client say, last thing you want is the client saying I'm paying this fella to much!

    That happens in a Ferrari or Lambo,The client says "Wow im paying this guy too much" :)


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    SuprSi
    Registered Users Posts: 6,946 ✭✭✭SuprSi


    lightening wrote: »
    Some people prefer a bit more subtlety in a performance car. A business owner visiting a client say, last thing you want is the client saying I'm paying this fella to much!

    This is why I really like it. It's sportier looking than the GTI, which I also really like, but not too sporty that it looks like an Impreza. €2k a year in tax is pretty hefty though :eek:


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    ArphaRima
    Registered Users Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭ArphaRima


    50K will get you a new 2.0T Audi TT. 200bhp FWD though.

    Its in the 28% VRT band too from July.
    Maximum speed in km/h
    240 (governed)
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h in sec
    6.6
    Fuel consumption: urban/extra urban/overall, l/100 km
    10.7 / 6.0 / 7.7
    CO2 mass emission, g/100 km
    183


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    #27
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    ronoc wrote: »
    They are totally different cars, its like comparing apples with oranges.
    A FWD coupe with no torque versus an expensive 4wd V6.

    They will both drive totally differently.
    They are totally different, and I'm not comparing them.. I would take the DC5 any day as it's a drivers car, and is quicker on the track. Don't forget the R32 has that heavy V6 dragging the nose around.


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    Andrewf20
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Andrewf20


    I reckon depreciation on this model would be more severe than a GTI if thinking of buying new. It may have more power, but its a good deal heavier than the GTI.


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    #29
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    Vw slipped up with the new MK5 R seriously slipped up,the MK4 R was a special car inside and out no chance of mistaking it for anything else,the MK5 looks too standard,although mechanicaly the MK5 is a far superior car esp in the drive and handling.

    Alot to be said for it,not just 4wd but 4motion if you have ever driven a 4motion based car in the wet you will know the super confidence it givesyou in the handling of the car,then there is the V6 sound and probably one of the nicest OEM exhaust notes ever.

    High running costs are a bitch though,if i was buying an R32 id buy a MK4 but then i was buying a MK4 R32 i would opt for the MK1 S3 still has the motion but with a turbo and will remap to 280 ish easily,oh and its only a 2.0lt!


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    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭fletch


    tossy wrote: »
    i would opt for the MK1 S3 still has the motion but with a turbo and will remap to 280 ish easily,oh and its only a 2.0lt!
    1.8T I'm sure you mean?


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    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    Remaps are great


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