VW r32

[GunRanger]

any thoughts of them? I think they might be my first car. pretty much everything i want right now, except 4 doors


an example
2008 Volkswagen R32 , $10,895 - Cars.com

 

[Sleepy Walker]

I like them my coworker had a Lambo orange r32 it had great handling, good looks and most importantly good speed. I can't comment on reliability as he bought it brand new and never had any issues(this was in 08-09).

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Only the MK5s, I wouldnt wish an MK4 VW on my worst enemy.

 

[unit321]

any thoughts of them? I think they might be my first car. pretty much everything i want right now, except 4 doors
an example
2008 Volkswagen R32 , $10,895 - Cars.com

Go onto a VW car forum and read threads on the R32 Golf. I don't know how reliable it is.
The forum would detail people's problems and experiences. What breaks down? How much does it cost to repair? How many problems resurface? Stuff breaks down over time, and you have to replace it. I have an expectation that the radiator is going to crack maybe after 150,000. Stuff that breaks down due to bad engineering under 50,000 is bad juju and you want to stay away from that unless the replacement part is reliable. An example is the Dodge Neon cylinder head. It gets warped and the head gasket has to get replaced. That's an example of bad engineering.

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

VWs and Audis from like 1993 through 2004 are rife with issues. I would avoid them all personally. The ones after are OK, my wife has an 07 and it's been reliable.

 

[Captain]

100k on a DSG transmission, RUN AWAY!

There's a reason for the rapid depreciation on these, get a conventional 6 speed if available.





6-speed dual clutch gearbox with transfer box for Volkswagen (VW) R32 (2008 - 2009). #02E300011DB011

 

[88m3]

they're nice cars. Idk about the reliability on this model. go to vwvortex and do your homework.

I don't trust cars from NJ either. I went and looked at an e92 M3 and it had been in an accident and nothing was disclosed.

 

[Captain]

FYI it's a buyers market for any VW product

 

[GunRanger]

100k on a DSG transmission, RUN AWAY!

There's a reason for the rapid depreciation on these, get a conventional 6 speed if available.





6-speed dual clutch gearbox with transfer box for Volkswagen (VW) R32 (2008 - 2009). #02E300011DB011

a vw forum said that dsgs last just fine, but they need scheduled maintenance every 40k miles

 

[PewPew]

Driven two of them. I say two because my friend had one and i crashed it trying to take a turn doing 80, so he bought another one. Fun little cars and they have some getup. Funny enough though after i crashed his car he ended up totaling it by crashing into a tree lol. Good times

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Driven two of them. I say two because my friend had one and i crashed it trying to take a turn doing 80, so he bought another one.

Thats a good ass friend. Let you whip AND you crashed it AND yall are still friends? If that was me you would not have survived

 

[PewPew]

Thats a good ass friend. Let you whip AND you crashed it AND yall are still friends? If that was me you would not have survived

CRASH is a strong word in my case. I bent his stock rims a little bit and threw the alignment off. it was like $500 worth of damage. He crashed it into a tree going 60 MPH. But yes we are great friends.

 

[rogue_riezo]

Only the MK5s, I wouldnt wish an MK4 VW on my worst enemy.

I have one. I agree only because they are dog old and not all that great looking. Of the GTi's they're the least appealing.

R32's go for more than double that here after adjusting for the currency. High demand.

2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF r32R 239,900 for sale | Auto Trader

Worst part is they were built here

 

[GoFlipAPack]

Driven two of them. I say two because my friend had one and i crashed it trying to take a turn doing 80, so he bought another one. Fun little cars and they have some getup. Funny enough though after i crashed his car he ended up totaling it by crashing into a tree lol. Good times

you might be one of the worst friends ever breh

 

[Jean Jacket]

MkIv R32 is the GOAT. That exhaust note ....... find one without electrical problems (oxymoron)... I'd rather live with that fussy bytch than a neutered MkV.