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#5 of 42 R32 vs Legacy GT LTD by nschulman3 Oct 24, 2004 (9:31 pm)
I, too, am deciding between these two cars. My STI was stolen last week for the second time in three months and I don't anticipate getting it back. I have driven the Legacy GT, albeit an automatic, which I would not get and liked it. However, there is no getting around the solidity of the R32 or the smoothness of the V6. If I got the legacy, I would get the wagon for the practicality. I am a bit worried about the long term reliability of the VW since I have had some bad experiences with recently leased cars from VW and Audi. Therefore, if I decide to purchase, I will probably go with the Subaru. If I decide to lease, I will certainly get the R32. Replies to this message: shiphro (Oct 25, 2004 5:02 am) 4x4golf (Nov 21, 2004 10:05 pm) bmenk (Dec 02, 2004 4:22 am)
#6 of 42 R32 by shiphro Oct 25, 2004 (5:02 am)
Replying to: nschulman3 (Oct 24, 2004 9:31 pm) Purchase went smoothly and I'm very happy with my new R32. The luxurious interior and low-end torque have managed to keep the break-in period fun.
#7 of 42 Re: R32 vs Legacy GT LTD [nschulman3] by 4x4golf Nov 21, 2004 (10:05 pm)
Replying to: nschulman3 (Oct 24, 2004 9:31 pm) My wife and I were looking at a more economical vehicle than our 1/2T GMC truck for her to drive to work. I was looking at the 1.8 turbo GTI which is being offered at great discounts in our area (2-3K off MSRP.) I made the big mistake of test driving a R32 (I had to after reading Autoweek and Car&Driver reviews.) My mission changed, I HAD! to own a R32. Dealers were not making any deals on the cars, even 400-600 miles out of my area. I finally had a local dealer offer one to me at $1K back of MSRP but have made a tentative deal to buy one on the other side of the US from a private party for about $4K less than the new one (new with 320 miles of test drives on the odometer.) We looked at the WRX but, I immediately noticed several cars "missing" parts on the dealers lot, I jokingly asked him if his body shop was running short of supplies and he told me of the constant thefts and 4 complete vehicle thefts so far this year. Our car will on occasion be parked in the driveway, the R32 should fare better than the WRX in this respect. I also priced insurance on both cars the VW was FAR cheaper to insure due to a far better loss rating than the WRX. I think it is a reflection of the type of people who own these cars, we have had several incidences of "Tuner Shops" in our area (S.F. bay area in Calif) being "busted" by police for massive insurance fraud scams. I think it is a shame that the manufacturer has to suffer because of the popularity of their car with the "shady" crowd. I quickly wrote the WRX off my list of potential vehicles to purchase (don't even get me started about my observations of the Mitsu EVO, it is a worse crowd than the WRX!) Replies to this message: bmenk (Dec 02, 2004 4:22 am)
#8 of 42 Re: R32 vs Legacy GT LTD [4x4golf] by bmenk Dec 02, 2004 (4:22 am)
Replying to: 4x4golf (Nov 21, 2004 10:05 pm) I purchased a Blue R32 on Nov. 15 in Burlington, NC. It had been sitting on the lot for a few months and was able to get it at Invoice. The larger cities (Durham, Greensboro) didn't even have any available to drive.   I couldn't turn down the deal....and I love the way this car handles and sounds. It reminds me a great deal of my 83 Rabbit GTI....lots of grins on a country road.
#9 of 42 New R32 owner by rmorin2 Dec 15, 2007 (6:18 pm)
Bought a blue one yesterday in Gaithersburg, MD for $31.8 K (no nav). Replies to this message: pro5moh (Jan 21, 2008 12:52 pm)
#10 of 42 R32 Delivered by rmorin2 Dec 28, 2007 (1:39 pm)
My salesperson, Francisco, from King VW in Gaithersburg, MD delivered my DBP R32 this morning. Took a nice drive with my 3 grandsons and daughter. The car is everything I expected; good power, decent room, great handling, and a nice ride. I am very happy with my choice.
#11 of 42 R32 by akr32 Jan 07, 2008 (6:03 pm)
I traded in my 2006 GTI in mid summer of 07 for a brand new VW R32. Having upgraded the ECU in the GTI and bumping it to 267 HP i was a little reluctant at first on trading for the R32. To my wonder the R32 just felt quicker and smother. I do miss the 6 speed but I am getting very used to the DSG. I still have my summer tires on it and in Alaska it is quite a surprise to me on how it still handles great in the snow. The only things I have noticed is that the plastics on the doors that house the speakers tend to rattle now... not sure if its just the cold or if they are just rattling loose. I plan to have the doors dynamated by a local auto sound shop. Other than that I like how it is a very low profile car, most people don't know what it is .... I get Nice Rabbit... or Nice GTI. It is now near 4000miles and at first there seemed to be a rattling in the exhaust but it appears that it has broken in and matted itself wonderfully together leaving a ear pleasing growl when you punch it.   2008 Blue R32, Sat radio, DVD Nav, Serial # 401 Replies to this message: pro5moh (Jan 21, 2008 12:51 pm) waltchan (Jan 22, 2008 10:44 pm)
#12 of 42 R32 Pricing by pro5moh Jan 21, 2008 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: akr32 (Jan 07, 2008 6:03 pm) I test drove one yesterday and really liked it.    Wanted to see what others are paying & aslo does any one know if there is a 4 Dr Version coming in soon? Replies to this message: waltchan (Jan 22, 2008 10:44 pm)
#13 of 42 Re: New R32 owner [rmorin2] by pro5moh Jan 21, 2008 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: rmorin2 (Dec 15, 2007 6:18 pm) $31.8 K Drive Out?
#14 of 42 Re: R32 Pricing [pro5moh] by waltchan Jan 22, 2008 (10:44 pm)
Replying to: pro5moh (Jan 21, 2008 12:51 pm) You can now get a new R32 at invoice price (about $2,000 off MSRP). 50% of Volkswagen dealers in southern California are offering invoice price to me. The only way to get it is to call every dealerships.

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