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First Drive: 2008 Volkswagen R32 - You need to really like German hatchbacks to appreciate the R32's combination of performance and upscale comfort. If you don't, you won't. (more)
Follow-Up Test: 2008 Volkswagen R32 - If pinpoint refinement is your overriding priority in hot-hatch selection, the 2008 VW R32 is the obvious choice. But some will find it too thoroughly baked. (more)
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Replying to: forestercurt (Sep 04, 2007 6:03 pm) however.... if THIS: My only interest in the r32 is IF I could boost the power to spank the ricers is your only interest i would look elsewhere. Any car can become 'riced' regardless from where its from. There are many a 'riced' out vw out there, trust me. You should enjoy the car for what it is, not just because you want to race a fart can equipped import. 
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Replying to: forestercurt (Sep 04, 2007 6:03 pm) As for the Youtubed 580 HP R32's - how much of the vehicle is stock? What happens to the drive shafts should you drop a gear and floor the engine? Or if under full power a drive wheel goes into full slip and abruptly reloads again? Just how long can the car operate at maximum horsepower before the engine blows up? Car and Driver once experimented with an EVO taken "to the edge". Their tuned car was only a little faster than stock, but routinely blew up its motor, drive shafts, or transmission depending on what part was stressed. Personally, I'd like my car to keep on performing rather than becoming a basket case. |
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| My brother cites several cars that are either faster, or cheaper, or both that I could have purchased. I'm 65, live in LA and don't race on the streets. The DSG trans in great in urban areas. The car feel like its on rails in the twisties. I've had cars that cost much more than the R-32, but they didn't make me smile. I learned a long time ago that's important. | |
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Replying to: forestercurt (Sep 04, 2007 6:03 pm) |
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R32 lovers and haters out there: After owning and driving the new R for just over a month now with about 1000 miles on the odo, I have to take back my comment that the exhaust note louder than the old one. My '04 R32 has a much louder exhaust (possibly because it older and "broken-in" more...?) upon start-up and just driving around. I guess I didn't notice it at first, but now it's obvious. The xenons are friggin amazing, by the way. I wish I had those on my old R, but the wife gets the new one....because I'm so nice. I also bought some detail stuff from Griot's Garage online. This stuff is great and makes washing/waxing/cleaning the cars so easy, it's down right fun. It's great to have a first generation R32 parked right next the second generation R32 all cleaned and detailed in my garage. They both look brand new. I had a neighbor come up my drive way and tell me they both looked great. He thought they were both brand new, but I told in the blue one was almost 4 years old, he couldn't believe it. The '04 R32 has about 47000 miles on it and I put 30000 miles on in one year driving to work. Now I drive 8 a day to work. I kinda miss driving her so much, on the highway and stuff, but I don't miss buying gas (about 3 tanks a week) and the fact that I will wear out the 4 year warranty by year not mileage and the 5 year warranty by year as well. My battery died during the summer and they replaced it free of charge. COOL!! Next up, a Porsche. I've been waiting a while for one. I like the Cayman S, but it doesn't have the power I'm looking for. I'd like the 3.6 L boxer in the Cayman S, but currently, they have the 3.4 L. I also like the GT3. But I have about 2 years or so to decide...and that's plenty of time. Oh, by the way. I will never get rid of my R32's. They are keepers for sure. Take it easy and enjoy your rides, whatever they are! Cheers, Jason |
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I own a '04 r32 a really enjoy it. The only question is if its worth getting rid of any buying an '08. Does anyone have an opinion? Also, anyone with an 04 r32 experience excessive squeeking and creaking from the front seats and emergency brake?
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I'm going to test drive an R32 this weekend and wonder if any owners can answer some questions. Has anyone had experience w/ one in the snow? I live on a fairly steep hill and have gotten stuck on it w/ a front wheel drive car. Also, what are the prices people are paying for an '08 w/ nav? Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: schizasjr (Oct 06, 2007 9:56 am) My R does have some creaking in the front seats and the emergency brake. The brake doesn't bother me at all. Only squeaks when pulled up to park. The seats can be fixed by conditioning the leather. At least for mine, it worked. I think the creaking is from the middle seat inserts rubbing on the other parts of the seats (the bolsters). Hope this helps, but you can always just keep the windows wide open and the revs above 3200 rpm and the only noise is from the beautiful exhaust  . Cheers, Jason |
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Oct 09, 2007 4:21 am) I paid $32,900 for my '08 R32 w/o nav. I think the nav is about $2,100 more. So, you do the math...Enjoy the test drive and don't forget to put it in Sport mode and press the peddle to the floor, then a little more pressure and you hit warp drive. Really, there is a button under the gas pedal that pushes down for an even faster drive. But one note: DON'T DO THAT TO THE ONE YOU BUY!!!! We test drove a white one and dogged it, then bought the gray one. Cheers, Jason
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Replying to: drjlag (Oct 09, 2007 10:31 am)
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