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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: 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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Replying to: upstatedoc (Oct 09, 2007 12:17 pm)
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Replying to: drjlag (Oct 09, 2007 12:33 pm)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Oct 09, 2007 12:54 pm)
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Replying to: drjlag (Oct 09, 2007 1:13 pm) kinda sucks for whoever buys that white R. its that type of driving that makes dealers NOT want to let people test drive limited run cars. So thanks for encouraging that attitude.
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Replying to: eldaino (Oct 10, 2007 7:56 am) On the test drive issue: We weren't allowed to drive the car alone. The car salesman went with us (we each drove individually; me, then my wife). He actually told me to "drive it like I stole it". But to tell you the truth, the techs drive these types of cars like rocket ships when they "inspect" the cars on arrival. Most should only have about 5 to 7 miles on them when they arrive on the lot. How many miles did your '08 R32 have on it when you first sat in it? I remember buying my '04 R32. It was a late night, say 9 pm or so. There was a red one and a tech was waiting at the light in it reving the engine and then peeled off. I asked the salesman if they did that to mine and he of course said "No!". Yeah, right! Hey, at least the new R isn't a manual, so you don't have to worry about someone over reving the engine or hitting the "money shift" on the auto. I guess the lesson is be careful who you buy your car from. Eventhough, it probably doesn't matter to follow the "break-in" time. I think it just makes us feel better to "follow the rules in the manual". And don't get me started on "break-in" discussions. Oh, right, and you're very welcome indeed. I also got to dog a new Cayman S, new Carrera 4S, and a new M3 comp pack. All with the salesman in the car. Hey, if these cars are performance cars, they better let me see how they perform. Let's ROCK!!! Guess I've just been lucky. Cheers, Jason |
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Replying to: drjlag (Oct 11, 2007 9:41 am) why did you say you were very welcome indeed for though?  regardless if certain dealers bully the car or not, it still isn't really fair that people do that to certain cars. If the car can take it, why not just buy the one you test drove and 'bullied'? It just makes no sense. You can choose to not follow the manual all you want, but coming from a guy who still thinks 'lets rock'(not to mention one who thinks there is a special 'extra power button' on the bottom of the accelerator for better performance.  ) is a legitamate thing to say, i'll be following any manufacturers manuals. 
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| Took the R32 out yesterday with (unfortunately) the salesman. I test drove #1957, bright red. That'll attract cops like a moth to flame. Anyway, its a great ride, very solid. A little more body roll than my '05 TL, probably about the same acceleration. It understeers if you push it hard in the corners. The salesman encouraged this. The 4-motion makes all the difference. Makes it feel much more stable than the TL. Once again I knew more about the vehicle than the salesman did. That irritates me for some reason. The dealership originally had four, two have sold and the remaining both have nav. which pushes the MSRP over 35k. This just seems like a little too much for a rabbit on steroids. Do I have any leverage w/ this price? Any help would be appreciated. | |
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