Volkswagen R32 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Tech · 05-13-2004, 07:59 AM

$29,100
AWD
3.2L V-6
240 bhp
236 lb-ft. @ 2800-3200 rpm
lowered 1" from other Golfs
18" wheels

0-60 = 5.8
1/4 mile = 14.1 @ 99.2 mph
braking 60-0 = 111 ft
skidpad (200-ft) = .85g
fuel economy = 19/26 mpg

i'd been wanting a WRX wagon, but this might be a strong competitor when i start looking at cars next year...only down side would be less interior room... i like the subtle appearances, the only changes from a regular Golf are the dual exhaust, wheels, lowered height, and badges all of which are subtle. looks sweet!

Cycler · 05-13-2004, 12:00 PM

Yeah I heard about this car. Really cool. Solid design and executed well. Just wish it wasn't 30K.

matteo101 · 05-13-2004, 04:58 PM

Awesome fucking ride, if I had 30 grand I would buy this car in an instant. I suggest it to anyone that does. Nuts fast quarter mile time, great suspension and braking, good on gas and AWD. Not to mention it looks pimp.

DEI37 · 05-13-2004, 06:35 PM

It's a $30k Golf. And, it's a VW. It'll probably end up in the shop more than your driveway. Unless you don't drive it. We've got a black one...looks sharp, the interior is nice. We'll see about the reliability.

merkerguitars · 05-13-2004, 08:37 PM

If they made it in a TDI model I would buy it....

irseg · 05-13-2004, 08:42 PM

Hmm.. I think I'd buy an F-body to get comparable handling and gas mileage, with superior acceleration. The $20k savings would be a nice bonus, too.

bad30th · 05-13-2004, 11:47 PM

Holy overpriced-Golf Batman!

qtpye4u84 · 05-14-2004, 01:26 AM

I want it I want it.
Its really fast I like to go fast.

Tech · 05-14-2004, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by irseg
Hmm.. I think I'd buy an F-body to get comparable handling and gas mileage, with superior acceleration. The $20k savings would be a nice bonus, too.

not sure where you are going to find a new f-body for $10k... but if you are talking about used cars then obviously there are faster money options, i could get a used vette for less that would run circles around a new R32, that's not the point...

Scorps · 05-15-2004, 12:47 PM

Looks the same as the TDI, to the naked eye!

Jackebear · 05-15-2004, 11:18 PM

It is awesome. I saw one on the highway recently. I was going 140km/h and it BLEW by me. I owned 2 golfs ...Basic GL and later a VR6...never ever had a problem with them.

I would love to get this car.

castex · 05-16-2004, 03:30 AM

Fat, inert.

WannabeTFP · 05-16-2004, 08:34 AM

I have an Evo and I think this is a bad-ass ride.

Very impressive all around.

Atomic Pinkie · 05-16-2004, 09:06 AM

in terms of car magazines it got poor reviews mainly because they matched it up against the WRX Sti and the Evo, horribly out HP'd all the 'speed' numbers were lower.

They did state that it was the most comfortable!

This thing also has PADDLE SHIFTERS

Fun car no doubt.

WarWagon · 05-16-2004, 02:28 PM

It'd probably look a lot more appealing if they shaved $12k off the pricetag.

bad30th · 05-17-2004, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WarWagon
It'd probably look a lot more appealing if they shaved $12k off the pricetag.

good call.....if it were in the same neighborhood as, say, the SRT-4 then yes this car would be badass.....cause god does it look better than the SRT-4

omid · 05-17-2004, 02:35 PM

wow running a 14.1 on stock is pretty nice... but you could just get a WRX for that price. much nicer car imo.

Kurant · 05-17-2004, 02:48 PM

If your looking raw performence, STi I guess. But if your looking for a Euro-Car, with alot of balls, and doesn't give up simple things like comfortable seats, and fully funtional interiors and comes with a nice sounding stereo.. (cough STi doesn't have one at all). The japanese cars are basically econo-boxes with monster motors and superb handling. This is vehicle that is refined, and got that wonderful german taste. Don't get me wrong, the STi and Evo are decent cars, for what they are, but this is on a whole nother level. This thing out classes both of them. Not even a contest, this thing is so refined, it's an amazing car to see in person. Go check one out, you won't be dissapointed.

I'm in the market now that I've sold my M3 due to realizing the limitations of owning one living in Alaska, and the birth of my second child, and I've driven the Evo and the R32, and sat inside of an already sold STi (They only got a few of them up here) and the R32 IMO, for the price, is much, much nicer. It's basiclly a luxury Golf with performance to boot. God I love German cars.

EDIT: I just realized there is pics, I must go wash my underwear now. *drool*

Hondasport19 · 05-17-2004, 04:22 PM

I think I'd take an Evo or an STi over it......but it is a nice vehicle with decent power.

Viking1064 · 05-23-2004, 02:01 PM

My first car was the original 1983 GTI. I alsway feel a loyalty to VW, but I would get an STi or Evo for that kinda of $

Kurant · 05-23-2004, 02:11 PM

Guess it depends on the person too. All nice cars, all well worth the money, if that's what your looking for. I just think in the long run, people will get more enjoyment out of what the R32 offers to the driver, then the other 2.

Rippley · 05-25-2004, 03:01 AM

The reason to buy this over a WRX or an EVO would have to be the build quality and general feel of it. Where it get s spanked in the driving/speed/handling/etc., it is bound to be better put together, I'm no talking about the engine or anything. But the cabinplastics, switchgear, etc, is prolly of a higher, more "luxurious" quality overall. Making it "feel" more expensive, while spanking most things on European roads...

tec-9-7 · 05-27-2004, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rippley
The reason to buy this over a WRX or an EVO would have to be the build quality and general feel of it. Where it get s spanked in the driving/speed/handling/etc., it is bound to be better put together, I'm no talking about the engine or anything. But the cabinplastics, switchgear, etc, is prolly of a higher, more "luxurious" quality overall. Making it "feel" more expensive, while spanking most things on European roads...

The 'cabin feel' might be better, but I'm willing to bet the Scooby has better switch-gear from a durability standpoint is better put together. The R32 looks sweet, and offers decent performance, but in terms of aftermarket, both the Scooby and the Evo are going to be easier and cheaper to modify.

I has an 01 Wolfsburg Jetta, and while it was a nice car, it had some little niggling problems that you typically don't see w/ Subaru (tho Mitsubishi isn't exactly known as a tower of reliability)

Atomic Pinkie · 05-28-2004, 02:32 AM

Another thing to consider when looking at magazine reviews and what not, the STi and Evo come with rally grade tires. One of the many reviews I read while sitting around at a Border's made the comment that they felt the R32 would without a doubt put a lot of pressure on the two Rally cars if it was equipped with better tires.

05-13-2004, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	Volkswagen R32 $29,100 AWD 3.2L V-6 240 bhp 236 lb-ft. @ 2800-3200 rpm lowered 1" from other Golfs 18" wheels 0-60 = 5.8 1/4 mile = 14.1 @ 99.2 mph braking 60-0 = 111 ft skidpad (200-ft) = .85g fuel economy = 19/26 mpg i'd been wanting a WRX wagon, but this might be a strong competitor when i start looking at cars next year...only down side would be less interior room... i like the subtle appearances, the only changes from a regular Golf are the dual exhaust, wheels, lowered height, and badges all of which are subtle. looks sweet! __________________ -Tim- ~I swear sometimes i feel like i'm married to a child. ~You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois, cause if i'm a child than you know what that makes you? a pedophile. and i'll be damned if i'm going to stand here and be lectured by a pervert.

05-13-2004, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	Yeah I heard about this car. Really cool. Solid design and executed well. Just wish it wasn't 30K. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

05-13-2004, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	It's a $30k Golf. And, it's a VW. It'll probably end up in the shop more than your driveway. Unless you don't drive it. We've got a black one...looks sharp, the interior is nice. We'll see about the reliability. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

05-13-2004, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	If they made it in a TDI model I would buy it.... __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

05-14-2004, 01:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
qtpye4u84 Flavor+noodles Location: oregon	I want it I want it. Its really fast I like to go fast. __________________ The QTpie

05-13-2004, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
matteo101 In transition Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!	Awesome fucking ride, if I had 30 grand I would buy this car in an instant. I suggest it to anyone that does. Nuts fast quarter mile time, great suspension and braking, good on gas and AWD. Not to mention it looks pimp.

05-13-2004, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
irseg Junkie Location: Florida	Hmm.. I think I'd buy an F-body to get comparable handling and gas mileage, with superior acceleration. The $20k savings would be a nice bonus, too.

05-13-2004, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
bad30th Insane Location: [insert witty play on location field here]	Holy overpriced-Golf Batman!

05-15-2004, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Looks the same as the TDI, to the naked eye!

05-15-2004, 11:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jackebear Insane	It is awesome. I saw one on the highway recently. I was going 140km/h and it BLEW by me. I owned 2 golfs ...Basic GL and later a VR6...never ever had a problem with them. I would love to get this car. __________________ Life's jounney is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!" - unknown

05-16-2004, 03:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
castex Psycho Location: france	Fat, inert.

05-16-2004, 08:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
WannabeTFP Upright	I have an Evo and I think this is a bad-ass ride. Very impressive all around.

05-16-2004, 09:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Atomic Pinkie Addict Location: Chicago	in terms of car magazines it got poor reviews mainly because they matched it up against the WRX Sti and the Evo, horribly out HP'd all the 'speed' numbers were lower. They did state that it was the most comfortable! This thing also has PADDLE SHIFTERS Fun car no doubt. __________________ Where dem bitches at?

05-16-2004, 02:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	It'd probably look a lot more appealing if they shaved $12k off the pricetag.

05-17-2004, 02:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
omid Crazy Location: Aliso Viejo, California	wow running a 14.1 on stock is pretty nice... but you could just get a WRX for that price. much nicer car imo. __________________ Kick butt buzz-cut dickheads who didn't like what I said. The good times are killing me. Jaws clenching tight we talked all night, oh but what the hell did we say? The good times are killing me.

05-17-2004, 02:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	If your looking raw performence, STi I guess. But if your looking for a Euro-Car, with alot of balls, and doesn't give up simple things like comfortable seats, and fully funtional interiors and comes with a nice sounding stereo.. (cough STi doesn't have one at all). The japanese cars are basically econo-boxes with monster motors and superb handling. This is vehicle that is refined, and got that wonderful german taste. Don't get me wrong, the STi and Evo are decent cars, for what they are, but this is on a whole nother level. This thing out classes both of them. Not even a contest, this thing is so refined, it's an amazing car to see in person. Go check one out, you won't be dissapointed. I'm in the market now that I've sold my M3 due to realizing the limitations of owning one living in Alaska, and the birth of my second child, and I've driven the Evo and the R32, and sat inside of an already sold STi (They only got a few of them up here) and the R32 IMO, for the price, is much, much nicer. It's basiclly a luxury Golf with performance to boot. God I love German cars. EDIT: I just realized there is pics, I must go wash my underwear now. drool Last edited by Kurant; 05-17-2004 at 02:56 PM..

05-17-2004, 04:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
Hondasport19 Upright Location: B.C.	I think I'd take an Evo or an STi over it......but it is a nice vehicle with decent power. __________________ MBowe#19

05-23-2004, 02:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Viking1064 Insane Location: New Jersey	My first car was the original 1983 GTI. I alsway feel a loyalty to VW, but I would get an STi or Evo for that kinda of $

05-23-2004, 02:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Guess it depends on the person too. All nice cars, all well worth the money, if that's what your looking for. I just think in the long run, people will get more enjoyment out of what the R32 offers to the driver, then the other 2.

05-25-2004, 03:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
Rippley Insane	The reason to buy this over a WRX or an EVO would have to be the build quality and general feel of it. Where it get s spanked in the driving/speed/handling/etc., it is bound to be better put together, I'm no talking about the engine or anything. But the cabinplastics, switchgear, etc, is prolly of a higher, more "luxurious" quality overall. Making it "feel" more expensive, while spanking most things on European roads... __________________ roadrazer - 300kgs, 300hp = pure fun.

05-28-2004, 02:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
Atomic Pinkie Addict Location: Chicago	Another thing to consider when looking at magazine reviews and what not, the STi and Evo come with rally grade tires. One of the many reviews I read while sitting around at a Border's made the comment that they felt the R32 would without a doubt put a lot of pressure on the two Rally cars if it was equipped with better tires. __________________ Where dem bitches at?