2006 VW Golf Mark V R32 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

henlin · 10-11-2005, 08:00 AM

from UltimateCarPage

It was the most powerful Golf ever. The Golf R32 powered by a 241 bhp engine was first launched in August 2002. Not only was it one of the hottest cars on the road, it also sold like hot cakes: three times as many R32's were sold than originally planned. These are excellent prospects for its successor.

Now comes a new R32 based on the Golf V generation. This time it packs 184 kW (250 bhp) under the bonnet; the permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive again promises excellent roadholding. The new model will see its world premiere at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show (15 to 25 September). Presales in Germany start on 19 August. Market launch will be at the end of September. Prices for the new Golf R32 start at €32,200.

Is it just me or does this not have quite the visual impact of the Mark IV R32?

ChickenNinja · 10-11-2005, 03:40 PM

It's not just you. The new Jettas and Golfs look too much like Corollas.

Rippley · 10-11-2005, 11:55 PM

Certainly the first R32 was far more aggressive in its styling and visual impression. This one seems too tall, somehow. Like they should have added a couple more inches of flare to the arches or something. I like the specs though, and apparently the drive is excellent.
see here for first impressions: http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...9.shtml?page=1

Scorps · 10-12-2005, 11:36 AM

Im not liking the crome or siver shit on the front of all the new VW's.

dlish · 10-12-2005, 02:02 PM

ive got the 2004 VW Golf..ive had i for a year an a half now, wondering if these new golfs come in auto, cos my mrs cant drive manual.

being a V6, the only problem ive got with it is petrol consumption at this present time.

Scorps · 10-12-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dlishsguy

ive got the 2004 VW Golf..ive had i for a year an a half now, wondering if these new golfs come in auto, cos my mrs cant drive manual.

being a V6, the only problem ive got with it is petrol consumption at this present time.

LOL your worried about a V6 I got a 5.7L V8 as my everyday driver

sixate · 10-12-2005, 02:59 PM

Don't like it at all, and am I the only person on the face of the planet that hates how most new car radios are molded into the heat controls and/or navigation? I guess it's just me because I would never leave a shitty stock radio in my car.

dlish · 10-12-2005, 03:23 PM

haha..it becomes a problem when u got 3 cars pain_train :P

Scorps · 10-13-2005, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sixate

Don't like it at all, and am I the only person on the face of the planet that hates how most new car radios are molded into the heat controls and/or navigation? I guess it's just me because I would never leave a shitty stock radio in my car.

Thats why I buy classic

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Originally Posted by dlishsguy

haha..it becomes a problem when u got 3 cars pain_train :P

Ok that would explane it...my Family has 5 cars/vans but I only pay for 1 of them

henlin · 10-13-2005, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sixate

Don't like it at all, and am I the only person on the face of the planet that hates how most new car radios are molded into the heat controls and/or navigation? I guess it's just me because I would never leave a shitty stock radio in my car.

it is pretty bad but you can normally get the double din replacements now that will fill the hole the POS standard stereo leaves

Scorps · 10-13-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by henlin

it is pretty bad but you can normally get the double din replacements now that will fill the hole the POS standard stereo leaves

Or make your own out of Fibreglass

Tech · 10-13-2005, 11:41 AM

i loved the old R32, and this one is sweet too, my only problem is that it performs somewhere between a WRX and an STi, but costs as much as an STi... i might buy one for $28-29k

moot1337 · 10-18-2005, 08:44 PM

What's the deal with this style of body? Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, now the Golf, and I'd bet a good deal of other makes have this exact same damn body style... did they all pool together and say "let's find a body style that really works and then we'll ALL do it" or what? I mean, it's nice because it's functional and the cargo space is amazing, but why, why must they all look like each other? I can usually tell a VW from a 'Yo from a Pontiac, but when it comes to these, I've actually got to look at the emblem/style of the grille!

Oh well... VW's don't look much like VW's any more anyway. I'll stick to the 90's...

/rant off

supafly · 11-10-2005, 12:50 AM

This car would look awesome in black.

10-11-2005, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
henlin Tilted Location: Birmingham, England	2006 VW Golf Mark V R32 from UltimateCarPage It was the most powerful Golf ever. The Golf R32 powered by a 241 bhp engine was first launched in August 2002. Not only was it one of the hottest cars on the road, it also sold like hot cakes: three times as many R32's were sold than originally planned. These are excellent prospects for its successor. Now comes a new R32 based on the Golf V generation. This time it packs 184 kW (250 bhp) under the bonnet; the permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive again promises excellent roadholding. The new model will see its world premiere at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show (15 to 25 September). Presales in Germany start on 19 August. Market launch will be at the end of September. Prices for the new Golf R32 start at €32,200. Is it just me or does this not have quite the visual impact of the Mark IV R32?

10-11-2005, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChickenNinja Crazy	It's not just you. The new Jettas and Golfs look too much like Corollas. __________________ Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

10-11-2005, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rippley Insane	Certainly the first R32 was far more aggressive in its styling and visual impression. This one seems too tall, somehow. Like they should have added a couple more inches of flare to the arches or something. I like the specs though, and apparently the drive is excellent. see here for first impressions: http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...9.shtml?page=1 __________________ roadrazer - 300kgs, 300hp = pure fun.

10-12-2005, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	ive got the 2004 VW Golf..ive had i for a year an a half now, wondering if these new golfs come in auto, cos my mrs cant drive manual. being a V6, the only problem ive got with it is petrol consumption at this present time. __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

10-12-2005, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	haha..it becomes a problem when u got 3 cars pain_train :P __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

10-12-2005, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Im not liking the crome or siver shit on the front of all the new VW's.

10-12-2005, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	Don't like it at all, and am I the only person on the face of the planet that hates how most new car radios are molded into the heat controls and/or navigation? I guess it's just me because I would never leave a shitty stock radio in my car.

10-13-2005, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	i loved the old R32, and this one is sweet too, my only problem is that it performs somewhere between a WRX and an STi, but costs as much as an STi... i might buy one for $28-29k __________________ -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.

10-18-2005, 08:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
moot1337 Insane Location: Learning to Fly...	What's the deal with this style of body? Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, now the Golf, and I'd bet a good deal of other makes have this exact same damn body style... did they all pool together and say "let's find a body style that really works and then we'll ALL do it" or what? I mean, it's nice because it's functional and the cargo space is amazing, but why, why must they all look like each other? I can usually tell a VW from a 'Yo from a Pontiac, but when it comes to these, I've actually got to look at the emblem/style of the grille! Oh well... VW's don't look much like VW's any more anyway. I'll stick to the 90's... /rant off __________________ And that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana-shaped. This new learning amazes me, Sir Bedevere. Explain again how sheeps' bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes. Oh, certainly, sir.

11-10-2005, 12:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
supafly Psycho Location: Rotterdam	This car would look awesome in black. __________________ Thumbs up