:R32

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Nice. I guess. If you like that sort of thing.

Here's a picture of a rabbit eating some pineapple as I have nothing constructive to say !

 

[Chris205]

Miltek please!!!

 

[DanielJames]

Better than I was expecting! Looks so subtle in silver.

 

[DanielJames]

Miltek please!!!

gooby pls.

 

[philmots]

Looks nice.

For me it would have to be 3 door, you've got the best wheels, though.

What's the reliability like on the DSG boxes

 

[Gally]

Miltek please!!!

As Gaz said in another thread the standard exhaust with the flapper mod actually sounds better.

 

[couzens]

Guff wheels dave!

 

[chriscummins7]

Looks well that mate!!

Can't believe how many cars you get through though. I would love to be in your position!

 

[Vish]

As said before, I love it personally. Would probably be my choice of R32 for commuting.

I reckon a bargain E92 330i manual next before you realise you miss the auto for the commute and get another cheap E46. All before Christmas lol

Ps. Can I borrow it while you're on holidays?

 

[Paul.]

As Gaz said in another thread the standard exhaust with the flapper mod actually sounds better.

It does .


Nice buy . I almost bought a silver one

 

[Herr Flick]

Almost 100% it will be a E90/1/2 as your next purchase.

5 door FTW tho.

 

[chris_p]

I still haven't made my mind up on these.

Generally, I don't like vag. It's all played a bit safe don't you think?
I make a small exception for the R as it does have a good engine note, but I don't know why you would own one over an M3.

Ive not driven one so I can't comment on how it drives, my mate has one and his makes an awful racket...ok I lie, it's him making the noise complaining about the mpg!

It will undoubtedly make a great motorway bus, though.

 

[Paul.]

What does the M3 have over a mkv R32 ?? Genuine question ... Never driven a M3. Although I do know the R32 sounds better, much better IMO

 

[Gally]

Because the M3 contrary to popular belief isn't the best car ever made.

 

[Paul.]

Sure it's probably quicker but what else am I missing ?

 

[Ian_182]

A very safe purchase.I like these a lot but its not special enough to warrant the mpg.Is it the higher tax band also.?

Nice enough though.

 

[chris_p]

What does the M3 have over a mkv R32 ?? Genuine question ... Never driven a M3. Although I do know the R32 sounds better, much better IMO

The sound is subjective, both sound awesome tbh.
As a drivers tool the m3 is better; rwd and a 50:50 weight distribution is a winning formula. It's significantly faster too.
An m3 is just more special.

Because the M3 contrary to popular belief isn't the best car ever made.

I don't recall saying it was?
The reason for comparison being essentially they're similar cars, similar prices and similar running costs.

 

[SOHROB]

As a drivers car it may be better but what car would i want to drive day in day out? The r32 and thats from an m3 fanboy!!!

E46's are old hat now, the mk5 still feels modern if only the r32 was a little quicker.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I don't know why you would own one over an M3.

Because the M3 contrary to popular belief isn't the best car ever made.

Oh but Gally, it is! Thats half the problem for me. The M3 is simply too capable, & too fast to have fun in on the road imho :dapprove:

At low speeds its like driving a rocket powered truck, everything is obscenely heavy, so commuting in traffic is quite frankly awful. Once you're moving its fine, but at 'normal' everyday speeds you question why you are bothering, its just too quick to nail it everywhere, so you yearn for the easy laziness of a 330i. But then when you do give it some, it is flipping amazing, but at that point you are either: well into licence losing territory, or well into the nearest forest, backwards, if it all goes wrong.

A very safe purchase.I like these a lot but its not special enough to warrant the mpg.Is it the higher tax band also.?

For my commute, & general driving around, the R32 is going to be better than the M3 imho. At the end of the day, i sit in traffic, with millions of other people trying to crawl into west London each morning, the only excitement is the two roundabouts - one at each end. In addition, having hated autos for years, it does make the journey considerably less tiring/easier. I'm probably a bit of a convert in that respect.

The sound is subjective, both sound awesome tbh.
As a drivers tool the m3 is better; rwd and a 50:50 weight distribution is a winning formula. It's significantly faster too.
An m3 is just more special.

I'd agree, the M3 is quicker, and imho sounds, steers and handles better. But as a daily, sometimes doing 85-90 miles a day, i found it a little too much.

Both should be about the same on fuel, road tax is more on the golf, but its cheaper on servicing/consumables/insurance.

 

[Paul.]

I see the attraction of the e92s but the 46s do nothing for me in terms of looks. I also find the exhaust note is nothing special . Almost "tinny"

 

[Dunn]

Looks great, considering buying one for a few months myself

 

[Russ_16v]

Meh, suppose it's alright

 

[Zorr]

Driver never gets out. That's the first rule of 3-door club.

Haha This !

 

[Sir_Dave]

I see the attraction of the e92s but the 46s do nothing for me in terms of looks. I also find the exhaust note is nothing special . Almost "tinny"

The tinny/raspiness is the best bit imho!! I'm the other way round, love the drive/looks of the e46, but the e9*'s do nothing for me.

 

[roland rat]

Wonder how long until this gets sold in place for your 2661184465959millionth BMW?


Still looks lovely and very understated in Grampa spec

 

[JD]

Once you're done with it, pass it over. Ta.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Once you're done with it, pass it over. Ta.

lol. I'll keep you posted

Just phoned VW to find out how much the DSG oil, Haldex & brake fluid change is. Answer?

25-30% more than the Gti. Purely 'because R32'. No other reason.

Booked it into my local specialist instead. Muppets.

 

[Hixle]

Generally, I don't like vag.

One day I'll grow up

 

[Gally]

lol. I'll keep you posted

Just phoned VW to find out how much the DSG oil, Haldex & brake fluid change is. Answer?

25-30% more than the Gti. Purely 'because R32'. No other reason.

Booked it into my local specialist instead. Muppets.

Gti doesn't have Haldex. It costs sweetie money to have it done. Haldex oil is like £10 for me!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Love it.

I couldn't buy a Golf without 5 doors!

 

[deutsche_blonde]

Looks well. Any reason you went for this over the 130i?

 

[Gally]

Love it.

I couldn't buy a Golf without 5 doors!

Oh hi! x

 

[Sir_Dave]

Looks well. Any reason you went for this over the 130i?

Mainly because the price of the 3dr is too high, & the 5dr just looks minging lol.

Wasnt looking to change from the 330i really, just this happened to come up at the right price

 

[Silent_Scone]

Oh lord lol.


Lush cars, let us have it please

 

[.Steve]

looks gorgeous, lovely in silver Not a massive fan of mk5s, but I'd definitely make an exception for this!

 

[chris_p]

What does the M3 have over a mkv R32 ?? Genuine question ... Never driven a M3. Although I do know the R32 sounds better, much better IMO

One day I'll grow up

LOL.
Didnt even notice that.

Just to clarify things, I love vaginas, but I don't like the volkswagen Audi group!

 

[Ian_182]

As a runaround car and a short lived one what made you go for this over the old shape.?

Just down to running costs and tax really.?

 

[Gally]

The old one isn't a patch on the MkV. You'd be mental to buy one over a 5.

I've heard of it being called more raw. It just has too much Mk4 about it. Quite dated inside etc. dave couldn't own a Mk4.

 

[Russ_16v]

lol. I'll keep you posted

Just phoned VW to find out how much the DSG oil, Haldex & brake fluid change is. Answer?

25-30% more than the Gti. Purely 'because R32'. No other reason.

Booked it into my local specialist instead. Muppets.

bet i could beat that price

 

[Ian_182]

The 05 mk5 i had was streets ahead of my old mk3 VR6's in terms of build quality i must admit.