[Dalton]

Folks,

I know this is a stupid question but its one I don't know. Can someone catagorise the following and explain where the R32 falls into all of this. I have a MK4 GTI 1.8T 20V 150bhp where does this fit in on the scale.

 

[craigGSI]

way higher [;D]

it was the top of the range MK4

 

[Eastman]

The thing is you have asked quite an open question.

The answer: The R32 is a totally different car altogether. Its almost double of what ures and mine is. If you ever get a ride in one you will see what I mean.

Take a fastish car like a 1.8T GTI 150 multiply by about 2. Thats what you get. Double the power, double the handling. Would others agree or disagree?

I hope the post wasnt a late April Fools.....

 

[Dalton]

what extras does it have, is 180bhp standard on the R32

 

[Eastman]

Dalton mate what can I say.

The R32 never had 180bhp -

try 240bhp. I think they threw in leather aswell.[B)]

They had loads of stuff extra.

 

[Dalton]

Cheers eastman, no Aprils fools just did not know. Must get me a spin in one.

 

[ONeill]

And obviously dont be forgetting the four wheel drive system.

 

[klauster]

here's some info on the spec:

I think the following are as standard:

A/C

Xenons

6 cd autochanger

heated seats

4 wheel drive

dont think leather is standard, you can get cloth too!

some of us got sunroof's and sat nav as well [)]

 

[klauster]

oh yeah and 18'' alloys as standard

 

[NikB]

The R32 certainly is faster than the 1.8T but its not double. It doesn't have twice the power and it weighs a lot more due to a heavier engine and a 4wd drivetrain. It drives and handles better than a 1.8T and the performance is good but not amazing.

 

[J18WJR]

personally after being out in both i dont think the r32 is twice the car the 1.8t is

 

[klauster]

Im biased but i would have to agree! I would say the R is twice the V64mo that i used to have! It really is something rather special! By the way, thats the cars as standard, obviously once you start specnding money uprating brakes, suspension and engine mods this is no longer the case!

 

[Dalton]

I have to get my hands on one

 

[Essex Escy]

if you want to spend 20k then go for it dude.

 

[Richy_50pence]

im forever facing such dilemas, i saw the video sum1 posted on the r32 0-60, it was nuts! but i aint got 20k, i want chip my 1.8T but am worried about traction as i have no traction control!!! Im far too used to the 150 bhp now!

I was even considering an Audi S3, the insurance is the same for me!

 

[JimmyC]

Dalton

You wont find too many R32s knocking around in Eire, as VW never sold them here AFAIK, up north is a different matter.

Road Tax is about ?1200 a year too.

 

[Chris]

Quote: posted by Richy_50pence on 20/04/2005 13:12:56

im forever facing such dilemas, i saw the video sum1 posted on the r32 0-60, it was nuts! but i aint got 20k, i want chip my 1.8T but am worried about traction as i have no traction control!!! Im far too used to the 150 bhp now!

I was even considering an Audi S3, the insurance is the same for me!

Don't bother with an S3 mate, still very overpriced for the age/mileage.

Chip your GTI, upgrade to TT/S3/Cupra 312mm brakes, and get a suspension upgrade and you'll be flying []

 

[Dalton]

Well Jimmy,

I have seen a few passing but was not sure if they just had the R32 body kit on. What part of the country are you in?