RE: Driven: Volkswagen Scirocco R
Discussion
lee_erm said:
Can't say i'm overly impressed with the brakes on my scirocco, very poor.
i can't tell what this means..!are you someone who has bought one and is disappointed by the braking ability of the car OR has someone made a comment about the scirocco brakes and you actually think they're good and yopu're being sarcastic..?
that smilie can be quite hard to interpret sometimes..!
andrewparker said:
6th Gear said:
Speaking of the R32, I am close to buying one here in Dubai. 2009 model, 35,000km on the clock, DSG, silver, black leather, 4 door. Its up for 16K GBP with FSH and 1.5 years remaining on the warranty.
I would be interested in hearing your views on this car. I hear great things generally.
Many thanks!
All I'd advise is that you make sure you drive an Edition 30 GTi as a comparison. The R32 has won a lot of admirers in the UK due to the 4WD system, and the fact is makes a better sound than mostly everything else on the road. On the downside once it gets moving it feels sluggish compared to the Edition 30, partly due to transmission losses as a result of the 4WD, and partly because it is a heavy car, again down to both the 4WD system and the large engine. It's in the corners though where you'll notice the biggest difference. Putting a large V6 lump in front of the front axle really makes it understeer, and the steering feels lazy and inert. The GTi feels razor sharp in comparison, and with a inexpensive remap is will put out as much power as the R32.I would be interested in hearing your views on this car. I hear great things generally.
Many thanks!
Looks excellent, I want one! Think Candy White, Viper Green or Black Magic will be the best colours.
jamoor said:
Predictably Dull.
fk right off with your constant VW bashingeksnake said:
get the TSI and have it chipped for same output at only £500
Its been mentioned many times that they are not the same engine. The mechanicals are different.kambites said:
It's not unusual at all. It's fairly typical Pistonheads these days.
Its a shame really, get the same nonsense from the same s on nearly every thread discussing some sort of new car.why do so many topics on these type of forums end up as a slanging match?!
I tend to read, rather than post for this very reason
fwiw, i like the looks of the scirroco, and would certainly consider one, but that wouldnt make me slag off everything else just because i would go down this route over another model / marque.
chill out guys
I tend to read, rather than post for this very reason
fwiw, i like the looks of the scirroco, and would certainly consider one, but that wouldnt make me slag off everything else just because i would go down this route over another model / marque.
chill out guys
briSk said:
lee_erm said:
Can't say i'm overly impressed with the brakes on my scirocco, very poor.
i can't tell what this means..!are you someone who has bought one and is disappointed by the braking ability of the car OR has someone made a comment about the scirocco brakes and you actually think they're good and yopu're being sarcastic..?
that smilie can be quite hard to interpret sometimes..!
6th Gear said:
andrewparker said:
6th Gear said:
Speaking of the R32, I am close to buying one here in Dubai. 2009 model, 35,000km on the clock, DSG, silver, black leather, 4 door. Its up for 16K GBP with FSH and 1.5 years remaining on the warranty.
I would be interested in hearing your views on this car. I hear great things generally.
Many thanks!
All I'd advise is that you make sure you drive an Edition 30 GTi as a comparison. The R32 has won a lot of admirers in the UK due to the 4WD system, and the fact is makes a better sound than mostly everything else on the road. On the downside once it gets moving it feels sluggish compared to the Edition 30, partly due to transmission losses as a result of the 4WD, and partly because it is a heavy car, again down to both the 4WD system and the large engine. It's in the corners though where you'll notice the biggest difference. Putting a large V6 lump in front of the front axle really makes it understeer, and the steering feels lazy and inert. The GTi feels razor sharp in comparison, and with a inexpensive remap is will put out as much power as the R32.I would be interested in hearing your views on this car. I hear great things generally.
Many thanks!
Edited by Chris_ on Thursday 19th November 13:48
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