Golf R32 or Edition 30 - Are they any good?
Discussion
va1o said:
baz1985 said:
The cheaper alternative is the A3 8P 3.2. Nicer interior too.
Condition of most the early examples I've seen is shocking, a lot of them have fallen into the hands of people that can't afford the running costs and decorate with Halfords 'Sport V6' badges...dasherdiablo1 said:
Well I have been hunting the classifieds for an R32 and have phoned up about a dozen and all of them have at least one of the following; missing/dodgy service history or at least 5 owners.
I can't understand this because it isn't exactly expensive to maintain them- everyone goes on about the haldex service being missed so I thought it was because it was expensive- but no- it's £78 at my local Main dealer- that's less than a tank of petrol!
I've even called up about main dealer cars and on checking the services that have been done some are on the long life plan and not annually as recommended. One main dealer told me some R32s are on long life and some on annual but it depends on the car- this seems very strange to me.
I'm beginning to think the r32 is not the right car as there don't appear to be many that have been loved.
This moves me onto the Ed30 which I also can't find a decent one at a decent price for similar reasons
I test drove a normal gti and it was ok but definitely a bit lacking in the power department- I also hated the way that the iPod interface in the armrest is rubbish for two reasons- firstly an iPhone doesn't fit because the armrest is too shallow so it sticks proud and also because the way you select the songs through the head unit it laughable- it treats it like a cd and you can't see any titles- I've had real cheapo rental cars like Kia, Hyundai and Nissan that utilise a much better interface.
One thing Iove about the gti are the optional 18" Monza 2 alloys- and yet again I have seem some terrible refurbs at the. Aim dealers where they have either painted them silver or dark grey all over which absolutely ruins the shadow line look- I'm thinking for the future this means I won't be able to get untouched ones refinished as. We if I were to clip them.
I need five doors, mate, so I could be persuaded to part with mine.I can't understand this because it isn't exactly expensive to maintain them- everyone goes on about the haldex service being missed so I thought it was because it was expensive- but no- it's £78 at my local Main dealer- that's less than a tank of petrol!
I've even called up about main dealer cars and on checking the services that have been done some are on the long life plan and not annually as recommended. One main dealer told me some R32s are on long life and some on annual but it depends on the car- this seems very strange to me.
I'm beginning to think the r32 is not the right car as there don't appear to be many that have been loved.
This moves me onto the Ed30 which I also can't find a decent one at a decent price for similar reasons
I test drove a normal gti and it was ok but definitely a bit lacking in the power department- I also hated the way that the iPod interface in the armrest is rubbish for two reasons- firstly an iPhone doesn't fit because the armrest is too shallow so it sticks proud and also because the way you select the songs through the head unit it laughable- it treats it like a cd and you can't see any titles- I've had real cheapo rental cars like Kia, Hyundai and Nissan that utilise a much better interface.
One thing Iove about the gti are the optional 18" Monza 2 alloys- and yet again I have seem some terrible refurbs at the. Aim dealers where they have either painted them silver or dark grey all over which absolutely ruins the shadow line look- I'm thinking for the future this means I won't be able to get untouched ones refinished as. We if I were to clip them.
Edited by dasherdiablo1 on Sunday 7th October 09:40
March 2008, DSG, 36k miles, FULL VWSH (on 10k/12 month intervals), VW warranty, new 2012 VW Nav and hifi/Ipod system, 4 brand new Contis, just had big 40k service at VW (150 miles ago).
Xenons
Elec sunroof
ISOFIX
LUX pack
Silver
Black leather
It's really pretty mint.
Edited by Soovy on Monday 8th October 09:52
dasherdiablo1 said:
Well I have been hunting the classifieds for an R32 and have phoned up about a dozen and all of them have at least one of the following; missing/dodgy service history or at least 5 owners.
This moves me onto the Ed30 which I also can't find a decent one at a decent price for similar reasons
I test drove a normal gti and it was ok but definitely a bit lacking in the power department- I also hated the way that the iPod interface in the armrest is rubbish for two reasons- firstly an iPhone doesn't fit because the armrest is too shallow so it sticks proud and also because the way you select the songs through the head unit it laughable- it treats it like a cd and you can't see any titles- I've had real cheapo rental cars like Kia, Hyundai and Nissan that utilise a much better interface.
One thing Iove about the gti are the optional 18" Monza 2 alloys- and yet again I have seem some terrible refurbs at the. Aim dealers where they have either painted them silver or dark grey all over which absolutely ruins the shadow line look- I'm thinking for the future this means I won't be able to get untouched ones refinished as. We if I were to clip them.
I know more about the GTI, but there should be a better choice of R32 cars on the specialist forums.This moves me onto the Ed30 which I also can't find a decent one at a decent price for similar reasons
I test drove a normal gti and it was ok but definitely a bit lacking in the power department- I also hated the way that the iPod interface in the armrest is rubbish for two reasons- firstly an iPhone doesn't fit because the armrest is too shallow so it sticks proud and also because the way you select the songs through the head unit it laughable- it treats it like a cd and you can't see any titles- I've had real cheapo rental cars like Kia, Hyundai and Nissan that utilise a much better interface.
One thing Iove about the gti are the optional 18" Monza 2 alloys- and yet again I have seem some terrible refurbs at the. Aim dealers where they have either painted them silver or dark grey all over which absolutely ruins the shadow line look- I'm thinking for the future this means I won't be able to get untouched ones refinished as. We if I were to clip them.
Edited by dasherdiablo1 on Sunday 7th October 09:40
For an ED30, I quickly found this one
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
which is the type of owner/condition I would be looking for.
The MK5 headunits were never good for Ipod, you could retro-fit a RCD300/RCD310 from the MK6 with MDI cable. You may need the CCM module upgraded on earlier cars and the nice colours screen (RCD500/RNS500) are a theft risk.
The two tone Monza are hard to refurb, check specialist forums for advice.
Very quickly, I dont know your budget, but here is a "new" ED30
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Together with OCD owner (exactly what you want).
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Together with OCD owner (exactly what you want).
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
There was a dealer fit cable, which did disable the CD player.
It will disable the CD Changer (if fitted) but not the Player itselfFrom memory the 2007MY onwards MK5s (with the silver button radio) can have a regular AUX lead retrofitted very cheaply as an alternative to the iPod interface discussed here. This way you control playback through the device itself rather than the head unit. Part number for the retrofit kit is 1K0 998 940
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
va1o said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
There was a dealer fit cable, which did disable the CD player.
It will disable the CD Changer (if fitted) but not the Player itselfIt disabled the player on mine. Dealer said it would be thus, and it was!
va1o said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
There was a dealer fit cable, which did disable the CD player.
It will disable the CD Changer (if fitted) but not the Player itselfFrom memory the 2007MY onwards MK5s (with the silver button radio) can have a regular AUX lead retrofitted very cheaply as an alternative to the iPod interface discussed here. This way you control playback through the device itself rather than the head unit. Part number for the retrofit kit is 1K0 998 940
the-photographer said:
R32 (some sterotypes here)
Remapping them helps. I regularly saw 32mpg from mine after a map, which was an average. I even saw 35mpg when babying it. I.e. not exceeding the speed limits and changing up early. Mine was a manual. - 30mpg hard
As with all VAG 6 pots, they don't like crawling through towns over winter. This obliterates economy. Get them on a run and they are far more frugal.
Dave Hedgehog said:
va1o said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
There was a dealer fit cable, which did disable the CD player.
It will disable the CD Changer (if fitted) but not the Player itselfFrom memory the 2007MY onwards MK5s (with the silver button radio) can have a regular AUX lead retrofitted very cheaply as an alternative to the iPod interface discussed here. This way you control playback through the device itself rather than the head unit. Part number for the retrofit kit is 1K0 998 940
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Nope, MK5 on a 56 plate.
Its not an old fashioned type then, just low spec DSG's generally come with the MFSW and highline instruments, whereas the manuals usually come with the standard steering wheel and midline dashboard - quite rare to get the upgraded versions without flappy paddles iirc.
Sir_Dave said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Nope, MK5 on a 56 plate.
Its not an old fashioned type then, just low spec DSG's generally come with the MFSW and highline instruments, whereas the manuals usually come with the standard steering wheel and midline dashboard - quite rare to get the upgraded versions without flappy paddles iirc.
Sir_Dave said:
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Nope, MK5 on a 56 plate.
Its not an old fashioned type then, just low spec DSG's generally come with the MFSW and highline instruments, whereas the manuals usually come with the standard steering wheel and midline dashboard - quite rare to get the upgraded versions without flappy paddles iirc.
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