Golf R32 or Edition 30 - Are they any good?
Discussion
Afternoon all,
I'm thinking about getting either an R32 or GTi Edition 30 to hoon about in. I don't want to spend more than £15k. What tings should I be considering:-
Must have options?
Colour combinations?
Leather?
DSG/Manual?
I will be buying from the dealer network as I want a warranty for it.
Are they a fun car to own/drive?
I'm thinking about getting either an R32 or GTi Edition 30 to hoon about in. I don't want to spend more than £15k. What tings should I be considering:-
Must have options?
Colour combinations?
Leather?
DSG/Manual?
I will be buying from the dealer network as I want a warranty for it.
Are they a fun car to own/drive?
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 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
Ved said:
Very good cars. Rapid too 
I can't believe they can get so much power out of such a little engine- I honestly can't remember when I last had such a small engine- it does fly though! I'm sure once I've spent a bit of time with it I will realise just how competent a little car it is :0)Well the S3 didn't end up on my drive as I couldn't sit in the passenger seat with my daughters baby seat behind me. I tried 5 door R32 with bucket seats today and all I can say its it was 'ok'. The steering was horrible and felt very very light with no feedback. The bucket seats did not work for me- not supportive or hugging - would definitely have been better if the bolsters/sides were in leather and the seat/back panels were in alcantara or suede. Disappointing drive.
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