Thoughts on MK5 R32?
Discussion
Evening chaps. I'm seriously considering one of these as my next purchase. Currently driving a Scirocco 2.0 GT which does nothing wrong but the engine is just so bland and has no character. I'm also tired of the front tyres scrambling for grip when the roads are a bit greasy.
Thoughts have turned to swapping it for a nice R32 with the DSG box. I used to own a manual MK2 Audi TT with the same 3.2 lump and it was an absolute peach. The exhaust note on the R32 seems even more evil and I do miss the traction of the haldex system.
Are there any owners (past or present) on here who can share their experiences? It seems like the price of these are on the up. I was hoping to get a nice 2008 3 door model with DSG and sub 70k miles for around £10k. It seems like that's not going to happen in the current market. Unmolested examples with good history and lowish mileage seem increasingly rare. The going rate for my spec seems to be £11k to £13k, with some super low mileage ones priced at £15k! Would rather have a nice Mk6 Ed35 for that price!
Thoughts have turned to swapping it for a nice R32 with the DSG box. I used to own a manual MK2 Audi TT with the same 3.2 lump and it was an absolute peach. The exhaust note on the R32 seems even more evil and I do miss the traction of the haldex system.
Are there any owners (past or present) on here who can share their experiences? It seems like the price of these are on the up. I was hoping to get a nice 2008 3 door model with DSG and sub 70k miles for around £10k. It seems like that's not going to happen in the current market. Unmolested examples with good history and lowish mileage seem increasingly rare. The going rate for my spec seems to be £11k to £13k, with some super low mileage ones priced at £15k! Would rather have a nice Mk6 Ed35 for that price!
Thanks for the views guys, it seems like the R32 does divide opinion somewhat. I had my first drive in one yesterday and can definitely see the comments about it not being that fast and not the sharpest tool.
But oh my, for me the engine was a real delight and the exhaust note really turned the drive in to a special occasion and really defines the car. Yes a turbo lump may be lighter, more powerful, and have better mpg, but they just don't have the same soul in my view. The search is definitely on for a nice example!
But oh my, for me the engine was a real delight and the exhaust note really turned the drive in to a special occasion and really defines the car. Yes a turbo lump may be lighter, more powerful, and have better mpg, but they just don't have the same soul in my view. The search is definitely on for a nice example!
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