07 / 08 R32

[matt173407]

am swaying towards the idea of an R32 (dsg) was there any difference between an 07 and an 08 model ? seems to be that the prices have dropped a couple of grand over the last couple of weeks, i would assume that as there are only 5000 these should hold the money well ?

Whats your thoughts on them, the only other car i can really compare i suppose is the S3 but i love the noise of the R32 and also you dont see many.

any advice welcome

[cuprabob]

I've had a R32 for over 4 years and I love it, In fact it's the longest I've ever kept a car for.

The only downside is high fuel bills and £435 Road Tax.

Not aware of any major updates between 07/08 but to be honest not really paid much attention.

The V6 engine is sweet especially coupled to DSG and the sound of the V6 is beatiful.

S3 will be cheaper to own due to higher mpg, lower tax and probably better residuals due to everyone moving away from large capacity cars

[matt173407]

thanks, have read a few posts on the mpg, from what i gather if driven sensibly (normal commute) should be looking between 26 and 30 i reckon

other probs now is colour and 3 / 5 door , swaying to blue 3 door at the mo

[SMB]

matt173407 said:

am swaying towards the idea of an R32 (dsg) was there any difference between an 07 and an 08 model ? seems to be that the prices have dropped a couple of grand over the last couple of weeks, i would assume that as there are only 5000 these should hold the money well ?

Whats your thoughts on them, the only other car i can really compare i suppose is the S3 but i love the noise of the R32 and also you dont see many.

any advice welcome

I'd check actual build date, VW pulled the plug early on the R32, earlier than the standard car, due to poor sales, VW UK had over 500 cars that they sold off cheap to clear the decks. Many of these stood around a while. In the current climate the won't hold their value. The Mk4 cars are now doing better than early Mk5's, they aren't better cars just ' the original'

[cuprabob]

matt173407 said:

thanks, have read a few posts on the mpg, from what i gather if driven sensibly (normal commute) should be looking between 26 and 30 i reckon

other probs now is colour and 3 / 5 door , swaying to blue 3 door at the mo

I get 28mpg on my commute which is mainly motorway helped with the relaxed DSG but around town or giving it some it quickly gets into the teens.