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I've owned both a MarkIV and a Mark V R32.
There is a greater sense of occasion in a MkIV - I still think it is the better looking car. The one downside to it was the boomy, droning exhaust note when cruising. When going hard it sounded great!
The MkV is a more polished all-rounder. I found there was a big increase in build quality between the 2, with the later car being better. It is a subtle, classy car that will work fine as a shoppong or family car then go like a stung bull when required to.
My MkIV was trouble free, the Mk V needed a water pump, sorted under warranty. I had leather Recaro seats in the later car (£2360 option!!! - I wasnt the first owner) and some guys reported trouible with them in terms of poorly fitting leather.
I could get high 20s MPG when not going mad.
Depends what you want from the car. MkIVs may possibly keep their value, look better and sound great. MkVs are more subtle, civilised and handle a bit better.
Hope this helps!
There is a greater sense of occasion in a MkIV - I still think it is the better looking car. The one downside to it was the boomy, droning exhaust note when cruising. When going hard it sounded great!
The MkV is a more polished all-rounder. I found there was a big increase in build quality between the 2, with the later car being better. It is a subtle, classy car that will work fine as a shoppong or family car then go like a stung bull when required to.
My MkIV was trouble free, the Mk V needed a water pump, sorted under warranty. I had leather Recaro seats in the later car (£2360 option!!! - I wasnt the first owner) and some guys reported trouible with them in terms of poorly fitting leather.
I could get high 20s MPG when not going mad.
Depends what you want from the car. MkIVs may possibly keep their value, look better and sound great. MkVs are more subtle, civilised and handle a bit better.
Hope this helps!
snelly89 said:
Thats great thanks, im just interested on peoples thoughts of which is the better of the 2 for the money because the MKIV seems to have held their value amazingly well making the MKV not that much more expensive! No luck with the insurance though?
Why are you so set on getting one? Just because it's the "ultimate" Golf? As others have said there are far better cars for the money, and I would certainly be keeping a MkV Anniversary GTI over any R32. Far better handling, lighter, almost as quick and far better on the fuel. Rarer too (judging by how many I see on the roads, at least) so I imagine will hold its value over the coming years.I'm sorry but a MK4 Anniversary doesn't handle as well or near as well as an R32, which in itself isn't exactly class leading
I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
martin mrt said:
I'm sorry but a MK4 Anniversary doesn't handle as well or near as well as an R32, which in itself isn't exactly class leading
I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
MKIV Anniversary? I thought it was a MkV he had? The 230bhp GTI thing? I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
Didn't even know there was a MkIV Anniversary model.
Ikibari said:
martin mrt said:
I'm sorry but a MK4 Anniversary doesn't handle as well or near as well as an R32, which in itself isn't exactly class leading
I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
MKIV Anniversary? I thought it was a MkV he had? The 230bhp GTI thing? I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
Didn't even know there was a MkIV Anniversary model.
OP - get yourself onto R32oc.com - lots of info and experience on there.
Chris Knott insurance proved to be the most competitive when I had mine. I think there was a discount at Chris Knott through the owners club website.
Mine was a MkV and, to be honest, just didn't feel special enough to me for the price / running costs. It felt heavy and not that quick. But sounded amazing!
I think I'd be tempted to look hard at the MkIV instead of a MkV. Obviously older, and build quality not quite as good, but if my 4Mot was anything to go by the Mk4 feels a bit more chuckable. Tax and insurance will probably be cheaper on the Mk4 and they seem to be holding their values well, even as mk5 values fall.
Chris Knott insurance proved to be the most competitive when I had mine. I think there was a discount at Chris Knott through the owners club website.
Mine was a MkV and, to be honest, just didn't feel special enough to me for the price / running costs. It felt heavy and not that quick. But sounded amazing!
I think I'd be tempted to look hard at the MkIV instead of a MkV. Obviously older, and build quality not quite as good, but if my 4Mot was anything to go by the Mk4 feels a bit more chuckable. Tax and insurance will probably be cheaper on the Mk4 and they seem to be holding their values well, even as mk5 values fall.
snelly89 said:
Which R32??
The Golf is just so dull and fairly slow and not a drivers car IMO.
Ikibari said:
martin mrt said:
I'm sorry but a MK4 Anniversary doesn't handle as well or near as well as an R32, which in itself isn't exactly class leading
I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
MKIV Anniversary? I thought it was a MkV he had? The 230bhp GTI thing? I done this change but the other way around, came from a Mk4 R32 and went into a TDi Anniversary.
The Anniversary I much preferred, as it was rarer and a far nicer car to sit inside, the black roof lining helped no end.
If I were you I'd stick with what you have, as IMO the MK4 Anniversary is the best of the Mk4 Golfs (rubbish handling aside)
Didn't even know there was a MkIV Anniversary model.
Personally i wouldnt go for either car tbh.. there is a lot more varied metal out there for hte cash that will give you a different experience to the golf's.
If however you still want to take a golf, go for the Mkv R32 as it is a little more refined for the daily hack and when cruising you dont have the noise of the exhaust booming through the car..
Neither drive great, and honestly if you are set on another Golf i would take a Mkv Gti / Gti Ed 30..
I completely agree with iggle on this. The Mk5 handles much better than the Mk4, and the lighter engine in the GTI/Ed30 only helps improve on that. The only benefit of the R32 (in either form) is the sound. I'd have a less exciting sound and a more capable car rather than the other way round.
mitch78 said:
I completely agree with iggle on this. The Mk5 handles much better than the Mk4, and the lighter engine in the GTI/Ed30 only helps improve on that. The only benefit of the R32 (in either form) is the sound. I'd have a less exciting sound and a more capable car rather than the other way round.
+2I'd have an Edition 30 over an R32. Oh wait, I did. R32's do sound pretty awesome tho, and that lovely blue colour they do it in
Edited by sklar on Tuesday 17th August 11:21
sklar said:
mitch78 said:
I completely agree with iggle on this. The Mk5 handles much better than the Mk4, and the lighter engine in the GTI/Ed30 only helps improve on that. The only benefit of the R32 (in either form) is the sound. I'd have a less exciting sound and a more capable car rather than the other way round.
+2I'd have an Edition 30 over an R32. Oh wait, I did. R32's do sound pretty awesome tho, and that lovely blue colour they do it in
Edited by sklar on Tuesday 17th August 11:21
Maybe I drive like an oaf, but spinning front wheels and torque steer made me go back to an R32.
300bhp/ton said:
snelly89 said:
Which R32??
The Golf is just so dull and fairly slow and not a drivers car IMO.
mitch78 said:
And they're hardly distinguishable from any other A3.
Depending on your point of view, that's either a very good attribute, or a very bad one.
It's funny you say that, outside my window at work is a clients 2010 S3. From the rear three quarter view I can see it looks identical to my colleagues 2010 1.6TDI Sport. I don't think black is a good colour for it. Depending on your point of view, that's either a very good attribute, or a very bad one.
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