R32 or GTi MKV

SteveTDCi · 31-01-2009, 09:09 AM

So what do you think would make the best everyday car . I'm still bored with the Audi. There is a 2007 R32 forsale near me at a VW stealer for £14995 and they have had it for 2 months. I know it isn't going to be as cheap as a TDi to run but its got to be more fun. The other option is a GTi as I love the retro look of the interior and its going to be cheaper to run. BUT its not going to make the noise that a R32 does !

rmorgan84 · 31-01-2009, 09:12 AM

Could you find an ED30 and have something that meets in the middle?

Bailes · 31-01-2009, 09:16 AM

My Dad had a look at both and prefered the GTi Ed30. The R32 he said wasent worth the extra few grand.

alx_chung · 31-01-2009, 09:18 AM

Given the choice I would go for a MKV GTI (if you can find a Ed30 then even better) The R32 is not really worth it (but still sounds awesome though)
Alex

ryanuk · 31-01-2009, 09:19 AM

one of my customers had a golf r32 and it a very nice car,and nice to drive!

chris'svr6 · 31-01-2009, 09:20 AM

What about getting a TDI chipped/remapped with a ss exhaust system, would sound great, go like a train, and still get very good MPG. Problem sorted, it's trying to find a TDI with the right miles on the clock, they all seem to be used as learner cars/sales reps, with alot of motorway miles. I had the GTi, after the MK3 VR6, loved it, pulled very well, loved the noise of the turbo spooling up, looked into getting it chipped, but would love the MK4 R32, look alot better IMHO, alot sportier/brutish. Good luck with the find

minimadgriff · 31-01-2009, 09:24 AM

The 32 is more of a cruiser but with a re-map and exhaust it brings it alive! They sound awesome with an exhaust!

The GTi if im honest and no offence to anyone who has one looks crap and should never of had a Gti badge put on it! all the crappy bloody plastic trim on it is disgusting.

The ED30 looks much better and with a re-map, exhaust, intake can be a real weapon!

dubnut71 · 31-01-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimadgriff

The 32 is more of a cruiser but with a re-map and exhaust it brings it alive! They sound awesome with an exhaust!

The GTi if im honest and no offence to anyone who has one looks crap and should never of had a Gti badge put on it! all the crappy bloody plastic trim on it is disgusting.

The ED30 looks much better and with a re-map, exhaust, intake can be a real weapon!

Yp - What he said!!!!

Have you considered remapping the TDI? I would give that a go first off mate, I can guarantee that after one of AMD's maps you will not be bored anymore!!!

minimadgriff · 31-01-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dubnut71

Yp - What he said!!!!

Have you considered remapping the TDI? I would give that a go first off mate, I can guarantee that after one of Miltek's maps you will not be bored anymore!!!

Milltek do Exhausts ya loon!

Daffy · 31-01-2009, 09:45 AM

Not a fan of the Mk5 32 but having owned a mk4 version it sounds awesome. Unfortunately in both models the ride is compromised as it is so darn heavy with the V6 and four wheel drive.
The GTi and 32 are evenly paced up to about a ton I would say but the GTi has better handling. It is also easier to increase the power. You may find a Ed30 for that sort of money which have the bigger Ko4 turbo and are up on power by about 15% in standard form. A map will get it up to 300bhp quite easily and then you are in a different ball park. To get that out of a 32 you will need to add in a zorst, manifold and high flow cats which gets very expensive.
If you can't find an Ed30 then the new Leon Cupra is the same engine but a lot less money.

31-01-2009, 09:09 AM	#1
SteveTDCi PC Perfectionist Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 465 Thanks: 134 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	R32 or GTi MKV So what do you think would make the best everyday car . I'm still bored with the Audi. There is a 2007 R32 forsale near me at a VW stealer for £14995 and they have had it for 2 months. I know it isn't going to be as cheap as a TDi to run but its got to be more fun. The other option is a GTi as I love the retro look of the interior and its going to be cheaper to run. BUT its not going to make the noise that a R32 does !

31-01-2009, 09:45 AM	#10
Daffy Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On Yer Bike Posts: 5,646 Thanks: 65 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts	Not a fan of the Mk5 32 but having owned a mk4 version it sounds awesome. Unfortunately in both models the ride is compromised as it is so darn heavy with the V6 and four wheel drive. The GTi and 32 are evenly paced up to about a ton I would say but the GTi has better handling. It is also easier to increase the power. You may find a Ed30 for that sort of money which have the bigger Ko4 turbo and are up on power by about 15% in standard form. A map will get it up to 300bhp quite easily and then you are in a different ball park. To get that out of a 32 you will need to add in a zorst, manifold and high flow cats which gets very expensive. If you can't find an Ed30 then the new Leon Cupra is the same engine but a lot less money. __________________ 'A Wish Called Zonda'

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31-01-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
rmorgan84 Gentlemen's Club Doorman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13,304 Thanks: 565 Thanked 1,397 Times in 1,126 Posts	Could you find an ED30 and have something that meets in the middle?

31-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
Bailes OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 7,612 Thanks: 510 Thanked 265 Times in 210 Posts	My Dad had a look at both and prefered the GTi Ed30. The R32 he said wasent worth the extra few grand.

31-01-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
alx_chung Orbital Oracle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 524 Thanks: 24 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Given the choice I would go for a MKV GTI (if you can find a Ed30 then even better) The R32 is not really worth it (but still sounds awesome though) Alex

31-01-2009, 09:19 AM	#5
ryanuk OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cannock Posts: 5,972 Thanks: 766 Thanked 568 Times in 536 Posts	one of my customers had a golf r32 and it a very nice car,and nice to drive!

31-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#6
chris'svr6 Orbital Oracle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spalding Posts: 556 Thanks: 16 Thanked 60 Times in 42 Posts	What about getting a TDI chipped/remapped with a ss exhaust system, would sound great, go like a train, and still get very good MPG. Problem sorted, it's trying to find a TDI with the right miles on the clock, they all seem to be used as learner cars/sales reps, with alot of motorway miles. I had the GTi, after the MK3 VR6, loved it, pulled very well, loved the noise of the turbo spooling up, looked into getting it chipped, but would love the MK4 R32, look alot better IMHO, alot sportier/brutish. Good luck with the find

31-01-2009, 09:24 AM	#7
minimadgriff The Man From AmD Technik Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 1,111 Thanked 572 Times in 321 Posts	The 32 is more of a cruiser but with a re-map and exhaust it brings it alive! They sound awesome with an exhaust! The GTi if im honest and no offence to anyone who has one looks crap and should never of had a Gti badge put on it! all the crappy bloody plastic trim on it is disgusting. The ED30 looks much better and with a re-map, exhaust, intake can be a real weapon!

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