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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: craig1986 on 21 June 2011, 14:35

Title: time for the r32??????????
Post by: craig1986 on 21 June 2011, 14:35

i sadly sold my 2007 mk5 gti dsg last week and was thinking about getting something a bit sensible....until the mother got an r32 as a run around!!!!

was looking at getting another bmw...possibly 330d but now that i gotta hear the rumble of the r32 everyday i want one :kiss:

going on holiday tuesday so i need to find a car as soon as im back :smug:

i got 2002 bmw 325 as a toy but im fed up being overtaken

any advice guys??????????? :cool:

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: Komenda on 21 June 2011, 19:10

Just do it, they rock. So much grip and the torque in any gear is an awesome feeling.

I even love it when it rains as you still have massive grip.

Oh yeah, and the noise  :cool:

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: craig1986 on 22 June 2011, 11:54

i really tempted.... just worried the fuel costs will kill my bank balance haha

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: Komenda on 22 June 2011, 13:25

Quote from: craig1986 on 22 June 2011, 11:54

i really tempted.... just worried the fuel costs will kill my bank balance haha

I get 30mpg on my commute. 52 mile round trip, I even got 33 this morning as the traffic was flowing nicely. Thats a mix of M25 for 8 miles, and local town A roads.

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: craig1986 on 22 June 2011, 13:58

any problems with them i should be aware of???

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: Komenda on 22 June 2011, 18:15

When you test drive, make sure you do a fast start from standstill, if the traction control light comes on then the haldex isn't working properly, you should feel the power shift and hurtle you towards the horizon. That's the only specific thing in addition to the usual checks.

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: craig1986 on 22 June 2011, 22:33

oh ok thats very helpful thankyou

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: AlanD on 23 June 2011, 10:15

R32 as a round around !? :D :D

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: craig1986 on 23 June 2011, 11:47

wheres best place 2 find one online? been looking on ebay, autotrader and pistonheads..
i dont really want to have one with expensive tax  :angry: 56reg onwards isnt it???

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: Komenda on 23 June 2011, 12:26

Quote from: craig1986 on 23 June 2011, 11:47

wheres best place 2 find one online? been looking on ebay, autotrader and pistonheads..
i dont really want to have one with expensive tax  :angry: 56reg onwards isnt it???

Anything registered 18 Nov 2005 – 22 Mar 2006 will be the lower tax rate. Pretty slim timeframe but they are about.

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: Exonian on 23 June 2011, 17:38

Quote from: AlanD on 23 June 2011, 10:15

R32 as a round around !? :D :D

She's probably got a Lambo for the weekends!

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: craig1986 on 23 June 2011, 18:02

haha my family own a car garage , she got aston martin v8 vantage at the moment

Title: Re: time for the r32??????????
Post by: Exonian on 23 June 2011, 18:10

Quote from: craig1986 on 23 June 2011, 18:02

haha my family own a car garage , she got aston martin v8 vantage at the moment

 :grin:  I like it! Cool Mum.  :cool: