Decided i want an R32 now :D

[Jkctr]

After longing after a GTI edition 30 i have decided to go for the R32. It seems crazy not to really! I can pick one up for around £17,000 or less, whereas the edition 30 i want is around £22,000! As keen as i am on getting an ED30 and upping power to the 300bhp mark, i cant see the point as FWD just isnt designed to cope with that, especially not in this wet and icy winter at the moment!
I sold the CTR the other week and am now on the look out!

Can anyone point to a good R32 site so i can get an idea of mods available (power, cosmetic and audio) and to get an idea of what to look out for.

Cheers 

[MAT ed30]

R32oc.com I am an ex r32 owner and I hope you have deep pockets to get it close to 300bhp

[Jkctr]

Maybe in a few years but im not after 300bhp. I will happy with whatever comes out after induction, exhaust and a map (im guessing around 15-20 bhp tops)

Im more keen on the 3.2 V6 noise, awd (or 4motion/haldex) and comfort (im hoping for some recaros) as well as the extras over the GTi these have (or seem to in the second hand market anyway i.e. xenons, satnav etc)

I can see 260-270 bhp being much more usable than a gti ed30 with 300 bhp regardless of weather, even if it would be less fun 

[MAT ed30]

Well then you have made a good choice and there are a few bargains to be had on the r32 at the mo so u should have plenty of choice. Good luck in the search

[k4ith]

Pulman VW have an 07 plate ed30 - £16995

[illyun]

I've got an Ed30 with around 320bhp... when the roads are dry its awesome and its not too bad even when the roads are damp/wet although you do have to be careful.   I've just come back from Colchester VW this morning where I picked up a brand new R32 for the wife    Its got 37 miles on the clock and the following options:

Xenons - they are standard but have to mention them as not everyone knows
Recaro Leather seats
Touch Screen Sat Nav
5-Door
Pearlescent Blue - I wouldn't consider the R32 in any other colour
Winter Pack
Rear Parking Sensors
Cruise Control - installed by the dealer and paid for separately @ £150 all in
Manual - not an option, but just to let you know its not DSG

[Jkctr]

Excellent price!

Key things for me are:

Xenons (even though they are standard on the R32)
3 door
DSG
Color not important
Leather recaros would be lovely and anything else is a bonus!

If the right ED30 came along i would defo consider it, i just now how much my 220bhp ctr struggled to get the power down in anything other than bone dry roads!

The problem with the ED30 is i obly want a 3 door in white, of which there is only one for sale on the net at £23k 

[illyun]

Ring Colchester VW on 01206 852022 and ask for Daryl - say Nadeem gave you his number.  They can source a car from anywhere in their group for less than other dealers as VW have given them a lot of R32s to sell.  They wanted £22,750 for my R32 (worth £29.5k list price).  They are part of the Inchcape Group, have the most R32s available and do the deepest discounts.  My local dealer couldn't match them in any way as they are smaller.  

[illyun]

Oh and they have a few more R32s in the showroom still for sale... at very good prices which are definetly negotiable 

[chrissyr32]

Its good IMO to see people still intrested and still buying what is an awesome car!!! Dynamically the best car i ever owned so good i bought one sold it for a E46 M3 sold that to get another one!!!

Bollocks to the "so called credit crunch"  fuels coming down in price HAPPY DAYS

Miss mine like crazy somedays... BUT i make up for it in AUDIS finest..