To buy or not to buy

[R32UK]

DannyBoy!! Lease the r32 like me.. brand spanking new. No tax to pay and you know exactly what the car loses over 2yrs. At the end of the lease I just give it back. And in the meantime i get to drive it like i stole it
only limitation is if you do more than 10k year

[DannyBoyR32]

who do you lease it from?

i've got contacts in the industry already, maybe you're right..............

man i'm so confused.........i just can't stop thinking about it, it's driving me carayzeeeeeeeeeee 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

If money wasn't an issue and the Ed30 wasn't an anniversary model, I'd get the R32.  Its the best car I have ever had - maybe I'm a bit misty eyed because I had the drive of my life in it from Ipswich to Gibraltar.

Yebut - if you did the same or similar epic road trips in your Ed30, I'm quite sure your opinion would change.  The Ed30 would do an identical job as your R32, plus you'd have a bigger boot to get even more duty-free (or Pampers for the little one!).

I've had the fortune of doing many long road trips, in a variety of different cars, and I could hand on heart state that if I were offered the keys to either a 32 or a GTI, and told to drive around Europe for a month, and that I would have to pay for my own fuel, it would be a no-brainer.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I'd love to throw caution to the wind but I'm constantly talking myself out of it........

VED for one, fackin £400........MPG

If that is your fear, then an R32 is not for you

.....fear of having it stolen.......

Tracker Horizon or Tracker Response.  With both, you WILL get it back.

[illyun]

.....fear of having it stolen.......

Tracker Horizon or Tracker Response.  With both, you WILL get it back.

Maybe not all in one piece though 

[illyun]

If money wasn't an issue and the Ed30 wasn't an anniversary model, I'd get the R32.  Its the best car I have ever had - maybe I'm a bit misty eyed because I had the drive of my life in it from Ipswich to Gibraltar.

Yebut - if you did the same or similar epic road trips in your Ed30, I'm quite sure your opinion would change.  The Ed30 would do an identical job as your R32, plus you'd have a bigger boot to get even more duty-free (or Pampers for the little one!).

I've had the fortune of doing many long road trips, in a variety of different cars, and I could hand on heart state that if I were offered the keys to either a 32 or a GTI, and told to drive around Europe for a month, and that I would have to pay for my own fuel, it would be a no-brainer.

You have a point TT.... The pampers didn't fit in the boot so they had to go on the back seats.... 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

.....fear of having it stolen.......

Tracker Horizon or Tracker Response.  With both, you WILL get it back.

Maybe not all in one piece though 

If you have a genuine "Tracker", and not some cheapskate Pikey imposter tracking device, then you usually get it back without any damage at all.

It is the "lesser" varieties of tracking devices which rely on just one tracking technology, and also don't have any official Police support - they are the ones where you car is part returned in oily cardboard boxes.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

If money wasn't an issue and the Ed30 wasn't an anniversary model, I'd get the R32.  Its the best car I have ever had - maybe I'm a bit misty eyed because I had the drive of my life in it from Ipswich to Gibraltar.

Yebut - if you did the same or similar epic road trips in your Ed30, I'm quite sure your opinion would change.  The Ed30 would do an identical job as your R32, plus you'd have a bigger boot to get even more duty-free (or Pampers for the little one!).

I've had the fortune of doing many long road trips, in a variety of different cars, and I could hand on heart state that if I were offered the keys to either a 32 or a GTI, and told to drive around Europe for a month, and that I would have to pay for my own fuel, it would be a no-brainer.

You have a point TT.... The pampers didn't fit in the boot so they had to go on the back seats.... 

Yes, I remember your pics from a previous thread, which <cough> you promised to update <cough>       

[R32UK]

who do you lease it from?

i've got contacts in the industry already, maybe you're right..............

man i'm so confused.........i just can't stop thinking about it, it's driving me carayzeeeeeeeeeee 

DannyBoy look at it this way. I the price i was quoted for the standard 5dr R32 was £295 pm. Thats a cracking deal by anyones standards.. I added a few extras like ipod, armrest, and winter pack (be careful because this is where the costs start to rise). Anyway the total I pay is 315pm + vat which is ideal if your self employed. im you would like more details of whom i used feel free to PM me. But i dont regret it one bit. Its turned into more of a try before you buy.. and the best bit is that its hassel free motoring for the period you have it!

[DannyBoyR32]

I've only gone and bought it 

Whoopppppppppppeeeeeee, can't wait. Picking it up Saurday hopefully all things being equal. Got to get shot of my Polo first  From 65 BHP to 250 BHP in the blink of an eye!!!!

R32, I did try contract but the car is fully spec'd and was coming in about £500 plus the wait for it. I've got a lot of contacts through work on that front but as you say the spec adds a fortune as it's not discounted by the RV like the car, you more or less pay for it.....

Anyway, the purchase of a new car has been consuming me for about 5 years now and finally I've done it so I can't wait and to hell with the money. I'll sell my house if I have to!!!

Thanks for all your help everyone. I haven't even introduced myself and you've all been really helpful it helping me make a decision, so thanks for that, although it's always easier spending other people's money.....

The big question is, where do I drive to on the first day  Thinking to go to the countryside somewhere..........any tips?

If you want me to, I'll post some pictures when I get it. I can't believe that there are so many people out there as obsessed as me about cars................... :embarassed: