What now for the R32.....

[Greenouse]

Im sure the R guys will chip in but not whenever I've driven one no. Your more likely to get a 4 wheel drift in the wet, or even a tad of oversteer! 

[andrewparker]

I like the sound of that!

[MAT ed30]

Does it have noticeably better traction than the GTi?

well the r32 is AWD whilst the gti is just FWD so yes.

not true its front wheel drive and is only 4 wheel drive when traction is lost at the front

[synnea]

not true its front wheel drive and is only 4 wheel drive when traction is lost at the front

100% correct.

[LesR32]

Let me tell u now that the R32 is one of the best handling cars on the road along side subs and evos. TypeR's, ST's, GTI, VXR, u name it. The computer system setup to run the car as 4wd as required is amazin... This tread is about my car, and i am totally gutted to have to get rid of it. Now it looks like i am gonna have to drive a torque steering Astra VXR in the name of saving money

[andrewparker]

I'd give up beer before resorting to an Astra VXR.

Are R32s that expensive to run?

[182_blue]

not true its front wheel drive and is only 4 wheel drive when traction is lost at the front

100% correct.

exactly how much money do you think you will save getting a VXR ?

[AlanD]

Rob from this forum recently purchased a VXR . . . .

[MAT ed30]

not true its front wheel drive and is only 4 wheel drive when traction is lost at the front

100% correct.

exactly how much money do you think you will save getting a VXR ?

and how much money will u lose owning a vxr

[topher]

not true its front wheel drive and is only 4 wheel drive when traction is lost at the front

100% correct.

More like 10% correct. It works on a constant 90/10 distribution and sends torque to the rear based on rotational differences front->rear. It doesn't have to be 'slip'

The GTI was never rated higher, just a better value package. Overpriced, quick, tons of toys as standard, not many around.. all the qualities needed for a VW classic (scirocco storm springs to mind)