# VW R32 is it really worth it? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 22, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460 "2009-02-22T18:01:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/1 "2009-02-22T18:01:11Z")
I am looking for a newer car and something other than Subaru and keep coming back to the VW R32. But is it all that great and does the Halldex system work all that great and the biggest issue is what I am having trouble with is the used prices even on a 2004 model. How many people here have one or driven them and is it all that great. I love my A6 and has never let me down. Any insight would be great ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/2 "2009-02-22T18:05:03Z")
My gf likes thses and I can’t figure out why, ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/3 "2009-02-22T18:05:38Z")
no $20,000 for a 5 year old 40K mile car just because there were 5000 made is ridiculous. its an overpriced, overweight, cool-sounding golf with AWD. its also a veedub so reliability is in question. no ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/4 "2009-02-22T19:34:38Z")
If you purchased one of these, this is the letter I would send you. Dear VW Fggt, ``` I hope you are enjoying your under-powered, over-priced, jv cheerleader driving pile of vw bullshit. Omg! Doesn't the VR6 sound so good? The answer is no....no sir, it doesn't. The list of cars I could compile that are better and will always be better than the r32 would take far to long to include. Sorry you wasted your money. ``` Love, EvilJay But for real, it’s such a novelty vehicle that unless you’re some sort of limp wristed VW enthusiast, it’s not worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Toda\_Party](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/toda_party/32/7354_2.png) [@Toda\_Party](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toda_Party)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/5 "2009-02-22T19:36:54Z")
no. is any VW worth it? no! ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/6 "2009-02-22T19:37:21Z")
they sound cool, plus theyre awd idk, ive always liked em i’d rather have a sti though ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/7 "2009-02-22T19:41:13Z")
i like these cars alot. One of the best sounding imports imho plus its awd and looks pretty good. Any rare car is gunna cost more. ---
**Author:** ![AJC2500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ajc2500/32/4965_2.png) [@AJC2500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AJC2500)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/8 "2009-02-22T19:42:26Z")
if you’re paying $20k you’re doing it wrong. heres one in Rochester for $14k. I’d say they’re worth it. [http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car\_id=258146497&dealer\_id=2980828&car\_year=2004&dealership\_view\_name=cdicarsales&to\_price=&from\_year=1981&search\_type=all&from\_price=&first\_record=26&make=any&to\_year=2009&sort\_type=make\_modelASC&pager.offset=25&cardist=5599](http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car_id=258146497&dealer_id=2980828&car_year=2004&dealership_view_name=cdicarsales&to_price=&from_year=1981&search_type=all&from_price=&first_record=26&make=any&to_year=2009&sort_type=make_modelASC&pager.offset=25&cardist=5599) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/9 "2009-02-22T19:45:35Z")
I dig em… heated seats, awd, comfort, sound awesome with an exhaust, and the fact that its a hatchback is nice too. 20+k though for a 5 year old vw is a little much, they held their value very well, thats for sure. ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/10 "2009-02-22T19:47:33Z")
> [@AJC2500](#): > > if you’re paying $20k you’re doing it wrong. > > heres one in Rochester for $14k. I’d say they’re worth it. > > [http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car\_id=258146497&dealer\_id=2980828&car\_year=2004&dealership\_view\_name=cdicarsales&to\_price=&from\_year=1981&search\_type=all&from\_price=&first\_record=26&make=any&to\_year=2009&sort\_type=make\_modelASC&pager.offset=25&cardist=5599](http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car_id=258146497&dealer_id=2980828&car_year=2004&dealership_view_name=cdicarsales&to_price=&from_year=1981&search_type=all&from_price=&first_record=26&make=any&to_year=2009&sort_type=make_modelASC&pager.offset=25&cardist=5599) are u fkn crazy? $14000 for a 95K mile VW? u are asking for the shaft:spank: ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/11 "2009-02-22T20:11:33Z")
i’d rock it, but not for ~20g ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/12 "2009-02-22T20:29:50Z")
i liked them a ton, they seem to hold their value very well but when it came to it i went with an sti. id say for that much green get an sti or an evo, i think you’ll overall be happier. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/13 "2009-02-22T20:31:01Z")
I like really like em a lot, but I can’t think of any situation where I’d spend $20k on one of those over a comparable Suby or Audi or something. ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/14 "2009-02-22T20:32:50Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > I like really like em a lot, but I can’t think of any situation where I’d spend $20k on one of those over a comparable Suby or Audi or something. You would if you made out with dudes… ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/15 "2009-02-22T20:37:16Z")
Promise? ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/16 "2009-02-22T20:49:05Z")
i loved my ex’s r32, but not worth the hefty price tag. ---
**Author:** ![Mike.Mike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mike.Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike.Mike)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/17 "2009-02-22T20:53:46Z")
maybe if you look into the new R20 thats going to be coming out…much better than the r32… but sti would be the better choice ---
**Author:** ![A.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@A.J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/A.J)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/18 "2009-02-22T21:02:38Z")
the new R20 is going to be worth the price tag if it compares to the latest prices of the R32’s. Finally the U.S. gets some form of a S3 ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/19 "2009-02-22T21:16:35Z")
the R20 was just an artist rendering, and won’t be coming to the US ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/20 "2009-02-22T21:24:55Z")
If you can get a good deal on one, then I would say yes. A buddy of mine had one that he let me thrash on all the time, and that car was seriously pretty fun. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460.md?page=2)