# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/21 "2009-02-22T21:32:39Z")
> [@steve2k1116](#): > > 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. From a performance aspect yes, but R32’s are very sharp and comfortable at the same time, but I must agree facilitating one thats worth buying is gonna run you 18+ and that sure isnt much of a steal. ---
**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, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/22 "2009-02-22T21:33:44Z")
depends on what you mean by worth it… will NYspeed think it’s worth it? nah… Drive one…that’s all i’m going to say. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/23 "2009-02-22T21:37:22Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > depends on what you mean by worth it… > will NYspeed think it’s worth it? nah… > Drive one…that’s all i’m going to say. I meant condition wise, as far as buying a pre owned car, ya know a performance models such as R32’s can have the tendency to be thrashed, so paying for a CPO or a low milage, clean and well maintained subject is a must IMO. ---
**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, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/24 "2009-02-22T21:38:16Z")
> [@IanK](#): > > I meant condition wise, as far as buying a pre owned car, ya know a performance model such as an R32 has the tendency to be thrashed, so paying for CPO or a low milage, clean and well maintained subject is a must IMO. was directed to the OP. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/25 "2009-02-22T21:38:57Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > was directed to the OP. ah 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/26 "2009-02-22T21:41:24Z")
Save $6,000 and get a GTI, or spend the same and get an STI/Evo, or buy a G8/GTO or a Mustang GT or a Civic Si or a Mazdaspeed3 or Solstice GXP or Sky Redline or Cobalt SS… The R32 is really only good for making someone who knows about cars look at you when they’re passing you in traffic, and having them think “Oh, a GTI. Wait, no, an R32.” ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/27 "2009-02-22T21:52:03Z")
I swear some of you are just plain retarded when it comes to your perceptions of cars. ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/28 "2009-02-22T21:55:59Z")
Care to elaborate? ---
**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, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/29 "2009-02-22T21:57:13Z")
> [@Moruitelda](#): > > Save $6,000 and get a GTI, or spend the same and get an STI/Evo, or buy a G8/GTO or a Mustang GT or a Civic Si or a Mazdaspeed3 or Solstice GXP or Sky Redline or Cobalt SS… > > The R32 is really only good for making someone who knows about cars look at you when they’re passing you in traffic, and having them think “Oh, a GTI. Wait, no, an R32.” Or how about a mini? They’re so fucking cute!!! ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/30 "2009-02-22T22:08:54Z")
I like mine, but it was really more of a purchase of the right car at the right time at the right price. I would have jumped on a Solstice GXP or S2000 or E36 M3 if they’d been available at the same time at the same price. Not that I’m unhappy with the pick, it was simply a matter of getting out of an old, automatic NA Subaru. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![FearBefore128](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fearbefore128/32/5115_2.png) [@FearBefore128](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FearBefore128)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2009, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/31 "2009-02-22T22:56:34Z")
Ok this is an easy question to answer, do you like VWs? If the answer is yes, than buy it, you will love it to death and it will last you forever if you treat it right, and VW owners usually do(this is coming from a kid who spent the last 19 years watching his parents buy nothing but VWs), if you don’t like VWs, this one isn’t gonna change things, go listen to all the anti-VW dudes and enjoy whatever other car you buy, simple as that ---
**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 23, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/32 "2009-02-23T06:21:45Z")
> [@SoloIIscoob](#): > > are u fkn crazy? $14000 for a 95K mile VW? u are asking for the shaft:spank: I used to think you’re an idiot. Now its confirmed that you’re one of the more ignorant people on here. ---
**Author:** ![Jared](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jared/32/4976_2.png) [@Jared](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jared)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/33 "2009-02-23T06:39:44Z")
ripp a Subaru , r32 is ok but the mk4 is just a heavy pig… ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/34 "2009-02-23T06:57:20Z")
> [@Toda Party](#): > > no. > > is any VW worth it? > > no! That new Passat looks pretty nifty ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/35 "2009-02-23T07:06:01Z")
[Mk. IV](http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/Lemons/) ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/36 "2009-02-23T07:10:44Z")
i like them they are just overpriced… they sound sweet though, no doubt ---
**Author:** ![Slopoke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slopoke/32/7248_2.png) [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/37 "2009-02-23T07:32:56Z")
I recall a certain silver s/c one at ecc auto-x that was amazing… that thing was stupid fast and sounded phenominal! Literally everytime the sound of the s/c began to scream he would have to shift almost instantly, it would tear threw the rpm band that fast! But i heard it blowed it up =( ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/38 "2009-02-23T08:03:37Z")
Well, apparently some moderator saw fit to delete a couple of my posts without telling me why, but I still think that you’re better off getting a GTI with a chip and saving a few grand. It’s not a great value over the GTI. ---
**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 23, 2009, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/39 "2009-02-23T08:06:57Z")
You do not buy a R32 because you want the fastest car out there, you buy it because you want something special and love it. You buy it because you want something different and understand that the value will hold and most likely be able to get most of your money back on it. You buy it because you do not care what others think of your purchase because all you are going to hear is “Buy a Sti or Evo Duddddeeeee” ---
**Author:** ![sweet89s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@sweet89s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sweet89s13)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/40 "2009-02-23T08:20:38Z")
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