# 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:** 3
**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, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/41 "2009-02-23T08:29:53Z")
> [@sweet89s13](#): > > no. I don’t know if you’re responding to the OP or the poster above you, but I agree with both. If you’re buying an expensive performance car to love it, not because it performs better than its direct competitors, more power to you… …but if your perspective on it is “I want a R32 because I really like it and it’s unique and I don’t really care how it will compare in performance dollar-for-dollar against the competitor,” you’re not going to be asking an internet forum if it’s a good car to buy, because you don’t care if it’s a good car. ---
**Author:** ![Smaefer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/42 "2009-02-23T08:30:39Z")
> [@A.J.](#): > > 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” So true!!! Would I buy one? Hell no, not my cup of tea. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/43 "2009-02-23T08:32:13Z")
[http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car\_id=257182602&dealer\_id=54999111&car\_year=2004&rdm=1235406671883&model=S4&num\_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start\_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body\_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search\_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search\_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=AUDI&keywords\_display=&color=&page\_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min\_price=&drive=&default\_sort=priceDESC&seller\_type=b&max\_mileage=&style\_flag=1&sort\_type=priceDESC&address=14052&advanced=&end\_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max\_price=20000&cardist=268&standard=false](http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=257182602&dealer_id=54999111&car_year=2004&rdm=1235406671883&model=S4&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=AUDI&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=14052&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=20000&cardist=268&standard=false) ---
**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 23, 2009, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/44 "2009-02-23T08:34:54Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > [http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car\_id=257182602&dealer\_id=54999111&car\_year=2004&rdm=1235406671883&model=S4&num\_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start\_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body\_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search\_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search\_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=AUDI&keywords\_display=&color=&page\_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min\_price=&drive=&default\_sort=priceDESC&seller\_type=b&max\_mileage=&style\_flag=1&sort\_type=priceDESC&address=14052&advanced=&end\_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max\_price=20000&cardist=268&standard=false](http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=257182602&dealer_id=54999111&car_year=2004&rdm=1235406671883&model=S4&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=AUDI&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=14052&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=20000&cardist=268&standard=false) I stopped mid-cum when I saw the auto stick. :squint: ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/45 "2009-02-23T08:38:13Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > I stopped mid-cum when I saw the auto stick. :squint: It read manual. But yeah the picture… ---
**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 23, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/46 "2009-02-23T08:41:47Z")
Who am I kidding. I’d rock a CVT V8 S4 given the chance, if there were such a thing. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/47 "2009-02-23T09:38:30Z")
If I had money to burn, I would love one but they are just sooo overpriced as everyone said. Really beautiful cars though. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/48 "2009-02-23T09:51:22Z")
I dont know about the first gen r’s but the new ones have some wierd electrical issues. Other then that and the huge price tag, there great in the snow and have gobs of power. but for 35 grand you can buy something faster and have more room. Like a g8! ---
**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 23, 2009, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/49 "2009-02-23T11:27:41Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > I dont know about the first gen r’s but the new ones have some wierd electrical issues. lol. its not just the early r’s, its every vw ever made ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/50 "2009-02-23T11:32:15Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > lol. its not just the early r’s, its every vw ever made lulz, qft ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/51 "2009-02-23T11:41:15Z")
they are kinda neat, but not worth the $ imho ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/52 "2009-02-23T12:44:59Z")
Everyone talks about them being overpriced and holding their value but wouldn’t you make that up when you go to resell it? ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/53 "2009-02-23T13:02:07Z")
> [@fiend540](#): > > Everyone talks about them being overpriced and holding their value but wouldn’t you make that up when you go to resell it? Yeah, I have mentioned that before, total cost of ownership. No one cares apparently. ---
**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 23, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/54 "2009-02-23T13:28:13Z")
If everyone bought the “best bang for your buck” car, then we’d all be driving goddamn Evo’s or C5’s. To the OP: go drive one and see if you even like it. I’ve driven so many GTI’s and have hated every second of them, but the R32 was fun a fucking blast. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/55 "2009-02-23T15:11:18Z")
I would rock one, they are unique and all wheel drive is a plus. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/56 "2009-02-23T15:44:02Z")
The 2004 R32 is an incredibly cool car. They drive awesome, are great fun, sound amazing, and have damn good fit and finish. My friend has one, and I’ve driven it and been driven in it a bunch. I REALLY like it. They absolutely have high resale, but that can be looked at as a good thing depending on how long you might own one. I give it my approval. ---
**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 23, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/57 "2009-02-23T17:00:24Z")
Thats where I am bloody stuck becouse of the price issue. I can get so much more with an Audi . But the R32 is different and the styling is so under the radar. It is true it seems the car is a type of investment you hope to get your money back out of if there is such a car. I just am tired of driving subies and dont get me wrong I love my 2 door coupe even more than my wrx. I just love the feel of N/A and all wheel drive. ---
**Author:** ![BIG\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/258eb7/32.png) [@BIG\_E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BIG_E)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/58 "2009-02-24T04:48:35Z")
coming from a vw guy they are pretty rad cars, I almost bought one myself. however they are going to be 5 years old this year, and why they are still low to mid 20s in price is beyond me. I really dislike the haldex awd system. but the fit and finish is nice, and the sound they make is redic. If your bored go on youtube and type in stage 4 eip. Pretty impressive. oh and chuck, you can get a really nice used cpo’d a4 for about the same price as an r32. I love my A4, it is the best daily ive ever had. and quattro in the buffalo snow is great. I had a TT last year in the wintertime. Haldex has this weird tendancy to oversteer then understeer. This is due to the fact that haldex (unmodded) is 85 percent FWD and 15 percent RWD, until it senses slipping, and transfers power to the rear. It is a very odd feeling. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/59 "2009-02-24T05:08:02Z")
Fit and finish, quality of materials \> a lot of cars in its class. Probably any car in its class actually. I like them, but I would not buy them. ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460/60 "2009-02-24T05:11:40Z")
ok, its not worth it. i have sold them, driven them, fixed them and fucked in one of them… nice seats… but there is nothing “worth it” about it… your better off with a gti, and dump the 5k extra you would save into a bunch of fun stuff… awd is nice, but esp is very cool… the vr sound is very nice, but the let off of a turbo is much cooler interior components are backwards compatiable the 2.0t/1.8t has a lot of aftermarket support in compairsion, not to mention less expensive to fix a mk4gti w/apr1 \> any vr period… not to mention a mk5gti end of discussion [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-r32-is-it-really-worth-it/63460.md?page=4)