bazza_g Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 R32 End of Term Report !!!! Well thats the end of that ! My beautiful Deep Blue Pearl 3 Door R32 is gone !! Back to the stealer I purchased it from 11 months ago for what I reckon was quite a good price - very sad to see it go as its given me nearly a year of grinning everytime I look at it or drop the throttle . I made the dealer promise to tell its next owner about Tyresmoke.net so it may be back as some point !! Here's a few of my observations...... Big Love -------- Where do I start - its a high quality, brilliant, practical, fast, great looking, head turner - especially in the deep blue. The noise it makes is incredible even though I kept it stock - never quite finding the funds to go for the Milltek. Even the golf clubs and Sub fitted nicely in the boot !! Passengers always commented what a comfortable ride it was, until I got heavy footed !! The seats are great, no matter what they are made with and the interior is of such high quality its really puts the new mkV Golf to shame. Being rewarded after a good cleaning session with what has got to be one of the best car colours ever devised !! In fact, the more I write in this section, the more I wonder if I should have kept it ! Not so much love ---------------- Fuel consumption - having a fuel card, it wasn't the cost - more like knowing that I've done my part to kill 0.000000000000000001% of planet earth !! Haldex - perhaps it was my car, or me ! I didn't like constantly wondering if the car would understeer on a wet aroundabout or suddenly throw power to the rear wheels ?? VW dealers - dear god, don't get me started but I have to say the dealer has fully redeemed itself when I came to sell - they have been excellent - even lending me a 54 plate Bora TDI sport until my new car was ready, despite the new car not being a VW ! (so really its a positive point+++) Servicing --------- Despite being back to the dealer several times for new , shakes and rattles, V4 then 6463 update, saggy front seats replaced, ECU (thanks APR trial software) etc - I've not spent any money on servicing - 14k on the clock and its not yet warning of an impending service - I get the feeling it will probably run to the full 18-20k miles before a service. 1L of Oil free from VW assist. Tyres ----- Same MPS at arrived on it - 14k miles and still 4 mmm of tread all round - only problem was a nail in the middle of the right rear which was repaired locally for £15 Insurance --------- Been with Admiral throughout ownership - very good value, thankfully I've not had the need to claim so no experience in that department. The first 10 month policy was £1200 but this came down to £820 at renewal which I thought was excellent (4 yrs NCD). I'll be staying with Admiral for the new arrival. ---------------------------------------------------------- Price when new - £25k with Leather + Criuse Price sold - £21k with 14k miles, damaged alloy, damage to wingmirror housing. Conclusion ---------- I have to say the R32 has really not put a foot wrong in the time of ownership - I literally decided to sell because I fancied a change and I felt like getting something silly before I end up having to get a MPV or a big 4x4. If anyone out there is thinking of getting an R32, do it !! You won't regret it - find an good one and it will give you many thousands of happy miles and keep you grinning on a permenant basis p.s. - Any questions please reply or PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Nice review bazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moschops Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Heart wrenching.... Good luck with the new car, whatever it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted November 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Here's a clue..... linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Ash Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Great review! You got a good price selling back to the stealer too. Guess they had a customer for it already?? Ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted November 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Guess they had a customer for it already?? Ash. [/ QUOTE ] Yup, I reckon so - I think I could have got £500 more if I sold privatley but for the reduced hassle and reduced risk of testpilots, theives etc I reckon it was worth going down the main dealer route. It does mean I found the new car I wanted on Saturday at MPH04, found a dealer who wanted my car, agreed a price for the R32, found an example of the new car, sorted insurance, logistics and fingers crossed take delivery of new car - all in the space of 6 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Traitor! Riz p.s. the dealer giving you 21k was very good indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 [ QUOTE ] p.s. the dealer giving you 21k was very good indeed! [/ QUOTE ] Yes, congrats for getting out at such a high price, when I considered an A3 Sportback (when the 6463 problem was at its worst) I was offered 17 for a silver 53 with leather and on 5k - did me a favour I reckon as 6463 fixed it ! Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaffaCake Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Congrats and commiserations Bazza. Ah well, one less to look at near me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Bazza, good review mate and I look forward to seeing the new toy in the flesh.... If, however, you found the R32 'intimidating' going around wet roundabouts then I think you're about to have a rude awakening......VX220 Turbo + winter ? JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted November 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 [ QUOTE ] If, however, you found the R32 'intimidating' going around wet roundabouts then I think you're about to have a rude awakening......VX220 Turbo + winter ? JT [/ QUOTE ] I reckon its going to be a fun/steep learning curve in the VXT. I wasn't keen on the R32's unpredictable nature in the wet, hopefully with less electronics in the mix the VXT will do the same thing each time, albeit in a scary way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOK Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Well done bazza, top review, bought back memories of when I had my R32..agh the good old days, have to agree with you, its an absolute top car Have to say thats one good thing with this forum..ya end up experiencing a lot of cars!! Look forward to seeing it...guess you will have to change your hairstyle mate so that you can fit your head in the car though keep us posted how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Well have you got it Bazza? Update/photos please Wonder where you'll post them though...no forum vauxhalls..yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 I think he might be out doing a little mixed with lots of & . He did say it was coming around 11 IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Nice review Bazza, it'll let the potential owners of R32s know exactly what they are in for when they buy one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerousbrother Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Gr8 review, I had a 4motion and wasn't that impressed hence now driving an S3! Will definitely take the R32 out when I look to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Well mines on 18k and going superbly. Seems to be high performance yet low maintainence. My Dad, who owned 3 Quattros (originals), a 928 and other nice kit reckons it feels like the most sorted car he's driven. Like a mini 911 Carrera 4. That'll do for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebalfe Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 [ QUOTE ] If, however, you found the R32 'intimidating' going around wet roundabouts then I think you're about to have a rude awakening......VX220 Turbo + winter ? [/ QUOTE ] I was thinking exactly the same thing, although, when summer comes, i reckon he'll be kicking our arse's in his VX220T BUT until then, we'll safely say that his new VX220T wont be much of a challenge in the winter months, so lets go get him Respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted December 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 [ QUOTE ] I was thinking exactly the same thing, although, when summer comes, i reckon he'll be kicking our arse's in his VX220T BUT until then, we'll safely say that his new VX220T wont be much of a challenge in the winter months, so lets go get him Respect! [/ QUOTE ] cheers - its true I'm having some slight traction issues in these damp conditions, roll on spring/summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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