Markallain Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Wise words Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Well from my experience you need major bucks to keep the R32 on the road!: - new sat nav - new cd player - new rear diff (£3.5k) - 3 exhausts - 1 new cat My point was not really this though. As smudge said earlier, when spending 30k plus on a Golf you have to consider the fact you can buy in to something with more edge for similar money. When I bought my R (£26.5k if I remember correctly with all the bits imported) this was about as much bang as you could get for your buck. Proper new performance with all the comforts of a BM for under 30k. It looked the bollocks, sounded the bollocks and had (and still has) cred which gains interest wherever you are. I can’t say the new golf achieves this, and from the sounds of it for most of you don't either. But I could have got round that, and possibly ordered one anyway if it wasn't for the awful service and constant going wrongs with my car. Now I just want to stay the hell away from VW (and possibly Audi which is very very sad!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Well, if I have £30k to spend on a car it will go an an S4 Avant (s/h) before it goes anywhere near an R32. Some might say the S4 won't offer the drive of the R32, but I need a load lugger / space and as I can get that plus some 4WD and driving fun out of an S4 then I can't see me throwing my hard earn ££s at an R32 which I'm not 100% sure about. £30k is top money to spend on a Golf!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Got to agree with both of those Six - although my other half drives the estate car, so it would have to be a B6 S4 saloon with the 4.2 V8, with a brief visit to AmD to get it up to 395 bhp... Hang on, can't do that. We're back onto standard versus modified. New versus second hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbor32 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Just thought I would agree about the safety net of a warrenty when comparing R32 to a CSL - its not a fair comparison. The warranty on my mini cooper S ran out about two months ago, during three years of ownership I have managed to rack up nearly £6k in warranty claims - The car was never raced on a track, or abused, and total mileage is just over 30k. I am replaceing the mini for a car I know will have a three year warranty, and will provide just as much fun as the Mini - there were a lot of warrenty claims with the Mini but I still think the Mini is a great car.... I just want something new that will be just as fun and with the all important three year warrenty - I am trying to negotiate with the dealer on a servicing package. A lot of manufacturers offer this deal - with the mini i paid £100 and i get 5 years free servicing, subaru, volvo and a handful of others are opting for this. Its about time we all put pressure on the sales chappies at your dealers. The servicing package on the Mini has worked brilliantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Hi jimbor, wow £6k on claims that's major! Just shows you about cars and no warranty, scary stuff indeed. That 5 year deal on services is such a good idea, VW will never go for it They only do things that are generally bad for us customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4dreamer Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Isn't the VW warranty currently only 2 years on Golfs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Isn't the VW warranty currently only 2 years on Golfs ? [/ QUOTE ]Nope... all UK cars whould come with 3 years warranty from new. First 2 years are paid for VW in Germany and the 3rd year the dealer picks up the bill. Same with Audi etc. Unless its changed? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 95% of all UK cars are 3 years. Some are less like Noble and specialist cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Seems you missed the point I was trying get across in the first resposnse regarding the CSL (and I've had 2 and driven loads)...no matter, and no point rattling on about it eh? At the end of the day it's an irrelevant comparsion Seems we both agree on the new R32 though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Mmmmmm i thought it was about value for money? bang for buck etc? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Mmm not that bad to be honest.. kind of growing on me... Just had a look at the prices and priced one up "IF" i was to buy one..... £32,299! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbor32 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Not sure why your complaining about £32299 - you dont have to add in every conceivable optional extra....... most of which will become null and void when it comes to pricing in three years time. When i got my mini cooper s i paid £15.5k for it, there was one in the showroom same engine same model for £27.5k - the customer had ticked every option possible, saw it on the forecourt last month for £13k - mine is still worth £11k (both cars have similar mileage). I have ordered the Mark v R32 and to be fair the bog standard spec is still pretty impressive, rally seats, metallic paint and maybe the winter pack is all that is needed - anything else and you may as well be lighting a fire with £20 notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I wasnt complaining, just shocked. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbor32 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 fair enough - It does seem pretty steep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks3 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Spec a GTi the same and you'll get a shock too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Spec a GTi the same and you'll get a shock too! [/ QUOTE ]Yes around 28k full spec if i recall correctly.... mmmmmm...... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagseven Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 So what options do people think it may be worth having when the time comes to sell? At the moment I'm only thinking of getting 5 doors (£500), metallic paint (£335) and maybe the seat upgrade (£945). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks3 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Not sure about what will help when it comes time to sell as everyone is different, I'm speccing mine for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 just try and think what everyone else will spec theirs at! Personally if I was getting an R32 2nd hand I'd want: Leather (not sure whether the recaros or the normal) Metallic 3 door DSG That's about it, perhaps sat nav, but not sure if that would raise the 2nd hand price. When I spec a car I put in the big options that I "need" and then see what else I can afford, but tbh I'd rather spend an extra £1k and be chuffed to bits, rather than skimp on a few options and regret it for 3 years!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberSP Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 For me, 3 door, Blue metallic, Seats, winter pack, Radio improved, 6CD's and not DSG (it's around 50 kilos heavier). Ah! and yes, for the wheels, the CH BBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] and not DSG (it's around 50 kilos heavier) [/ QUOTE ] Bugger that, I no longer want the DSG! Had no idea it was so heavy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Both very good looking cars.... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMeanBob Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Not convinced by that funny white stripe along the side and boot of the new one though....looks like someone has attacked it with a spraycan! j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] So what options do people think it may be worth having when the time comes to sell? At the moment I'm only thinking of getting 5 doors (£500), metallic paint (£335) and maybe the seat upgrade (£945). [/ QUOTE ] I'd agree with those two as a minimum sensible spec - but with 3 doors maybe plus maybe Winter pack for the bum warmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] For me, 3 door, Blue metallic, Seats, winter pack, Radio improved, 6CD's and not DSG (it's around 50 kilos heavier). Ah! and yes, for the wheels, the CH BBS. [/ QUOTE ] amen to that wheel change Anyone know if the £395 for the CD changer in the front armrest includes the arm rest? Or is it extra as listed for another £120 or so?? Is the improved (over the shite oem) hifi worth it really?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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