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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2011, 04:20:41 pm »
I think an R32 might beat a mapped GTI off the line but it would quickly catch up and get past.
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2011, 04:27:56 pm »
Id love to get an r32 car with a blown engine and transplant an ed30 lump into it....  :innocent:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2011, 04:48:56 pm »
Quote from: jedi-knight83 on November 26, 2011, 04:27:56 pm
Id love to get an r32 car with a blown engine and transplant an ed30 lump into it....  :innocent:

Or you could just get a Mk6 R...
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2011, 04:57:05 pm »
or a Porsche for that money...  :popcornsoda:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2011, 05:05:08 pm »
Quote from: keano on November 26, 2011, 04:57:05 pm
or a Porsche for that money...  :popcornsoda:

Or a Aston Martin and then you could tell the front end from the rear  :signLOL:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2011, 05:31:02 pm »
Had a GTI and traded to R32. The R32 is permanently at least 5+ mpg behind the GTi. Since owning it (1yr) I have averaged 21mpg. Driven hard average will drop to 13-14.

There are quicker cars as said, however you can use all the power it does have all of the time and in all conditions which you can't in a tuned fwd. They are not really tuneable though unles you have popstar money to throw at one!

Road tax is outrageous as well (due this month @ £425)

Drive one and see what you prefer. If you will want to tune later get an S3. If you will be happy with the power it has and love the noise which most do then get the R and a milly.
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2011, 07:41:55 pm »
I'm really tempted by a mk4 R32. Anyone had any experience?  :chicken:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #22 on: November 26, 2011, 08:11:29 pm »
Quote from: keano on November 26, 2011, 07:41:55 pm
I'm really tempted by a mk4 R32. Anyone had any experience?  :chicken:

Ive had one of these as well, a lot more special than the MKV.  Again fast, but not compared to a ED30.  I just find the R32 engine quite breathless in the higher rev range.
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #23 on: November 26, 2011, 09:02:36 pm »
I've had 3 mk4 r32's, love them and the noise is addictive. Felt like something newer looking but slightly better on fuel so now have a mk5 gti. The r on a careful drive you can get maybe 33-35 mpg, I get 40-42 similar driving from the gti's I've had. The r has awesome grip so you can pull out of junctions etc no bother, wheelspin on the Gti gets annoying. Also i miss being able to bumble along in 6th at 20mph and still have power to accelerate whereas the gti hasnt until you get the turbo. I'd love an r again but for the moment the Gti goes well enough and is ok enough on fuel to keep me happy :o)
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #24 on: November 27, 2011, 10:31:13 am »
Quote from: m4t_lee on November 26, 2011, 09:02:36 pm
I've had 3 mk4 r32's, love them and the noise is addictive. Felt like something newer looking but slightly better on fuel so now have a mk5 gti. The r on a careful drive you can get maybe 33-35 mpg, I get 40-42 similar driving from the gti's I've had. The r has awesome grip so you can pull out of junctions etc no bother, wheelspin on the Gti gets annoying. Also i miss being able to bumble along in 6th at 20mph and still have power to accelerate whereas the gti hasnt until you get the turbo. I'd love an r again but for the moment the Gti goes well enough and is ok enough on fuel to keep me happy :o)

so would u recommed one over the Gti?

the wheelspin on the Gti is one of the most annoying things about the car, especially in the wet (which in Scotland i get alot of wet weather)
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #25 on: November 27, 2011, 11:35:08 am »
Quote from: patrickcullen87 on November 27, 2011, 10:31:13 am
Quote from: m4t_lee on November 26, 2011, 09:02:36 pm
I've had 3 mk4 r32's, love them and the noise is addictive. Felt like something newer looking but slightly better on fuel so now have a mk5 gti. The r on a careful drive you can get maybe 33-35 mpg, I get 40-42 similar driving from the gti's I've had. The r has awesome grip so you can pull out of junctions etc no bother, wheelspin on the Gti gets annoying. Also i miss being able to bumble along in 6th at 20mph and still have power to accelerate whereas the gti hasnt until you get the turbo. I'd love an r again but for the moment the Gti goes well enough and is ok enough on fuel to keep me happy :o)

so would u recommed one over the Gti?

the wheelspin on the Gti is one of the most annoying things about the car, especially in the wet (which in Scotland i get alot of wet weather)

If you are happy with the looks, the slightly higher fuel consumption, the lack of tunability then go for it. Amazing cars and I can see me getting another, I regret selling mine but the Gti is a bit better on fuel and as mentioned I fancied a bit of a change :)
You can take traction control off and floor it out of a junction in the pouring rain and you may get a half of a turn of spin on the wheels :)
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #26 on: November 27, 2011, 05:55:36 pm »
The r32 mk5 is no where near as fast as a gti stage 1 imo,i had a tussell with one the other month,came up behind him we were both at about 40mph he floored it and took off but when i floored mine i took off like a scalded cat,caught him so quick i nearly ran up his a*se nipped out past him. i never seen him again until the round about.so imho the r32 is all noise no joys until it rains that is lol.the gti is a far more enjoyable hot hatch to own and run,lighter more nimmble,better on fuel as well.hope this helps your decision Patrick Ps i also stay in Scotland. :happy2:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #27 on: November 27, 2011, 06:53:51 pm »
Quote from: jedi-knight83 on November 26, 2011, 04:27:56 pm
Id love to get an r32 car with a blown engine and transplant an ed30 lump into it....  :innocent:

or an S3, would be the same thing :smiley:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #28 on: November 27, 2011, 08:09:26 pm »
For a completely balanced view you should probably ask the same question  on R32OC.  :popcornsoda:
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Re: R32 vs Mapped Gti
« Reply #29 on: November 28, 2011, 10:48:53 pm »
Quote from: keano on November 26, 2011, 07:41:55 pm
I'm really tempted by a mk4 R32. Anyone had any experience?  :chicken:

You'd be bored in seconds mate....   :grin:
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