Vagabond Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 So, it's a year to the day that i picked up my 'used' R32! It's only fitting that i write a wee review and pay hommage to this fantastic car.... As i said, i picked the car up from my local dealer exactly 1 year ago, having traded my 06 white GTI in for the Deep Blue pearl 3 door. This car has been a joy from the very first turn of the key at the dealers. It immediately brought a large grin to my mush (no mean feat!) Despite my hand never being out of my pocket at the local V-power station, it has been totally addictive. From the glorious V6 soundtrack to the Haldex grip and the sheer pose value of the chunky shape, i love it. The car has always attracted admirers and a few saddo's with camera phones lol!! I've managed to rack up over 20k miles in just under 12 months (and it's my second vehicle) testify's to the sheer draw and appeal of driving the R! So let's talk about the problems i've encountered with the car...a faulty high level brake light (warranty job,) headlights that had to be alligned as they weren't done at delivery, errr, and that's all folks!!! Making this car the least amount of hassle i've ever had from a vehicle, in the space of a year and 20k . I've driven this car very hard (most of the time) all over the scottish highlands and it never fails to impress or make me happy, it just goes and goes and goes. For this reason, amongst others, i will not be parting with it for some time to come. It's fast, grippy, smart, comfortable and you can turn up anywhere in it...as i invariably do !! Thankyou wee R32, i love you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 .... Your words are making me grin too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattchaps Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Good stuff, glad you're still enjoying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] the glorious V6 soundtrack [/ QUOTE ] Fantastic sound, isn't it When I got mine my brother took it for a drive and when he came back he was amused to notice a group of lads stop walking and drop their jaws as he booted it past them. I'm really, really missing the .:R at the moment. All being well I should have it back on Wednesday which just so happens to be my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Good review, exactly the reasons I've ordered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Fastlad, great review and I concur with your findings. I normally get bored with cars very quickly and I'm always looking for another one but that is certainly not the case with my R after 19 months of ownership, absolutely love it even although i's almost in the Shell garage daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Fastlad, great review and I concur with your findings. I normally get bored with cars very quickly and I'm always looking for another one but that is certainly not the case with my R after 19 months of ownership, absolutely love it even although i's almost in the Shell garage daily [/ QUOTE ] I'm glad you said that as the longest I've kept a car is 17 months I'm hoping this one will last longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encee Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Nice one fastlad, and great to see someone thoroughly enjoying their car. Long may it continue for you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Fastlad, great review and I concur with your findings. I normally get bored with cars very quickly and I'm always looking for another one but that is certainly not the case with my R after 19 months of ownership, absolutely love it even although i's almost in the Shell garage daily [/ QUOTE ] I'm glad you said that as the longest I've kept a car is 17 months I'm hoping this one will last longer! [/ QUOTE ] Yeh, until the mark VI R3(2?6?) coes out or you get a cheap deal on a B8 S Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Well the new one will be too quiet and expensive for me now and as nice as the B8 is I would only be able to afford to run a diesel which is why I'm changing in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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