msi-chuck Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Folks, I would like to ask, which car offers the better driveability and overall performance. If they are both priced the same which in you opinon is the better one to go for. (with Reasons) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNet Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 The M is faster but RWD.... Coming from a 2007 MkV R32(DSG) soldt it after 1 year, it was slow, boring and fuel ... Sick! AWD is very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msi-chuck Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Can you confirm if you could change gears quickly on R32 DSG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNet Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Can you confirm if you could change gears quickly on R32 DSG? DSG is faster.... 0.2 sec. than 6MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 DSG changes quicker than the blink of an eye; faster than any manual gear change. The .:R32 is hardly "slow", either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNet Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 +1 for DSG..... Go for the M3 and you have a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Of course, the M3 will be the more powerful car and it's pointless comparing performance as the M3 has 100 more bhp and 130 more torques, but you'll need deeper pockets to run it and my guess is that the .:R32 would be easier to live with all things considered. With prices bveing the way they are, I'd reckon pound for pound, there similarly matched. I presume it's the 6 cylinders your after? Practically speaking, would you need the 2 or 4 door? Styling-wise, of course it's all subjective, and the E46 M3 is a great looking car, but in my mind, the menacing stance of the MKV is equally hard to top; .:R32 Recaros are better looking, too than the M3 seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Of course, the M3 will be the more powerful car and it's pointless comparing performance as the M3 has 100 more bhp and 130 more torques, but you'll need deeper pockets to run it and my guess is that the .:R32 would be easier to live with all things considered. With prices bveing the way they are, I'd reckon pound for pound, there similarly matched. I presume it's the 6 cylinders your after? Practically speaking, would you need the 2 or 4 door? Styling-wise, of course it's all subjective, and the E46 M3 is a great looking car, but in my mind, the menacing stance of the MKV is equally hard to top; .:R32 Recaros are better looking, too than the M3 seats. It does have 100bhp but not more torque. Should be very little more expensive to run really either. The R shoves you in to the back of the seat but doesnt really go that quick. The M£ is a fair bit quicker. It requires a different level of commitment it you want to go faster, however ultimatly more rewarding. At todays prices it s ano brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 It does have 100bhp but not more torque. Should be very little more expensive to run really either. The R shoves you in to the back of the seat but doesnt really go that quick. The M£ is a fair bit quicker. It requires a different level of commitment it you want to go faster, however ultimatly more rewarding. At todays prices it s ano brainer. I stand corrected, my apologies. The .:R32 has 236lbs of torque and the E46 M3 has a further 33, coming in at 269. Surely the M3 will be more expensive to run as far as servicing, insuring, running costs, parts etc?? A friend of mine spent twice the amount he would have in .:R ownership on the first service alone on his E46 M3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irnbrukid Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Of course, the M3 will be the more powerful car and it's pointless comparing performance as the M3 has 100 more bhp and 130 more torques, but you'll need deeper pockets to run it and my guess is that the .:R32 would be easier to live with all things considered. With prices bveing the way they are, I'd reckon pound for pound, there similarly matched. I presume it's the 6 cylinders your after? Practically speaking, would you need the 2 or 4 door? Styling-wise, of course it's all subjective, and the E46 M3 is a great looking car, but in my mind, the menacing stance of the MKV is equally hard to top; .:R32 Recaros are better looking, too than the M3 seats. Wouldnt say that, doesnt stand as much apart from the golf range as the MK4 R32 did... On the OP question M3 everyday every time no comparison. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Wouldnt say that, doesnt stand as much apart from the golf range as the MK4 R32 did... What I should have said was that from certain angles i.e. the back and side angles, the MKV stance is both awesome, purposeful and menacing, IMO. But back to the OP, the 2 cars are two worlds apart; one delivering a different driving experience to the other. I'd say test drive each car and make your own decidsion, as it's all subjective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Sorry guys - need to lock this thread as it's being targetted by spammers. Edited March 23, 2009 by Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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