arg123 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Girlfriend has just come back from our VW Dealer in Moenchengladbach and guess what was sitting on the forecourt... a nice new black Mk V R32! As I didn't see it myself, I will pass you over and she can give you her first impressions... Hi fellow R drivers, Having seen many pictures of the new R we have been waiting to see it in the metal and as I saw the grill glinting at me out the corner of my eye today at the garage I couldn't resist a good gawp! I have to say that it actually looks rather bland compared to the Mk IV. Here are a few personal thoughts (purely objective of course!): -The grill looks quite out of place although it was that that caught my eye. It seems to overshadow the whole car -The Recaro seats looked a bit better in the flesh than I imagined but the interior was dull and quite old-man like. -Twin pipes were a little bit better than I expected from seeing the F'furt pictures as they do actually jut out quite a bit, though they still look like an after thought. -Wheels are quite nice but probably a nightmare to clean I deliberately made a point of looking at it from a distance and it did look pretty non-descript which is quite sad considering what a beast the Mk IV looks. I mentioned my thoughts about the new R to one of the service guys and compared it to ours, which was strategically parked outside his window, and he also agreed and being German I know that he wasn't just being polite about our motor!! Overall - disappointing! Although that comment is only on looks and maybe you shouldn't judge a book by its cover - I'll (and me ARG!) get a test drive and report back. All the best - girly R driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Great write-up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM_R32 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Is it me, or does it not seem as nice as the mark iv ??? My personal opinion obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks3 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 I don't think anyone can tell until we see them in the flesh and read the road test reports and evenb better get to drive them! After all it IS the new model R32 and that can't be bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM_R32 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I don't think anyone can tell until we see them in the flesh and read the road test reports and evenb better get to drive them! After all it IS the new model R32 and that can't be bad. [/ QUOTE ] Was talking more about the look's!!! from what i have seen the mk v looks far to similar to the basic tdi and gti (apart from the twin exhaust at the back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks3 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 All the easier to shock people with that V6 I don't mind it being a little understated as my current S3 is too and thats not a bad thing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM_R32 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 [ QUOTE ] All the easier to shock people with that V6 I don't mind it being a little understated as my current S3 is too and thats not a bad thing really. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah i have to agree with that point. i think i was just suprised at similarity thats all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbor32 Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Anyone else got any unproven points of view! Lets just keep it positve nick - cant wait until i get the chance to take the new r32 for a spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drehzahlmesser Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Which VW Dealer in Mönchengladbach was that arg123? at Türks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg123 Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Fleischhauer - Düsseldorfer Str. In fact I've just come back - got some piccies and the price! Give me 20 mins and I'll get them uploaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg123 Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Great write-up though [/ QUOTE ] Picture 1 attached (just for you Mauvegecko ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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arg123 Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 And finally - the price (including extras like Park Assist ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberSP Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Well, you know what?? In that pictures I like it!!! This grille is not so bad with the whole car in black. just changing the wheels and you get it, the new R32. I think I'm going to take a visit to my garage in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg123 Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 After seeing it in the metal, the best way I can descibe it is by comparing it to the 1996/7 911 change: 993 TurboS v 996 TurboS - the latter is more practical and most would say a better package but not as desirable. Maybe VW should have badged this the Golf 3.2 (like Audi did with the new A3) and released the R32/36 a little later. Saying that it does look good and according to the salesperson - 'Sounds just like your MKIV' And I should bloody well hope so for 42,000 Euro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markallain Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Well done for posting pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin09 Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Cheers for the pics ARG, but it still doesnt make me think wow. I agree with your Golf 3.2 badging, i think that would have been more suitable as it does seem very understated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks3 Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 I'm nothing but positive about it, been to the dealer today to finalise my spec and now just have to wait for the build date.....I can't wait cos this car will be some serious fun with the DSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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