Autocar roadtest of R32 v BMW 130

[jagseven]

There is a comparison of the R32 with the BMW 130 in todays Autocar - not read it yet but the R32 was marked as "our choice"

[Smudge]

Yet another comparison to the 1 Series.

[jagseven]

They conclude with:

'In the previous three nights, I've only amassed 15 hours sleep. But the urge to take the R32 for a thrash on my favourite B-roads is still there. I actually go to bed, but keys in hand, I come very close to heading back out. And if I'd had the 130i? The thought wouldn't have crossed my mind.'

[jagseven]

They also say:

'The Golf's natural state is understeer, but there's some adjustability too. With the front wheels struggling to grip, the Haldex four-wheel-drive system pushes power to the rear so, particlarly on corner exit, you can use the throttle to ease understeer and tighten the Golf's cornering line, which is hugely effective, and entertaining'

The car they test is a manual although they do criticise the gear change slightly - not as good as the BMW in this respect

[nicks3]

Wont worry me, I'm going DSG

[jimbor32]

Just read the report - it seems pretty fair, although I dont see the BMW as being a direct competitor, the 130 is probably a good car but there is no way I would consider buying one, other cars to consider would be the new civic type r - the new subaru impreza etc which i believe will attract the type of market the r32 is trying to aim for -

The 130 should be more like the Z3 M coupe

[ClimberSP]

I can say that I'm going to the New Subaru STI with its 280 HP. New R32 it's the same as the old one, and I would like a faster car that I think Subaru can offer me with its STI.

[nicks3]

New STi will be a great car, I would be interested if they had a DSG type box.........just don't want another manual for my mainly town driving.