2004 Volkswagen R32 Review

Name: 2004 Volkswagen R32 Review
Brand: Volkswagen
Price: 2203 USD
Rating: 5.0 (156 reviews)

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Pros

Potent engine, slick gearbox, easy to toss around curves, lots of standard equipment, premium cabin materials, utility of hatchback design.

Cons

Down on power compared to its peers, not quite as quick on its feet, either.

Edmunds says

The most fun you can have in a GTI, but don't expect to keep up with the Evos and the WRXs of the world.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$276/mo

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Never too old to have fun

Doc J, 05/13/2010

2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

At 60+ I'm probably not the usual R32 driver but it's been my daily ride for nearly 6 years. I drive it hard and love it. Reliability has been good other than for major transmission repairs at 35,000 and 65,000 miles along with clutch replacements at the same time. I don't think I drive THAT hard, but maybe I push it harder than the average driver. I've heard that AWD vehicles a hard …

I love my 2004 R32

dpod4, 07/16/2012

2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

I bought my R32 brand new in 2004 after test driving much more expensive cars. Nothing compared. I have owned my car 8 years. I have pampered it (garaged in the winter, park it like it is a Ferrari, etc) and it looks brand new (kudos to VW for the Tornado Red paint holding up like it is showroom condition 8 years later). I have not had one problem with it -- most trouble free car I have …

goin' on 6 years

Nobama, 03/22/2010

2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

This has been a fun car to drive for 103,000 miles so far. With snow on the ground and winter tires, it is an absolute blast. Reliability has been good, needing just a wheel bearing and fuel pump so far. Of all the cars I have owned, this is by far the most all around fun to drive.

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Kyle, 03/01/2010

2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

My current Deep Blue Pearl 2004 R32, is actually my SECOND. In between, I drove a 2005 Audi S4 with a 344hp V-8 under it's hood. I missed my 250hp (yes it DID HAVE 250 stock) uber-hatch. What can a person POSSIBLY FIND to complain about with this car, except perhaps the limited rear-seat legroom? It's faster (w simple tuning) than the Audi, has an Audi engine, Audi AWD, will stop faster …

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2004 R32 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$29,100
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$276/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the R32 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

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2004 Volkswagen R32 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}