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Used 2004 Volkswagen R32 Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded Expectations

BadAzR32, 09/15/2005
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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I went into this vehicle with certain expectations about performance, reliability and safety. The performance was answered just by starting the engine. The beautiful deep muscle sound that comes out when the car is first started is amazing. The car can hug the road like a little convertible and all of a sudden take off and easily hit 100 within 2 seconds on the highway. The car is reliable in the sense that unlike my Honda the only thing that ever needed maintenance was the standard oil change. The interior was flawless and unique in its own way. Everyone who has ever been into an R32 was immediately impressed with the workmanship.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good job VW.

dads-R32, 05/25/2004
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Traded my '02 GTI-337 in for the .:R32, what an upgrade. The VR6 engine is smooth, great power. Love the leather interior. If you have the means - get one. My kids love it. Would buy one again.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

still loving it =)

GrandPaDriver, 01/19/2009
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Just do the schedule service needed, and the car will give you no problem. You might need some tuning & modification for the car to run as you expected to be. You will fall in love with it once you drive it. =)

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5 out of 5 stars

Believe the tire warning

The Fat Kid, 11/16/2004
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Predictable, fast, fun. I've been pulled over three or four times and cops alway let me go, this car does not shout out "give me a ticket " but yet it will blow the doors off alot of the competitons striaght out of the wrapper. Oh yeah, If you didn't read the warning that came with tires, do it. these thing will not even track striaght if the forecast calls for snow!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sporty with seating for four and a trunk

Jackson, 05/27/2005
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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I bought the 2004 Volkswagen R32 after taking home a Mazda RX-8 and a Nissan 350Z. I loved both of them, but they each had their drawbacks, the Wankel engine in the RX- 8 and no storage and no back seat in the 350Z. The R32 fit the bill of what I was looking for in a car. The AWD paired up with the 3.2L V6 make this car thoroughly enjoyable. I drive a lot, and this car is very comfortable on the interstates, and in town is comfortable as well. Its exhaust note is mentioned often, and for good reason. I wanted a car that was fun to drive, but could carry my girlfriend, two dogs, and camping gear. It also needed to allow me to appear responsible. All in all, this car is a dream.

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