2004 Volkswagen R32 Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale nearby
4 listings
- 79,889 miles
- 1 accident, 7 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG, Manual
- AutoNation Acura Colorado Springs (624 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Sun/MoonroofRear SpoilerStandard PaintAutoNation Acura Colorado Springs is honored to present a wonderful example of pure vehicle design... this ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVWKG61J24D127040
Stock: 4D127040
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-02-2025- 142,655 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Landen Motors (816 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
Close
Located in Loveland, OH
Don't miss out on our rare 2004 Volkswagen R32 AWD Hatchback that stands out in Reflex Silver! Powered by a 3.2 Liter V6 that offers 250hp while paire...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVWKG61J04D129224
Stock: 3172
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-05-2023
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$244/mo for R32 Base
R32 Base
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Volkswagen R32 Owner Reviews
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Never too old to have fun
5 out of 5 starsDoc 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 … on their drive trains because their wheels can't slip to release strain. Other than that issue a wheel bearing at 70,000 and an instrument cluster replacement under warranty have been the only other major repairs. I've yet to replace the brakes (maybe that's why I have worn out the clutches!)
I love my 2004 R32
5 out of 5 starsdpod4, 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 … owned (compared to more expensive cars I have owned from BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, Acura).
And, more than any car (Lexus SC400 comes in a close second, and Toyota MR2 a distant third), this BY FAR is the most fun car I have owned.
Hard to describe, but 8 years later, I am more elated than day bought.
goin' on 6 years
4.88 out of 5 starsNobama, 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.
The SIngle Best Car You Never Knew About
5 out of 5 starsKyle, 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 … than 99.9% of ALL CARS, will handle until YOU QUIT and comes with nearly all the luxury features the S4 did ( & some extra), plus it's the only VW to be built by Porsche in Slovakia. 5,000 autobahn-intended machines imported at American journalists behest for the U.S. ONLY. FAST, FUN, PRACTICAL... GERMAN.
2004 R32 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,100 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $244/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the R32 include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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