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Used 2008 Volkswagen R32 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Super Car!

STEVE C, 08/14/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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It took a long time coming, but I finally found a car that was fun to drive with style, luxury and enough speed to keep my heart racing. Audi, BMW, Mercedes have nothing on this car. Saved 15k over BMW and got way better quality car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue 08 R32

JRP, 08/19/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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If slot cars could be full scale this might be it. Steering is right on, just point where you want it to go. Suspension is firm but does not beat you up. Transmission is a blast with the engine being eager all the time. Relaxed when you want it to be, fun when you need it to be. Roomier inside than you'd think.

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5 out of 5 stars

R32 Great Car

Javier, 10/10/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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This car is amazing! Even the DSG has convinced me completely. Of course it is not the same and you need to go through a learning curve, but once cleared, it is amazing! The grip is outstanding, the steering is precise, comfortable, transmits enough info. It feels faster than the official numbers from VW. Love engine sound! I specially enjoy the "stealthiness" that you get with this car, perfect for a business meeting. In addition I do not get people trying to race me every light, but when it happens they really get surprised by the car performance. Cool car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Pocket Rocket

J. Channell, 12/30/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Very cool and at the same time conservative in nature just by its looks, however, press the gas pedal and it bcomes my pocket rocket. Great integration of controls and ease of use while driving.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Super special Golf, regular build quality

canyondrive, 08/29/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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In the price range of new c300, 328i,G35 and is350, this car is truly for the VW enthusiast who doesn't mind paying a lot. You get a great sounding engine (thank you VW engneeer!), transmission, semi-sleeper styling, more than enough power for non-racers. But this is basically a golf, which first came to EU in 2003. Especially the interior is feeling a bit old already (shame on VWoA for being so slow). This has been my second day with the car, and I already started to hear interior pieces rattle on rough roads. Stereo sounds ok until you crank up the base - then it sound like some economy speakers.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

R32 #2

KingfisherSeattle, 08/04/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Just picked up my Mk V R32 today! This is my second as I had an Mk IV since new in 04. 20k miles later I'm ready for my new car. A lot more refinement and still that great VR6 motor. Worth the extra money over the 2.0T motor for the sound alone. Road trip to PDX tomorrow (with the radar detector).

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5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Small Hatch GT

Boz, 12/10/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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My respect for VW's new R32 grows with every drive. The sounds that emanate from the exhaust when pushed turns pedestrian heads. Yet the supreme comfort of the seats and adjustable wheel makes the perfect driving position available to anyone. The dual zone climate control quietly keeps the car comfortable and the systems auxiliary heater gives me warm air within a minute even at single digit temps. 4Motion works effortlessly in snow while the DSG automated manual impresses with its quick, smooth shifts. Handling is much sharper than the GTI when turning at speed as the engine tourque is split between all four wheels. This car definitely has the soul of a long distance autobahn cruiser.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Vdub Supreme

tmark, 12/09/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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This car drives out great; balanced, solid, quiet and well behaved when you desire or sporty and aggressive when you need it. The DSG is a great transmission and after logging 2200 miles I don't miss my manual trans one bit. This is the best sounding car I have ever owned. In fact, I was having my Subaru Spec B serviced when I heard an mkv R32 run through a few down shifts as it entered the dealer; I purchased #989 10 days later. Car has more interior space than most hatches. We have taken two weekend trips with our son including luggage with no problems. Overall, I am very pleased with this car to date. This car really fits my life as a middle aged professional.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

First few weeks with the '08 R32

Mark L, 08/16/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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First off, I am a 43 year old fun car junkie with a family. The Corvette has to wait till the kids leave. This is one cool car in the meantime. Looks different, lots of fun to drive. Not as fast as an EVO or STI, but so much more upscale and solid, still plenty fast enough though. My first AWD car, I have had both FWD and RWD, don't like FWD, like RWD, and now I also really like AWD. I have always owned a standard manual transmission so the DSG was an experiment, very very cool, I may never go back. Extremely linear power delivery, sounds cool while doing it to. Only have a few tanks on it so far, gas mileage is about 19 in mixed driving and no abuse since it's still not broken in.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

A TON of Fun!

travelingman, 01/03/2009
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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I bought my blue R32 (with nav) in April and drive 85 miles a day to work. This car is a great commuting car; fun to drive, comfortable ride but a ton of torque at any speed. I have had an Audi S4 and S6 and neither is as fun as this car. The only two things that I have added to the car is a clear bra and a Parrot blue tooth system that integrates directly to to the phone button on the steering wheel. It works wonderfully with my iphone 3G.

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