Used 2008 Volkswagen R32 Consumer Reviews
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Best car I have owned
luke spears, 07/29/2016
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Purchased used and can't even think of getting rid of it
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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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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).
Fun car!
604doc, 11/05/2008
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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This car wasn't even a consideration for me until a friend told me about it. I fell in love with the car on the test drive. It's comfortable on long drives, and just a hoot zipping around the city. It's hard to drive the car "easy", so I'm not sure of the MPG yet.
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.
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.
Performance Car - Make Sure You're Ready
V, 08/24/2007
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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Coming from an 06 GTI, I am not sure if I should have moved to an R32. It has everything the enthusiasts want - incredible road grip, throaty exhaust, V6 power, and AWD. But, the zip (even with lag) of the GTI's 2.0T was great for me. The premium price for the exclusivity of owning one of 5,000 is a bitter pill to swallow, but the car does everything the manufacturer promises and more. Because of the power and AWD, the car literally sucks gas. I feel like I am driving an SUV when I have a compact car. Mileage has been about 19-20 in mixed driving. My GTI pulled at least 27 mpg.
Just got one with 42k miles
Bop , 04/04/2020
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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There are after market sway bars on her and she handles amazing. 0 body roll. Enough power to accelerate off the apex. I love it
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3 mo after driving car - my impressions.
z0mb13, 04/29/2012
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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So I finally jumped overboard and got the car ive always wanted. It put me in the hole but I was able to get it. Perma smile when driving is not uncommon. Much undesired attention from kids. Plenty of HP/TQ as expected. I had an 02 VR and fell in love with the exhaust note, the R32 has not let me down.
I made a big mistake.
alleyoop, 08/21/2008
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatchback AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6AM)
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I paid too much for a Over Steroid GTI. Not a bad vehicle but not what I expected for the price. I only have 901 miles on it and it sits in the garage. When I do take it out I pray that someone will steal it or total it out. I can't even give away as a cheap trade in. Basically, I did not do my homework.