leespiro 9 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 hi all thinking of buying the golf mk 5 r32 any of you guys on here own 1 and what are they like peeps say there not that quick Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 To be honest you would be better off with a mk5 Gti. Cheaper running cost, performance is nearly as good, and not as likely to get stolen. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 RCF. Has one, I have a mk4 R32 Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 They're great.... Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 It all depends what you're after... I got mine under the theory that as everything is going 3 cylinders and 1 litres... Do it whilst I can!The car itself is exceptionally capable. Think of it more as a GT tourer than a balls out light weight Hot Hatch.Have a drive of mk iv and the gti as well.. i found that the GTi was a little harsh... But a very good car indeedThe mk 5 is everything you want.. Sits on the motorway 'til the cows come home and you step out fresh as a daisy.. It will do country roads very well.. you just have to remember the weight over the front axle... but if you're used to that then no problems... The 4 motion kicking in is rather odd the first time it happens but after than you dont pay attention..One piece of advice get the leather fitted as standard. Other than that you can get everything else retro fitted on the R32OC... I got the full fat DVD/SatNav etc done there and as part of my purchase deal the Cruise fitted for £100.Yes it is not kick in the pants holy cow fast... However, it aint slow...I've had mine.... 2 years in Feb... and still Njoy the trip everytime!!Go test drive one...After that just Njoy it.. Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 ok thanks for the info guys whats is the 0-60 on them Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 about 6 seconds... DSG is quicker... Like I said... Not slow just not OMG!!Do a review search on google mate.... most give it about 4 - 4.5 outta 5... Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 whats the fuel like Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 2.9.9mpg since the day I boight it sat at motorway speeds on cruise for most of its life with town driving at both ends...You can of course get it a lot lower with a little prod of the foot... LOL Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 so its not bad then Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 as all cars.... you can get less you can get more.... everywhere foot to the floor vs everywhere at 50mph.... Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I recently sold my low mileage mk4 V6 4Motion and bought a mk6 GTI. Essentially the mk6 is a mk5 with a newer bodykit. I love the GTI for what it is and what it does, and don't regret buying it (fuel cost was one factor so it had to be a GTI). But I sorely miss the flexibility and sound of the V6. I've said several times to my wife that a mk5 R32 must be a fantastic car.Get the R32 (Luckily I still have the Corrado VR6 which has softened the blow a little) Link to post Share on other sites
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