SEEN THE NEW VW SEDAN LATELY?
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complicity
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I don't like it in general, but i DO like the back end. VW makes some weird shit.
But have you seen or heard about the golf R32?
I want one sooo bad. I hate the name, the wheels (18inches with way too many spokes, just my opinion), and the dual exhaust, though. And why would you name a VW an R32?? I think that's retarded.
Aren't VW and Audi related? The Golf R32's suspension comes from the TT.
/threadjack (sorry tony)
But have you seen or heard about the golf R32?
I want one sooo bad. I hate the name, the wheels (18inches with way too many spokes, just my opinion), and the dual exhaust, though. And why would you name a VW an R32?? I think that's retarded.
Aren't VW and Audi related? The Golf R32's suspension comes from the TT.
/threadjack (sorry tony)
La_Pieuvre
Senior Member
The phaeton is really a nic car. I drove a W12 phaeton when I was working at a VW dealership and I was really impressed. That car is so comfortable. And that W12 makes it very quick too. Ours was listed as $88,000 which might be a bit much, but it was nicer than any Mercedes I've ever driven (also worked at a Mercedes delaership)
94RedSiGal
Senior Member
I just don't see the point in spending in the $80K range for any car... as for M5's and M8's... I've been tempted by a few used ones. There's a '88 M5 for sale in upstate NY for $10,500... that would be fun to drive. In general, sedans just don't do anything for me, my GS-R purchase was an aberration. I guess I see sedans as dad-mobiles. *shrug*
lsvtec
GNU/Linux Evangelist
Meh, it isn't hideous like some things VW puts out but it certainly isn't a looker. And as usual they are reselling Audi technology as their own but I guess that comes from being in bed with them. The W12 is cool but I don't want to be fueling that thing. Basically I guess is that it is not practical in any sense. I'll stick to my $35K subie that has everything I want and be happy.
If I had $80K there are many other things I would do before buying that car.
If I had $80K there are many other things I would do before buying that car.
Originally posted by complicity@May 7 2004, 10:25 AM
But have you seen or heard about the golf R32?
I heard these suck for what it is. Not that fast, not as good in taking turns...
It does better than most normal cars but the new line of sport cars it falls short.
Read just about every GOOD car mag (C&D, R&T...) they said it lacks something the other sport cars have and the pricetag, near 37k is crazy
Dustin_m
Member
I'd sport it if i really wanted a sedan. I would never drive a fucking Benz i hate those, though i would probably get an M5 before the VW. the Phaeton had a lot of extras though, heated/cooled/massaging seats, i like that shit.
Oh and someone mentioned the R32, i actually saw a golf the other day that was a real R32 or a clone not really sure, but it was LHD, but it was EXACTLY the same as the R32, emblems, body kit, everything. Are those here in the US yet?
Oh and someone mentioned the R32, i actually saw a golf the other day that was a real R32 or a clone not really sure, but it was LHD, but it was EXACTLY the same as the R32, emblems, body kit, everything. Are those here in the US yet?
94RedSiGal
Senior Member
Yes. JustinVW in the NE forum has one. I know another owner over in Austin, TX whose last car was a Miata...
dohcvtec_accord
WRX Sellout
These are dad-cars??
94RedSiGal
Senior Member
Originally posted by dohcvtec_accord+May 7 2004, 05:54 PM-->
These are dad-cars??
I said "in general"..... I prefer hatchbacks and liftbacks, followed by coupes. What do I need a 4-door car for anyways? I don't even like having ONE human passenger with me in my travels... sedans=family cars. *shrug*
94RedSiGal
Senior Member
I think that I've heard the number $37K tossed around and maybe 5 or 6 allotted to each dealership. I would never buy one or any new car... so I haven't done any firsthand research on them. I am just going by what I've read posted on the car forums.
preluderjs
Senior Member
Originally posted by SolPWR+May 7 2004, 12:12 PM-->@May 7 2004, 10:25 AM
But have you seen or heard about the golf R32?
I heard these suck for what it is. Not that fast, not as good in taking turns...
It does better than most normal cars but the new line of sport cars it falls short.
Read just about every GOOD car mag (C&D, R&T...) they said it lacks something the other sport cars have and the pricetag, near 37k is crazy
umm.... car and driver actually called it an "instant autocrosser." Its not meant to directly compete with all out sports cars because no golfs are. Its a different type of car when compared to evo's, sti's, and other cars like that. It is MUCH more luxurious and IMO a much better daily driver. Its like a golf w/ more power and 4motion and it weighs a grip. Base price starts at around 30, dealers just choose to mark up that price.
As far as the phaeton, its not a bad car, its not a great car, its just there. The only problem is the exterior because the rest of the car is put together extremely well. I'm sure once people test drive some are going to be able to get by the looks. It could easly compete with the S-class or the 7-series but Americans are going to have a hard time buying a 80k VW. I like it.
94RedSiGal
Senior Member
Here's JustinVw's thread where we digress into discussing his new R32, he's a longtime VW owner.
Sup ladies?
Sup ladies?
dohcvtec_accord
WRX Sellout
I'll take a turbo AWD sedan over an n/a FWD coupe/hatch any day of the week.
94RedSiGal
Senior Member
Well bully for you... lol. We just have different tastes in cars.
Loco Honkey
Banned
Originally posted by 94RedSiGal+May 10 2004, 10:18 AM-->
Well bully for you... lol. We just have different tastes in cars.
But aren't you the one that's afraid to drive my AWD turbocharged car because it might taint your misguided unconditional love for Honda hatches?