JimmyRickard Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hey guys I'm currently looking at 07 Golf R32's atm with the DSG gearbox, and was just wondering if anyone here has much experience with them. I took one for a test drive yesterday and was very impressed with it, however I'm a little concerned about the reliability of the DSG gearbox. I'm also hearing conflicting stories about the effectiveness of mods on it and whether they are worthwhile. I'm keeping my GTR for the track so I don't plan going crazy on it, but I would like to get a bit more power and responsiveness out of it in the future. Also, is anyone familiar with VW mechanics who specialise in tuning etc.? Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar_11 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 If you're going for it as a daily - thought of the GTI? More fun to frive and it's not as nose heavy as the R32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5063764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lot843 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 do not by the golf R32 I have one the slow compare to GTR Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5063965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Get a GTI instead. The R32 just isn't worth the money, in my opinion. It's barely quicker than a GTI unless it's wet, and you're paying a crapload of money for what amounts to a nice-sounding Audi A3 with a downmarket badge. The GTI is also easier to tune up. Reflashing the ECU will net you around 30% more power without even touching any physical component of the car. Like all turbo cars, bang for buck you'll get more performance from modifying it. Being only 2WD, if you get the DSG you'll still have less load through the driveline, which should also give you some peace of mind. Apparently they're not that expensive though. I was talking to a mate last week, and he said his mate paid around $700 to service the DSG in his VW when the clutch-plates needed replacing. It's not cheap, but its not massively expensive either compared to overhauling a technologically inferior slusho. Hell, if you're planning on only using it as a daily with a bit of squirt, consider finding a 2.0L diesel Golf and flash its ECU. Great fuel economy, f**kloads of bottom end torque, and with the reflash it should pull a bit more smoothly in the upper ranges of its revband. With a DSG, keeping the engine on the boil shouldn't be as big of a pain either. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 <-----------End story Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 out of interest what sort of price range is an 07 model R32 worth? and what's the same year GTI worth? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 GTi's around mid-ish 30's. R32 - add 10k Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kujotk Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Get a GTI instead.The R32 just isn't worth the money, in my opinion. It's barely quicker than a GTI unless it's wet, and you're paying a crapload of money for what amounts to a nice-sounding Audi A3 with a downmarket badge. The GTI is also easier to tune up. Reflashing the ECU will net you around 30% more power without even touching any physical component of the car. Like all turbo cars, bang for buck you'll get more performance from modifying it. but this sounds exactly like comparing the r33 gtst to an r33gtr, stock for stock there isnt a whole lot of differnce accelerating in the dry, wet is the gtr's main advantage, same with gti and r32, Have you tried to drive a gti fast compared to an r32..... there is a world of diffence just like compaing the gtst with a gtr, its not all about how fast they go in a straight line if you know what i mean. And in the wet the r32 absolutely slaughters the gti, it is much safer, it is glued to the road ect.... if you can afford it and you like it get the r32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm in the process of getting a MK5 2L TDI as a daily. From what I've found... the GTI is a tinkerer's wet dream compared to the R32, also there's far more GTI owners out there than R32's so the aftermarket world is saturated with upgrade bits for the GTI. I'd much rather buy a GTI and spend the extra $10000 on upgrades. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Spend the extra and get a GT TDi Shan. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 the missus is getting a gti soon.... anyone know which colour is the fastest? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Spend the extra and get a GT TDi Shan. thought the 2.0L TDI was the GT? Although for shits n giggles I would love to get a MK4 1.9L TDi and run it on fish & chip oil Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 the missus is getting a gti soon....anyone know which colour is the fastest? red, der!!! ahahaha, der is red backwards, LOL ok so small penises amuse small minds Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 thought the 2.0L TDI was the GT?Although for shits n giggles I would love to get a MK4 1.9L TDi and run it on fish & chip oil Nah, there is 1.9L (77kw i think) and 2.0L (103kw) and then the GT Sport TDi with 125kw and better seats, paddles, bigger brakes, wheels, suspension etc. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyWhoCriedWolf Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Get a TDi Jetta and get 2 free doors! Nth Bris to Sth Syd on 1 tank, 53lts. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ryan_ Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 This years AWD golf will have an upspec GTi motor. this is my pic... easy to mod, better grip, and less of a lead arrow than an R32. if unable to get that, I would take an older R32, and save for a FI kit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nah, there is 1.9L (77kw i think) and 2.0L (103kw) and then the GT Sport TDi with 125kw and better seats, paddles, bigger brakes, wheels, suspension etc. Price difference between 2.0L TDi and GT Sport TDi? CBF with paddles, wheels and suspension will get changed regardless. Seats... meh. Is it really worth it? Performance... well it'll share the garage with much higher performance cars, so for commuting only in bumper to bumper traffic. maybe occasional country roadtrip. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5064789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Price difference between 2.0L TDi and GT Sport TDi? CBF with paddles, wheels and suspension will get changed regardless. Seats... meh. Is it really worth it? Performance... well it'll share the garage with much higher performance cars, so for commuting only in bumper to bumper traffic. maybe occasional country roadtrip. Save your money and get teh 1.9L then. Or better yet, a diesel Polo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5066278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Save your money and get teh 1.9L then.Or better yet, a diesel Polo 1.9L is MK4 tech though... its like buying a skyline with an RB20E. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5066295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva33 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have had a Golf 1.9 diesel, a jetta 2.0 diesel and my mate has a Golf 2.0 diesel gt. The Golf GT is a great little car whith plenty of torque and heaps of fun. Check out REVO tunning and see just how much power these cars make from a simple reflash of the ecu. If you don't car much for the performance then just go the 1.9, but the 2.0 engine is quite nice and again with a remp alone you are talking 400nm, the GT with just a remap is 440nm and in a little car is fun, not to mention the 1000+km per tank~ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306250-golf-r32s/#findComment-5073575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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