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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 18/23 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 250HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.6
Overall: 4.5
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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By Don164
Submitted May 17, 2011, 08:42pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
The value of the car.
Rarity.
Stock exhaust sounds great.
VW/Audi enthusiasts know it, no one else does.
Well worth keeping in the long haul.
Handles well.
Comfortable.
Plenty of features.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Doesn't turn as many heads as my 67 Mustang.
Not as powerful stock parts as STI or EVO.
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
First, let me say I get 27.5 mpg in my R32 regular street driving, no highway with plenty of stops and waiting at lights. People really need to learn how to drive to conserve gas. No, I do not drive like a flat out senior citizen.
This car is great all around. The only real thing that bugs me, because I'm a perfectionist, is the stainless steel sticker around the shifter. It is bubbling up in mine, out of the other 2 I looked at, this was the only one with the issue though. Aside from that, I couldn't have asked for a better car for the money.
It retains its value, is very fun to drive, has a nice sound system, very nice seats, tons of features. And good god does the engine sound good. If you think STI's sound good go side by side with this car and you will think they sound like a ricey little four banger. Sometimes I even prefer the sound of this car over my classic mustang with a 5.0 and open exhaust.
To top it off, it's AWD, which is a huge selling point being in Colorado. I wanted a Camaro but they are only RWD. I'm much happier with the gas mileage and rarity of this car. plus....I get rabbit/GTI insurance rates. It only costs me about 140 bucks a month for insurance. Hell, my Jetta was more expensive on insurance for years.
I say if you can get your hands on one of these, take the opportunity.
By GUEST
Submitted Jun 2, 2008, 09:36am
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
All wheel drive and DSG are sweet.
Engine power and exhaust note add lots of smiles.
Exclusivity makes for lots of turned heads and positive comments at the gas station.
Interior excellant w/great ergonomics and seating-as good as any Audi.
Great handling and response and brakes would stop an 18 wheeler!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Air hammer when sunroof open is brutal-need to add an aftermarket deflector.
Being able to tilt out the sealed back windows would be a nice touch also.
Gas mileage averaging 20 mpg could be better-a 7th gear for highway cruising would help here.
Bluetooth feature does not work in US-not sure what needs to be done technically to rectify this.
A 4-door version would make it more convenient and negate the spouse concerns over only 2 doors.
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
Great handling and performance.
Mileage improving with every fill up as engine breaks in.
Excellent interior and cabin is quiet.
Love the individual climate controls and heated seats.
Flexible hatch/seating make it a useful hauler.
Backseat has more room than an A4.
By Bill775
Submitted Jan 14, 2010, 04:59pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
The best in its narrow target-market niche: the guy or gal who doesn't have to impress anyone (except for him or herself).
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Mirrors should be larger, and the passenger-side mirror should tilt downward automatically when the reverse gear is engaged. 7th gear would be grand!
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
It's the most complete car that I've ever had, and I've owned everything from SL500's to BMW 3's and 5's. It doesn't need to be an STI or an Evo. It's a completely different kind of auto for a different purpose and a different driver. Home to job to grocery to weekend trip to long haul: this is the best little GT going, P E R I O D. Kudos to Mitsu and Subu; BRAVO, VW!
By Guest_as_well
Submitted Sep 16, 2009, 01:12pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Love the car and accellllleration, instant power fun and easy to drive fast a controlled. Brakes are supurbbbb..The trans paddles are great choosing to go down a gear or two is instant and painless, The interior has all kind of usable spaces and all is at hand with great ergos..a driver's car..got lots of head room I'm 6'2" and rarely fit well in some cars..feel "at home after just a few miles" looking forward to getting it to 100 K and beyond..
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Bluetooth??? Are we on a separate planet from the Germans...don't they know the market here?? Bluetooth dealer installed costs are in the sky.
Need a seventh gear or wider ratios for highway speeds.
Mirrors are a bit smallish.
By GUEST
Submitted May 15, 2008, 09:17pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
appearance; tight; quick; fun
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
manual tranny
By GUEST
Submitted May 11, 2008, 10:06pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Outstanding engine, sounds like your speeding when your doing 65 on the highway!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Manual Transmission
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
Great Car. Best 30K you can spend period.
By GUEST
Submitted Mar 31, 2008, 09:39pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
drives well...mature...understated..always willing to go bonker if need be.exhaust note...interior top notch
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
better looking wheels...tiny bit faster...lighter weight...thats it.
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
if u want a car to put a grin on your face everytime u drive it...than the R32 is it! interior, exhaust, handling, safety!
By rogercal
Submitted Feb 13, 2008, 07:53pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Excellent torque; very stout brakes, surprisingly good comfort on longer drives.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Four doors, improved road feedback & steering feel.
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
Overall a solid GT, very comfortable, not quite as fast as I expected, yet easily attracts notice of the constabulary.
By GUEST
Submitted Jan 25, 2008, 05:39am
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
It hauls! Nice sound system. Loves corners and is nicely equiped.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Exhaust system and a chip. Maybe new soft tires.
By GUEST
Submitted Dec 9, 2007, 06:23am
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Smooth power delivery, DSG, and AWD.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Volkswagen R32?
Needs an overdrive gear to improve MPG -- it certainly has enough power to lug around at lower RPMs.
2008 Volkswagen R32 Review:
Poor man's RS4. It's not perfect, but a better than most and more civlized than boy-racer STIs and EVOs.
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