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Volkswagen R32 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
lee_w
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My next step is to get my butt in a Legacy and see if I like it as much as the R32. After that I'm going to weigh the following options.
R32 Pros:
Unusual car
NA engines run cooler and don't suffer from lag.
Longer warranty (4/50000)
R32 Cons:
Unusual car (how hard will it be to find parts and a knowledgeable mechanic?)
Having to store and swap out snow tires
Legacy Pros:
Dual-zone CC, my wife stays warm w/o me breaking a sweat
More space
More common configuration makes repairs easier
all-season tires
Legacy Cons:
Turbo-lag
Shorter warranty (3/36000)
This could all be moot if I don't like the Legacy... but I wanted to bounce these thoughts off the knowledgeable people here in TH.
Subaru
- Very light backend. I haven't looked up the weight distribution, but it felt very nose-heavy. The rear broke loose making a right turn on red on dry pavement under mid-throttle conditions. I want more tenacity than that from my AWD.
- Turbo lag. It wasn't bad... but it was there. I'm going to gladly trade the 10 extra horses in the Legacy for the low-end torque of the VW.
- The legacy rode much 'lighter' than the VW. The VW cruised more smoothly over broken pavement, stayed planted during quick maneuvers and felt much more solid overall.
- The VW had a nicer interior overall. Legacy had dual-zone CC which is nice, but everything else was nicer in the VW. EX: Aluminum (VW) trim versus plastic (Subaru). This is subjective of course, but since I'm paying; I'm subjecting.
I've got a deposit down on the VW and I'll post later this week or early next week as to how the official transfer of $$$ proceeded.
Purchase Information ($US)
MSRP - 30,625
Invoice - 27,900
What I paid - 29,625
Owner Loyalty Rebate - 1,000
APR - 1.9%
Term - 48 months
I couldn't turn down the deal....and I love the way this car handles and sounds. It reminds me a great deal of my 83 Rabbit GTI....lots of grins on a country road.
2008 Blue R32, Sat radio, DVD Nav, Serial # 401
Wanted to see what others are paying & aslo does any one know if there is a 4 Dr Version coming in soon?
Thoughts??
I had an AWESOME bmw x5, 4.4i, sport package, x-drive, loved it.
It got totaled.
SO... while i had the x5 i got a 335 rental and LOVED IT, so i was looking at used 330xi's , 06 and above, to replace the x5 just because i love the way they drive, awesome car, plus the 20/30 is a nice change from my x5s 16/22.
I also am intrigued by the 2008 r32's, and used theyre about the same for a lot less milage and more warranty. updated...i just drove one today, and it is AWESOME. totally unexpected, its actually more fun than the 3 series, and im a HUGE bmw fan so thats saying a lot. i even went to the bmw driving school, i think theyre the benchmark. that car was GOOD. so now im thorougly confused...
I drove an a4, it was a 06 2.0t, and was really unimpressed (we have a q7 and it did not hold up to the standard set by the q), so im thinking maybe an 05 s4 would be a nice choice and would drive differently, but again, the gas milage... updated again...i drove the s4 today too, and it was FASTTTT, just pulled, the kind of power im used to from my x5, or, past x5... But it drove great, not as tight as the r32 or 3 series, but it pulled for sure. plus, the quattro is always awesome.
AND, the subaru sounds like an all-around good buy, but i dont know if i can see myself actually getting one. (and possibly, i could look at fx's again, i looked at em when i got my x5, but i kinda wanted to move away from the suv thing, so if i got another one its prob be an x5)
if anyone could give my any advice or insight or opinion ill take anything i can get!! thank you guys so much!! please help i cant decide!! ive only driven the 330i, and so far ive set that as a benchmark for anything else i drive...
Thanks for the help!!!!
MSRP around $35K?
I'm very jealous....
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I picked mine up last night....absolutely amazing car. Perfect combo of speed, luxury & handling. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think and, if you buy one, what you ended up paying.
I was a bit disappointed that neither blue tooth, nor an ipod adapter are included in the base price, but they are available as a dealer add on. (ipod is included in the nav package)
I felt the interior materials and fit and finish were excellent, and I think I could seat in those seats all day.
Have fun with yours! What color did you get?
I test drove the G37S, 135i & R32 and for $29K, I just couldn't justify the $37K for the 135 or G. And here is the crazy thing, I actually had MORE fun driving the R32 than either of those two cars. The 135i (manual) was wicked fast....but it was so smooth and quiet, it just didn't get my bp up :confuse: ...of course, note that I've owned a 330i and it didn't feel that much different than it; and it certainly didn't look much different, inside or out. And the G37S was impressive with a nice exhaust note, but felt too unrefined. The R32 was the perfect balance between the two. And in ref to the Ipod...that was tough for me as well, but the Sat radio that is standard offers enough choices for music....and that way I don't tire of my Ipod tunes and reserve those for workouts and grass cutting.;)
Which other cars are you looking at?
Thanks In Advance
I now have about 700 miles on mine and I love it. The power combined with the all wheel drive grip is amazing....I'm looking forward to reaching that 1000 mile mark and giving the launch control a try....should be fun.
Cap Cost $29,500
MF .00093
Res. %55
Zero out of pocket
$380 Tax included
Does this sound right?
looks like a great deal if your numbers are right.
-Model Year
-Term/Mileage per Year
-State and your tax rate
-Any acq fee/dispo fees
Thanks. I'm trying to see what kind've deal i could get on one at my VW dealership!
64 60 56 52 52 48 45 = residual
for 10k yr add + 3 to residual at desired term
for 12k yr add + 2 to residual at desired term
Money Factors are
12 - 39 months / 48 months
0.0021 / 0.0027
Hope this helps