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  • Tips on buying an MK4 R32

    Hi all

    I am new here, been surfing forums for a while.

    I have been toying with the idea off getting myself a golf for some time now. I am getting closer to convincing my concience that I should get one. Finances in place, so all I need to do now is pick the right one. I am after a MK4 Golf, under
    75,000KM's and around the $30,000 mark. Dealer sale preferable.

    Besides all that, I have a 40 points check list for myself to go over general car stuff. \I have a fair idea of the things to look out of on Pre loved cars in general, so can anyone guide me to resources, threads, or share thier knowledge on specific or unique things to look out for when specificaly buying a MK4 R32 either from thier experience of others?
    For example do they have typical areas of:
    -Wear?
    -Rattles?
    -Rust?
    -Is there a KM point when stuff starts to die?
    -What is the major service KM's?
    -What parts need to be replaces first, and how much are they? Are parts in general expensive?
    -Anyway to tell if its been flogged?

    Any knowledge would be ace.
    2007 R32 5Door DSG Blue

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    -Wear? - Really depends on how much it has been cared for
    -Rattles? - As above, and only a couple in my 65000km example
    -Rust? - None hopefully!
    -Is there a KM point when stuff starts to die? iono...not that many kms on it yet
    -What is the major service KM's? 60,000km is a biggish one
    -What parts need to be replaces first, and how much are they? Are parts in general expensive? - Not really too bad, a little more than jap equivalents, but, can you get a japanese MK4 R32 experience?
    -Anyway to tell if its been flogged? - Check for body integrity, suspension, lift carpets to check for prior roll cage fitment

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    • #3
      Here's one you may be interested in.

      It's on eBay and the seller is looking for a quick sale, or it gets handed back to the lease company.

      The owner is known on VWvortex and is a pretty straight up guy. You could do a lot worse.


      MY10 S3 3dr

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      • #4
        mine is getting close to 90,000km and im really happy with it. There are a few issues but that is my fault (trying to save money), apart from that the car is excellent! You won't regert it
        P.S. Front brake pads and rotors are stupidly expensive from VW
        1991 BMW 318is RED E30

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        • #5
          I considered buying a Mk 4 R32 I think they are supurb, just the price at the time was outside of my budget.

          before you commit, have a thing about an S3 as well - thats what I got a year ago, and still cant get this idiot grin off my damn face
          2007 Audi RS4 with: APR ECU Upgrade; JHM Quick Shifter; Milltek Catback and Downpipes; KW V3 Coilovers; Argon Creative Carbon Fibre Splitters

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          • #6
            Originally posted by minigolf View Post
            Here's one you may be interested in.

            It's on eBay and the seller is looking for a quick sale, or it gets handed back to the lease company.

            The owner is known on VWvortex and is a pretty straight up guy. You could do a lot worse.
            Pretty good price too Scratches, marks, small dents and kerb damage can all be repaired/hidden at low cost too.

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            • #7
              or guys comeon stick for a forum member jvlr32 has his for sale
              Originally posted by seangti
              The price of the car rarely indicates driver ability/lap time.

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              • #8
                Hey Mate and welcome to the forum. Have a look at the link I've posted below. Hopefully will help you out.
                A place for our new members to introduce themselves and their ride. Your first post MUST be in this section.

                Cheers,
                Trent
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                2010 Renault Clio RenaultSPORT 200 Cup 20th Anniversary Edition - #19 of 30 - The French Connection...
                2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 MkIV - #044 of 200 - Gone But Not Forgotten...
                "Racing is life; Anything that happens before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen -=-=- "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" - Unknown

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                • #9
                  I've had my .:R since early 2007, and has been great since.

                  Thought about the Mk5 Gti at the time, but wanted something rarer!!

                  Bought her with 39,000KM and now sitting around the 93,000KM mark.

                  Like most of the Mk4 R32 owners here, everytime you jump in and start the engine, you just grin at the wonderful sound of the exhaust note.

                  In terms of reliability, mine has been reliable since I bought her, minor mishaps but VW fixed her up under warranty. Just make sure it's serviced at the required intervals.

                  For the age of the car, its definately still a hot looking hatch. Esp sitting low on a nice set of BBS CH's lol.

                  Interior wise, nice, simple and refined. Love the seats, and love the thickness of the steering wheel.

                  I would def agree on the Blue R32 on Ebay for 25-27k, that is a bargain and heard that car has been well looked after.

                  If you keen on any Mk4 r32's out there, consult Mr Seb for any advice, as he has looked after mine since day one .

                  Welcome to the forums and Good luck with your hunting and hope you get yourself into a .:R32!!!
                  | MK6 GTI | CW | Detriots/M220/XD9s | Coils | RACKS | OEM+ | ENJOYED |
                  | SOLD | MK4 .:R32 | BMP | BBS-CH | Haldex | KWV2 | CAI | CUPRA-LIP | RACKS | STATIC | Blacked Out y0! |
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