Brand new R32!

[silver32]

Hi all. I ordered a reflex silver R32, fully optioned, about 2 weeks ago. Will hopefully take delivery mid this week - very excited!

It's funny I actually went to the dealership to buy the GTI, but tested all others too while I was there. After driving the GTI for a while, I decided that that was definitely the car for me, however we finally got to the R32 and he just started the damn thing and I was sold! Then he revved it... and I almost fell flat. Why had I not known about this car for so long. Haha. That's my story. Hope to contribute here in some way and hopefully obtain help when I may need it.

[G-rig]

Congrats on the new ride. Good choice, the R32 is a much cooler car, i'm sure you'll have a grin on your face for a while.

[silver32]

You're right. I've had a grin on my face ever since I put my name on that dotted line. And I havn't even taken delivery yet.

[maca]

Congrats on the new car mate I made sure that when I bought my car, the dealer didn't start anything other than a TDI or I would've signed for something I definately couldn't afford!!

We're having a photo shoot next Saturday night if you're interested (and if you have your car by then)...

[GreasyChicken]

Nice purchase! I picked up my 2007 Silver R32 last Saturday........i have already done a sydney/melb trip in the puppy and its such a joy to drive......

your right the exhaust makes the car!

[alpha_r32]

I am looking to buy a in dash GPS system for my R32 Mk5. Anyone here knows where I can get the OEM one from? except VW (they cost a fortune!) ?
Like a 2nd hand or something like that?

[alpha_r32]

I drove from melbourne to Sydney too! It was an amazing drive ! I love it !
R32 is such a beautiful car!

[silver32]

I intend on coming to the photo shoot, just waiting on the venue I believe? And is it this coming Saturday? I had a look at the thread for it but am I right that we're waiting for a confirmation of venue?

Anyone have any suggestions of some good windy, scenic routes to take day/night trips in the R32 in/around Brisbane?

[Dubdubdubdot]

Nebo?

[G-rig]

I am looking to buy a in dash GPS system for my R32 Mk5. Anyone here knows where I can get the OEM one from? except VW (they cost a fortune!) ?
Like a 2nd hand or something like that?

I got mine from here:

http://vwnavi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6698

You can also get them from Harding Performance with a 2yr warranty.

[silver32]

Hmm... Nebo sounds good... only 60kms away - 120+/- for return. gives me a chance to work my way through that (1500?)km wearing-in phase. Or something. haha. And test the GPS out.....

[bwen]

Hmm... Nebo sounds good... only 60kms away - 120+/- for return. gives me a chance to work my way through that (1500?)km wearing-in phase. Or something. haha. And test the GPS out.....

We need to do a GTG, I haven't taken my Pirelli up Nebo yet

[RECRUT]

Silver32, did you have a good experience with the salesmen?

[silver32]

Hmm, I've since learnt that you work at the springwood branch RECRUT? But you go by the name Dru? I don't recall that name - perhaps we'll meet tomorrow - I'm coming in to snatch my shiny new R32 off your hands haha.

Yeah it was a great experience, very helpful, and everyone worked together like a team, there was no fragmentation - everyone was clued up on my case whenever I called or came in. I didn't even get a welcome close to that when I walked in to BMW to buy a 323i coupe last month - they were so blasé about the whole thing I felt very unwelcomed - good thing they had no stock of the spec I wanted (discontinued as of august), so I left and never went back- good choice too, after driving the R32 i think I made a better choice all round.

[aristocrat]

Welcome and congrats silver32. My experience of landing an R32 is not dissimilar to yours. As I was after a GTI or debating seriously on a GTI until I had a drive and a listen to the R32. Been on a hunt for one ever since and finally took delivery of a new Black .:R in July. Have fun with your car.