How many kms is too many kms on an R32?

[Manaz]

Check the age/condition of the clutch and flywheel too (as best you can by the feel through the pedal). My Bora with ~80,000km needed a replacement of both, and that wasn't cheap (over $2k).

You can use this as a bargaining tool though - if you know it's going to need work, take that off the price you're willing to offer.

[platzie]

Hmm okay, so pretty much if i buy one i'll need to have a few grand set aside for repairs that will pop up. Ill give it some thought. Thanks for all the help guys, really appreciate all the good quality replies. Ill be sure to let you know if i get on of them

[platzie]

Actually, what are all the expensive services that come up around 100,000kms? And how much are they?

[whiteVR6]

Dont let kms put you off . Its only an assumption the chains need to be replaced every 200k kms . Im sure they will last longer with regular oil changes

[JVLR32]

Dont let kms put you off . Its only an assumption the chains need to be replaced every 200k kms . Im sure they will last longer with regular oil changes

110% agree......thankYOU

[dubbed]

Actually, what are all the expensive services that come up around 100,000kms? And how much are they?

http://www.vw.com/dealer/MaintenanceSchedulesQuery.do?year=2004&engineCode=3.2LVR6&carModel=R32&TEMPLATENAME=maintenanceComplete&output=print

Probably a few items not listed on there that would be worth doing with those amount of kms. Also, Haldex oil change (x2) should be done more frequently than suggested, I believe.

[platzie]

Okie dokie, thanks for that mate.

[platzie]

Okay well i am in a bit of 'negotiation' with dad to buy the R32. It's a blue one, 69,000kms for $32,000. Dad doesn't want to buy an R32 because he says maintenance costs are too high. Insurance for the car per year would be just under $1000.

I'm clutching at straws to find a way to prove that it wont be too expensive haha. So basically, how much does it cost you guys to maintain your R32's every year? Dad estimated about $3,000-4,000... I'm hoping it isn't that much, because i'd give my left nut for one of these things.

[OEM G60]

I've seen that one on carsales too, it looks good and hes just come down in price hasn't he.

Be aware that the Redbook value is alot less though, for one with 70K the price should be $27700, i'd be trying to get him nearer to that price.

I'm after one as well, from what i've read they seem to be extremely reliable cars, i would say it would be more like $2000 tops to keep one on the road. the chains should be done around 100000 miles (160000kms) from what i've read, and can also be checked with VAGCOM.

Have a look at www.r32oc.com for more info.

[platzie]

Yeah He just dropped it down from $34,900 i think. No way i was going to pay that. If i am going to buy it id be offering him $28,000. And yeah i was thinking around $2000 too. Thanks for the link mate ill have a dig through there. Anyone have any idea how much a service costs for an R32?

[OEM G60]

One other thing, i wonder if we can get this mag in Australia, theres a good buyers guide for Mk4 R32s in there http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/

[platzie]

I work at a newsagent so i'll have a look for you next time i'm there.