2004 VW MkIV R32 Buying Guide/Tips

[Big_M]

Can't say I have, no.

I'd be very surprised if it wasn't known to some forum regulars though, given that Dragan was well relatively known on here.

Cool. Thanks mate.

On another note guys, Anyone know of anymore Silver R32's in QLD ?
I seem to remember one forsale a year or so ago I think out Toowoomba way!. Wonder if it sold! Didn't have the cash then but typical now I do locating is a problem..

[Mr. JLT]

Just to provide some clarity about R32 Ecu's they are all PHYSICALLY idenitical, its the software that is local market specific.
I spoke to Jeff Atwood the C2 motorsports software engineer and this is the info I received about the Hpa turbo R32 and VF S/C R32's that are not running correctly due to a poor tune or stand alone or piggy back Ecu's. The reason I questioned Jeff is he has done custom software for turbo and S/ced Mk4 and Mk5 R32 all around the world Uk, Europe,Japan,Korea,Mexico,Canada and the Us. Also Jeff did the software from my turboed R32 and it is tuned for the petrol that we have here in Australia.
Jeff have built a VF SC specific file, since so many folks were asking him to sort their tuning issues. The file can also be custom to your hardware setup.
Also he has many different R32 mk4 mk5 R32 files

So feel free to email Jeff(tuner@c2motorsports.net) so we can find that Hpa R32 and the couple VF S/ced R32s a good home and get them running like they should. D'ont know if this info helps the PPL shopping for the R32. Cheers J

[JVLR32]

JLT....so ur ECU not a piggy back?

[Mr. JLT]

Nope its just a flash file that was custom for the hardware set up that I put on my R32

[Big_M]

Just a heads up for a nice BMP R32 for sale here in Syd going for $32k.

I met the owner a few times and his .:R is in immaculate condition and used as weekend car. Apparently his either a good friend or relative to an old mk4 .:R32 owner and enthusiast "Dragan".

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...=67&__Qpb=true

Anyone else happen to know the owner of this one ? Or anymore info on the car by chance !

Might have to venture down to NSW on next days off !

[tomtom_r32]

From chatting to him the first time (prob mid last year). He approached me as he saw my car. Started talking about having one and love it in stock form, but he didnt drive it much. I didnt beleive that he owned one at first until I saw it the day after.

I scoped it out quickly. .:R is bone stock. From memory did mentioned that he was the 2nd owner and rarely driven. Hardly ever see it on the road.

If you happen to be in Syd, give me a bell and we can meet up with guy as his close to where I am.

Tommy

[Big_M]

Thanks Tommy.

I'll give you a shout if I get down. My rellies live not to far away in Campbelltown area so will drop in an see them too.

Matt.

[tim_sugar]

Does anyone know this R32?

So my Audi is finally gone and im looking at getting myself into a Mk4 R32. Im really not wanting to spend that much at the moment from what i was orignally looking at spending. Ive spotted 2 that are in the limits.

There is this black one in Qld, which seems clean but i would request more pics and service docs to verify. The only thing is the kms seem a bit high, but after speaking to a few people i was told if its got a good history and in good condition it should be fine. Would also try to get a bit more off the price too as i am going to have to re-register and drive back. http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...tt=r32&trecs=9


Or there is this blue one, the guy says he wont go lower than $28,000 and it has lower kms and i still would have to re-register and drive it back so it would be almost a 30K deal......not sooooo keen.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8107183&keywords=r32&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&PriceTo=414&__Qpb=true&__D=r32&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12478B5828A0&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962746%204294962677%20414&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=7&__Ntt=r32&trecs=9

Just seeing if anyone knows these cars and what their opinions are.

cheers

[schoona]

Tim mate, you would have noticed Trent had collapsed the Mk4 R32 buying threads into one. It's either on this page of threads or the one after, post in there, keep it clean and if peopel are familiar oyu will get your answer

[Big_M]

Think you'll find the black one has gone to a fellow forum member.
Blue one as far as I know is still available.

[tomtom_r32]

How's the .:R hunting going fellas?

Congrats Tim on the sale of your awesome audi.

Noticed that theres quite a few mk4 R's sitting on carsales.

[platzie]

Have you spoken to the owner of the blue one? What has he said about it? Interesting to hear he wont go lower than $28,000

[tim_sugar]

Yea i spoke to the owner of the blue one. I asked him to send me some more pictures of the car close up interior shots and anything i cant see from the pictures. He seemed like a nice guy, knew alot about the car. Said he dropped the price and was just sick of people wasting his time and just wanting to drive the car....

Im actually a bit confused as to what a fair price is on one of these cars i see it ranges from 26,000 to 36,500 (i think) which to me seems far to expensive....but who am i to judge.

[platzie]

Oh really, do you think you could pass on those pictures to me? Yeaah, i think $27,000 is a good price for it. The average R32, being 6 years old with the best part of 90,000 or 100,000kms id say would be worth around 25 or 26. But then again, that's just what i would value them at, others would happily pay more.

[Big_M]

Did you get pics ?