R32 Differences

[thezoneR32]

well the future is looking grim for us n/a lovers subaru dont offer a manual 6 cyl lib anymore, now the r32 golf is going!

[k3nnis]

Hopefully I can find a R32 DSG 5 door mid next year. Maybe a 2008/2009 model.
Late starter
If I have a budget of $45k would it be achievable?

[FJ Steve]

yes...that's a fair budget

[G-rig]

Hopefully I can find a R32 DSG 5 door mid next year. Maybe a 2008/2009 model.
Late starter
If I have a budget of $45k would it be achievable?

Just look on carsales.com.au. hopefully R32 owners don't sell them too cheap .

[balkanac]

my advice is get the MK5 R32 and get a MANUAL! Have a read thru the forum on how much problems people have with those gearboxes. Its a great idea having 2 clutches but the s### that comes with it is just not worth it IMO.

[k3nnis]

Hi,

So is the DSG on the R32 a nightmare? I have no choice as wife needs an automatic...

When is the major service due for a MKV R32?

Cheers,
K.

my advice is get the MK5 R32 and get a MANUAL! Have a read thru the forum on how much problems people have with those gearboxes. Its a great idea having 2 clutches but the s### that comes with it is just not worth it IMO.

[Guest0608]

Hi,

So is the DSG on the R32 a nightmare? I have no choice as wife needs an automatic...

When is the major service due for a MKV R32?

Cheers,
K.

60K with the DSG oil and filter change will be your biggest pocket hit. DSG can be expensive if they go wrong but not all do...........VW...........

[bazzle]

my advice is get the MK5 R32 and get a MANUAL! Have a read thru the forum on how much problems people have with those gearboxes. Its a great idea having 2 clutches but the s### that comes with it is just not worth it IMO.

I hope you are speaking from experience or are you just quoting what youve read on an internet forum... where by the way you only hear of peoples problems normally amplified by other people re quoting other peoples problems.

There are prob millions of satisfied DSG and many millions of manual owners around the world.
Both have issues. ... both have satisfied owners/followers.
VW know of the DSG issues and are now fixing the peripheral components that seem to be giving them issues. (re 6 speed R32 type)
Not all, prob only a small minority have any probs at all.
Most probs seem to be from manual owners who cant get over the fact that an automated manual box can work as good as they can

If you can afford an R32 the cost of a major service every couple of years isnt going to mean much.

Bazzle

[balkanac]

I've never owned a car with a DSG gearbox but i have driven quite a few and you are right, it does a better job in changing gears than i ever could, but it takes away the fun and control that you can have with a clutch pedal. All that i have said is my personal opinion and nothing more. I love manuals, i think they break down much less (if you know what you are doing) and they are much more fun. I drove a car with DSG for a few days and after the first day i found myself driving in "D" like i would with a regular auto. even then it was shifting to 6th at 65km/h, it was confused a few times, and it was lazy off the mark.
So, people who like DSGs, good for them, try not to break it, but for me, manual all the way

[thezoneR32]

... it takes away the fun and control that you can have with a clutch pedal.....

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you here. I have driven mostly manuals all of my driving life.

1) you call constanly having to push a pedal in and out fun?

2) I always drive in manual mode which takes days of driving to get used to, but once you get to know the car and optimum engine speeds for each gear its exactly the same as a manual except quicker in gear change.

VW are genius's imo

[G-rig]

I've got a 6MT and don't regret it one bit, and does help you feel more connected with the car as well as keeping your mind going.

DSG is a good thing and i'd probably get one in the future but figured once you get sick of the manual changing/paddles you'd just drive it like any other automatic car. Good for driving in traffic or if you're missus needs to drive it.

[bazzle]

There you go.

One vote for Manuals

One for DSGs.

No real grounds either way

Thread prob has nothing more to offer

Bazzle