First post: GTi or R32?

[VWGTi]

Rabbitoh,

Pretty much what Blur said. The Recaros are a complete pain in a 3 Door, they don't "Tilt-Slide" (So there is no memory position), they don't really go far enough forward to allow easy entry and basically just don't work in the 3 door unless you never have anyone in the back seat. Even my old 2 door STi was more practical from that point of view.

Even so, the seats just look so damn good!!

[DaveMack]

Panman ... I'm green with envy.

Beeeeeeeeutiful car.

Dave

[blur32]

You had to go and post pic's of the seats didn't you.....I'll spend the rest of the day in tears having not ordered them!

[Hilton_K]

Both cars are great, up to you really, but just one thing:

Don't skimp on the Bi-Xenons you'll regret it!!! I do 50% of my driving at night and the lights are just unbelievable well and truely worth the extra money.

[rabbitoh]

Guys,

Got a quote of $57828 on the road for a Silver R32 3 door DSG, with sunroof. Depending on what the offer me for the Alfa, this is awfully tempting

Will let you guys know what I think after driving both tomorrow.

[DUBING]

the alfa GTA 147 is also nice...

[blur32]

Guys,

Got a quote of $57828 on the road for a Silver R32 3 door DSG, with sunroof. Depending on what the offer me for the Alfa, this is awfully tempting

Will let you guys know what I think after driving both tomorrow.

Looking forward to your thoughts! Great price as well.....

[Panman]

I didn't answer the second part of Rabbitoh's question - yes the rear seats are the same no matter what fronts you have.

Remember the Xenons are standard on the R32 as is metallic paint... so don't let them charge you for it.

The other thing is with the Recaros you sit a fair bit lower than the standard seats (which suits my preferred driving position), but you can "jack them up" to suit if you like to sit a bit higher. I was initially surprised by how much lower you do sit in them, but think really carefully if you are considering getting them in a 3dr.

Best test is to try and get someone in and out in the rain.....

[rabbitoh]

Thanks. Got a good look from your photo

Yep, will be checking but given the price is on the road, looks like they have not. I like the idea of the Recaros but I think there lack of useability for the 3 door is putting me off. Unless they give me an amazing trade on the Alfa, allowing me to stump for the 5 door, probably unlikely.

Edit. Seen a black R32 on vwvortex. I want a black one now

[rabbitoh]

Well just back from test driving the R32. **** morning in Sydney, traffic was bad plus it's wet and cause of work I only got to test the R32.....

but woo hoo, how bloody good was that! First impressions:

- the brakes are fantastic, at least for normal road driving (plenty of bite )
- the ride on 18's is much better than the ride on my 147 17's
- in fact the ride is as good or better than my brothers company car camry on 15's
- nice interior, great tiller
- launch control .......*swear word warning* awesome
- the sound ...... my god!
- DSG is sooo much better than Selespeed

only problem is the price they are offering for my Alfa. If I can get that up by 1K, I am sold on this car. Grin factor - massive!

If I order now, I can have my black 3 door DSG, with sunroof in late July.

[VWGTi]

That's great rabbitoh!!

Glad you enjoyed the r32

As we've all said... u won't regret the purchase!!!

[blur32]

Well just back from test driving the R32. **** morning in Sydney, traffic was bad plus it's wet and cause of work I only got to test the R32.....

but woo hoo, how bloody good was that! First impressions:

- the brakes are fantastic, at least for normal road driving (plenty of bite )
- the ride on 18's is much better than the ride on my 147 17's
- in fact the ride is as good or better than my brothers company car camry on 15's
- nice interior, great tiller
- launch control .......*swear word warning* awesome
- the sound ...... my god!
- DSG is sooo much better than Selespeed

only problem is the price they are offering for my Alfa. If I can get that up by 1K, I am sold on this car. Grin factor - massive!

If I order now, I can have my black 3 door DSG, with sunroof in late July.

haha...the man is sold! You picked the best day to drive the R32: wet day, traffic, idiots on the road, etc. The R32 is perfect for that. Awesome confidence inspiring traction, massive brakes (they get better once they're bedded in), great ride and instant grunt on any surface, any time. No torque steer, no choppy ride!

And that sound!!!

A perfect for seasons, conditions. You will never lose that grin now it's plastered all over face. Order it, don't sleep for 2-3 months in anticipation and enjoy the conversion from being an alfisti to a dubber.

By the way: black is hot!

[rabbitoh]

Cheers guys. I have training for four days next week, going to let the dealer squirm for a few days and then do a deal/no deal. Going to ring around as well but I am basically sold. On the car, no doubt about it, will be an R32, just a matter of meeting with the bank to go through pros and cons. I have the $ I just need to double check it wont torpedo buying our first house next year.

Actually, maybe I will just put the house off for a year or two

One question, I seemed to sit quiet high in the standard leather, can you drop it down a little?

[blur32]

Cheers guys. I have training for four days next week, going to let the dealer squirm for a few days and then do a deal/no deal. Going to ring around as well but I am basically sold. On the car, no doubt about it, will be an R32, just a matter of meeting with the bank to go through pros and cons. I have the $ I just need to double check it wont torpedo buying our first house next year.

Actually, maybe I will just put the house off for a year or two

One question, I seemed to sit quiet high in the standard leather, can you drop it down a little?

Hang the house!

Yes you can drop the seat (depending on where it was set for your test drive). There is a height adjustment lever on the right hand side of the seat allowing to raise/lower. 'Spose it all depends on how tall you are as to wether you can get it low enough. I certainly find it sit far lower than i remember sitting in my old 147.

[rabbitoh]

Hang the house!

Yes you can drop the seat (depending on where it was set for your test drive). There is a height adjustment lever on the right hand side of the seat allowing to raise/lower. 'Spose it all depends on how tall you are as to wether you can get it low enough. I certainly find it sit far lower than i remember sitting in my old 147.

Thinking about it, it's the only sensible course of action. Houses are a dime a dozen anyway

I think the salesperson I was dealing with jacked it up when showing me how it worked.

I have the sports seats in the 147, so it gets nice and low