Pirelli or r32?

[soupratt]

You should drive both and then decide. Arguing paper or theoretical statistics is pointless....

The Pirelli definitely has the advantage of upgrades but not everyone will do that especially with warranty and insurance issues. Also, increasing the FWD power becomes a self limiting exercise. There is only so much power you can put down before looking at suspension and wheel mods. Plus, while the Pirelli will be faster in the most perfect situation, 9/10 times the R32 will still hang with it if not beat it. Throw in some crappy road surfaces, dust or rain and then it won't even be a race.

Ultimately you have to decide if you want a car that is reasonably fast most of the time versus a car which will be fast some of the time. For me, I got the R32 because I like the car for what it was, not for what I could turn it into....

[SoVeReIgN]

R32 ! Will hold it's value better than the Pirelli IMHO - P plater legal, last of the V6's etc etc.

Pirelli will be seriously quick while it's rolling, but even a chipped GTI really struggles off the line unless you're on the perfect surface - a chipped pirelli must be diabolical.

[DJC]

but even a chipped GTI really struggles off the line unless you're on the perfect surface - a chipped pirelli must be diabolical.

But once it is moving - GOOD BYE

[soupratt]

But once it is moving - GOOD BYE

Just to play devil's advocate Moving where ? Aside from a track, most places in Aus are so policed and so full of speed cameras that anything above 100km/hr is pointless ... But yeah. Once moving....

[Yevvy]

its a choice between tires or a clutch...(or a dsg box)

[VWEAPN]

well my budget was 35-36 then went up to 37-40 now i dont want to go higher. i will lose more on buying a brand new gti then i would on a used r32 or a pirelli IMO.

[VWEAPN]

im not too keen on the look of the pirelli as it just looks like a GTI there isnt much to distinguish it. the r32 looks more car! so i guess its either all looks with some decent power or decent looks with 220kw engine.

[triode12]

im not too keen on the look of the pirelli as it just looks like a GTI there isnt much to distinguish it. the r32 looks more car! so i guess its either all looks with some decent power or decent looks with 220kw engine.

Looks like you have answered your own question.

A couple more things to add, unless you wind down the windows in an R32 or replace the exhaust with an aftermarket one, you won't enjoy it's throaty growl with the window wound up. Also, head on, one can mistake a R32 for a Jetta or vice versa. So much for distinguishing looks.

Either way, I am sure you'll be happy with your choice.

[G-rig]

Tough choice, R32's are much better value being second hand, bit of a waste when i bought to a new one. Pirellis seem to be holding their value a bit better.

Just depends what you want and the type of driving you are going to do (and if you are going to mod it).

The R32 instant power is good around town and for spirited drives but should have come with more power for it's price and weight.

On the otherhand, you may have to be on the track to get the most put of the pirelli with the bigger turbo, lag and speeds involved. If you mod the pirelli you may get too frustrated with all that power on tap and nowhere to use it.

Also depends if you want bi-xenons and leather or if you like the pirelli seats etc.

There are a heap of R32s on carsales so may be easier getting your desired colour & number of doors.

Wouldn't pay much more than 38k for a pirelli personally but you should be able to get one for that.

[VWEAPN]

what do guys think of the price?

r32 2007 manual 3dr blue.31,000k's. in good condition driven by a mature driver. $36,000-36,500

[G-rig]

Re: Pirelli or r32?

what do guys think of the price?

r32 2007 manual 3dr blue.31,000k's. in good condition driven by a mature driver. $36,000-36,500

That's fairly cheap I sold my 08 5dr manual with 28,000k for $43,000.

Just my opinion but manual makes this car seem a bit slow, DSG is slightly faster but depends how much control and feel you want.

Agree with the other comments that the exhaust noise mostly benefits other people outside the car as it doesn't sound anything like it from inside. Hense people getting exhausts to make it louder. It's good when you go through a tunnel or when the sound resonates off buildings etc.

[HercMax]

Your choice is tough as the more relaxed DD with AWD is a manual and the tuner Pirelli is DSG. Depends on what you value most in purchase decision.
The R32 looks anonymous until you see the twin tailpipes or unless you get one in Blue. The sound is awesome (moreso for other road users rather than yourself unless with windows down like someone else has mentioned). The AWD is a very welcome trait even as a daily driver. A DSG box would suit this car better I feel.
The Pirelli would be better suited if you like modding and having a more playful car.

[Maverick]

im not too keen on the look of the pirelli as it just looks like a GTI there isnt much to distinguish it. the r32 looks more car! so i guess its either all looks with some decent power or decent looks with 220kw engine.

How does the R32 look more car when it has more in common looks wise with the base models whereas the GTI has a honeycomb grille, foglights etc to differentiate itself?

If you like the R32 buy it, it's a personal choice and the two cars drive differently so pick the one you like. The Pirelli is based on a GTI and has different wheels and is colour coded along with badging, if all you're worried about is looks (and peoples perceptions) buy a base model and put a R32 or GTI front on it.

None of the Golfs has a "look at me I'm cool" factor about them so if you want that you're either going to have to mod the car or buy a car that has from the factory.

[dubmc]

as mentioned before, there is only so much modding you can do with a front wheel drive, and at the end of day its still a FWD. I drive as MK6 118TSI and even that loves to wheel wheel spin, without traction control it would be useless - then add rain. The DSG is an awsome box, but has its quirks at low speeds, can be a bit jittery

I think for an everyday car the R32 would be the pick. And if you tend to go for runs through the natio or something like that, it would be awsome. I personally love N/A as well, and you can't beat that sound.

[Maverick]

I think for an everyday car the R32 would be the pick.

For an everyday car wouldn't the GTI be the pick? It's nimble, uses less fuel and is more fun.