Mk5 gti or mk5 r32??

[Keenfisho]

I'm looking down the barrel at buying one of two cars
1. 2008 gti with a stage 1apr tune, coils ect
Or
2. 2008 r32

Both with decent kms, good condition and for a reasonable price respective of what they are ( $2000 difference between both cars)

Any feedback on the small key differences (performance, comfort ect) or any pros and cons would be greatly appreciated


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[robbie]

2008 Golf R32.

[arcadelt]

Unless it's a Pirelli edition GTI, I too would suggest the R32.


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[Keenfisho]

All round better car?


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[robbie]

Which R32 on Carsales are you looking at?

[Keenfisho]

Family friends but there is one cheaper on carsales but with minor damage


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[JustCruisn]

All round better car?

R32.

Do they have similar options ? Xenon, sunroof, leather, RNS510 etc..
Sounds like the GTI is fully optioned but the R is not. Modified cars usually sell cheaper than stock ones in similar condition too.

R32 would have me smiling more than the GTI.

Check service history too, no history would be a deal breaker for me.

[Keenfisho]

Both have leather but from then on the gti is pretty kitted compared to the 32

Haha the exhaust note from the r32 is definitely note worthy [emoji1305]


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[robbie]

What are the specs of this family friends R32?

The character, sound, practicality, looks and build quality says enough.

[Keenfisho]

It's the base model

Very good point, it's easy to fall in love with. Front heavy though I have heard


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[arcadelt]

Mk5 gti or mk5 r32??

All round better car?

My view is that an Australian spec R32 is just a more luxuriously finished car compared to the standard GTI, although the gap can close depending on the options on the GTI. For a start, the R32 has colour coded bumpers and side skirts, while the GTI has black plastic for the lower parts of the car. The R32 will also have Xenon lights, whereas these will only be on the GTI if chosen as an option from the factory (BTW, be wary of Xenons on GTIs that are not factory fitted - they are likely to be illegal). The stock wheels on the R32 are 18 inch, while 18 inch is an option on the GTI. The R32 has AWD, central exhaust that looks beefier, and is more likely to come with reversing sensors and other options because people probably paid for those when they originally bought a higher spec car. This is also why I suggested a GTI Pirelli edition, because it has many of the higher specs like the R32.

In terms of options, many (such at better head unit and Bluetooth) can be easily retrofitted if they are missing from either car, although you will need to factor in cost. On that, options are cheaper if they are already on the car because the price differential between cars that are fitted and not fitted is generally smaller than the cost of retrofitting.

That's my two cents.

[Keenfisho]

Thanks guys for your help, it's helped heaps!


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[robbie]

So what's the decision?

[Keenfisho]

Leaning towards the r32 [emoji1303]


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[robbie]

I am trying to PM you, but for some reason it is not allowing me to.