Golf R32

[jjdugen]

Hi all.

Car question I know, but you lot seem to have owned everything out there, thought I'd get your opinions.

Looking to move up from the Clio 172, cracking car, must admit, bought on your recommendations as a 'Ring tool, does the job well.
So, my eyes lit on the Golf R32 as being a worthy replacement, until I started reading about the dual mass flywheel disintegrating and costing mucho monies. Ticks all the other boxes, just don't want to let myself in for grief from a dodgy clutch system.

Cheers
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[P.addy]

I test drove one when I got my compensation. It was heavy and bizarrely slow. Noise wise, it was nice, but I'd rather have something that performs, especially if dropping large amounts of ££

[Tungtvann]

I've looked into the R32 myself, but it needs to lose about 200kg and gain about 50bhp!

[weasley]

[mudcow007]

dont most cars now-a-days have duel mass thingies?

i know i shelled out for one on my 57 plate Signum (it had 3 all within 35,000 ) i think it cost just shy of a grand

[Nexus Icon]

Style over substance, the utter antithesis of the Clio.

Check out an R27 Megane. You'll love that after the Clio. All the eagerness, even better handling, a nicer place to be and faster round the 'ring than any Golf.

Edit. Don't settle for a 225 Megane in its place. Sloppy suspension and no limited slip diff mean it's a completely different animal. Make sure it's an R27 or, if you don't need rear seats and have a few more quid, an R27.R.

[mudcow007]

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[MarJay]

130i is more fun, faster and less likely to get nicked by an order of magnitude. Also cheaper to buy.
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[Rigga]

Which model are you on about op? If the mk5 golf then your better off with a gti, much lighter, much more nimble and more economical and nearly as fast.
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[Llama-Farmer]

Not a fan of the Golf R32. Perhaps tainted by some people I know who own them.

I reckon you'd get on with the Megane if you liked the Clio. Thought about a Focus ST or RS?

[weasley]

[mudcow007]

if i had the cash, it would be a type r civic me thinks

"hoonable" , loves it an wont blow up

or Audi S3 with remaps etc....

[Rigga]

Focus st with a remap 270bhp, man that 5 pot engine sounds awesome. I would have another tomorrow.
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[clancy]

What mk r32 you looking at ?

The mk4 is really heavy, pretty nippy but not actually that fast. Didn't feel as fast as my 172 I had.

Mk5 is better, but the r32 is slower than a mk5 2.0t with a remap. Haven't driven any newer golf's than that so can't comment

What's your budget ? My mate has a mk5 2.0t, paid 7k for it, spent about a grand on it and it's over 300 bhp
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[P.addy]

£8k for 300hp isn't bad these days really

I'd be wanting either RWD or AWD with 300hp at that price.. so yeah, the only downfall I found was it was a Golf, I expected more?

[clancy]

Yeah same, I wouldn't bother with that much power on front wheel drive personally

For a fun quick hatchback that's not an Rs clio. I'd probably get an s3 or quattro a3 and remap it
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[Llama-Farmer]

[jjdugen]

Right, lots to think about, thanks fellas.
Basically, the Clio goes back to the 'ring in May and I have another trip in June. I'm starting to push the limits of the Clio now so was looking for a bit more go, but more importantly, better road-holding. The Clio is fine until you get to extremise and then tends to let go all at once (a bit butt clenching). I'm toying with putting the money into suspension and a remap, but, essentially, I'm hurling a ten year old French built car at the most dangerous ribbon of road in Europe.
I did fancy a bit of Teutonic solidity, but I will try to hunt down a Megane (even with the hideous rear end).

Budget about £6 - 8K depending on what the Clio can get, so not a great wad I admit. These type of things always seem to cost at least a thou to get right and I'm not risking any more gong into the Armco.

I agree on the Civic Type R, but they too are getting a bit long in the tooth ( I'd be just as happy with a Type S to be honest).
Not so sure about rear wheel drive these days, they seem to be the ones letting go unexpectedly (re Top gears test).

decisions, decisions.

Thanks again for the info and advice, I knew you would come up with the goods.

Cheers.
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[clancy]

What set up have you got on your 172 at the minute mate ?

I had AP fully adjustable coil overs, solid engine and gearbox mounts, decat, cat back, uprated clutch and a remap and it was amazing drive. Handled like a go kart and was pretty quick. Obviously there's not much more to get out of it power wise without a turbo but handling wise the set up I had was fantastic

You after hatchback or anything ? For 5k you could get a r33 gtst and spunk the rest on engine and suspension mods
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[Llama-Farmer]

[bikertomm]

I agree with someone else about considering a megane.

The 225 version or R26 are fairly quick lumps. If you don't mind the look of them. Definitely a nice step up from the clio!

https://www.fastcar.co.uk/2014/03/18/renaultsport-megane-buying-guide/


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[mudcow007]

8k ahh me thinks something like

This

if you can afford to run it.....will do about 12 - 20 to the gallon

but sound awesome

just check for rot underneath (they are prone to it)