Used Sports Cars - VW Golf V R32 - Sports Cars

In the days of small, fortified and steroidal turbo engines V6 engine inside the Golf it’s almost scary: firstly, because it spends like an oil tanker, and secondly, because “who knows how much road tax costs me?”. Well there Volkswagen Golf V R32On the other hand, it is not a completely meaningless machine. Its 6-liter V3.2 engine produces 250 hp. exceeds the surplus tax threshold by 2 kW (a figure that is still acceptable), while the new Golf R 2,0 liters displacement has a good 300 hp. He doesn't even consume much less (R also drinks intimidatingly) and, above all, it is about € 30.000 12.000 less. Yes, for just € XNUMX XNUMX you can take home a great example Volkswagen Golf R32 3,2 V6 with four-wheel drive. Of course, this is not a car that can drive 25.000 km a year, but if you are looking for something to have fun and drive a few kilometers, then you might think about it.

THE R32

As compared with younger sister of GTI, here we are faced with a more versatile and somewhat more special vehicle. There is still 6 V cylinders with 250 HP each at 6.300 rpm and a torque of 320 Nm, capable hoarse and metallic sound nothing but exciting. However, the thrust is not what one would expect: the car is not entirely light (we have finished 1400 kg dry) and engine smoothness isn't all that bad when burying the throttle, but performance remains eminently respectable. R32 drives by 0-100 km / h in 6,5 seconds – which becomes 6,2 with the DSG gearbox – and reaches i 250 km / h.

We recommend choosing a model with a manual transmission: more reliable and more comfortable to drive - and maybe even cheaper. The VW Golf R32 is a very light car to the limit, the grip is so great that it looks like the chassis can handle another 100 hp.

La four-wheel drive then it helps kick you out of corners with ease as the engine screams and your organs vibrate. The sound of the V6 is a fundamental part of the experience: it may sound trivial, but it's not at all the case these days. The setting is also quite soft, which is an advantage for everyday riding but a hindrance for those who think they can spend time on the track.

The best in yourself R32, he gives it on mountain passes, where you can explore the top of the tachometer and the limits of the tires with a sense of security that few other compact cars can provide. Not to mention, the R32s are always super-equipped, which is always convenient ...

PRICES

I Prices O 'used they start at about 10.000 euros, but these are very high mileage specimens. However, this is not a big problem: the 6-liter V3.2 is from this point of view a “tractor”, reliable and low-power for its displacement. This means it has a much longer lifespan than smaller turbocharged engines, so don't be put off by the 100.000km barrier. However, if you want a fresher and less-used Golf R32, there are great examples for around 16-17 thousand euros.