Is R32 Golf reliable?
Volkswagen Golf R32 Mk5: Top 10 buying tips The 3.2-litre V6 is strong and reliable, and any rough running can be down to failing coil packs. Chain-driven camshaft means no belt to worry about. Any rattles can be down to the plastic tensioner failing – a less-than £100 fix.
Is the R32 Golf fast?
That exhaust doesn’t just look the business – it produces a fantastic bark when the throttle is pressed, and 4MOTION four-wheel drive helps the R32 sprint from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 153mph.
What does the R stand for in VW R32?
The R refers to Volkswagen’s motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine’s displacement. The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf.
How long does a Golf R32 engine last?
If well maintained the engines are good for 200k.
What does the 32 mean in R32?
Volkswagen announced a performance variant of its popular Golf hatchback, known as the Golf R32 in 2002. Volkswagen produced the Golf R32, featuring a 3.2-liter engine, until 2009. The R used in the car’s badges resembled the R in the logo of Volkswagen’s racing division.
When did they stop making Golf R32?
We have some bad news for all you Volkswagen R32 fans out there: Thomas Wegehaupt, spokesman for Volkswagen, has informed us that there will be no U.S. version of the R32 for the 2009 model year. It’s an odd move given that the redesigned R32 was on sale for less than a year.
Does Golf R32 have turbo?
Those for whom power is everything will say that the R32 will deliver a better driving experience. But more enlightened souls will point to that pesky GTI and remind you that its 200 turbocharged bhp really is enough for most needs.
How rare is a Golf R32?
The numbers tend to differ quite a bit, but it’s widely believed that only around 6,000 units of the Mk4 R32 ever made it into the US, and only 5,000 Mk5 R32s were ever imported into the United States.