How many think the VW R32 is overpriced? I sure as hell do!

[GI-]

but you have 2 more doors to work with bro...

2 door cars are nice, but they are a pain in the ass, when carrying more than 2 or 3 people ...
I have 2
a 4 door and a 2 door hatch

Bro, some people prefer 2 doors. I am not one of them, but therre are people out there that believe that no sports car should have more than 2 doors. Again cars are all subjective, you may want 4 doors while your neighbor wants 2.

 

[AGR]

Bro, some people prefer 2 doors. I am not one of them, but therre are people out there that believe that no sports car should have more than 2 doors. Again cars are all subjective, you may want 4 doors while your neighbor wants 2.

Since; we already have a sedan, I will gladly move over to a full blown sports car next time. No kids at home.

s***! If I could get a nice used S2000, and be able to get in and out easy enough (I'm 6'4"), I would always be grinnin' (cheers2) Yeah! It's another one I need to drive. 240HP would be just fine.

 

[GI-]

My point exactly, some people want a sports coupe, not a sports sedan!

 

[mazdaspeedpower]

Greg, $9,000.00 is not that substantial!

Maybe to you it isn't!!!!!! though, if I had that money to spend on a car, it would go towards the R32, it's so nice

 

[GI-]

Here is a good comparo of where the 350Z sits amongst some of it's priceier competitors. Great bang for the buck, no doubt, but for $34,688.00:

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=600 border=0><TBODY><TR align=middle bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=right width=120></TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>Nissan 350Z Track</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>BMW M3 SMG II</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>Chevrolet
Corvette Z06 </TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>Porsche 911 Targa</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>Price</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$34,688</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$55,695</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$51,450</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$84,975</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TD vAlign=top width=140>0-60 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>5.8 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>4.9 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>4.5 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>5.0 sec.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>0-1/4 mile</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>14.4 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>13.5 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>12.8 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>13.5 sec.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TD vAlign=top width=140>Lap time</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:40.06</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:40.09</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:36.50</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:40.79</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>Skidpad</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.88g</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.89g</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.98g</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.92g</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TD vAlign=top width=140>Slalom</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>67.3 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>68.8 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>67.6 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>65.5 mph</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>Braking, 80-0 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>213 ft.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>213 ft.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>204 ft.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>208 ft.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=600 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#9999cc><TD class=rtspecsheader align=middle colSpan=6>Performance Per Dollar</TD></TR><TR align=middle bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>Nissan 350Z Track</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>BMW M3 SMG II</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>Chevrolet Corvette Z06 </TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>Porsche 911 Targa</TD></TR><TR align=middle bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=150>7.8</TD><TD vAlign=top width=150>7.6</TD><TD vAlign=top width=150>10</TD><TD vAlign=top width=150>6.1</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[lasermp5]

I personally love it....

 

[Black Majik MSP]

Just found this good article on Edmunds: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/volkswagen/r32/100380042/roadtestarticle.html?articleId=101405&tid=edmunds.h..reviews.rightbanner.1

I have several others from different sources if anyone is interested.

 

[BlueMonsta]

3. Contrary to what some people think, it IS full-time AWD.
QUOTE]

AWD = ALL-Wheel drive , Not part time
4WD = Four - wheel drive , part time...

we'd be stupid enough to think AWD is partime ? lol

 

[DragonEye]

3. Contrary to what some people think, it IS full-time AWD.
QUOTE]

AWD = ALL-Wheel drive , Not part time
4WD = Four - wheel drive , part time...

we'd be stupid enough to think AWD is partime ? lol

some people aren't that bright though so some people have to be reminded...

 

[AGR]

Here is a good comparo of where the 350Z sits amongst some of it's priceier competitors. Great bang for the buck, no doubt, but for $34,688.00:

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=600 border=0><TBODY><TR align=middle bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=right width=120></TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>Nissan 350Z Track</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>BMW M3 SMG II</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>Chevrolet




Corvette Z06



</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=120>Porsche 911 Targa</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>Price</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$34,688</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$55,695</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$51,450</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>$84,975</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TD vAlign=top width=140>0-60 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>5.8 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>4.9 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>4.5 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>5.0 sec.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>0-1/4 mile</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>14.4 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>13.5 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>12.8 sec.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>13.5 sec.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TD vAlign=top width=140>Lap time</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:40.06</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:40.09</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:36.50</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>01:40.79</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>Skidpad</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.88g</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.89g</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.98g</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>0.92g</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TD vAlign=top width=140>Slalom</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>67.3 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>68.8 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>67.6 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>65.5 mph</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=140>Braking, 80-0 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>213 ft.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>213 ft.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>204 ft.</TD><TD vAlign=top align=middle width=120>208 ft.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=600 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#9999cc><TD class=rtspecsheader align=middle colSpan=6>Performance Per Dollar</TD></TR><TR align=middle bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>Nissan 350Z Track</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>BMW M3 SMG II</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>Chevrolet Corvette Z06 </TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=150>Porsche 911 Targa</TD></TR><TR align=middle bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top width=150>7.8</TD><TD vAlign=top width=150>7.6</TD><TD vAlign=top width=150>10</TD><TD vAlign=top width=150>6.1</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Good comparo! Yeah! It sucks. As I was saying before; like the RX-8, it starts down around $27,000. but with some nice additions, you're over $30,000. I just don't think, I will ever want a note on a car over $30,000. That's brutal!!! But; with that said, and after driving that G35 Coupe - really nice; anything might happen And; stock is just fine. Of course; as I said before; I would be more apt to buy a 350Z (w/6 speed manual).

 

[GI-]

True, the 350Z and the G35 are both nice cars.

 

[BlueMonsta]

some people aren't that bright though so some people have to be reminded...

haha... oops then...

As far as the R32 is concerned.
http://www.dahlbackracing.se/

Dahlback(<---dunno if i spelt it right) has golf over 900HP (<--- someone mentioned this) but they forgot to mention the engine is an inline 5. not a stock golf engine.

If ur into tuning the R32 is worth it, if ur not... but something else.

 

[TampaBlackMSP]

One thing I will say...imo, nothing feels like a German car. It's so weird, but they are the most solid feeling cars, period. I can't even explain it really, but jump from anything to a German driver's seat, and you'll see...I love the R32 - too bad you won't see too many of them...especially w/the Mk5 VW's right around the corner....

 

[AGR]

One thing I will say...imo, nothing feels like a German car. It's so weird, but they are the most solid feeling cars, period. I can't even explain it really, but jump from anything to a German driver's seat, and you'll see...I love the R32 - too bad you won't see too many of them...especially w/the Mk5 VW's right around the corner....

Trust me! If I could afford it; I would have a new blue Audi S4 in my garage. No doubt about it!

 

[DragonEye]

haha... oops then...

As far as the R32 is concerned.
http://www.dahlbackracing.se/

Dahlback(<---dunno if i spelt it right) has golf over 900HP (<--- someone mentioned this) but they forgot to mention the engine is an inline 5. not a stock golf engine.

If ur into tuning the R32 is worth it, if ur not... but something else.

it is a modded Audi Quatro Motor in the dahalabak and that thing makes everything on the track look like it is going about 30 while it is cruizing along....i want one...

 

[Black Majik MSP]

it is a modded Audi Quatro Motor in the dahalabak and that thing makes everything on the track look like it is going about 30 while it is cruizing along....i want one...

I met Hans & I saw his car at MOROSO during the short time that he had a shop in West Palm. His car is probably the sickest thing I'll ever see in my life, but unless you have at least $500K to spend, I'd abandon all hope of ever having something like that.

 

[AGR]

Here's AutoWeek's review....

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=coverstory&loc_code=index&content_code=09471447

About the AWD...

From there torque twists to Volks-wagens 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. Most of the time the torque goes straight out the front wheels. When those slip, up to 50 percent of the torque travels south to the Haldex coupling in the rear differential. This works seamlessly. If you can hear or feel it working, youre more sensitive than are we, but more on that in a minute.

 

[Black Majik MSP]

True, the 350Z and the G35 are both nice cars.

True, when you look at these pics, it's hard to decide which one looks better, but in stock form, the G35 is my choice hands down. It just looks so sweet & it has better handling (9" longer wheelbase) & more luxury (I recently had an FX35 rental car & the interior is very similar).

 

[DragonEye]

I met Hans & I saw his car at MOROSO during the short time that he had a shop in West Palm. His car is probably the sickest thing I'll ever see in my life, but unless you have at least $500K to spend, I'd abandon all hope of ever having something like that.

i would just make one my self for about 100K, i mean honestly, how much money would it take? lol

 

[AGR]

True, when you look at these pics, it's hard to decide which one looks better, but in stock form, the G35 is my choice hands down. It just looks so sweet & it has better handling (9" longer wheelbase) & more luxury (I recently had an FX35 rental car & the interior is very similar).

Personally; I prefer the exterior of the 350Z more. Even though; the G35 has a nicer interior; I would choose the 350Z. It's what will be professionally raced, I think.