The Mk5 R32 arrived in , a year after the Mk5 Golf made its worldwide debut. Power came from the same 3. The Haldex-based AWD system returned, and this time the R32 featured various driving aids to help with the handling, including electronic brake force distribution and hydraulic brake assist, and even an electronic differential lock. It was still pretty heavy, but it handled great, and the time of 5. It's a fantastic hot hatchback if you're buying one for the first time.
Going back to the point that Volkswagen went full punk band in the s, they managed to stuff the VR6 engine into some of the Golf's platform siblings. Meanwhile, Audi also had their own version of the Golf R32, except theirs was a lot more subtle. The A3 3. The VR6-powered A3 is incredibly rare, even in the countries where it was sold, and the same applies to the Leon Cupra R. But, it goes to show just how much faith Volkswagen had in the powertrain. Some time after the dust settled on the Mk5 R32, rumors started surfacing that the next generation of Golf R would be powered by an even more potent VR6 engine and that the model would be dubbed the R Since there was already the exceptionally rare Passat R36 , there were valid reasons to dream of an even more potent six-cylinder Golf.
Sadly, that never happened. In , we got the Golf R, and gasps and screams of shock were afoot; the R had a 4-cylinder engine. It was a massaged version of the Golf GTI's 2. It was also capable of insane power outputs. It was a great little sports car, but to improve its handling dynamics, some of the Golf-sourced parts had to be taken out, including various suspension components. Out there on the unforgiving streets, it's hard to find anything even close to four figures.
We spoke to Kristen Potter at Parts4vws. She also provided us with prices for common replacement and maintenance parts. She backed up our assessment that a car with records is worth a decent premium over a car with a suspicious past. The prices below don't reflect labor, but that's a personal thing between you and the person spinning the wrenches.
Inspect the condition of the seats, especially the driver-side outer bolster. Anything noisier than a whoosing or erratic operation is a bad thing. It seems the usual VW worn timing chain woes apply to this engine, too. Tensioners can go at any time and the results are invariably catastrophic. Uneven running? There are various other little issues that most owners would probably have ironed out but expect a few more to arise.
There were two recalls. Forty percent of the U. All R32 brake calipers were painted blue, so they only match with this body color. A Story About. Hagerty covers all kinds of collector cars, trucks and modified vehicles.
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