Gti R32
10-06-2003, 02:04 PM
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Gti R32
I read some stuff on, "the most bad-*** volkswagen ever to hit the U.S market." The new GTI R32 looks pretty sweet with a VR6 motor pushin around 230hp and get this, AWD!! Goon have 18's and i'm guessin it will look like the new 20th aniversary editions with the factory drop and kit they put on it. Although i think someone told me their re-doing the grill and rear end. O and it's gonna have not dual tiped but dual exhaust, both single tiped. Sounds pretty sweet to me. I personally like Volkswagen and especially GTI's. I just wonder how it will compare with the WRX....
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10-06-2003, 11:25 PM
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I was up at waterwagens and watched the Neuspeed (yes they've already modded one--imported it from europe I believe) pull two 15 plus runs in a row. I was really dissapointed. It was hot out, but thats just plain bad for a car with that much power.
10-08-2003, 11:28 PM
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i was in one about a year ago in germany. so sweet and i think this time they are going to bring over the same car and not a
sh-ty USA version. It sould be hard to beat on the track and a lot of fun to drive.
sh-ty USA version. It sould be hard to beat on the track and a lot of fun to drive.
10-17-2003, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by GR8-WRX
The R32 is a cool car, but for $30K, I'd buy an STi or EVO.
The R32 is a cool car, but for $30K, I'd buy an STi or EVO.
10-22-2003, 11:02 AM
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I know that 150hp motor is easily turned into an Audi 1.8 motor which puts out 180HP. With some more serious work, you can make it a 225hp Audi motor. But will it break into the 5's or mid nineties like a WRX, I doubt it. Nowadays dropping into the 6 sec zone won't win you many stoplight battles against our Subies. Always thought VW's were German Chevy's anyways.
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10-22-2003, 05:27 PM
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Originally posted by GR8-WRX
Actually, from what I've seen/heard, the 1.8T is fairly quick when modded.
Actually, from what I've seen/heard, the 1.8T is fairly quick when modded.
10-22-2003, 06:24 PM
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A friend of mine has a 1.8T. He says people buy the VW 1.8T for luxury and people buy the WRX for out of the box performance. 
FYI, I've been informed most later models of the 1.8T are the 180hp version (2002-2003).
FYI, I've been informed most later models of the 1.8T are the 180hp version (2002-2003).