SPiffy:-)

this *blurb* does not mention that there be no manual!

dsg only and no leather recaros

drools. DSG is awesome.

just like VW, always on time! If, by ‘on time’, you mean two years after their cars go on sale in Europe.

i never understood why they wait so long to bring the cars over here…maybe a few months delay but once the delay is messured in years its a problem. im sure this car will be a really nice ride. 3/4 of the performance of an evo/sti but 4x the drivablity/comfort. if i had ~30k this would be on my list of cars to drive. although the new corrado looks pretty sweet.

Buy a Cobalt if you want a real car.

^^^ cobalt

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The cobalt comment was just silly.

The R32 is a really nice car.

as for the hatch not selling well…

VW built 5000 R32 the 1st time around and sold every one of them. they actaully built an extra 2500 to meet the demand. Its not a mainstream car, i doubt a non-enthusists would considerbuy it. and there are plenty of VW guys out there that worship the VR6 (i being on of them, badest sounding engine outthere) to make this a sales sucess. it may not turn a profit, but it will get alot of ppl into the show room.

GM cars are far superior to this POS. Buy a Cobalt because it is GM, not some chintsy ass VW

GM car is way more reliable than VW. A Cobalt would give this POS a run for the mone

Anal Nonymous, settle down dude. What’s with jumping on every article telling people to buy GM cars and telling them that everything else is crap? Even I can’t make that recommendation because secretly I lust after a Lexus.

I want to run this over with my Chevy truck

I want him / her to post about how good GM cars are when LLN posts something about Acura or Lexus. Tell me how much sportier and better made a Cadillac STS is compared to a GS430…Especially when it comes to the quality of the overall product AND dealer service / customer service.

Jon.

WV wants to know why their sales suck in the US market? Its because they treat the US market as if this were some turd world country. VW needs to get their ass in gear, get the new models here in a timely fashion, and with a full range of options, not just 1 transmission, or 1 body style, or 1 seat set when there’s other options available. Thumbs down to VW for severly limiting our options, and showing up years late to the party.

Acura and Lexus blow. Buy American, buy GM because it is your duty as an American. An STS is my dream car, make it a V8 please

Yeah, they blow. Right by you in your STS…

I thought America was all about the Free Market? Which one is it?

Jon.

I think we have some spammers here or something…I mean, if you like American cars (I want to like them–and I do like some of them) then go ahead and state your opinion. If you think buying foreign cars is unpatriotic, then state your opinion. But this “buy a cobalt if you want a real car”, and “GM cars are far superior to this POS. Buy a Cobalt because it is GM, not some chintsy ass VW” stuff–especially since you’re posting as anonymous…I’ll be damned if it isn’t spam.

Anonymous. Which side of the fence am I on when I bought my Saab 9-2X Aero that was made in Japan, carried a Sweddish brand name and that’s owned by GM? Does that make me more or less patriotic?

I am just doing my duty by supporting GM. You all should try it sometime

you GM loving idiots need to drive a German car sometime so you can hopefully see what a POS you are recommending to other people. this car is a dream and its sound is awe inspiring. a very important and simple fact in life that everyone should note is: AMERICANS CANNOT BUILD GOOD AUTOMOBILES aka GM Ford Chevy all suck

You can run it over with your truck if you can cath it with the thing you’re driving. It’s not like in the movies where cops with Crown Victorias can keep up with lamborghinis.

… and I’m sure the damage on your truck will be a lot worse than the damage r32 will get.

im pretty sure there are trolls around. just trying to get a rise out of everyone…just ignore him..he is prob 14yrs old and waiting for some porn to d/l so he can go …umm…enjoy the company of himself for the 6th time today.

why the r32 and not the r36 (comming from someone who has the new passat 3.6 in the family . . . nice engine . . .so-so car.)

i here two reasons. one, they couldnt get it to fit comfortably and two, the DSG couldnt handle it.

Buy a Cobalt if you want a real car. Buy GM if you know whats good for you

This car is embarrassing, A GM would be a better choice

VW is having some problems with the R36. The DSG transmission can’t handle the power that the V6 engine delivers.

I’ve heard that once the problem is licked, it’ll then come out.

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As for GM… I’ve seen cow pies with more power and refinement.

VW sucks !

The R32 should surprise some foo!s out there… Great car, good move VW!

As is typical, my local VW dealer knew NOTHING about the news. It must be meant to be as an Mark IV R32 drove by me today at the mailbox. Great sound.

Anonymous, I’m not sure whether to be afraid of your ignorance, or praise the sheer brilliance of this subject evading dialogue! You must be giggling about it quietly in your cubicle.

On the other hand, if you’re taking yourself seriously when you write, I’m sure these forum ganking, brown-paper-bag-over-your-head statements of yours finally enable you to exert some power somewhere in your sad, lonely life. Enjoy your Cobalt.

God dammit.. i have to wait 12 months for this? i was hoping to get one by christmas.

You want to “run this over with your Chevy truck?”. No, man, no. You want to own a truck AND a nice car like this. You need one of each, my friend. ONE OF EACH.

PLUS! VW still has the nifty ‘Braun toaster’ hvac rotary dials. THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH.

Well the R32 is now the Rabbit in the united states it is an outstanding vehicle.

“Well the R32 is now the Rabbit in the united states it is an outstanding vehicle”.

I’m a little confused by your comment

I bought a new MK5 DSG GTI a couple months ago and love it! The R32 is going to be awesome here in the states! My babied GTI will be up for sale next summer so I can buy a R32!

Anonymous: I promise that if you drive a MK5 GTI, you’ll get sick everytime you drive that nasty, mid-nineties design Cobalt.

MadCapp and SS, quit your crying about options and a product cycle that is different than Europe. Option pkgs AND not offering every option under the sun keeps costs down, Honda has been doing for years!

Hey everybody, I have a question. well I own an 04′ R32 and one of my buddies has a Lexus GS430. Well, my question is, what do you all think could win in a race?

No manual.. no purchase. Ill tell you that right now VW. I was ready to go put a deposit down but if theres only a DSG ill keep my 6-speed GLI anyday. Ive driven the DSG on a handful of occasions and it still doesnt compare to a good old stick shift.