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Visiting NASIOC Timeout
Member#: 9093
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF
Vehicle:1995 RHD STi RA Ver2 swap starr |
![]() any VW guys see the R32 at the auto sho?
its a GTI with 4motion + 4 cam VR6 putting about 237 PS out. pretty hardcore. AND its got wicked leather recaro buckets..... some fast stuf is coming around. they had a wicked bue one h
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 7247
Join Date: Jun 2001
Chapter/Region:
International
Location: Sweden
Vehicle:2002 WRX Platinum Silver Metallic |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 22146
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Vehicle:2012 Acura TSX wagon WRB |
![]() Too bad we can't talk about other cars here without it going to the abyss of OT. The R32 won't have the same value as the WRX or STi, but it's fit and finish and material quality are things that Subaru can only dream of.
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#4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 1182
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Ventura, CA
Vehicle:MY00 RS BRP |
![]() They aren't Recaro seats, they're Koenig, who've always had odd/ugly seat designs, IMHO. Plus, I sat in the car, and the seats fit larger/heavier guys better than Recaros, but not skinny guys.
The steering wheel is a nice piece of kit, though. Chunky. |
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#5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 25256
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: The dumbest place in the world
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![]() i like VWs... i really do... i especially like how they fall apart at weird strange times... hey is 1 quart of oil/month normal? according to VW it is
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#6 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 6489
Join Date: May 2001
Location: 510-Bay-Area
Vehicle:01' GM6 Black |
![]() Sweet! Got price on this hatch?
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#7 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 22146
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Vehicle:2012 Acura TSX wagon WRB |
![]() I'm sure somebody will correct me, but I remember it being estimated around $28,000. It's essentially an S3 with a VR6 instead of 1.8T 225hp.
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#8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 10313
Join Date: Sep 2001
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Vehicle:2002 WRX wagon silver |
![]() In the UK, it's about £800 more than a WRX.
In a recent Car magazine story, they didn't exactly rave about it. Said it was nice for high speed cruising, but it didn't love "the twisties." Not as fast as a WRX, doesn't handle as well, not as easy to mod, and it costs more - oh, but it has a nice interior. Sheeeeeesh! |
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 25820
Join Date: Oct 2002
Vehicle:1997 Golf Black |
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That only applies to the MKIV 2.0L. And its because of improper break-in procedures. VW puts synthetic oil in from the factory when regular oil is necessary for proper engine break-in. The synthetic screws up the rings to the point where its burning a quart every 2-3K miles. Having the oil replaced immediately lessens this. Also, a quart a month burn-off is recognized as a standard for many auto manufacturers, although the 2.0 is the only engine that experiances this. |
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 31803
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: PA
Vehicle:2002 VW GTI 1.8T matchstick red |
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#11 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 3266
Join Date: Dec 2000
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Dover, NH
Vehicle:2006 Jetta 2.0T 6MT 2009 Jamis Aurora Elite |
![]() The R32 is quite a nice piece of kit, but all that extra weight takes away some of the fun. We really need a cheap, zippy lightweight VW like the good old days of the A2 Golf (the GTI 1.8T comes close). I'll happily accept a 6-speed Polo/Lupo GTI to fill this void.
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#12 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 12570
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Land of Dust and Wind
Vehicle:2002 White WRX '91 Turbo Miata |
![]() I saw this VW at the L.A. Autoshow, gave me a warm spot in my jeans seeing it there. I'd take one if they gave it to me.
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 24043
Join Date: Sep 2002
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Neenah, WI
Vehicle:2005 Legacy GT Sedan Silver |
![]() So what about my idea for Subaru to produce a Sport Hatch model of the new Impreza (since it's very likely to switch over for WRC use to a hatch by 2005 or 2006.) A slightly up-tuned version of the WRX with maybe 235-240hp out of the 2.0L Turbo, 2600Lbs, AWD, optional STI Suspension and Front LSD. Heck, throw in a set of the world-edition 17x7" 5-double spoke wheels for a standard item and offer it for about $26k and market it as the WRC Edition. Sorry VW we've got ya coming and going for the sport market (for those looking for best bang for buck.)
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 9481
Join Date: Aug 2001
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: FFR Challenge #43
Vehicle:1832 Steam Buggy Wood |
![]() It really did look good though
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 3288
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Vehicle:1998 Impreza 2.5RS Rally Blue Pearl |
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So, any word on if the Polo/Lupo will ever make it here? |
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 24910
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: ohio
Vehicle:12 Golf R, 911TT rising blue, silver |
![]() the recaro SRD is one of my favorite seats! goodbye cheap wrx seats and hello SRD's!
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NASIOC Supporter
Member#: 692
Join Date: Dec 1999
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Vehicle:2011 Grand Cherokee Ducati Multistrada PP |
![]() If I was looking for a "crusing" car it would be perfect. It looks awesome and has enough power to not be embarassed. Not exactly the performer that the WRX is though.
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#18 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 6542
Join Date: May 2001
Chapter/Region:
South East
Vehicle:1997 Ver IV silver |
![]() don't forget, just like every other VW, you get a mandatory towing at 15,000 miles, and a complete fall apart at 40,000.
![]() german engineering meets mexican craftsmanship! long live VW! besides, VW's have REAL performance, because they're german. just ask any owner of a 2.0L MKIII jetta with chrome 18's and a body kit on it. ![]() synthetic oil screws up the rings? then WHY in the hell does the car come with it? ![]() |
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 16345
Join Date: Mar 2002
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: WashPA
Vehicle:2003 WRX- Sold E60 BMW 545i |
![]() but its goooooooooooooooooorgeous!!!
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