@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Did I make a mistake giving up my M135i for an older hot hatch like the R32? Let me know below! If you liked this video, make sure you like, comment, share and subscribe! Check out some of our other uploads too! 🖤 Please do checkout my Instagram if you want to see more behind the scenes content: instagram.com/car.nitty?
@tevinmunro5332 Жыл бұрын
10:13 10:19
@raihanhussain4188 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldnt say its a downgrade from the M135i, its certainly different but the R32 does everything so well for its price point. Im a fan of the change as the R32 was the best hot hatch since it was released in 2005 and held its own for a very long time. A super secure place to put your money as these are only going one way and thats up in value. MashaAllah looking forward to the content!
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I'd call it a sideways move. It's a cheaper car, it's down on power and it's an older car with its quirks and issues compared to the modern M135i BUT not everyone can afford the running costs of an R32. Tax, maintenance, fuel and other things are higher here so I think it levels out. I will admit, I get a lot more looks and attention out of the R32 than M135i did and that says something. Definitely one of the best hot hatches ever made. The biggest engine ever seen in a hatchback, that's for sure. Have a soft spot for the Clio V6 as well
@wyatt_gman73 2 жыл бұрын
What a great purchase man! I see you’re driving around my endz, hope to see this R32 in the flesh. They’re my favourite Golf to date! But like you said, high maintenance so I settled for my next favourites, Polo 6C GTI. Anyway mate drive safe and looking forward to watching the rest of this build 💪
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
As cracking cars as the R32 are, do not buy one if you don't think you can keep up with unexpected repair bills. It's not worth it! Hope you're enjoying your polo and definitely. Maybe we'll meet one day!
@jgeorge_6986 2 жыл бұрын
Very good replacement 👌 just cant get enough of that vr6 noise! You can never get bored of it!
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, nothing like an silky straight 6 but there's very limited cars that have a screeching VR6
@staf752 2 жыл бұрын
Worth paying a little extra for a a well looked after one.Have had my for for 4 years and never got bored of it, I know there is faster cars out there and ive owned some but the sound😊 of the r32. Its underated in the handling department, better than a lot of modern hot hatches especially with the addition of a bilstein suspension set up and uprated rear antiroll bar. A b road monster. Look forward to more content on it.
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Learned my lesson with my previous 55' reg "budget tax" R32. It's not about speed, it's about noise and the way the car makes you feel and the R32 has to be up there as one of the best cars ever built by VAG. Glad you're still enjoying yours after 4 years. Says a lot about the car!
@zahimiibrahim3602 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm running a Mk5 R32 with Bilstein B8 absorbers and Eibach Pro-Kit springs as my weekend drive. Where I live roads can be rough/patchy in places but I find the Pro-Kit is a decent all-round compromise and softer than H&Rs for sure. I understand a stiffer rear bar will help balance the handling with less understeer but don't want to overdo it. What's the uprated rear anti-roll bar you recommend? Thanks!
@staf752 Жыл бұрын
@@zahimiibrahim3602 I went for a 24mm whiteline antiroll bar as its reasonably priced but there is plenty to choose from they all do the same job
@tackycomrade 2 жыл бұрын
Great cars. So love the R32’s. It’s a shame that VW went down the route of reducing the displacement and turbocharging but hey it had to be done to keep up with competitors. Truly is a unique car. Congratulatios and Hope you enjoy it Mizan 👍
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, it's seems it's a common theme that owner's of 135/140 love a good old R32. I wonder what these cars have in common! Thanks for your kind wishes. Hope you stick around and watch the upcoming series on it similar to the M135i
@tackycomrade 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty 100% 😎
@mywifemykidsmytts7455 2 жыл бұрын
The vr6 engine alone is worth money. The sound and the practicality in the r32 shape is future proof. That’s a good buy
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
It's a car people are scared to own. The tax band, fuel cost and the price of labour for any work really make the R32 a bit of a niche even though it's an affordable car to buy in the first place!
@stevesje71 2 жыл бұрын
I actually do agree with you to a point, a car that can do 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds isn’t slow even these days. As for value, you can’t compare the mk4 r32 value trend with the mk5. The mk4 was a limited run and there are far less cars about then the mk5. That alone will keep values of the mk4 high as it’s becoming difficult to find good unmodified examples. The mk5 values will never rise like the mk4. I’ve both cars and for an everyday drive the mk5 is the best car. My mk4 has 7800 miles from new and the mk5 has 10800 miles. Both drive like new cars so the comparison between the two is like comparing them factory fresh
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
When I'm driving my R32 alongside my friends in 4.0 Biturbo AMGs and modern 2.0 turbocharged hot hatches, I'm constantly left in their dust. That means nothing to me as the noise makes up for it. You've hit the nail on the head about the production run of the MK4 compared to the MK5 and that will always keep the value high. The MK5 is definitely the better car but if it wasn't, that would be a backwards step for VW and it's nice to know you own 2x low mileage examples of both R32s. May they outlive us mere mortals!
@ossiebalboa5617 2 жыл бұрын
Never get sick of mine. It slows down after 60, but before then it is still respectable. After a little tweaking of the ECU, Dragy shows constant 5.6s , unlaunched, in the rain or dry! But the petrol consumption for fun driving is horrible, more like that of a 5L V8.
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The fuel consumption is really poor specifically compared to the fact that it's only got 250bhp and a NA or supercharged V8 will produce 400-500 easily
@M135iboost 2 жыл бұрын
Love the R32, sounds amazing. Looks ace. Great buy 🔥
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad another M135i owner appreciates my new purchase considering you know exactly what I've given up!
@M135iboost 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty as a petrol head I completely understand. And it’s an investment. As you say in the video Mk5 will soon follow the Mk4s trend of shooting up in value.
@jonathonbrett-qn1ic Жыл бұрын
Golf R32 is a great car the sound is superb very addictive. I find with mine it’s not bad on fuel regularly achieving 33mpg Yes tax is expensive but all combustion engines are going to be expensive. Great video Thank you
@CarNitty Жыл бұрын
Very surprising you can achieve that much mpg. Great cars, keep hold of yours for as long as you can!
@A43R3W 4 ай бұрын
Love the fabled r32 mizan u made a good choice bro
@CarNitty 4 ай бұрын
Haha yep! It was an amazing car. Loved owning it and recently let it go for an upgrade
@piero2611 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the purchase. Had mine for ten years now, and still puts a smile on my face! Dry stored for summer use only. Id say OEM+ is the right way to go if you're going to mod it slightly. Performance wise, i went for a full Milltek including manifolds, CAI and a remap. It does make a difference, and allows the car to rev more freely. Having said that, it will leave you wanting more after a while. So much so, that mines getting turboed later this year!! Good luck with yours 🤙
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Can't tell what model you've got by your display picture but I want to guess a Corrado? Yep, I park the R32 on the driveway but it's under a car cover for the entire week until the weekend and only comes out if the weather is good! OEM+ is needed to maintain it's value and future resale. They're amazing cars and I'm glad I'm able to buy a car I saw when I was younger and experience it for myself;
@piero2611 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty lol, sorry yeah mines a shadow blue 2005 model in manual. It has the same mirrors as yours, plus carbon fibre splitter and rear valance. Its sensibly lowered on Bilsteins, which are a massive improvement over standard 👌
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a sucker for shadow blue. Many people prefer the Deep Pearl Blue but SB still does something to me! Enjoying the low road tax band too I'm sure. Doesn't feel so bad when you don't drive it often. Have to use the car to justify the £630 tag on mine!
@piero2611 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty im with you there!! I've been lucky over the years to able to SORN it over winter. Its probably been detailed to death now, but it'll be worth it, as im hoping to be able to show the car at some point!!
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Don't ever sell it because once you do, it's gonna be near impossible to find out that's in as good nick as yours as they're old cars and there's too many abused versions about
@kevinvandorst 2 жыл бұрын
That sound
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing else quite like it
@88tmilko 2 жыл бұрын
Had mine for 4 years and now on 55k, respect brother. If you know, you know!
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, 55k. Hold onto that! Keep it under a car cover when you're not driving it if possible. That cars going to be worth something serious one day!
@88tmilko 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty I will definitely keep as long as possible, still puts a smile on my face!
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
If the MK6 R32 had a VR6 or if it was possible get one in a newer car, it wouldn't be regarded as highly but the R32 is the last of a dead breed!
@BMWRestored 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very informative. I think you bought it for a great price and definitely not a mistake by you giving up the m135i
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
That last part means a lot coming from a die hard BMW man such as yourself! The M135i may have been a hot hatch, but in reality it was a GT car as I did 2x road trips in comfort yet was able to destroy a nice piece of road when needed. The R32 is very much just a hot hatch
@BMWRestored 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty I really think you need a v8 now..e92 m3 🤷♂️
@tishawnlopez1518 Жыл бұрын
Naaa the vw golf r32 in blue is sick 🔥 I've got one myself and love it .
@CarNitty Жыл бұрын
After having owned an R32 in Shadow Blue and Deep Pearl Blue, I can confirm that the latter is the best colour to get an R32 in
@commenter6763 2 жыл бұрын
Own one myself and still obsessed with it.
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
It's the last of it's kind so it's very easy to be in love with it and nothing to tempt you away
@amrans1306 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t sure if I should go for a mk5 GTI or R32, but after watching this and hearing that V6 I know what I’ll be going for…
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I don't the the R32 and GTI can be held in the same breath. When they went 4cyl, I think you can compare them all day long but in the MK5, viva la VR6
@amrans1306 2 жыл бұрын
Thnx vai
@thegreatafrican3367 2 жыл бұрын
@@amrans1306 budget for twice the fuel consumption as well
@zahimiibrahim3602 Жыл бұрын
I used to own a Mk5 GTi with a mild reflash to stage 1 (220bhp), sold that and drive an R32 now. The GTi definitely feels lighter and nippier with a quicker turn-in. It had great mid-range torque but ran out of punch above 5000 revs which is opposite to the '32. The R32 feels heavier (which of course it is) which gives it the feel of a bigger car. OTOH the GTi can scrabble for grip coming out of tight to medium turns where you can plant your foot down with confidence in the '32. Aside from the noise and smooth feel of a VR6 the best part about the '32 is the throttle response of a big NA vs a smaller turbo engine. Years ago I owned a 5 cyl Fiat Coupe 20V-T and that made a great noise too, almost anything sounds better than an inline 4, LOL.
@CarNitty Жыл бұрын
Noise is a big factor for a performance car in my life so as much as I respect and appreciate the GTI and other 4cyl cars, I love anything that's a 5 pot or bigger. I need to the car to sound like it's exotic and different to most other cars on the road.
@brettsmith4497 2 жыл бұрын
Buy what car you want and what makes you happy. Some cars aren't the prettiest and some aren't the faster but if puts a smile on your face then that's all that matters.
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
That's the only motto that matters when it comes to buying a car!
@wandilecomfortmayinganimth2828 2 ай бұрын
Good day my brother where can I get one like this car has stand the test of time and it’s rare to find in the markets
@CarNitty 27 күн бұрын
I'd say the R32 owners forum is a good place to start
@Miz-ql3ho 2 жыл бұрын
Love the content! Im in the market for one in this colour too bro!
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video. Good luck, hope you get your hands on a DPB R32! You won't regret it;
@berniejaw6552 2 жыл бұрын
4:36 I know that sound hahah. Hopefully wont bankrupt you. There's an old saying within VW fans, "If your VW doesn't give out Check Engine Light, its not a real VW".
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised, that noise was actually the tyre pressure sensor for once!
@TeamRocketLDN 2 жыл бұрын
We see that TRL sticker near your centre brake light! 👀
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Had to be done!
@carmadnab 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought the silver chrome mirrors were standard
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Nope, the mirrors are body coloured on MK5, MK6 R in black and MK7 in chrome. Audi have done chrome mirrors for a while but I can think of the B7 S4 being one of the oldest cars to feature it so VW copied nearly 10 years later.
@adamc6915 2 жыл бұрын
Nah you didn’t over pay, I did 😂 bought a 56 plate 3 months ago with 97k on it, same colour, three door, leather, manual, factory priv glass, auto lights/wipers, sunroof, full vw service history and paid £9.5k. Get that rust checked out asap, I took my side skirt off and it was a lot worse than it looked! Looking forward to the videos on this 👍🏻
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I can see your display picture. She looks like an absolute beauty! Same age as mine only with 6k miles and 2 less doors! They're a hard find in DPB and good nick. Hope you enjoy your ownership and yeah will get it checked out when possible.
@adamc6915 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty sent you pics on insta of my rust findings 🤣
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing so. I've already responded!
@jayism47 Жыл бұрын
Im literally dealing with this now 😂 but mine is of the 5000 produced in the US so I know it will be worth preserving this classic!
@AdolfFistYa 2 жыл бұрын
My missis has a M135i it's fast but I like driving my mk5 Golf GTi pirelli edition better.
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
It's always subjective what cars you end up gelling with
@barryrobinson3000 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy metal paddle shifters can't seem to find any of good quality?
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I've bought mine off eBay. They're good quality that are stuck on with 3M tape
@FPV-TV419 11 ай бұрын
I had a manual mk5 r32... horrible gearbox to drive "fast" on b roads... never driven a dsg one though...
@CarNitty 11 ай бұрын
I actually think the manual box would be better than the auto. It's not a fast car by modern standards so the manual element would really make it more engaging
@FPV-TV419 11 ай бұрын
@CarNitty I agree a manual box is more engaging than a semi auto. However the manual box in a mk5 r32 leaves a lot to be desired compared to other manual hot hatches. I think it has a lot to do with the engine too.... down shifts in the manual r32 aren't pleasant if your giving it some. Only way I can describe it, is always felt like you had to slip the clutch going down a gear.... like the engine drops revs too quickly inbetween down shifts. Whereas the megane rs250 I had was an absolute weapon for a manual car, I don't mean handling (although clearly it is better) I mean the engine box combo
@dha588 Жыл бұрын
Don't you also buy it good the handling? Its not like car handle like a Toyota Camry or Kia Soul 🤨
@CarNitty Жыл бұрын
I'm a RWD man myself. The haldex is very confidence inspiring in all weather conditions but it adds weight to the car as well as umdersteering at times
@Az_TRL 2 жыл бұрын
That colour though 😍
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
It is the flagship colour for a reason!
@DontKillRoyalty 2 жыл бұрын
2nd owner of a 2004 R32 as of April 22 🫠
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Guess I'm in the same boat but both of mine have been MK5s. I'd love a MK4 but I do have to admit they're a lot more expensive than a MK5 and I feel like as it's an older car, finding a clean one is that little bit more harder
@barryrobinson3000 2 жыл бұрын
Listen nothing compares to the r32 sound ive driven all sorts and you just can't beat it in a regular sporty hatch that's what makes the r32 stand out just how unique the car and engine are combined. Speed there's faster for sure but you can't compare a 17 year old car with a 5 year old hatch the technology moved on massively. Comfort and sound though is the best I've had. Purchased my mk5 r32 2 weeks ago and I've never had to nip out for as much milk in my life 🥛🤣🤣
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
You've hit the nail on the head. No modern hatchback comes close to an R32. The noise is just unmatched and it's genuinely a super hatchback!
@scottrevell3326 Жыл бұрын
Funny that, me too! I reckon a four pinter is costing me at least 20 quid? I know I shouldn't but I even take it out in the rain (for milk) cus it's awesome in the wet. Mk4 3dr silver manual 👍
@jermainerobinson7098 Жыл бұрын
Nice car it is special because you don’t get V6 anymore and they will go up in the future Gold R are nice but let’s face they are every where And in years to come because of the noise the school kids will love it probably think it’s an airplane and duck down to the floor lol try and keep it if you can because you will regret selling it having an older car with low mileage and few owners are hard to come by m135 come and go if you do by an Bmw M3 l would say get and E46 M3 there is nothing like owning a car that’s special and going up in value l think that’s the new future, especially with the electric cars, killing them off, and if you do want something else then by something else just keep it separate old and new best of both worlds nice you have more attachment to an old car . 😂👍🏾👊🏽
@CarNitty Жыл бұрын
Nothing like the VR6!
@jermainerobinson7098 Жыл бұрын
Definitely keep it garage it look after it if you do get bills park it then fix it when you have the money how meany golf R32 do you see on the road? Exactly, that’s what makes it special. There is Nothing like owning something that’s going up in value. That’s a good feeling just get a steering lock because somebody might nick it 👊🏽
@matrobroberts916 2 жыл бұрын
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@20vTurbae 3 ай бұрын
Only 16th owner of the 16 year old r32? Brah am the 2nd owner of my mk4 gti 20v turbo...😂😂😂
@CarNitty 27 күн бұрын
Where did I say I was the 16th owner? I was the 6th or 7th owner of that R32...
@freepalestinelonglivegaza9416 2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support ❤️
@yanfn2r207 2 жыл бұрын
I went had civic and went back to civic 👊🏽😂😂😂😂
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, a car just knows how to hit the sweet spot
@yanfn2r207 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty agreed
@07908567 2 жыл бұрын
Gas guzzler. Should of got a 1.6 focus and saved the 7,500k until you found an M3 you wanted
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I've got the Prius for daily duties from my other video but I just really missed having an R32 after the short ownership period of my last one
@boitumeloralusi4579 Жыл бұрын
You mad
@BigTitsEat4Free 2 жыл бұрын
lmao, only seven
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
Only 7 what?
@BigTitsEat4Free 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarNitty owners
@CarNitty 2 жыл бұрын
I explained the previous owners owned it for 5-7 years a time apart from the last 2 owners. 5th owner couldn't afford the car after 4 months and 6th owner, I had to force him to sell to me
@troyi23 Жыл бұрын
8000 libras? Tu flipas.
@CarNitty Жыл бұрын
Yep, that's how much they're worth in the UK
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