[Graham P]

...why are the mk V R32's from 2005 so friggin expensive? There's barely one under £12k with low mileage yet you can pick up a newer GT or 159 3.2 even for £3-4k less!

Even the same age/mileage 130i's have fallen into the under 10k market

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Unless you need the 4wd of the R32 I would strongly advise looking at the 130 - much much nicer engine, you can expect low 30s mpg as opposed to low 20s with the Golf

After saying that I chickened out on buying one due to concerns over snow

 

[In_The_Pass]

Supply and demand?

How many R32s were sold new? It's a bit like the Passat W8, and Clarkson opined about the 166 in his eulogy?

 

[Graham P]

Unless you need the 4wd of the R32 I would strongly advise looking at the 130 - much much nicer engine, you can expect low 30s mpg as opposed to low 20s with the Golf

After saying that I chickened out on buying one due to concerns over snow

I'm just a tiny bit tempted by both....and that is only because there isn't a fast Alfa with 4 doors (156 GTA aside but not keen on the 156 styling). I'll probably end up with a 159 3.2 but have owned one before and although capable it is not a hugely quick car. The stats on the 130i on the otherhand!

Supply and demand?

How many R32s were sold new? It's a bit like the Passat W8, and Clarkson opined about the 166 in his eulogy?

That's true although there are quite a few for sale...just at the wrong price :lol:

 

[Pud237]

I'm just a tiny bit tempted by both....and that is only because there isn't a fast Alfa with 4 doors (156 GTA aside but not keen on the 156 styling).

Go drive one, you'll love it.

Even if you don't, you'll probably only have it a few months before chopping it in for a diesel anyway :lol:

 

[Skell18]

always had a soft spot for R32 golfs and would have a mk5, the 130 is tempting too but the R32 would be a little bit more exclusive, plus I have driven one and it made me

 

[Harry_P156]

My mate loves his mk4 r32 but it is 500 bhp and turbo'd lol

 

[Skell18]

My mate loves his mk4 r32 but it is 500 bhp and turbo'd lol

phwaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! would love to see that at work, how des the 4wd system cope with the power? must be quite handy

 

[bobda]

I'm looking at 130i's at the moment. Probably going to change sometime in the summer if I can find the right car.

 

[Skell18]

I'm looking at 130i's at the moment. Probably going to change sometime in the summer if I can find the right car.

I have always considered 130is tbh, but I would be more inclined to go for a 530i as I like big cars, but if the price was right and it had leather and xenons it would be hard not to seriously consider one.

 

[badgers_nadgers]

I quite like the idea of an r32 or a 130i, but I have a Gta and it's better, so I probably won't bother.

 

[belfast bob]

I quite like the idea of an r32 or a 130i, but I have a Gta and it's better, so I probably won't bother.

:thumbs:

 

[Skell18]

I quite like the idea of an r32 or a 130i, but I have a Gta and it's better, so I probably won't bother.

Thats my dilema, part ways with the GTA for it or the twinny and use it to commute, would be a fun commute but my wallet wouldn't like it!

 

[badgers_nadgers]

Buy my mx-5 for the commute and enjoy that - a lot cheaper!

 

[Skell18]

Buy my mx-5 for the commute and enjoy that - a lot cheaper!

errrm no :lol: I think it would be too hard to sell the GTA, if I was going drop top it would be a Z4 or S2000, something with a bit of poke Although the MX5 would probably be much cheaper lol Andrew would suit an MX5 I have been trying to get him to get rid of his Mondeo as I hate the thing lol

 

[badgers_nadgers]

You don't need to sell the Gta for my mx5, it's a 93 eunos roadster, so you only need £795 (ovno)! As for running costs, it's cost me less than my fiat UNO to run.

I have to be honest, if I could afford three cars, there's no way i'd sell the mx5. Damn road tax and having to insure each car individually.

 

[symon]

I like the idea of the 130i, small car lots of power and RWD, but I really couldn't live with the styling.

My money would go on a 330Ci with a manual box.


I haven't driven the Golf so I cannot comment, but looks wise it is pretty similar to other sporty Golfs, so that may put me off.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I looked at a 130 - really nice car to drive the looks hm - ended up with a z4 coupe - same 3 ltr engine, loved the looks, (so I had to give up 2 seats and pay extra for same performance) - the economy was excellent averaged about 34mpg - at the same time a friend had a tt 3.2 he averaged 24mpg

 

[Graham P]

Go drive one, you'll love it.

Even if you don't, you'll probably only have it a few months before chopping it in for a diesel anyway :lol:

Oh no...don't want another diesel. The ****er I have now is very fast but I really miss 7500 rpm :lol:

I like the idea of the 130i, small car lots of power and RWD, but I really couldn't live with the styling.

I must agree. The styling is the only think putting me off. Looked a 330's as well but they are all much higher mileage. I will say though that there is a black 130 for sale with a spoiler and it looks ok. All the rest seem to be spoiler-less and in main 'le mans blue'

p.s beggars banquet...after the record label I presume? Bought lots of early Charlatans records off the label back in the very early 90's

I looked at a 130 - really nice car to drive the looks hm - ended up with a z4 coupe - same 3 ltr engine, loved the looks, (so I had to give up 2 seats and pay extra for same performance) - the economy was excellent averaged about 34mpg - at the same time a friend had a tt 3.2 he averaged 24mpg

34mpg is amazing for a powerful petrol...makes the whole package very tempting. Would much prefer a Z4 but can't see the wife, baby, son and dog agreeing :lol:

 

[Ron Burgundy]

One thing about the Z4 was bump steer and following contours of the road - never even thought about it until I bought the car. No such issues with the 1 series. As for fuel consumption I also had a 325 coupe - 33 mpg ave then a 120i 33 mpg (disapointed with that) - I purchased the 120 after the 325 and ended up with a smaller slower less economical car