[Robin_NL]

Here in Holland the R32 is E 44,600,- listprice. The 130i starts from E 43,485,-

Dunno what you have been drinking.

[Joop!]

Definitely the 130i, like the said on Fifth Gear, the 130i is the more fun to drive compared to the R32, and especially on winding roads the 130i is the faster one, with RWD.

[kelvin12382003]

Originally Posted by nero1943

Hello guys,

I'm deciding on these two cars. I live in Taiwan Taipei with very bad traffic. The R32's price is $47,000 USD fully loaded ( DSG ) while the 130 ( MT ) with m package $ 6,6000 USD. That's nearly a 20,000 difference. I love bmw since I got my driver's license at 16.:thumbup: I really want a 130 but due to the huge price difference maybe I should give R32 a thought.

MK5 R32:

VR6 250hp AWD
much more space overall
GOLF 1.6, 2.0, diesel, golf +, golf 3D, GTi, R32 they all share the samebody style which makes it less unique on the road.
DSG is pretty decent if you are lazy on stop and go
after modding the R32 it looks quite good although it's everywhere in Taipei

E87 130i:

N52L6 265hp RWD
rear seats are pretty much useless
very unique and nice looks from every angle
50/50 weight distributions
on spec the auto tranny on the 130 is just like ordinary steptronic
even with M package you get less options compare with R32

Both car's performance are pretty much neck to neck. I've driven both and I think 130 felt more fun to drive. I gotta admit i'm very surprised with DSG. It's super fast! I like both cars. Does BMW worth that much more? I mean, yes people will know I drive a bimmer and probably get more head turns. 20,000 is a lot in my opinion.

p.s I might be able to get a deal on 06 130i probably 8k less if I am lucky

Hi mate

After having read through. I have to say that both cars are very nicely done but it depends how old you are etc....

and if i were you I would strongly recommend the new audi S3. in my opinion it is much better then those two.

as I got the over a month i have to say that this thing is fast, well desgin, good looking. here is a link of a discuession of the s3 ENJOY

Best regards

KELVIN

[Joop!]

130i v R32

130i v Mazda 3 MPS v Audi S3

[Joop!]

Originally Posted by kelvin12382003

Hi mate

After having read through. I have to say that both cars are very nicely done but it depends how old you are etc....

and if i were you I would strongly recommend the new audi S3. in my opinion it is much better then those two.

as I got the over a month i have to say that this thing is fast, well desgin, good looking. here is a link of a discuession of the s3 ENJOY

Best regards

KELVIN

The Audi S3 is also a very impressive machine, with AWD it does handle well and will have a lot of grip. But the S3 is also more expensive than the 130i, and does have a very sporty suspension: you got to love the very harsh ride. With the 130i you have the option: standard 1er suspension or that from the M-sport package.