Was quoted $29.5 for New R32 w NAV today

GreenThree · 03-04-2009, 07:58 PM

Not bad. THe MSRP is $35K. $500/mon for a 5 yr finance. 0 Down. I have only test driven the A3 3.2 (which was a blast), but I have heard the R if fun to drive too. I guess there are slim picins for the R now since they discontinued. Two thoughts: 1) now is the best deal for this car since they are discontinued. 2) Dealers will try to jack the price u p since it is becoming a rarer commodity. What do you guys think?

blue2fire · 03-04-2009, 08:29 PM

The R32 will always be rare in the US, i would take one over an A3 any day. The problem is the mindset in the States though, this is not seen as a "classless" car as in Europe. For everybody Small=Cheap.

Schn3ll · 03-04-2009, 09:29 PM

Test drove one before buying the 135... Kinda lacked the grunt and all around power of the 1, exhaust note is nice too but is a heavy car with limited tuning potential and the GTI is 90% of this car (minus the AWD) at 3/5ths the price... oh and expect a nice depreciation hit too unfortunately...

TheAcAvenger · 03-05-2009, 12:50 AM

I'm really considering one as a winter beater for next year. It's kind of hard to justify with the A3 and WRX, but for 29.5, it's definitely something to consider since you're in Mass.

Doc E · 03-05-2009, 01:00 AM

that's a good price....my fiance drives one, its a tight, fun car. She came from a Mini. Yes its a bit heavy, but it feels more nimble than my 335. With stock suspension it's a comfortable cruiser too.
The NAV is shit. it's from the 80's, just terrible, but hey, "eventually" it gets you there.
the 3.2 loves gas too!
***if you can wait a year wait for the new 2.0T one....

Heinzftw · 03-05-2009, 01:52 AM

My friend just got an R32 3 months ago. 10k miles 2008 no nav 21k out the door!

blue2fire · 03-05-2009, 03:31 AM

BTW: Do not forget the new GTi, it probably is worth the wait.

xxForgedxx · 03-05-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Heinzftw

My friend just got an R32 3 months ago. 10k miles 2008 no nav 21k out the door!

I call bullshit

xxForgedxx · 03-05-2009, 09:14 AM

The MKV R32 is a nice car, it comes with xenons, nice seats, and overall is built pretty well. The car only comes in DSG which is unfortunate. The GTI however is NOT 90% of this car with only AWD missing... the powerband is different, it is a VR6 instead of a 4 cylinder turbo. Stock people are seeing, meh... 14.5 quarter mile ish. It is a heavy car that is very capable but far from a scalpel. I would like to say I would own one but the limited tuning potential of it without significant upgrade (DSG can't handle many ponies without the aftermarket and F/I kits are WOWZA expensive) but you could always go with cam/exhaust and so on but expect a LARGE price tag for these items as well and not so much gain. The exhaust note is sublime but it has more bark than it does bite.

The bottom line: If you want one of the most well rounded cars built, bar none resale value and you don't care about going nuts with mods or being the fastest cat on the block... that is a good price and this is a good car.

GreenThree · 03-05-2009, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. I still have 2 years left to go on my bimmer lease. So this wont be an option, but I was curious about the price of these things anyways. If I was to push for one now, I would try to get the price down to 28Kish. Prob looking to buy a house in the next year. So If I could buy / lease something that was 10K less than the bimmer, that would be good. I will be interested to see what the next gen R has in store in about a year.

Doc E · 03-05-2009, 10:52 AM

funny thing is the residual on my fiances car after only 5 month is $19500

ians · 03-05-2009, 11:54 AM

I wonder why no one just jump in here and say something like FWD sucks, FWD FTL, FTD = Wrong wheel drive...etc when talking about the R32, A3, Mini...etc.

Greeney · 03-05-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ians

I wonder why no one just jump in here and say something like FWD sucks, FWD FTL, FTD = Wrong wheel drive...etc when talking about the R32, A3, Mini...etc.

R32 is AWD I believe...

Seminole · 03-05-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ians

I wonder why no one just jump in here and say something like FWD sucks, FWD FTL, FTD = Wrong wheel drive...etc when talking about the R32, A3, Mini...etc.

R32 is all-wheel drive.

GreenThree · 03-05-2009, 12:55 PM

Failed. R32 is AWD. So is the A3 3.2.

ians · 03-05-2009, 01:08 PM

sorry my bad

blue2fire · 03-05-2009, 01:44 PM

Yeah, being in the premium crop of Hot hatchbacks necessitates AWD, unless you talk about the white hot RS

MrRoboto · 03-05-2009, 02:49 PM

I sold my A3 3.2 for a 135. Never looked back.

Bimmer007 · 03-05-2009, 02:50 PM

thats a great price for a rare car (i personally love all the r32's and they hold their value well)

but you gotta keep at least 1 bimmer in your garage

Heinzftw · 03-05-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxForgedxx

I call bullshit

Will post pics when I can. I don't do the whole lying online thing. It makes your penis smaller

rzm3 · 03-05-2009, 11:09 PM

love GTI/R32... but

Curb Weight 3,547 lbs (1,609 kg)
Front (Automatic) 2,089 lbs (948 kg)
Rear (Automatic) 1,457 lbs (661 kg)

59% front 41% rear... fail...

G5Ti · 03-05-2009, 11:22 PM

The MKV R32 is a solid car; I preferred the MKIV, but it tends to be more expensive to maintain.

If you like DSG, yay. I didn't, so I bought a 128 instead.

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GreenThree Colonel 220 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Was quoted $29.5 for New R32 w NAV today Not bad. THe MSRP is $35K. $500/mon for a 5 yr finance. 0 Down. I have only test driven the A3 3.2 (which was a blast), but I have heard the R if fun to drive too. I guess there are slim picins for the R now since they discontinued. Two thoughts: 1) now is the best deal for this car since they are discontinued. 2) Dealers will try to jack the price u p since it is becoming a rarer commodity. What do you guys think? __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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Schn3ll Captain 650 Rep 797 Posts Drives: '24 Carrera T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 135 [0.00]	Test drove one before buying the 135... Kinda lacked the grunt and all around power of the 1, exhaust note is nice too but is a heavy car with limited tuning potential and the GTI is 90% of this car (minus the AWD) at 3/5ths the price... oh and expect a nice depreciation hit too unfortunately...
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 137 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	I'm really considering one as a winter beater for next year. It's kind of hard to justify with the A3 and WRX, but for 29.5, it's definitely something to consider since you're in Mass. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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Doc E Surf Caster Extraordinaire 34 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '13 ISF Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	that's a good price....my fiance drives one, its a tight, fun car. She came from a Mini. Yes its a bit heavy, but it feels more nimble than my 335. With stock suspension it's a comfortable cruiser too. The NAV is shit. it's from the 80's, just terrible, but hey, "eventually" it gets you there. the 3.2 loves gas too! ***if you can wait a year wait for the new 2.0T one.... __________________ 335i gone!
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xxForgedxx Lieutenant 631 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Slow/Fat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	The MKV R32 is a nice car, it comes with xenons, nice seats, and overall is built pretty well. The car only comes in DSG which is unfortunate. The GTI however is NOT 90% of this car with only AWD missing... the powerband is different, it is a VR6 instead of a 4 cylinder turbo. Stock people are seeing, meh... 14.5 quarter mile ish. It is a heavy car that is very capable but far from a scalpel. I would like to say I would own one but the limited tuning potential of it without significant upgrade (DSG can't handle many ponies without the aftermarket and F/I kits are WOWZA expensive) but you could always go with cam/exhaust and so on but expect a LARGE price tag for these items as well and not so much gain. The exhaust note is sublime but it has more bark than it does bite. The bottom line: If you want one of the most well rounded cars built, bar none resale value and you don't care about going nuts with mods or being the fastest cat on the block... that is a good price and this is a good car.
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GreenThree Colonel 220 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses guys. I still have 2 years left to go on my bimmer lease. So this wont be an option, but I was curious about the price of these things anyways. If I was to push for one now, I would try to get the price down to 28Kish. Prob looking to buy a house in the next year. So If I could buy / lease something that was 10K less than the bimmer, that would be good. I will be interested to see what the next gen R has in store in about a year. __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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Doc E Surf Caster Extraordinaire 34 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '13 ISF Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	funny thing is the residual on my fiances car after only 5 month is $19500 __________________ 335i gone!
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ians Major 46 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I wonder why no one just jump in here and say something like FWD sucks, FWD FTL, FTD = Wrong wheel drive...etc when talking about the R32, A3, Mini...etc. __________________ 08 Montego Blue E92 335i 6MT sp Navi with beige interior aero front, Mtech side, M rear lip spoiler, hid fog, 19" Work Varianza T1S, KW V2, Mtech steering wheel, shift knob, e-brake handle & alumnium pedal
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GreenThree Colonel 220 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Failed. R32 is AWD. So is the A3 3.2. __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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ians Major 46 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	sorry my bad __________________ 08 Montego Blue E92 335i 6MT sp Navi with beige interior aero front, Mtech side, M rear lip spoiler, hid fog, 19" Work Varianza T1S, KW V2, Mtech steering wheel, shift knob, e-brake handle & alumnium pedal
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Bimmer007 Lieutenant 41 Rep 537 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	thats a great price for a rare car (i personally love all the r32's and they hold their value well) but you gotta keep at least 1 bimmer in your garage
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rzm3 Moderator 700 Rep 4,736 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	love GTI/R32... but Curb Weight 3,547 lbs (1,609 kg) Front (Automatic) 2,089 lbs (948 kg) Rear (Automatic) 1,457 lbs (661 kg) 59% front 41% rear... fail...
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G5Ti Purveyor of fine roads. 17 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	The MKV R32 is a solid car; I preferred the MKIV, but it tends to be more expensive to maintain. If you like DSG, yay. I didn't, so I bought a 128 instead. __________________ 128i alpine \| coral \| premium \| sport \| cold \| xenons \| ipod+usb
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