S2k and R32
04-02-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by g60racer,Apr 2 2007, 02:08 PM
^ Thank you. The DSG tranny MkV is very heavy, that transmission is physically HUGE and has twice the amount of gears in it as a regular tranny, basically two complete gearboxes with two clutches and two flywheels. Its performance is amazing, but it comes at a weight cost.
The regular manual tranny MkV GTI 2.0T weighs in the high 2800's
The regular manual tranny MkV GTI 2.0T weighs in the high 2800's
04-04-2007, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by silencertk,Apr 4 2007, 11:14 AM
how much do the R's normally go for $$$
04-07-2007, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by versionJDM,Apr 4 2007, 10:52 AM
they were only made for the 04' model year, so if you can find one they usually go for low 20's. most have around 40k on em.
04-10-2007, 08:55 AM
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The R32 has a serious advantage. Aero wise they are probobly pretty close. S2K doesnt have great aero. The R32 has the drivetrain advantage because at freeway speeds in a straight line the car is 100% FWD so there are minimal loses. They work decent. Just kinda oinky (heavy).
04-10-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by plow15,Apr 7 2007, 01:59 PM
low 20's isnt really likely even with 40k miles. most R's still go for 30-28k
04-10-2007, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Planets,Apr 10 2007, 02:57 PM
There was a USED one with like 32k miles on it at a local dealer here, they wanted something like 32k for it! It sat on their lot for over a year. It's not there anymore, not sure if they found a sucker at that price or dropped the price and finally sold it or what. But 32k for that car with those miles was completely outrageous imo. I mean isnt that right around what msrp was for a brand new one?
04-10-2007, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vtec9,Apr 10 2007, 12:33 PM
yes.. you get raped in the used market. I have no freaking clue why anyone would buy a used R32 for 32k. If you want AWD & performance, you get a brand new EVO for less. If you want a mix of comfort and performance, you buy a used e46 M3 coupe with 35-45k miles.. both of which would hand the R32 its behind.
