Volkswagen R32 - Fast Blast Review - Everyday Driver 

"It's a gti with a v6." It's so much more than that.

I bought my R32 2004 new and still have it 12 years later and I still love driving it every single day. It is such a fun car

I can't tell you how much I appreciate car reviews on older vehicles. I love brand new reviews and enjoy drueling over supercar reviews also, but watching reviews on cars I could actually buy and start a project on are much more interesting.

Im trying to pretend i didnt hear you say it has a V6

I always loved the look of these as well and always wanted one. I'd imagine all those rattles are due to the stereo system shaking every nut, screw and bolt out possible.

The R32's are nice cars. 2 of my friends have red ones. One completely stock the other has intake exhaust and suspension. They are pretty nice cars and they do have a very unique sound to them. As for the comments on the owner putting stereo equipment and making the car "flush". Its his car and if it makes him happy more power to him. We buy cars we like and we modify them to meet our needs and make us happy not other people. Some people aren't into big systems some people aren't into 500+ hp tire shredding cars. To each their own. Thanks for making the video guys I enjoyed watching it.

I really love the Fast Blast Review series guys! All of your reviews are great but these put a nostalgic twist on your car reviews while also bringing cars back into focus that haven't really been covered since they were new. You cover both the quirks of these cars but also the qualities that made these cars great. The newer cars do everything so well from the standpoint of performance and comfort but many of them lack the old school analog experience of the cars from even 10 years ago and therefore leave the driver feeling, at times, disconnected. I have a first gen turbocharged 1993 Miata on the original motor running 12 psi on the factory ECU. The engine has held itself together for 11 years under boost and still runs strong. If I were closer to you guys I'd be more than happy to hand you the keys. I'm also 6'3" so you guys would fit albeit just. :-) Keep up the good work gentlemen and thanks!

This is the only car whose exhaust sound I can recognize within 2 seconds of hearing it. Nothing sounds similar to this car or as good imo.

YES!! Thank you for doing this review, I own a blue one, completely stock and I love it. A lot of fun.

I a sub for some time now but just today came across this review. So awesome. To bad it wasn't a stock or near stock one but still, it was awesome seeing people talking about this car I loved so much. And reading the comments makes me happy so many people still love this car.

Weve had ours for ages now. Still drives superbly. Im glad we kept it as its still worth almost what we paid. Not super fast but very satisfying and reliable.

love watching your videos and i recommend them for friends who are looking to get a new car, as i find these to have informative and insightful reviews, i love my R32 i never want to have another Golf with the exception of the mk6 golf 4, I'm at 168,848 miles now and still love it, I'm all about function over form i regularly take it out up the southern California mountains every other week and this car just keeps going! i noticed in your review of the mk7 gti about how people have this perception that Volkswagens are no good after 60,00 miles i personally think based on how i see and hear other who are either not mechanically inclined, new to the car scene or new, or young car enthusiasts don't fully understand what it takes to matin these cars or have an unrealistic idea, with the warranty going out around the 60k bracket the customer becomes responsible for the repairs while they have been used to having it taken car of, now that these cars have aged younger car people rolling on to the scene buy these cars or euro pean cars rushing to lower there cars and buy expensive wheels forgetting that cars need to be taken care of like anything else thats aged not that i have an issue with lowering a car or wheels just fyi

Only 108,984 subscribers as of 9/10/15? How is that possible? Great review always liked these cars.

"rubbing is bad" - dad

Great video as always guys!

The R32's V-6 exhaust note is one of my favorites, and this coming from a muscle car/Corvette guy. It's just got that quintessential German performance growl without being too obtrusive or annoying at cruising speeds. If they had kept the 3.2 V-6 in both the Mk VI and Mk. VII Golf R's, there's no doubt the loyal, VW faithful would follow. In todays age of MPG and performance, the 2.0 R888 motors makes great power, and 30 mpg down the highway eases the EPA nazis. In reality, it's just amazing German engineering over the past 30+ years.

I have a red one, very clean with just 50k original miles, original clutch. I'm the original owner. I've loved this car from day one. It is truly a great performing car. I love it so much it's never been parked outside only garaged always. Amazing VW.

Why even add 400 pounds of bullshit? He might as well have gotten a regular Golf.

love the drone shots!

Great review as always. Big fan of your show, I think I've gone through nearly all your vids. Loved this car when it came out and lusted after it. I agree your right about the engine being cool. What's really fascinating is that its not a normal V6 but a VR6 which has the cylinders mated at 15 degrees for compactness along with asymmetric intake/exhaust valves. And what other engines are built with this configuration? Well there was the short lived VW W8 used in Passats in 2001. And then bolt together 2 W8s and you have a W16 that lived in a certain Bugatti Veyron.

I bought mine a year ago with only 22K miles, love it and would buy another one if I get the chance.

I love watching your review. Would love to see RSX Type S review :)

Why not test drive a proper R32 where it doesn't have 400lbs of BS speakers in the hatch.

I enjoy your videos. Also like the fact you moved the cameras further away from your faces. HA HA! Makes for a better video I think. Keep up the great work guys...

I'm glad to see the MK4 R32 still gets some love so many years after it's release. This car while beautiful in many regards, isn't a spectacular review due to it's lowered stance & extremely stiff suspension set up. Because of this, the feel for the original is lost. I picked up my Tornado Red R32 about 5 months ago and it now has 155k and is bone stock aside from a flapper mod done by the previous owner, and the upgraded from stock headunit + 500w amp & 10" sub which I added. I plan to refresh the suspension components like tie rods & ends, engine/trans/dogbone mount, and a few other odds and ends as at 12 years old it's due. But otherwise have no plans to change it from stock save maybe a different exhaust to give it a little more rasp, and some nice summer tires for meets & G2G's. If you'd like to review it now or after the refresh of components, you're more than welcome to. I'd be honored to have you guys give it a drive and share your thoughts.

my next purchase i think ive just reviewed a MK4 r32 for my channel and fell in love with that epic engine sound, defo a future classic and above all great fun to drive ;)

Fantastic video. Where are you guys driving

Best sounding vw engine! Love it

How much do these go for in good stock condition? I’m strongly thinking about one of these because I want awd and I honestly miss driving a hatch and this combination had a good mix of everything and my god that engine

Interior kind of Boring??? It was Volkswagens Pinnacle interior at the time! In fact where other Car manufacturers tried to replicate!

I have a 2004 R32 in Tornado Red, with 71,000 miles, (I bought it new in 2004) with minimal modifications ( a BMC intake, Koni FSDs on original US springs, replacing the blown stock Monroe shocks at 29,00 miles, and different wheels/ tires- that's it. I can put it back to stock except for the shocks...).If you are looking for one to test that's as close to original and hasn't been messed with, drop me a line. I'm in PA, though... I've been down the road in my youth with my VWs- lowering, stiffening the chassis, tuning, etc.- and this is one car that I never want to part with, let alone change the chemistry with Forced Induction, lowering, etc. It would change the dynamics into something that would always be reaching outside of the scope that it was intended to. To me, of course. I liked the video, ( I like any Mk4 R32 video!) and can agree with you about the appeal of the car- it's a driver's car, with sexy engine sounds and is really tons of fun year round- when I actually drive it, anyway. (I'm losing my vision and driving is getting much harder these days.) It never fails to put a smile on my face, and sounds oh so awesome on cold start up in the garage! You two bring up excellent insights about the R32, and really know how to see things for what they are, or could be. I commend you for your enthusiasm and skills, and look forward to watching more of your reviews!

Ive wanted a golf mark4 r32 for years, recently thinking about getting one..... reccomendations? or if i push it im thinking a mk5 r32? what you all think mk4 for a fair amount or slighty plus it for the mk5, worth the extra few grand?

There great cars I have one with 210xxx miles on it and still going strong.... and also black magic pearl too only 15% where that color

The car clearly needs it stock wheels put back on, or at minimum correct offset wheels. I have driven the MK4 hard at track events. As a track weapon, this would not be first choice, as said, it's a front heavy FWD car with Haldex tacked on. Pushed hard on the track, on corners the front plows and under steers, grinds up the tires, and then the rear kicks in and pushes it around, so it sort of rotates. It's like a dog that doesn't like to swim being pushed into the water. It is heavy and that is felt. The exhaust note is first rate. Power wise it has to be pushed very hard to get it to move. If you must track a VW, a GTI would be a better choice. The MK4 R however is a fun street car, I would have no issues blasting around for an occasional mountain run with this car, or even use it as a daily.

I have a mk4 vr6 can someone help what off set wheels are on that

I like how they review the idea of the car and owners car at the same time

Planning to put this engine on my 95 Volkswagen Cabrio mk3 convertible

Just picked up a Tornado Red on cloth (1 of 175) R32 with 53K miles...had a blue one many years ago and needed to scratch the itch again. If you guys feel like driving a more stock version, let me know ;) Great video as always!

Love these

I have a 07 Audi A4 3.2 fwd and am looking to sell it and I have narrowed it down to a mk5 r32 or a mk6 gti, is the fwd biased awd system worth it?

Why would you guys review a car that is so "stanced"? I mean 400 lbs of sound system, low life suspension setup?? You two won't enjoy the drive and we will not enjoy the video as much as if the car had been modified for enhanced performance not looks and sound.. Just some constructive criticism.

I miss my MK5 R32. The sound is just amazing.

I am a few months away from selling my R32 as part of purchasing a 718 Cayman S. And the thought of selling that car...makes me sad. I've had it since new and have put 85,000 miles on it. It's still stock. I still love it. I wish I had more garage.

Where does all that weight comes from? (besides the sound system).

He said V6, but isn't it VR6?

Can you review a 2004 vw glib and stock if possible thanks

Dude I love this

I love my R32. mine has just over 100,000mile and looks like its new in side and out ! you guys need to drive mine, its been setup for the track! not over weighted with sounds systems

would this be a great first car? because im looking for something not too expensive if i cant get enough money for something mid class in 6 months-12 months.

I like wheels as much as the next guy but lowering it so it looks great at the expense of comfort and it rubbing is counter productive cuz you can't really drive it.. it's a car you look at it, yes, but it's meant to be driven.

What year is it?

I miss my R32 I had for a couple years. I wish I would have kept it. I've said that about other cars I've had though too (Elise, Evo IX RS, etc)

I just drove by a blue R32 a couple of hours ago! I didn't know it was made in 2004.

If I were going to get a GTI, I would get an R32. I mean just look at how clean that body style is!

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Love the car, hate the modifications. I had driven a Passat W8 and feel in love. Dealers price was high, looked elsewhere, found one that was 95% of what I wanted but with modifications: chipped for extra hp, exhaust tuned, tire/wheel package (wide back, narrow front) I did not desire. Could they be overcome? Like a great house with burnt orange shag carpet, gothic paint scheme, or lime green appliances. I decided against it - thinking mods were not in the long term best interest of car. Tail between my legs went back to dealer springing an extra $5k.

wish the car was stock but otherwise, another great review!

Beautiful car I mean it's keep up in looks with the newer ones..

I own and drive an Audi A3 3.2 and the engine is the same and sounds just as great as in this video, highly recommend and a bit more subtle!

Why is the rear seat missing a headrest?

The suspension is H&R race springs with adjustable koni yellows. When the car goes to the track the stereo comes out and the powdered black stock 18" aristos go on. CEL was bad bank 1 o2 sensor.

I almost bought a 2nd gen R32, the one with the large chrome front and middle dual-exhaust. It was very clean, original and to own it all i would have had to do was to trade in my 2 year old diesel Subaru Legacy. I thought about it too long and they sold it to someone else. I've regretted not getting that car ever since...

Love these things

Please review the Altima coupe 3.5 6 speed

where is this road?

That interior has held up pretty well for a MKIV golf/jetta.

In my opinion those motors are amazingly rewarding to drive. I have a 08 TT 3.2 6 speed coupe, which has a curb weight of 3,100lbs. It's more rewarding with the MKV style suspension lay out with the TTs more rigid frame. It won't win any big power races unless you boost it but can be a rewarding handling car with the right modifications. And with the market can be found for BRZ/FRS money.

Back when I was a car salesman, I got a 2008 (I think, one gen after thisone) one in on trade in with only 10k miles. I was excited and wish I could have bought it myself. I never managed to sell it. Everyone that came to look at it had to back out after they got an insurance quote. Apparently with the V6 so far up front, they said it cost more to insure than a corvette.....the car ended up going to the auction to get sold off......sad

Those wheels are perfect. Look good on any car. Even on a Honda Odyssey

What roads are these ??

"He's done everything he can to make this car stiff...strut tower braces, swaybars, and subframe bushings". LOL That's like just getting started.

VR6 is one of the best sounding engines... 3:53

Can you guys review the Honda Fit? I know it may not be something that everyone is asking for but I've heard that it is surprisingly more than just affordable, fuel efficient, and spacious. Car and Driver wrote good things about it's handling dynamics and shifter so I was curious to see what it is all about. Thanks guys!

Love the mkIV R32's best still... I'd take one over the new one...

what size rims and tires is that?

Got me a Vr6 2.8 12 V don't ever think I will sell it. But I always wanted the R 32

Can't wait until I'm done with school. I'm getting one.

do a review of the VR6 bora

Wow, I never knew they were that heavy, kind of crazy for that package

A shame for the low cambered setup :/

r32's have HID's as standard. Did it had an accident or is it a swapped car?

Beautiful car

What kind of rims are these ?

Should review the 08 (mkv) R32

First hot gti? Mk3 vr6 also.. 🤔

First version of hot GTI? What about mk3 VR6?

You guys should keep an eye open for a V6 Clio :-)

awesome car

*LOVE MY Mk4*

You ain’t rubbin you ain’t dubbin.

I still want one!!!!!!

Had a new one in 2004. Nice car. Sounds amazing. Too heavy, not fast enough, understeer.... AWD was good. In the end just not fast enough for me. Pretty cool car though.

Dude the guy with long hair looks like Agent Smith from the Matrix!

Wookies in the Woods will change your mind...We needed the/a R32 Wagon or now the Golf R wagon in the states for the current gen chassis. Sadly, the VR6 is not going to be around too much longer and the traditional VR burble will a rare thing unless you buy it on the Atlas. I should have bought one of these in '04 instead of the 1.8t I bought in '04, but the $6-7k difference was difficult to swallow and the wife didn't like the bolstered seats.

Such a shame we dont have any of these here in Brazil. In fact we only have 99 of the vr6 model.

oops @ 0:05 "2004 Volk(s)wagen Golf R32" ;-)

Known two people with an R32. They are fun, when they aren't broken...but when the tech's call them "Hanger Queens," (ie, hanging off lifts all the time) you know that it is often. Very, very often

a lot of design has gone into the Golf, fun car to drive, economical, quick to wash and easily maintains the speed limit, isn't that good enough?

I'm in the market for either a MKIV R32, or a newer MKV GTI 2.0T. Having a hard time deciding.

First version of GTI V6engine