anyone drive one? how does it drive?? how does it compare to s2000 for being a fun 2nd car (already have a 4dr bimmer). thanks for any comments

 

Jesus man, look around -- we discussed this just over 2 weeks ago.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=240677

 

lol, thx...

have a bimmer 4dr and considering a 2nd car, s2000 of course in the mix.. but found a local ad, 04 R32 w/ 17k miles, mint, for $23.5k. decent price?? thx!!

 

they had one in the paper last week new 04 for 25k...50 miles

 

why don't you sell the 4dr bimmer and get an evo/sti?? heck, if you sell the bimmer and add the $23.5K that you are willing to spend on another car, you can just get a new s4!!

 

i drove one
amazing car smooth shifting nice suspension roomy it is volkswagen with AUDI gene....
however.....30000 MSRP for VW is kinda ridiculous
for 30000 u have a lot of choices including EVO8 and Sti

 

NO!

 

Was that the one at East Coast Auto Mall? If it was I looked at it and it had more like 250 miles on it and the 25k was with several discounts that the average buyer wouldn't qualify for

 

It's not bad. It's basically a 3.2TT but with more room, and no gimicky transmission, for $15k less.

 

I test drove an R32 a few weeks ago. Here are my impressions.

Good
Smooth engine. Good low and mid-range torque. Great handling. Good steering. I like the looks.

Bad
Weak top end, although maybe this will improve after the engine is broken in. Shifter and clutch not up to par with the S2000 or my 911 Carerra, but then what is? What really disappointed me was the seat position. Even in the lowest position, the seat sits way too high. I felt like I was driving an SUV or Minivan. I don't know why they did this. It made shifting really awkward. After 10 minutes, I still couldn't get used to it. I've never driven another sports sedan/car that had this problem. If it wasn't for this, I might've bought one. Or if I bought one, I would modify the seats.