Hello all...so throw it at me! 2010 GTI or 2008 R32? Looked at, and drove a couple R32's (low mileage, 13-18K) today as well as a new GTI, 1st time since my 1983 GTI back in the day. They are about the same price. GTI with all options books out at 32K +/- and the R32's about the same give or take (at dealer anyway) Looking for a daily drive for work (about 30K yearly) What are your thoughts please.

Thanks,
Ron.

 

depends on if you want manual or auto. the MKV R only comes in auto. the GTI comes in manual and auto.

I had a 2008 R32 and loved it. I would say get the R.

 

thx...I drove the DSG and like it very much. the solid feel of the R felt a biy better than the 10 GTI.

now all I have to do is locate a low mileage white R32!

thanks for your input
Ron.

 

2010 GTI if you dont need the AWD once you chip it, you will instantly have more power, and it already gets better gas mileage from the factory. I have one with the APR stage 3 and I love it.

 

A low milage MKIV R owner here. . . here's the pro's and con's:

MKV R32
+ Nicer looking in stock form
+ More sporty in stock form
+ Buying used will save you some money (I'd expect a low milage MK5 R to be around $22k)
+ Should hold a higher resale over the long term
- Substantially worse gas milage (VR6 ~ 22mpg, 2.0 ~ 30mpg)
- Not nearly as much "mod" potential, if you're into that

Either one can come with DSG so that is a wash. To me, it'd come down to whether I wanted something a little more "exclusive" and "sporty" and was willing to put up with the relatively poor fuel economy. I say drive both and see which feels like the best fit for you!

Ninja edit - I just realized your OP was a month ago, did you make a purchase?

 

The R32 with AWD & 6 cylinders must be heavier? I heard the new "X diff" is awesome on the 2010 GTi.

 

GTI all the way, have a friend who traded his 2007 S550L for a 2010 GTi and he would do it again and he isn`t missing power, he has a chip and has now around 250hp, I own also a 2010 VW GOLF and it is beautiful for dd....2010 GTI allt he way!

 

The new gti is very powerful i was surprised when i drove it. I have a turbo R. it all depends if you want a 6 speed or a dsg.

 

I find my MKV GTI to be more then adequate in all seasons, especially with winter tires.

Once I went with APR stage 1, the car became a perfect for DD. Only issues is getting the power down in 1st and 2nd gear, but some better motor mounts and better tires make a world of difference.

The MKVI dash and changes make for a nice upgrade. The real question is whether you want DSG or 6spd (as others have said.) I bought my GTI because I wanted four doors and a manual transmission, but if your choice is DSG, then it's a tougher call, but the GTI is much cheaper to mod.

My good buddy has a Turbo MKV R32 and the thing rips, but he spent over $15k on the engine alone getting the power. Stage III kits for the TFSI engine are much more budget friendly, but I find stage I to be more then adequate or stage II or II+ if you want to add a downpipe and HPFP (for stage II+).

Either way, it's a good car for the money. Surprised the MKVI's are still closer to sticker. Mine was 31K and I bought it for 25.5k at the end of the year in 2007.

That being said, I had a TSX 6MT for less then a year between my 12V Vr6 and my MKV GTI and while I like my turbo GTI and loathed my 4-banger TSX, there's no replace for displacement.

Here's a clip of my buddies R32T.. Good luck getting this sound out of a 4cylinder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjsKaAItnc

 

The new Gti will be peppier and capable of putting out more power. The R is a little heavy and underpowered. With that said I'd still go with the R. It handles itself extremely well at the limit, Awd>Fwd.

 

So are you a R owner or GTI? I'm in the process of getting a DD and have been leaning heavily in favor of the MKVI GTI. Anyone with a MKVI GTI care to give a driving impression?

 

MK6 GTI all the way, over all you get more for your money. The interior on the Mk6 GTI out weights for me anyway then buying a USED MK5 R32.

 

R32....sounds SO much better

 

R32.... exhaust sound and AWD...

I found the torque steer in the GTI to be a bit annoying......

 

What was the original MSRP on the '08 cars? I have been looking for one and they are asking mid to high 20's for the low miles ones.