2004 Volkswagen R32 consumer reviews

I am one of the 5000 owners of the 2004 R32 in the US. Mine has 243,000 miles on her and still going strong. It was my DD until 2021 when I got a Subaru STI. It is parked in my garage most of the time but still drive it once a week to and from work and the occasional Saturday. Keep the oil changed at 3500 miles on full synthetic. Find yourself a good VW mechanic who is certified. The car is still comfortable, fun to drive and still has that wonderful purr of that V-6. The only issues have been the torsion bar that attaches to the front wheels. They make a distinctive sound and you need to get them replaced. Mine went around 145k and 163k miles. $450 each time. Keep it gassed with at least 89 (prefer 93 octane) and you can use non-ethanol as well.

Fun little hatchback, good power from the 3.2l VR6 power plant, paired well with the 6 speed manual gearbox. Seats lock you in and make for a fun car on twisting roads. Very plain look, great little package for a weekender.

This car met all my needs. I could fit my kids in the back. Comfort was never an issue. Very reliable till this day. There is only 5 thousand of its kind in the United States.

One of the most enjoyable cars I have ever driven. Flawlessly combines comfort with performance and reliability. The exhaust note is absolutely amazing. Suspension is absolutely perfect.

It’s rare to see one of these in the wild. I knew about the Mk5 R32 from when I bought a new GLI Fahrenheit in 2007. But once I discovered this car, I sold the GLI and bought a silver example. Then, six months later I bought a near mint low mi. T. rex example as a garage queen/weekend warrior. Needless to say, the Mk4 R is insanely awesome.

Clean, mean, and ready to be driven. Original miles, mint interior, new tires, new brakes/rotors, just detailed, mechanically sound all around, has zero check engine lights.

MkIV R32's--the only year w/ the 24-valve VR6 (3.2 liter) and a 6-speed manual is the penultimate "GTI". Two-door, awesome analog experience with a silky smooth, powerful, torquey motor throughout the rev band. With wider tires (mine had 10's in the back) and AWD, it's rock-solid and stable and will handle extremely well.

This current met all my wanting in a vehicle he had great legroom for front and back the exterior and interior was great along with the transmission on it never seen or had a Volkswagen with an all wheel drive throug this parent met all my wanting in a vehicle he had great legroom for front and back exterior and interior was great along with the transmission on it never seen or had a Volkswagen with him all wheel drivetr

This car is fun to drive. The seats form around you while driving, very sporty and stylish and the engine sounds awesome

I love this car and want to see it go into the right hands. I used to open a 97gti and when I heard about this car being released in the states in 2004...I had to have it. I was finally able to afford it in 2007. Went to test drive it and fell even more in love with it when I heard the purr that the 3.2 liter VR6 made. Also blue being my favorite color made the purchase that much better.