Copart: I bought the cheapest MK5 VW Golf R32 & Fixed most of it in 10 Minutes Inspired by Samcrac

In today's video I reveal my 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 that I bought from Copart Auto Auction with very minor damage. This car caught my attention because it carries a clean title, has very minor damage and was a run and drive with 47,000 miles. This Volkswagen R32 is Just 1 of 5000 cars in the USA and 1 of 2000 in DBP color. After reading all the comments from last video, Including both of the Samcrac comments, I decided to go with the R32 over the STI. The R32 will be a fun winter car and has a low purchase price like most of Auto Auction Rebuilds cars.
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This build was inspired by Samcrac because he gets cars with very minor damage and always scores the best deals!
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[@dosae6032]

R32 ain't that rare if there's 5000 of them rare is when there's like 10 idk bout you but they pretty common where I'm from

[@newengland9thgen372]

Dosa E 5,000 for the entire world is rare.

[@aflac82]

5000 for USA

[@newengland9thgen372]

Are you sure it’s Country specific? It could very well not be 5,000 globally but I feel it would be 5,000 for North America more so than the states alone

[@sociallyawkwardvw3200]

@@newengland9thgen372 It is country specific. ROW R32s weren't numbered. Also have to consider a bunch have been wrecked by now. Rarest was white.

[@newengland9thgen372]

East Coast VW White? No shit I thought they were all either Reflex, Tornado, Blue Pearl or whatever the black is I think Black Magic Pearl?

[@jeddyman4135]

Straight to the point KZbinr, car in and out, repairs and price breakdown. Subscribed💯

[@JohnStax98]

Thanks!

[@4MyTube4Ever]

i agree i hate when people dont say the right number it cost them.

[@andreastheile426]

No you would find easily one but for that money you can buy even better an faster Cars... they are just fuckin expensive

[@kofipottinger5207]

facts

[@joshtracy7046]

Tell him to quit letting off the gas when he shifts. It’s a dsg trans.

[@PlumFPS]

its a dsg but also its a dry clutch and even if hes not on the throttle its not gonna effect the car what so ever.

[@paoloantonelli5901]

@@PlumFPS no, on golf 5 every DSG should be a wet clutch

[@xtATiiKo]

christopher hobson More like 220... those cars without a good service done dont hit those figures

[@CK-br9mn]

@@paoloantonelli5901 it is indeed a wet clutch, all vw 6 speed dsg boxes from this era are

[@Toby_the_Glen]

He dreams of a manual box!

[@salmanomar97]

You made a good choice! R32 is definitely something you don't see everyday

[@MeLikeBigBoom]

So dope to see the R32 get some love on KZbin! I've got a pair of Mk5's, one of them is boosted, widebodied and manual swapped. Hit me up on Instagram or Twitter if you have any questions about taking these cars apart, need any spare parts, or want to get started in the world of modifying these rare and special golfs 👍

[@KaneRides]

MeLikeBigBoom I could only imagine how a boosted r32 feels

[@drwisdom1]

I have a VR6 92 Corrado and had a VR6 2004 GTI so I wanted one of these when they came out. But they were only available with automatics so I passed.

[@00-Dima]

Just got one and I want to add some induction

[@danielbane3844]

You got a steal on the R32 can't wait to see the Audi S5 video and breakdown of how much it cost. Can't beat the sound and quality of a German car.

[@marcmann982]

Did he say how much he got it for?

[@MrJoebiz24]

YT suggested this video. Sweet project with no bullshit multiple videos to string viewers along for minimal resto. I am now subbed. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinwilliams2141]

Lovely r32, I have a mk 5 golf gti and it’s a lovely to drive. I will get a r32 one day can’t beat the sound of them

[@hoopla7616]

I've had 5 glorious years with my mkv R32 . Enjoy it man!

[@owleeva]

My all time favorite. That VR6 engine is... Heavenly 😇

[@owleeva]

So, what are your plans for the car!? Any more mods!?

[@aeroxtom8123]

In germany you would never find a r32 in such a good condition.

[@richardkluiter5167]

Ach hou op man. Tuurlijk wel. Dikke bulshit.

[@aeroxtom8123]

@@richardkluiter5167 jaja

[@gaatzekwalaloempoer8696]

Je lult poep man

[@vipubstomperx3933]

Meiner schon :) 1. Hand 42tkm Alles Scheckheftgepflegt Kein Longlife Öl Neue Bremsen und Reifen Alle 10tkm Ölwechsel Alle 20tkm DSG Öl gewechselt

[@wildtatz]

@@richardkluiter5167 nee echt niet ,,,hier de reden ...autobaan ..geen snelheidslimit ..

[@heyheysaturday2492]

I bought one 2008 she's 2months old I love it for the age of it people still think it's one of the sexiest Golf bone stock and sounds

[@superchill27]

Clean title. 👍R32’s are rare, but you paid $5300in total not including door and fender. Have you calculated cost how much to get everything fixed. FYI quarter panel can’t be fix (too many wrinkles better off replacing, which will be very costly. Door and fender and hood needs to paint blended. (Definitely off in shade of color) but good news is blending should t cost a lot. Tip: my brother own his own body shop and he told me when it come to blending hood, door and fender it only and edge that needs to be blended people don’t know that and that’s where body will charge a lot, but it up to your what your plan with the car. With that being said. In my opinion it’s was a bad buy.

[@r3ckless296]

Omg that's my Mk5 VW Golf R32 so many good memories and that stupid Honda Accord that hit my R32 and I know it was easy to fix but my family did not like that it was that load and plz put the after market eashast and hope you like my R32

[@JohnStax98]

MIKEE the king Do you have the old exhaust?

[@Han-ns1lp]

@@JohnStax98 no it. Was on there but I think someone stole it at copart

[@JohnStax98]

mike the king Do you know what body shop did the appraisal?

[@Han-ns1lp]

No what I bought it. Already had a after market exhaust johh

[@Han-ns1lp]

@@JohnStax98 I don't know when I bought it already it had a after market exhaust

[@beatdj2132]

R32 is a cool car with a 3.2l its fun and roars

[@18t4motion]

Nice buy. I'd have a muffler shop add a Y-pipe to the rear with some 4 inch tips and be done. Most R owners delete the rear muffler anyway. I recently picked up an Eos from Copart with similarly mild damage. Wasn't clean title but lowish miles and drives perfect, top operates. Doesn't take much to total a car 10 years old lol

[@MotoMedicine904]

That clip of the blue R shooting flames in the beggining is running the United Motorsports Spark Cut tune. I ran that on my old MKV R32 as well. I had every bolt on except for cams and the car was only capable of a 14.1 1/4 mile at 96mph. They're just so heaavvyyy

[@antoz9339]

My same colour mk5 1.6 first car feels like a r32 to me but I would be overjoyed to own this beauty.. 👍🏾

[@PLATINUM2U]

When the car drove in the garage with the sirens In the background I thought of GTA 😭🤣🤣

[@scubasteve2132]

great deal cause of the clean title

[@toomuchmedia5860]

7:09 Anyone else hear the police sirens and see them hide the car in the garage? 😂😂

[@level5822]

Fake sirens done by editing 🤣🤣

[@ThermalAbuse]

Stupid

[@rileyfolkman7469]

I have a mk5 r32 in United Grey. Hit a deer with it and cause almost identical damage to yours. Decided to keep it even tho it got totalled out by insurance. Rear quarter was spendy to fix but I'm glad I did it's such a dope car! Got some mods on mine saving up for an HPA turbo kit now that the bodywork is looking good. Excited to see what you guys do with this thing!

[@JohnStax98]

Riley Folkman Turbo R32s are insane, can literally take on any car!

[@rileyfolkman7469]

@@JohnStax98 Definitely! And the sound suprises people. Not many people know that a golf can sound as good😄

[@DarkprosT]

Just recently bought a r36, and its fucking awesome. Just wondering whats the fuel economy looking like on the r32 ?

[@Cupcakeprincess85]

I love how your video is straight to the point and very detailed. It helped me in deciding what’s the best deal and how to go about the process. We own a Dodge Avenger RT that’s needs work, Pontiac G6 needs a/c and heat fixed,new tint, new headlights; fix driver seat because it moves when driving lol and a new to us Focus ST which is ready for Mods

[@Cupcakeprincess85]

I plan to go to copart here in Houston hopefully I find a Dodge Neon SRT4

[@JohnStax98]

Thanks!

[@kluwe801]

Love the Mk5 R32 good find! Now to find a Mk4 R32!

[@JohnStax98]

Thanks!

[@lgk32]

Being from mass I support all other mass you tubers but being a car freak and the fact that I own a stage 2 vw I’m excited I got this video suggested!

[@JohnStax98]

Brandon Mason What kind of vw do you have?

[@lgk32]

I have a stage 2 cc

[@JohnStax98]

Brandon Mason I saw a Slammed Copper/Brown one last week in Chicopee

[@lgk32]

That’s sick mine is a metallic blue it’s a sweet color.

[@Mk5.maniac]

You inspired me man, made me want my dream car even more, so excited so say I finally achieved one myself

[@tyronedavis5614]

I love the finishing look of the car bro. Like damn😰, that r32 looks like a brand new car. I’d definitely try my best to own one soon. Like for real, its awesome 💯

[@bitcozy5327]

Proud owner of a R32. Love these cars! 4310/5000☝🏼

[@thatgreencrx7677]

VyroZ 3.2L I’m the proud owner of 3232

[@gforcekaras]

Supposedly rare car but somehow you've found a matching color fender and door. The stars must've been aligned that day...

[@Mikey_mau5]

TTBT bro. They’re just golf parts....

[@rollintwincam]

R32 looks amazing! Great job

[@JohnStax98]

Thanks!

[@eeller9350]

I like the r32 and I think you got a good deal on it and it has a clean title so you can drive it for a little while and sale it and make a little bit of money on it

[@JohnStax98]

The clean title was the main reason I got it, It was registered the day after I got it!

[@hondacrx4909]

I would buy the Impreza Wrx, I don't actually like the most of the daily cars, I mean, you could, but anyway, nice buy

[@JohnStax98]

Thanks!

[@soulnemesis2793]

I absolutely love this car, after the rs6 this is my dream car ❤💯🔥

[@chrismorley2560]

Great job finding color matches man - not faded or anything!

[@donismael104]

Glad u made perfect choice my dream car only rare Golf R32

[@lazy1126]

that is a way too good r32. as a german im fucking proud. a guy in my streat drives more or less the exact same car and its sooo sick.

[@justincarter5798]

Thanks for putting everything in one video!

[@jamnitrix]

this was satisfying to watch, love that you did the r32. subbed

[@augustus8962]

Dude that thing looks amazing, i always was a fan of the R 32 Golf.

[@JohnStax98]

Thank you! I was super excited when I saw the low 47k miles!

[@busy1162]

The new Golf R are nice aswell 350hp my cousins got one in dark blue

[@JMC8415]

This R was cherry. I would have loved to get this when you sold it.

[@JohnStax98]

The guy who bought it did a manual swap

[@tim_lummi2272]

A perfect one in germany with 40k would be like 20thousand

[@antonispapadakis3997]

A very simple free (even your phone has it but in) video stabilization would be great!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Shoots flames!!! Dang!!

[@MotoMedicine904]

Thats not his car in that clip

[@ShujMosFol]

the sound is crazyyt

[@slenderplays1983]

Man this really makes me wanna get a build from copart

[@usmxn_1]

Golf R32,R is 😍😍😍

[@69freedom87]

I'm so jealous! I paid more for my 07 gti 😅

[@inu2186]

Bro that’s awesome I have a mk5 R32 as well and I love it keep it up man , hey the 3” scorpion exhaust it sounds amazing 😁

[@Flores87Dr]

Nice to see guys from my state making moves like this

[@markoc0551]

Man, you found excellent car. Here in Europe all of them are in soo bad condition with 300000km. Car like that in good condition, with clear papers, and good maintenance cost around 20000€. Dont sell it because price of that car will start grow in few years. Greetings from Croatia 😁🇭🇷🖐🚘

[@JohnStax98]

Here many of them are in terrible condition too! This was just a lucky find!

[@tiko5876]

1:25 he wouldn’t have stolen it. He would have just taken it with him lol.

[@tenoch71]

I 'd paint the wheels in some shade of grey (Graphite, gunmetal, silver) the design seems lost in the black color.

[@AdamKellar]

Way better choice than the STI. This will hold value and make you smile every time you drive it. Plus the interior is way better quality!

[@c.baseball3819]

Great video! Can’t wait to see what you rebuild in the future! Definitely subscribing

[@carlover9764]

Audi is sick broo

[@JohnStax98]

Car Lover Thanks! Wait till you see how much I stole it for!

[@tanex0122]

Yeaayyy you bought a sick car, that V6 sounds awsome. Please do an exhaust and dyno

[@fordlover9509]

Vr6*

[@waquishaholmes362]

I love my r32 I hope you get some good fun out of it in the winter!

[@nilatac115]

Also I think the old owner removed the original r32 tail lights that are pretty expensive.

[@Abe610743]

Those are oem

[@j.bekris4581]

Nice video i really enjoyed the attempt to bring back to life this rare mk5 golf Subscribed.

[@JohnStax98]

Thank you!

[@joshhancill7273]

In the Uk we get loads of manual Audi A5. Our 2015 A5 is a manual

[@JohnStax98]

This is S5

Good job on the VW Golf R32 MK5.

[@JohnStax98]

Lucas Martínez Parra Thank you!

@@JohnStax98 You're welcome! Also I love the sound of her VR6 engine.

[@alexismoronta1860]

Wow I just started watching your videos bro but you are legendary

[@MrGprtApollo]

The best deal ever!! and that color

[@NikoBrothers]

great video and that repair was fast

[@JohnStax98]

Niko Brothers Thanks! Hoping to one day be able to paint a car myself!

[@sdf4786k]

if the door was in perfect condition, you could have just change the door "skin" via the screws at the edge of the door.

[@dolamyte]

I'm late, but for the muffler, and if you're willing to be a bit creative, the Borla XR-1 is nearly perfect for 5cyl engines as far as exhaust note. Plenty of Volvo samples to hear

[@joeyfretwell3403]

I love it when cars are fuck then thay get bort back to life so good looks top

[@a3930]

Awesome buy man glad you bought it 🙌🙌

[@a3930]

The sunroof!!! Probaly the best option to have Exhaust probaly gone due to it being an aftermarket muffler

[@gmk2400]

your vids make me want to buy an auction car

[@andygarcia2266]

We have the same car now! 👋🏼 from Maryland.

[@JohnStax98]

Andy Garcia Blue as well?!

[@andygarcia2266]

JohnStax yep! Number 4111. Super clean, all stock. Usually only used in the weekends!

[@Marvin91790]

damn i actually thought it’d be the subie brah..

[@JohnStax98]

I honestly thought so too, I bid $7500 on it and the other bidder kept going to $7700 at that point I didn’t know when they would stop bidding, add auction fees, parts, and shipping and it was no longer a good deal 😫

[@idabsalot1093]

I wish i lived around u so I could've tried to buy myself a car cause here in the US its difficult for a 16 year old to get a car

[@beetleboys]

i got my r32 in springfield ma in good shape and a month after having it got totalled in fire with no damage so a free lowish mile car

[@davidm.8438]

This was badass 🔥..I definitely subscribed!! 🤘🏻🔥

[@carlover9764]

Very good car and cheap Also low mileage.

[@samuelmachado7209]

New subscriber because of the r32 congrats great car and a great deal!

[@danielperkins4610]

Low miles and clean title that's good!

[@d3ja527]

just being a manual would be even better...😥😭🤷‍♂️ big respect from serbia

[@JohnStax98]

deja The R32 was not offered in Manual in the United States 🤷‍♂️

[@d3ja527]

@@JohnStax98 ...😭

[@УгљешаДимитријевић]

Znaci ne izlazi samo meni u rekomended

[@josephfinder5472]

the mk4 r32 only came in manual and it is my dream to one day own one

[@jamieAngelaras]

also forgot to say it comes stock with launch control. turn traction off and put into sport or manual. one foot on brake and the gass to the floor. there should be no resistance and it should easily go to about 3-4k. if you feel like the car wants to move stop and re do the steps again. so you don't blow the trans

[@ModernMessiah]

Nice. I would check the motor mounts etc if it got hit that hard. The alignment. I have this but a jetta same color. I also have a mk4 black gti. So this looks like both my cars had a baby lol.

[@JohnStax98]

I always wanted a Mk4 GTI! I had a MK4 Golf TDI 1.9 and a MK4 GLI

[@ModernMessiah]

@@JohnStax98 yeah it's a sweet car and took me awhile to find it. Even with turbo they're slow unfortunately. I did about $8000 in upgrades and that might be too much for some people but that's the fun part. Keep us updated man.

[@davidhaygarth4763]

Mint 2nd hand door and wing for cheap price. You couldnt do that in UK ,they would be dented and wrong colour and expensive.

[@jaylawnjones8982]

Nice Buy easy fix bro

[@jaylawnjones8982]

How much u buy da accord 4 $$

[@mechanic_tobi]

thats funny, First thing i saw under the rear was the VW Braunschweig Sticker, thats literally 30 min. from where i live in germany 🤷🏽‍♂️ also love me a Good mk5, my GTI Edition 30 was loads of fun

[@carsonvinole6906]

I personally own a vw r32, make an update on the new exhaust

[@topvideos6334]

you can spot the difference about the color from the front door and the other part that you painted hahaha lol

[@Doogie1954]

You got the best vehicle looks great

[@stefanvalentin9439]

Nice r32 , i LOVE it

[@JohnStax98]

Thanks! 🙏

[@MyzteryMedia]

Best Buy out of the choices

[@bugproductions9050]

Excellent work sir. 🇦🇺.

[@JohnStax98]

Thank you!

[@cesarpaez364]

Amazing job guys 👍👍

[@JohnStax98]

Cesar Paez Thank you 🙏

[@jacobsinger7077]

You got a steal 🔥

[@anthonyoriordan5967]

Would love to have seen the quarter panel dent being pushed out

[@dankdanny8823]

what a steal

[@mrxgarnett2054]

I’ve been waiting for someone to make a vid on my Camaro

[@vujo996]

Greetings from Bosnia bro 😊👋 this car is a keeaper love a r32 great buy do somee mods to it, this is a dream car for me 😍 definitly do not sell this carr!!

[@УгљешаДимитријевић]

Vise balkanaca nego engleza

[@vujo996]

@@УгљешаДимитријевић hahah boga mi upravu si😂😂 citao sam komentare ima nas

[@audigw]

haha that's my r32 vid with spark cut in the tunnel :)

[@alejandroromero143]

NSFWS4 hella quick too 😂

[@138bpmTV]

Great find and restore!

[@Brajuitorul]

A slight small suggestion, check that your roof is sealed, usually golfs(all models) in any kind of accident the roof becomes misaligned and is leaking water inside the cabin and it's enough for 2 days to rain and your car will smell like dead rats

[@JohnStax98]

Andrei Tudor Thanks for the advice! I actually noticed that the sunroof opens slightly by itself.

[@ottoblogs]

I wish that R32 is mine lol

[@beatdj2132]

you should put a front bumper lip