The BEST and WORST things about owning a VW GOLF R32 | Volkswagen VR6 Owners Experience

[@claritaturbo]

Mk5 r32 US here. This car requires a unique driving style to get the most out of the corners. It won’t beat you off the line but it will keep in with cars that are crazy out of its league. For instance, if you make sure you are in the mid of the rev range, and take the turn with power on as much as you can. This will engage the awd and push you through the turn. The car in my opinion responds best to being driven in manual mode once you learn the car well and learn when the car needs to “breath” i as I say, to be able to stay on the power in curves. The awd and the rear haldex diff require loving about every 20 to 45 thousand miles. As far as the muscle car of hot hatches, I thought I was the only one who said that! It’s so true. Driving the car from DC to Ohio / Detroit on the curvy turnpikes showed me how well this car handles itself at higher speeds with curves that most cars take while braking. This car is a drivers car, a car that will always surprise you with its abilities - but never shock you with crazy HP. With some nice OEM + upgrades, you can bring this into the 2020s with a personality that lost other cars can’t offer today. I love my little car.

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

As a previous Mk5 GTI and current Mk5 R32 owner, I agree the driving style you described is how to drive this car. The GTi feels like it turns in quicker due to the lighter front end but AWD makes the R32 faster and more balanced out of slow corners and fast bends with the pedal down.

[@simondly]

You need the bottle opener for the centre console tray. Shaped to acts as cup holder.

[@gazmoto]

That’s because it is the cup holder 😀👍

[@BlackyLee88]

I had this bottle opener still in mine. Was one of the coolest gadgets. Loved my R32, also with the DSG. I knew that car was never "the fastest, the best the most economic" hot hatch. But the sound excused for everything. And the fact that I was able to drive around when everything was covered in snow, where the other fwd and rwd cars had problems even getting out of their parking lots 😄 I miss mine. But now I own a Passat CC with the 3.6 VR6. Even more punch than the R32 but stock sound is too quiet. I have to change that sooner or later.

[@Keeasha777]

Lies I haven't even watched it yet but there are no worst things about this car it is perfect 😂

[@HSGAutomotive]

Haha I know baba 😂❤️

[@96incap]

Go girl!👍

[@jorgeaparicio762]

Here in the US, only 5000 were imported. I’ve had #2948 for 4 years now, with the DSG, no modes just Magna flow exhaust,and cold air intake 158,000 miles on the clock. Love the car!! The Wookiee

[@HSGAutomotive]

Ah interesting, wasn't aware of the import numbers

[@brianfernandez6022]

Original owner here in the US. Always wished the wingbacks came on our side. Love this vehicle. Classic car.

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Brilliant review I love my 2006 mk5 R32 Puts a smile on my face every time Thank you

[@benschmitz554]

I still miss my 96’ VR6. I loved driving it so much I sold it to a friend and then bought it back years later

[@JustinLO-y7i]

Then why you miss it?

[@Deatwishpigeon]

ive had my mk5 R32 for 10 years now. one of the most fun yet nicest car to ever drive. i cant ever see myself selling it

[@Bucket_Boy101]

Mk5 R32, in Australia here. I love mine so much that I went a long way to find an exact replacement when I crashed the first one. I'm super glad that the roads here don't get snow or ice, so the cars here aren't rusty anywhere near as much as the US or UK. I really want to take mine to the track to push it hard and learn its limits, but I also want to upgrade the suspension a bit first, with sway bars, bushes, and all the other good stuff.

[@toddscars]

Another Aus R32 owner; I've tracked mine and it's great fun. Not GTI fast on the straights but in the corners it grips insanely well. Dont bother with bigger brakes, just get high temp pads, brembo branded factory spec rotors and sticky tyres like re003, etc. and it will be perfect. Maybe rear sway bar if you're a good driver on the limit and can play around with trail braking at speed. Dont bother with coilovers, dont bother with 17Z conversion. Have fun!

[@ajkr32]

Definitely agreeable points you’ve made! Love my Mk5 .:R32, it’s already a future classic and such a great car to enjoy for so many reasons. It’s amazing how just the engine alone can give a car such personality!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Absolutely, the soul and personality of the R32 for sure

[@lordmegatron65]

Thank you so much for covering this car! Of all hatchbacks I've ever considered owning this Golf was one of my top picks! This is very helpful! 😊👍

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice one, definitely plenty to love

[@vonakandoza6457]

My dream modern classic. I'll surely drive one. Most definitely. Live it👌.

[@MrVaghag]

Great review. After having an R36 wagon as a daily for the last couple of years I can relate to a lot of what you said. Cheers

[@sharpy2222]

Great video, always nice to see someone covering these gems. I've owned a few VR6s over the years, including a Corrado, A Mk4 R32 and a 3.2 swapped mk2 golf. The main highlights I'd say is the soundtrack and linear power delivery on these engines. The mk4 felt quite a lot more special than a mk5 I thought, having a much higher quality interior with the excellent Konig seats. Couple of drawbacks I can think of is the cost of some components are extremely expensive. A few examples I can think of is the cost of a timing chain change and the brake discs on the front of the Mk4 (over 200 quid a side for aftermarket ones!). Genuinely though, it's the perfect engine swap into a mk1 or mk2. Transforms the cars into absolute weapons.

[@dF-ww8md]

Nice tour of street. Great Review. It is a GT car with hatchback practicality. Easily confused with a hot hatch. I daily mine and it is the perfect daily if fuel costs arent a concern. Certainly worth it for the noise which no other hatch can touch.

[@neofelisherod2947]

I appreciate your opinions and experiences with owning your R32.

[@skkane]

If you get the VW bottle opener / separator thing for the center console you will have two cup holders and can adjust it on that rail for cans or bigger cups.

[@Adam_Bell32]

some other issues to look out for timing chain rattle flywheel noise bad pcv valve and the mechatronic in the dsg box going bad also make sure the haldex has been serviced on time as for rust the wings under the wings where they meet the sills and the rear quarters where the rear bumper meets

[@jordan3522]

I also purchased mine from Ben Keighan motor company in November 21. Black 5 door DSG, purchased on 27K now sits on 41K! Feels like a 3/4 year old car. A 7 year ceramic coat helps keeping the paintwork in great condition (Matrix) Stock example bar the resonator delete & flap mod & a set of spacers. Remove the foam inserts from the front wings, this will help with rust prevention! Mine currently returns 39+MPG a keeper for sure. Great video 😎🙏

[@andrewpatching5957]

Hi @jordan3522 do you have a link to Ben Keighan motor company? Im on the look out for an R32 myself. Thanks

[@jordan3522]

@@andrewpatching5957 hello mate, just Google Ben keighan motor company based down south. I’ve not long swapped mine for a VXR Nurburgring as couldn’t sell my 32.. good luck. They ain’t cheap to service & run, can be costly. Personally I’d recommend a MK4 or a newer hot hatch. If I had my time again, I wouldn’t have purchased. Cheers

[@andrewpatching5957]

@@jordan3522 thanks for the heads up. It won’t be a daily as I have a work van so running costs is not to much an issue for me plus I did use to own a w204 c63 so I know the pitfalls of running a thirsty car 😮‍💨 👍

[@jordan3522]

⁠@@andrewpatching5957 I wouldn’t actually recommend a MK5! I’d recommend a MK4 over a MK5 for drivability or a newer hatch, as I actually found the MK5 to be very boring. The DSG is boring. Zero feedback from the car, you just sit there & steer.. I actually tried to sell mine 2 weeks after purchase! I was that disappointed. Regretted buying the motor.

[@anonimushbosh]

Google search for Ben Keighan motor company comes up with nothing. Is that the right spelling? What’s the actual name of the garage and what town is it? Or can you just reply with the phone number. Recommendations always better than potluck so cheers in advance!!

[@elazotacunaos4752]

630 pound for the road tax? Wow. Here it's only 185 euro. The R32 is such a fantastic gem, and one of the best sounding engines ever made.

[@HSGAutomotive]

For sure, and yeah car taxes vary wildly from country to country, lol

[@NolTee2]

Ha here in Ireland it's €1800 for tax. It sucks.

[@jumpzj]

Owned a MKV R32 when I lived in Japan. I loved the car but the worst thing that happened was that the weight of the engine really put a lot of stress on the front suspension and I had to order a kit to beef it up. One major factor, when I brought it from Okinawa to Mainland Japan was going over train tracks. This is where the problems were triggered with my car. I had mine in the shop more times than I could care to think about.

[@Eddison548]

I have not owned the R32 but the Audi A3 equivalent and now the Audi TT 3.2 . Same engine in all. Brilliant sound, car and experimence are second to none.

[@yamKenny]

These mk 4 and 5 r32 age so well, and I do hope that mk 7.5 golf will be doing the same

[@DabDabGoose]

The R32 MK5 is the best Golf ever made imo, people might like the Mk4 design wise but the Mk 5 is the biggest upgrade in car dynamics the Golf has ever had and atleast in stock form the MK5 has had actual effort by the engineers to make it sound as best as possible at the time. if it had more suitable highway gearing it would be the most ideal car ever imo, not sure why the 6th gear is soo tight(fully agree it hurts the economy), As an Australian who has Fuel prices closer to US prices it is still a doable daily even with a modest salary but maintenance is an issue if the one you choose hasn't had the big things done like mass flywheel or timing chain, but if you keep a few grand spare in prep you will be ok with it, I luck out on all the rust stuff which will never be an issue for me. For me it's a lifer car I don't earn the most money but every single time I drive this car it just reminds me why I bought it, having the 2 door in the blue also helps. also not to nick pick but cupholder wise doesn't the centre qualifiy? My car still has the VW bottle opener thing that separates the two cup holders and for me it's done a good job of being a front cup holder for me so I'm not sure on your criticism on that(I usually use the first cup holder to hold my phone and the second to hold a cup), I have owned a current gen Mazda 2 which was a little better on that but the R32 is still in the ball park regarding it from my view plus the door has atleast one good holder for a cup even a coffee cup without spilling it, my last Mazda 2 was much worse on the door cup holder.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah a few people have commented on the bottle opener thing, I haven't seen it in any R32's over here, maybe it gets removed by owners or something. Good to know it wasn't an oversight though

[@DabDabGoose]

@@HSGAutomotive an easy ebay pickup if you really want it luckily, still confused why the last gear is soo tight, the engine and transmission are against each other, the engine is certainly more on the lazy side while the gear ratio feels like a 90s Type R Honda(the engine would prefer to be in the 55-75mph range for cruising but the trans wants to keep it under 55mph), I know many in UK go for Japanese imports but I think Australia is probably better due to the much less lower rust issues, prices here are probably one of the lowest of all countries outside Europe(easy to find a good condition DSG for 8k pounds about 10k pounds for a good maintained low kms manual with no Rust issues at all).

[@tmajec]

I prefer the look of the Mk6.

[@JulianOnslow]

Great video mate !! I had one some years ago. And recently had to get my self one again! They are awesome cars ! I didn’t usually like these cars with the grill turned black but ures seems to be half and half - did it come like this it was it a mod u changed ? If so where did u get it from

[@ossiebalboa5617]

Good job! Wonderful video mate. Probably what I dislike the most is the dsg downshifting when you just want it to use its damn torque instead. S is better than D, but you still get the delay you weren't expecting too often and it spoils the fun. Manual mode even in low gears isn't immune either!

[@alanclarke9081]

Great video, owned mine for 7 years now and used as daily in London. Still happy with it and never look at mpg or I would've brought it 😊

[@garyskinner2422]

Thinking about buying one Alan, can I ask is yours a mk 5,and how much road tax, has it been reliable etc

[@alanclarke9081]

@@garyskinner2422 I'm is a mk5 with dsg. It is in the higher tax bracket, I pay monthly. It has been reliable changing wear and tear parts. But yes need to on top of maintenance.

[@garyskinner2422]

@@alanclarke9081 Great was thinking of getting one imported via this company from Japan, apparently the road tax is then £275, plus been told they generally are in better nick, ty Alan for the reply

[@alanclarke9081]

@@garyskinner2422 your welcome

[@petermitchell5710]

Great video On my 3rd R32, Black 2008, sunroof 3 door, dsg box.best daily fun car ever, doesn’t bother me if I have to use it for long trips either. Black Jaguar 4.2 XKR coupe 2nd car. Both have your blessing by the look of it

[@mitchelptrs]

Nice vid, i just bought one with 16 thousand kilometres😊

[@averagerallyenjoyer9927]

i've wanted 1 for the past 4 yrs, but im too young to afford 1 let alone drive it (15), hope the prices dont go too crazy

[@elioallam2836]

Talk to me by the time you wanna buy it, i’ll sell you mine at a reasonable price 😁😁

[@bat33.12]

On gearing, my Renault Clio RS200 laughs at your idea of an extra gear for the R32 - 2500 at 70mph sounds like bliss - I've got 7500rpm to play with but it's at 3500 at 70mph in 6th. I'm in the process of looking for a Mk5 R32 before all these wonderful sounding cars disappear

[@dalemclachlan]

Thanks for the awesome video. I appreciate the effort you’ve made to produce a well rounded, practical guide outlining both the joys & pitfalls of owing such a unique car. I recently joined the R32 club with the purchase of a blue 3 door, manual, with Recaro Wingbacks, Sun roof & low kms) & couldn’t be happier with it overall. My only real disappointment is as you mentioned the lack of a 7th gear or at least a considerably taller 6th gear for highway use. It’s the one area the designers really seemed to drop the ball. Late 30s to early 40s mpg figures should have been achievable if this had been implemented. Otherwise the car is amazing & I can’t help but smile every time I’m behind the wheel. I also have an immaculate low km Mk6 Golf R (3 doors DSG) so the contrast between the 2 means whichever one I drive I get a similar but different experience. Love these cars. Keep up the good work mate…👏🏻

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice one, enjoy!

[@ramkhazen]

I owned a VW R32 MY 2008, I loved how comfortable it was, it had a lot of grip, it was great in the snow, the engine was very torquey and sounded great, the brakes were great, it was very stable on the highway. What I didn't like was it wasn't that fast, it loved to understeer, everything squeaked. the rotors had groves in them which shook the steering wheel, it ate the inside of the tires quickly and the worse part was the DSG it just sucked (it will make you dance if you're stuck in slow traffic and the car will roll back if you tried to start driving on a hill) and it was the reason I got rid of the car.

[@meandthefamily1485]

Which import co did use to source it my friend couldn't make out what you said thanks , great car my mate had a silver 2 door on a 06 plate in 2009 for a few years I really liked it also they do sound good , 👍

[@HSGAutomotive]

Ben Kaighin bud, Kaighin Motors 👍

[@flanno4549]

I'd love to see you review a Toyota blade, it's basically a corolla but with a 3.5L v6

[@HSGAutomotive]

Cool, lol. Might be hard to find in the UK but we'll see

[@jermainerobinson7098]

Having a car thats going up in value is a great place to be and you get to enjoy it so it’s a win win. It’s a shame cars are not as cheap nowadays as when these cars where new you got a lot for your money £25,000 grand new l think. Thats used car money nowadays Nice video nice beard,😂 👏🏾👍🏾👊🏽

[@HSGAutomotive]

For sure, lol. Hot hatch prices now were sports car prices in the 2000s thanks to inflation etc

[@jermainerobinson7098]

@@HSGAutomotive that’s true and it’s only going to get worse with the electric cars hopefully the big engine cars will go cheap like vinyl and tapes and mega drives 😂 thanks for the comment 👍🏾👊🏽

[@druckerman247]

R32 Golf is quite the complete package.

[@jackMcRyder]

Center console has two cup holders in the USA version. The lack of a cubby there in the Japanese version might be due to some law because it’s an AWD car , and they didn’t want a hole over a driveshaft. Perhaps the US versions with cup holders are “special part order” afterwards…

[@HSGAutomotive]

A few people mentioned it being an insert with cupholders in it, so I think mine may have just not had it

[@andrewpatching5957]

Great video thank you. I'm on the hunt for an R32 and was wondering if you have any recommendations on where to look to buy one from? You mentioned Ben Keighan motor company, but I cant find anything about them?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Here's a link to Ben Kaighin's place, obviously won't always have them in stock I'd imagine, but my first recommendation as you saw. Aside from that I don't know of any specific folks to recommend, but lower miles, fewer modifications and ideally J-imported are the main things to look for I'd say. www.kaighinmotorcompany.com/

[@andrewpatching5957]

@@HSGAutomotive thanks for the link 👍

[@elioallam2836]

Do you still want one ?

[@frankalarcon635]

I considered an R32 before getting the current S4 so interesting to hear you mention most of what I had in mind when considering it. What makes the Japanese import cheaper as far as road tax??

[@HSGAutomotive]

I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I've now got another J-import, US car originally and its also half tax, so a consistent advantage, especially on cars like these up around £600 a year as standard

[@airlift8188]

thumbnail says it all. Loves the front hates the sides

[@HSGAutomotive]

bingo boingo

[@joelbates8243]

As a MK5 GTI owner, im glad i got one of those over a R32.

[@conalldocable]

Hi, I own a MK5 Golf GTI too. Considering swapping for an R32? Can I ask your opinion? Thanks

[@obiwan8393]

Mine has front cup holders. I believe if you have the arm rest it won’t have the cup holders.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Ah makes sense. I think I'd rather the cupholders as the armrest is fairly low anyway

[@lmao7360]

@@HSGAutomotive you Can adjust the height and length of the armrest. And you definitely do have cup holders, you just need the bottle opener, wich splits the cup holder section up

[@JohyeahM]

I have both.

[@fujohnson8667]

I’ve got arm rest and cup holders. I think you are missing the bottle opener which acts as 2 cup holders

[@TheBurnAlive]

The Worst ting must be the 100 km/h speed limit and shit roads!!!

[@pattycbproper1080]

Wheel bearings suck.... DSG surprisingly solid on the Mk5. Super painful ignition coils..

[@mrwilson7769]

There’s 2 cup holders next to the handbrake in the front 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@lee-km1ib]

I have cup in my mk5 and I’ve owned GTI`S since the 80s and every one needed an extra gear it’s there thing

[@thetezz0001]

Fantastic video bro

[@HSGAutomotive]

Cheers

[@djowhite]

Hmmm, cup holders in North America in the Mk 5....stock I presume.

[@nathanclose3911]

Brother it has a cup holder! You just need the bottle opener part that slides into position in the slide compartment in-between the seats.

[@Driff97]

Con #1: No cup holders in the front "Might not seem like a big of a deal and for some of you it won't be" There's over 375 million people living in North America. Every single one of them would disagree with you.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Hah

[@rjkubr]

What would be the HP range if you put a turbo on the R32?

[@kriscowley3241]

350-450 safely on stock internals

[@Alan_27ATH]

The blue one is a 3 door and the silver one is a 5 door. Was this just a factory option, no difference between the two?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah no difference aside from access. I bought the 5 door because I like the look and extra practicality

[@TheBeltman123]

10-12 k? Is that really the price range in the UK? In Holland i would say a good one varies between 19-25 K....

[@fujohnson8667]

Yeah I got mine for 10.5k, really good spec and on 78k. Market has dropped a bit since so would same car would probably be 9-9.5k now

[@barraka1132]

it actually has 2 cupholders in the middle

[@Godleyyy]

Really interested in getting hold of one these. He mentioned about buying one from Japan and get it imported, what would be the best way of doing this? What site would be best? Cheers

[@HSGAutomotive]

I got it from Ben Kaighin motors, I'm sure he still gets them in here and there from Japan

[@Godleyyy]

@@HSGAutomotive Ok perfect! I’ll take a look. Thank you for that

[@boss23395]

Have you had your timing chains/ guides done? Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@HSGAutomotive]

Not when I had mine no, but I've since moved on to other motors

[@Paul-ws8lh]

Worst thing is the tax. Everything else is great

[@martinpaul3519]

Bang on about 7th gear

[@quintengenijn9616]

In Belgium it is 1600euro yearly tax

[@yilmazsss772]

£730 in uk

[@vhssociety]

Did you get stick on padels or the ones you swap out? I want to get bigger ones and wondering if the stick on padels work good

[@HSGAutomotive]

Never changed mine, the blue one in the vid had metal ones swapped out iirc

[@maddoxmia]

I feel like this is Street / Glastonbury. Can I ask for recommendations in the area for body work ? I have a mk 5 that needs new wings ?

[@HSGAutomotive]

It is around that area yeah, no idea on body shops though I'm afraid

[@ljgr6045]

Only thing about buying from japan is i have a civic type r ep3 bought and imported from hapan and the insurance seems a hassle who do you usually use ?

[@HSGAutomotive]

I think I just used Admiral on this one, nothing special

[@scitec717]

If you just love that 3.2 engine can get a Audi A3 or TT mk2 or mk1 with that engine for alot cheaper

[@HSGAutomotive]

Cheaper for a reason. Not as special, and in the case of the TT not as useful

[@Aileron90]

cupholder? lol it has one, but you must have lost the bottle opener

[@96incap]

The WORST thing at this car is I haven't it yet!!

[@Mohammad7amdan]

Amazing review but YOU DID LET US HEAR THE ENGINE

[@HSGAutomotive]

Other videos on the channel for sound

[@swansmeister]

Pretty easy, the best is the sound, the worst is the performance.

[@daisy180709]

There is only one exhaust option , and that is the Miltek non-resonated system. No discussion

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nah. Drove one with it, not interested in a tinny rasp. Big motors should sound deep, not like Vtecs

[@scitec717]

@@HSGAutomotive agreed

[@hapjoy16]

Milltek Sports Cat + Milltek RESONATED Catback😁

[@garymalcolmson]

Petrol bill would be a issue

[@JNASLDN]

Manual is better than DSG in all honesty :)

[@TripleSmithsta]

Ive got an 06 polo GTi and thinking of swapping and getting one of these... Should i?

[@HSGAutomotive]

You’ll certainly notice a difference on fuel use 😂 but plenty to love. I’d definitely go for it

[@TripleSmithsta]

@@HSGAutomotive I'm so tempted but yeah also the tax being near on £700 for the year now, in this economy... 😅 The only ones I can find have over 150k miles at the moment 👎

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@TripleSmithsta Give Kaighin Motors a look where I got mine. J-imports are much better condition and half the tax 👍

[@TripleSmithsta]

@@HSGAutomotive I'm on it !

[@fujohnson8667]

Do it!!!

[@trapbandicoot7877]

Are these still ulez compliant?

[@mk2dubster]

Recently checked my 06 plate on line and was surprised that it was ulez compliant.

[@atakangokce61]

Where can you get a japanese import vw golf r32 any ideas please ???

[@HSGAutomotive]

I got mine from Ben Kaighin, but depends on his stock

[@sheffield8184]

Try Japan

[@Golfgtiguy]

Cup holder in your door panel !!!

[@onkarabilemarokane1277]

What about maintenance?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Depends what you compare it to tbh, but compared to the cars I’d usually buy it’s not too expensive for general servicing and maintenance

[@salvatorecardinale202]

I have 2004 r32 with tectonics camshaft, giac software with camshaft files with,bilsteen sport shock, h&r sport springs h&r front &rear sway bars ,I did all the maintenance that the car requires, and the result is ,she running like a champion, now is not the fastest car out there,but I wouldn't not change my car for a much faster new wolkswagen r( but of course this is my personal opinion) so for you people out who as on 2004 or 2005 r32 enjoy this wonderful cars ,have fun and always be safe, ciao

[@salvatorecardinale202]

My car as 160.000 mph!!!!

[@harveyhalloway]

Anyone ever had a differential failure on their VR6?

[@the1beard]

I always have a cup ... NIGHTMARE >.. 🤣

[@williet3978]

Motor Tax in Ireland €1,809

[@HSGAutomotive]

Ouch, lol

[@pattycbproper1080]

oh, doesn't need to be fast in a straight line ;p

[@jacklee3556]

Why would you want a cup holder when you have 3.2 under the bonnet 😂

[@HSGAutomotive]

Lost me on that one

[@candy.r32]

🥰💙💙💙R32💙💙💙🔥💪🏻😎

[@elioallam2836]

I have an r32 2008, 1117/5000, 124.000 miles, for sale. Anyone interested? 😁😁

[@CLMTON]

Road tax ! Buy earlier ones

[@HSGAutomotive]

Bingo, or a J-import which I grabbed with the same advantage

[@CLMTON]

@@HSGAutomotive I’ve had them both. Mk4 and 5. Pulling everyone’s pants down with that £630 tax a year. It’s outrageous. This is the reason prices have fallen with the MK5 and nobody wants it. Won’t be long before it’s nearly £700.. somebody needs to have a word. I did really enjoy them as cars. Petrol wasn’t as bad as everyone makes out. The MK5 was better on fuel. Was decent on long runs.