Z vs. VW R32...
05-18-2004, 08:37 AM
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VW quality is "much better" than the Z? Please. I had a 1999 VR6 Jetta, and the passenger seat rail broke (!!), the glove compartment lid broke, the center armrest lid broke, the battery died prematurely, I had the MAF sensor replaced, the ignition coil pack replaced, the coating on the interior plastic panels peeled off in places, etc. I loved my Jetta, but I lost faith because of its continued unreliability (and the apparent cheapness of its interior trim pieces).
My 18 month old 2003 350Z has been virtually problem free. All the carping about the interior of the 350Z is, to me, silly. In my opinion, the much vaunted VW interior is overrated, especially when, in my case, the interior parts break off in your hands.
However, to each his/her own.
My 18 month old 2003 350Z has been virtually problem free. All the carping about the interior of the 350Z is, to me, silly. In my opinion, the much vaunted VW interior is overrated, especially when, in my case, the interior parts break off in your hands.
However, to each his/her own.
05-18-2004, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by ShermanA
VW quality is "much better" than the Z? Please. I had a 1999 VR6 Jetta, and the passenger seat rail broke (!!), the glove compartment lid broke, the center armrest lid broke, the battery died prematurely, I had the MAF sensor replaced, the ignition coil pack replaced, the coating on the interior plastic panels peeled off in places, etc. I loved my Jetta, but I lost faith because of its continued unreliability (and the apparent cheapness of its interior trim pieces).
My 18 month old 2003 350Z has been virtually problem free. All the carping about the interior of the 350Z is, to me, silly. In my opinion, the much vaunted VW interior is overrated, especially when, in my case, the interior parts break off in your hands.
However, to each his/her own.
VW quality is "much better" than the Z? Please. I had a 1999 VR6 Jetta, and the passenger seat rail broke (!!), the glove compartment lid broke, the center armrest lid broke, the battery died prematurely, I had the MAF sensor replaced, the ignition coil pack replaced, the coating on the interior plastic panels peeled off in places, etc. I loved my Jetta, but I lost faith because of its continued unreliability (and the apparent cheapness of its interior trim pieces).
My 18 month old 2003 350Z has been virtually problem free. All the carping about the interior of the 350Z is, to me, silly. In my opinion, the much vaunted VW interior is overrated, especially when, in my case, the interior parts break off in your hands.
However, to each his/her own.
05-18-2004, 01:06 PM
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so r32 is like vw's evo or sti except it came out later, costs more, is normally aspirated, and is a lesser performer (with nicer interior)? still cool that vw would release a car like that.
audi tt is 250hp? why is it so slow?
audi tt is 250hp? why is it so slow?
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05-18-2004, 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by meeno
you had one of the first MKIV's ever made. The R32 is built much more solidly, and there have been no complaints in the vw forums
you had one of the first MKIV's ever made. The R32 is built much more solidly, and there have been no complaints in the vw forums
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05-19-2004, 12:09 AM
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Originally posted by tulene
i love the R32 for every reason except the FWD. i dont like when cars are advertised as AWD but not totally. . . FWD and FWD 'AWD' is the reason i cant totally get into the mini, murano etc. . .
but what do i know? i just know what feels good to me. . .
i love the R32 for every reason except the FWD. i dont like when cars are advertised as AWD but not totally. . . FWD and FWD 'AWD' is the reason i cant totally get into the mini, murano etc. . .
but what do i know? i just know what feels good to me. . .
05-19-2004, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by EnthusiastZ
Technically the R32 is rated at 241hp and the TT is 250hp. That is only a difference of 9 hp. And, yes, they share the exact same engine, but the R32 outperforms the TT hands down
Technically the R32 is rated at 241hp and the TT is 250hp. That is only a difference of 9 hp. And, yes, they share the exact same engine, but the R32 outperforms the TT hands down
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