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taylorboosh
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Mate of a mate has some very cool cars, mk1 golf gti campaign, mini cooper, vw camper and a mk4 golf r32..

Chatting about cars in the pub last night and i was pissed so told him his golf had shit haldex and its not proper 4wd - as in permament, rears are only transfered power when the fronts lose grip - and it can be unpredictable.

He said i was wrong and that it was permanent with a 60-40 split....

At the time i googled quickly haldex and proved my point that haldex is shit, but the r32 was not listed on wiki as having it - just the 4motion..

So i accepted i was wrong..

But on waking today i think i was right, and this seems to back me up:

http://jalopnik.com/blue-fast-and-mean-the-history-of-the-volkswagen-r32-1498875030

Am i right?
Ian W
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Yes, same system as the TT and S3.

It may not be as good as permanent 4wd but it's designed to be there when needed and be fuel efficient.
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It uses Haldex yes but it's far from shit. It's just different to traditional quattro.
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Haldex = death imo
ShEp
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Quattro is better.

I don't know why the A3 3.2 quattro doesn't have as good a rep as the R32.

Father just bought the A3 3.2 and it's an awesome car.



[Edited on 16-11-2014 by ShEp]
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I think its one of them gossipy clueless facts that people repeat to sound cool.

Like people saying don't get an rx8 they only last 70k.
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Don't get a vxr the gearbox will explode.
taylorboosh
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Ive had a tt 225 - im speaking from opinion its not good
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Don't get a vxr the gearbox will explode.


Thats accurate though
Ben G
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Why is it shit? Rather have an r32 with haldex than a stripped out corsa b and a mongrel dog

[Edited on 16-11-2014 by Ben G]
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Can be fixed with a Haldex controller.
John
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Haldex isn't one thing btw. Haldex is a company with various products, some more highly regarded than others. Haldex does not equal crap 4x4.
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Why is it shit? Rather have an r32 with haldex than a stripped out corsa b and a mongrel dog

[Edited on 16-11-2014 by Ben G]



Id rather have a stripped corsa b and a mongrel dog than a couldnt afford an ///M3 convertable and sweat issues

[Edited on 16-11-2014 by taylorboosh]
Ben G
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I've got a brand new fiesta that costs more than a used m3. Your logic is retarded.

Btw it's convertible. Who said they want one of those? Coupe, yes, convertible, no way.

[Edited on 16-11-2014 by Ben G]
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Yea because owning an ///M3 doesnt have any inherent runnings costs... Just admit it sweaty, you cant afford one - relax and move on
Ben G
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You sound like Barnes now, spurting out silly false statements. Move on, it's boring.

All cars have running costs, not just m3's.
taylorboosh
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Yes but a 1.2 fiestas are a world away....


Lets not forget who started this
Ben G
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Yep, me. But I stated facts. You came out with the silly Barnes stuff.

I own my own home btw
taylorboosh
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So do i?
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Gays
Ben G
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I just like winding john up and seeing him get spiteful.

Still rather have a mk4 r32 though. They make a lovely noise.
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By own your own home I'm guessing you mean mortgage rather than rent?
Ben G
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Yes mate, no different to most other people my age. Still had to save up the 20k+ for a deposit and moving costs.

So saying I can't afford a 6k M3 is rather silly.
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How old are you out of interest? I want to buy my house that I currently rent off my landlord
Ben G
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26 currently, bought at 21. Very frightening at the time, but by far the best thing i've done in terms of investment and independence.

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