My ute is no longer..... - Page 2

Sourbastard · 14-06-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyXR6Turbo

How do you think Mr T's hair got so good?!

I had assumed he just threatened it to stand upright. But obviously the power of mousse prevails.

FordGirl · 14-06-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ReVd_uP

not a bad little rig, still looks like a chicks car though ( watch me get flamed for the 'chicks car' bit now)

Lol, it does look like a chicks car, I'm a chick and I wouldn't own it... i'd be embarassed to drive it.

Each to their own though I suppose, as long as you're happy with it and can handle the jokes. Heh

MRJUCY · 14-06-2006, 10:41 PM

I know a few guys from another forum with R32s & they're a good little car & none of this turbo nonsence.

Redrum · 14-06-2006, 10:44 PM

Nice looking car, like the Veedubs. What sort of currency is one of those on road? Would love to know how they compare to XR5 for price.

Quicklier · 14-06-2006, 10:45 PM

The sound of an R32 is hard to beat. The worst bit about driving one would have to be the fact that the exhaust doesn't sound nearly as good as if you were a pedestrian.

Let your mates take it for a gentle drive-by every now and then.
It will probably be the best aural you'll get.

jmc-007 · 14-06-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Philbie

Hmm, .........ah, NO.

How much did one of these set you back??

XRated · 14-06-2006, 11:18 PM

Excellent

I'm a big fan of the VW Golf - especially the last generation R32s that you're lucky enough to be driving.

Oh, and you failed to mention; they're AWD aren't they?? It'd certainly be a blast around the twisties in Melbourne. :eclipsee_

OzJavelin · 15-06-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FordGirl

Lol, it does look like a chicks car, I'm a chick and I wouldn't own it... i'd be embarassed to drive it.

Each to their own though I suppose, as long as you're happy with it and can handle the jokes. Heh

Bit rough ... these things come from Europe where the average Joe (or Josephine) isn't going to own a two-ton, V8 sedan. If the fuel costs don't get you, trying to squeeze a Falcon down a narrow cobblestone laneway will. They are the affordable performance cars of their locale ..

.. oh .. and at least "stuff" doesn't start falling off them as soon as you drive them out the showroom ..

I'd have a new Golf GTi as a fun daily driver .. hell I'd even take a Polo GTi .. but I'd still need a V8 "something" for towing the horsefloat

MADDER · 15-06-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Philbie

feel free to flame.....(it's the only chance you'll get.)

Hey Philbie, No flames here, I'm in the same boat. Good to see you go public with the new wheels, fun to change to such a different beast, keeps life interesting.

You're not the only one to be giving up your Boss Ute. With a baby on the way extra doors were needed. I'll just hide my new wheels in your thread.

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Here they are, complete with heated-seats and hair-dryer:

**Polyal** · 15-06-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FordGirl

Lol, it does look like a chicks car, I'm a chick and I wouldn't own it... i'd be embarassed to drive it.

Each to their own though I suppose, as long as you're happy with it and can handle the jokes. Heh

This proves how little you know.

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How many people can say that they have owned a R32? Not that many, utes will be around forever and are as common as dog dung.

Absolute ripper of a car though, must suprise the hell out of some people. Its a bit of a sleeper!

BA_Turbs · 15-06-2006, 12:29 PM

My girlfriend currently has a huge black Rodeo V6 crew cab as a compnay car (not her choice) but is looking at a Focus Turbo or a Golf GTi. I think the $$$ difference would mean the Focus Turbo would have to represent better value? Anyone driven both?

And Philbie, LOVE the wheels wheels!

WASP · 15-06-2006, 12:42 PM

Hey Philbie,

Sorry to hear the XR8's gone. It may not have had the refinement/finish that the VW's do, but theirs a certain blue collar charm to the Fords which is often not appreciated until you don't have one anymore. Speaking from personal experience here..lol

That’s not taking anything away from the Golf either. Fine piece of kits and they go like the clappers.

Just on a side note: Is it me of is there a growing trend with the forums administrators buying everything but Fords at the moment??:yeees:

Colville

Ringo · 15-06-2006, 01:03 PM

I mean if you have a golf then well the R32 is the pick of the bunch.....but only if you have a golf.

Germans do a good jigger when they put their mind to performance over, well, anything and everything else.

vino3o2 · 15-06-2006, 03:46 PM

Iv'e driven one of these and theres not much that will stick with it on the road, especially with a few twists and turns thrown in....nice buy Philbie

**DJM83** · 15-06-2006, 03:50 PM

go the VW if i were to buy another car it would b a VW GTi or an audi i just have a thing 4 german cars except porche just vw's and audis lol

**DJM83** · 15-06-2006, 03:53 PM

although madder i dont go much on saabs although i did like the viggan

outback_ute · 16-06-2006, 03:02 AM

Nice car Philbie, not something you will see too many of on the road - they only brought 70-odd into the country from memory

Pedro · 16-06-2006, 07:26 AM

Hope that's a one way street you're parked in.

HLC · 16-06-2006, 08:54 AM

that car will pull the chicks. and thats about it.

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Walkinshaw · 16-06-2006, 09:28 AM

paul stokels R32 was the loudest thing on the track in the 03 GTP race at Clipsal, and boy did it move!!

Nice choice.

Olympus · 16-06-2006, 11:49 AM

Well done Philbie & Madder, nice looking cars you've both acquired.

Danny · 16-06-2006, 04:02 PM

Flame you???
Dont think so!

R32 is one of the best Golfs around! What an awesome car! They sound like an M3 too.
Lucky Pr!ck!

EL_futuraistic · 16-06-2006, 07:40 PM

Congrats on the purchase,That is a really nice Golf. For everyday commuting Euro pocket rockets are certainly the way to go..... they take it 1 step further than the japs for refinement.

How is the fuel consumption??

svo347 · 16-06-2006, 08:01 PM

Its a nice little car .. ahem..

Teki04 · 16-06-2006, 08:10 PM

AWESOME!

Nice car mate! Welcome to the Hot Hatch crowd

We had a few GTIs and R32s on a previous drive day with the Clio Sports... and damn did those things move.... and continue to accelerate to high speeds! Being behind them is definitely the place to be though. The exhausts/engine sound from outside the car are just insane, especially for the price you must have paid! Not to mention they are AWD and corner pretty well. Seats are awesome too. Much better car overall then the 147 GTA in my opinion.

Great buy once again!

Congrats.

I love the chick car comments though that come with Hot Hatches. Watch their face when you blow them at the lights and then get the "is it turbo bro?" comments. LMAO