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  1. Coynstar
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    Finally got my .:R

    04-05-2012 03:56 PM #1
    It was about two years ago I said to my uncle, "if you ever sell your car, I'm your man." About 6 months ago he ordered his new Tiguan and the waiting began. I sold my imola 20th in late February and yesterday took ownership of a beautiful TR r32. Its a baby with 41k on the clock and runs perfectly (knock on wood). My plans are simple so far, a nice set of coils, badgless grill with sidemarker delete (also to cover up bumper holes from front liscence plate ) and a UM N/A tune. Sorry for the terrible garage pics. Trying not to take it outside in this beautiful Seattle rain Onto the pics...

    The 20th



    And of course, the .:R















    And the first thing I did when i got her home...

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    04-05-2012 04:59 PM #2
    Congrats on your new ride!
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    04-05-2012 05:00 PM #3
    Those leather seats are clean as fuk. By far the best I've seen! Welcome and car looks very clean!
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    04-05-2012 06:20 PM #4
    Very nice R. Please keep us updated with your future progress.

    I love TR's but I guess I'm partial.
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    04-05-2012 06:44 PM #5
    Welcome
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    04-05-2012 07:22 PM #6
    Awesome

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    04-05-2012 07:28 PM #7
    Jealous...I had one just like it.
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    04-05-2012 07:59 PM #8


    I'll be the first to ask and I know people want to know, any clear coat issues?
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    04-05-2012 08:06 PM #9
    Congrats..
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    04-05-2012 08:11 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by black lavender View Post


    I'll be the first to ask and I know people want to know, any clear coat issues?
    Not a single clear coat issue yet. I was told if it hasnt happened yet, then it wont happen. is this true? Im scared to clay and wax it
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    04-05-2012 08:14 PM #11
    There are a few out there that somehow survived the clear coat plague.
    I know nkgneto ( he's a professional detailer ) gives his car the full treatment.

    I'm sure he will chime in soon.
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    04-05-2012 08:48 PM #12
    Clean Ride love TR.
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    04-05-2012 09:39 PM #13
    Id be interested to know what your driving impressions are compared to your 20th?
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    04-05-2012 10:16 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by Coynstar View Post
    Not a single clear coat issue yet. I was told if it hasnt happened yet, then it wont happen. is this true? Im scared to clay and wax it
    Consider yourself lucky
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    04-05-2012 10:25 PM #15
    Just don't put tape ANYWHERE on the paint and you're okay.


    Nice R though.
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    04-05-2012 10:31 PM #16
    I love MK4 R32s !! When the R32 came out I was still in college and dreamed someday I could own one. The MK4 R32 is why I bought my Mk6 R. Beautiful car, enjoy it
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    04-06-2012 11:00 AM #17
    Congrats bud.

    Looks good.
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    04-06-2012 11:13 AM #18
    clean as hell..low miles congrats!
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    04-06-2012 11:30 AM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by Coynstar View Post
    Not a single clear coat issue yet. I was told if it hasnt happened yet, then it wont happen. is this true? Im scared to clay and wax it
    No guarantee of this. Mine started peeling in spots that were completely fine a year ago
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    04-06-2012 12:04 PM #20
    Proper care, NO DISH SOAP EVER!!!!!, and keeping a good quality sealant/wax should do it.
    If it was just plain defective, no help....

    Looks in awesome shape, thank your Uncle.

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    04-06-2012 03:58 PM #21
    Quote Originally Posted by mapleleaf979 View Post
    Id be interested to know what your driving impressions are compared to your 20th?
    The 20th was an awesome car as well. I just felt that there was a chance it would break everytime I pushed it hard. It was stage 1+ uni (20psi) and had a full 3inch tbe. This seems like a lot of boost for a ko3, and especially after my first turbo went out, I was scared. It honestly felt a little quicker than the R (more tq and a lot less weight) but the R has effortless power in my opinion. It feels solid, like I could take it to a track and beat the **** out of it for a day and everything would be fine. And around corners theres no comparison. The R hugs the ground and feels 10x better. Overall the R is a great upgrade
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    04-06-2012 04:12 PM #22
    Quote Originally Posted by aar0n. View Post
    No guarantee of this. Mine started peeling in spots that were completely fine a year ago
    This. I bought mine two years ago with one little spot of clear coat peel. By three months ago the whole car was suffering from the issue.

    I finally broken down and had to get it painted.

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    04-15-2012 09:56 PM #23
    Got a chance to get a wash in and some better pics. Gotta take every opportunity out here in Seattle got an .:R hood bra and saving up for the coils. Hopefuly I'll get them in time for the leavenworth drive





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    04-16-2012 10:06 PM #24
    Wow! So clean. Very nice man.
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    04-16-2012 11:39 PM #25
    Fuggin awesome. Wish I had an uncle with a mk4 R.
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    04-16-2012 11:52 PM #26
    Congrats buddy! Glad to see you finally got the .:R.
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    06-14-2012 10:58 PM #27
    Your gunna regret selling the imola.....Your gunna miss boost and those comfy cloth recaros.....i guarantee it......just wait man
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    Congrats....
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    06-15-2012 02:21 PM #29
    I've almost got 100k miles on you! Very clean car, congrats on the pick up! And like it was said before, props to your uncle for caring for it!
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    06-15-2012 02:25 PM #30
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    Your gunna regret selling the imola.....Your gunna miss boost and those comfy cloth recaros.....i guarantee it......just wait man
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    06-15-2012 07:56 PM #32
    Very nice interior. Looks mint. Car looks great. Great find/.
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    congrats.on very clean r32
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    07-18-2012 05:01 PM #35
    The deal of the century keeps on getting better. My uncle came ove today after clearing out his apartment for a move and he found an original r32 poster from when he got his off the lot. Its numbered out of 5000 like the car. Makes me wonder how many of these are left out there?





    For those who are interested the car now has 46k on the clock and runs just the same. Im at about 3000 miles with the um n/a tune and have loved every minute of it. Next purchase will be sway bars (front and rear) and hopefully coils in anticipation of a track day i have scheduled for mid august
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