End of an Era

**andru1313** · 10-07-2012 06:02 PM

Well it finally happened I can't even believe it.. I just sold the R.... This is the first time in 22 years I will be with out a VW.. It has been an amazing car that I have loved to own. I am very sad to see it go. I remember being put on the wait list for this car when it was first annouced. I felt very much a part of an elite few to have the opportunity to own such an amazing car. It has been my Daily, My soccer mom car, My track car, and my project........

I Just did my last track event at Summit point and loved every second of it. I have loved being a part of the R32 community!!!!

Some pics of the R and its replacement. Though there is nothing that can ever replace that car.

What I bought to fill the void..
2007 B7 RS4

**rajuncajun37** · 10-07-2012 06:10 PM

your R32 was done right, looked perfect. Sad to see you go.

that RS4 is wicked, where did you find it??

are there any RS4 B5 avants for sale in the US??

**andru1313** · 10-07-2012 06:16 PM

Thanks rajuncajun!!! Oh I will will be a lurker here... LOL

And I have seen 1 or 2 B5 RS4s in the states. IDK if they were real or just made to look real.. Now that is a car to own. My buddy found this one for me. He got it on a trade.. Was to good of a deal to pass up.

**GOT R32?** · 10-07-2012 06:16 PM

Dam it would be so nice if you could keep both VAG cars! Still keeping the EVO?

**andru1313** · 10-07-2012 06:20 PM

I thought about keeping all 3 just can't swing it. So Keeping the Evo and the Audi. I am going to start to really build the evo now.... Its close but now I am make serious POWAH

**PowerDubs** · 10-07-2012 07:41 PM

Don't fool yourself.. you still have a VW.

Just one with a nicer badge, more expensive and involved maintenance.

How many miles, and has the carbon been scraped out lately?

Enjoy it!

- Josh

**andru1313** · 10-07-2012 07:57 PM

41k miles. And carbon fiber is mint!!!!

**Zealot** · 10-07-2012 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by andru1313

41k miles. And carbon fiber is mint!!!!

That's not the carbon he was talking about.

**Cactushead** · 10-07-2012 09:06 PM

My cars exact twin besides the headlights. The replacement is nice.

**PowerDubs** · 10-07-2012 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Zealot

That's not the carbon he was talking about.

I *really* hope he was joking and didn't buy a RS4 not knowing about the carbon issue. That would be a nasty surprise. Literally!!

- Josh

**GINCH** · 10-07-2012 09:50 PM

Also sold my .:R for an audi! Love the audi but miss the .:R...

VW....

Audi....

THinking of going RS4 as well however am having a tough time finding one in the color I want (sprint blue or Avus silver) with black interior at a decent price!!!

I know you will miss your .:R but the RS4 is the ****!!!

Congrats!!!

Derek

**andru1313** · 10-07-2012 10:05 PM

Thanks guys. And I know about the carbon. Was done already on the car.
:-).

**RDIRTYTOO** · 10-07-2012 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by andru1313

41k miles. And carbon fiber is mint!!!!

ouch buddy.... someone didnt do there research

thats what stopped me from selling the R for a rs4

**GINCH** · 10-07-2012 10:31 PM

Really??? Spending $1500ish every 30K stops you from buying one of the coolest cars of all time?

**andru1313** · 10-07-2012 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by RDIRTYTOO

ouch buddy.... someone didnt do there research

thats what stopped me from selling the R for a rs4

I was kidding and when it comes time to do it again I will be doing it. It's more of a pita than difficult just a lot of work.

**RDIRTYTOO** · 10-08-2012 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by GINCH

Really??? Spending $1500ish every 30K stops you from buying one of the coolest cars of all time?

yes as thats an fsi flaw...i didnt design the motor and im no genius but i shouldnt have the scrape jack cause of someone piss poor design, dont get me wrong i love the car but i rather not deal with that

**g60racer** · 10-08-2012 01:34 PM

Having driven an RS4, I for one side with the new owner... I'd happily do excessive maintenance every 30k to drive that car.

R32 to RS4 conversion: Well played, sir. Well played.

**GR32** · 10-08-2012 09:31 PM

Congrats.....Enjoy RS4! Good choice!

At some point sooner rather than later I need to get a new(er) car.
The only things of any interest at his point are an RS4, or B8 S4.

My problem is I don't want to get rid of the R, but keeping it and having another car is tough, as I live in NYC. Need to find a place to store my R!

**dqr32** · 10-08-2012 09:43 PM

I might have to take a field trip to check that badass out.

Peace

**vwitalianman** · 10-09-2012 01:36 AM

I miss my b7. But next car will either be a rs4 or 997

Nice pick up!

**climbingcue** · 10-09-2012 08:49 AM

Congrats on the RS4 Dru, love the look and sound of that car.

Bill

**andru1313** · 10-09-2012 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by climbingcue

Congrats on the RS4 Dru, love the look and sound of that car.

Bill

Thanks Bill!!!! Will have to see how she fares on the track. Lol.

**mikey_o** · 10-10-2012 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by rajuncajun37

your R32 was done right, looked perfect. Sad to see you go.

that RS4 is wicked, where did you find it??

are there any RS4 B5 avants for sale in the US??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...#ht_500wt_1182

This auction recently ended, but it gives you an idea of how rare they are and what price they can pull...

**climbingcue** · 10-10-2012 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by andru1313

Thanks Bill!!!! Will have to see how she fares on the track. Lol.

When Smash had his RS4 he said it ate thru tires from the weight of the car, other than that I think he really liked the car.

Bill

**TornadoR32** · 10-10-2012 05:24 PM

Sorry to see ya go but I reeeeally like the replacement man.

Good luck with the RS4 and enjoy.

Jon

**IGGY** · 10-11-2012 10:22 PM

Can't believe you sold the R. Really like the replacement, though. You should stop by one of these days and let me get look at it. Good luck with the new ride.

**BOUDAH** · 10-12-2012 12:58 AM

Wont argue, nice replacement.

**andru1313** · 10-12-2012 10:30 AM

I can't believve I actually sold it. Its the longest I have ever owned a car.

I have been working out of Ohio every week so rarely home but when my travel slows down I will swing by.

I need a sold my R32 support group...

**BOUDAH** · 10-12-2012 10:47 AM

now u just need to sell the EVO and buy something cooler.

**andru1313** · 10-12-2012 02:02 PM

No... Now its time to build the evo to make it FASTER!!!!

**BOUDAH** · 10-12-2012 04:27 PM

ughh haha idk i feel like im in a tin can... just a fast tin can. not a bad car.. i was just messin around with ya

**andru1313** · 10-12-2012 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by BOUDAH

ughh haha idk i feel like im in a tin can... just a fast tin can. not a bad car.. i was just messin around with ya

Lol I know. I do love driving that tin can. I am a JDM ho fo sho

**vr6fanatic** · 10-12-2012 05:58 PM

Your still have an R Andru!

so you sold the R and Kept the EVO?

**andru1313** · 10-13-2012 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by vr6fanatic

Your still have an R Andru!

so you sold the R and Kept the EVO?

Yah. Kept the Evo. Cant live without the Boooooost

**Doctor_Vdub** · 10-14-2012 09:09 AM

Sad to see it go, but at least you got something else in the family. Soon I will be adding the TT to the garage so the .:R won't be so lonely. Not nearly as plush as your RS4 though

VWVortex

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