2006 | Volkswagen Golf V 3.2 R32

This highly desirable, and now very collectable VW Golf R32 4 Motion has covered just 57,000 miles from new and has had just two owners from new. The car was purchased new by a lady in Hove, East Sussex and we supplied the VW to the cars second owner in 2023 who commissioned a program of work totalling around £14000 taking the car to an outstanding level.

Purchased new as a 60th Birthday present, the Golf has spent most of its life in Hove, East Sussex and clearly led a very sheltered life. As expected with a low mileage, unmolested car, it comes with its original spare set of keys, all handbooks/manuals in its R32 leather bounded folder and a further folder of history containing invoices, some MOT certificates and we are pleased to confirm the cars original bill of sale is present.

The VW was supplied new by Caffyns of Meads Road, Eastbourne, invoiced to its lady owner on the 23rd March 2006. The R32 was ordered new in Diamond Black with leather trim with paint protection and was invoiced out at £26,973.99. Caffyns looked after the VW in its early life with services at 8193, 12940 and 19462 miles. Further services with local Hove garages followed at 31204, 41108, 45935 and 54934. Further to the service stamps, there are invoices for recent further maintenance that includes a new clutch in early 2022 and a new heater blower in 2021. Tyres have also been recently replaced.

In 2023 the VW had almost £14,000 spent taking it to a superb standard. The second owner commissioned a full external re-paint and the original alloy wheels were professionally re-furbished. The VW was also treated to new front coil springs, strut top mounts, both lambda sensors, Haldex service, full engine service, air-conditioning re-gas, new radiator, new air pump mountings and a new temperature sender. Since this program of work the VW has covered around 700 miles and has driven to us faultlessly from Cheshire.On the road the R32 is impressive with fantastic power from the 3.2 litre V6 engine that produces around 250bhp, making it the flagship in the Golf range. Performance figures are strong, acceleration is effortless and the car has a top speed of 155mph and 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds. From 50mph acceleration is rapid making this is an incredibly fun car to drive, and the more desirable six speed manual gearbox is slick and smooth. It's a wonderful driving machine, steering is precise, suspension for the R32 was lowered by 20mm compared to the standard Golf and stiffer springs and dampers plus upgraded anti roll bars hugely improve cornering. To further enhance the driving experience, the 4Motion four wheel drive and 18 inch alloys ensure there is plenty of grip and assured handling and larger discs improve braking.

This is a true hot hatch icon, and in recent years have become very sought after and collectable. Without doubt, low mileage low owner cars like this come at a premium. The VW presents superbly with stunning, gleaming Diamond Black paintwork, excellent straight bodywork, excellent alloys and the Black leather trim commensurate with a low mileage, low ownership car. A future classic, and one to enjoy and look after well to maintain its value and desirability.