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Title: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: mad man gti on 16 December 2008, 19:40
Just a little vote on 3 doors or 5 doors. put your votes in lads and girls :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Makaveli on 16 December 2008, 19:42
Lucky you changed the title of this thread quickly as just like your GTI it had something missing  :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: mad man gti on 16 December 2008, 19:43
Lucky you changed the title of this thread quickly as just like your GTI it had something missing  :wink:
CHHERS mate super qwick me :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Greenouse on 16 December 2008, 19:43
3 doors FTW!  :evil: :evil:
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Post by: LaserBlue on 16 December 2008, 19:50
Both are cool.. 5 door being more practical :)
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Post by: SO8 on 16 December 2008, 20:11
3 door .... just looks sooooo right  :smiley:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Max Q on 16 December 2008, 20:39
3DR. I have one myself, but I'm thinking I'll go for a 5 door next time. They are way more practical, easier to put stuff in the back seat etc..

I had to do a lot of driving last week with 3 people in the car and getting them in and out was a bloody nightmare, plus nobody can seem to figure out how the folding seats work!

They do look better though. :undecided:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: stealthwolf on 16 December 2008, 20:45
3 drs look better but five doors more practical.

At the mo have 5 drs because of future prospects but if I ever get rich enough, I'd buy a GTI in 3dr and mod the hell out of it.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Rollini on 17 December 2008, 09:21
3 door looks better i suppose but it doesn't look that noticeably better to overcome the annoyance of getting things in and out the back of the 3dr
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Post by: WhiteGTI on 17 December 2008, 09:29
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Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 17 December 2008, 10:23
As above 3 for looks but 5 for being more practical. :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: rskardon on 17 December 2008, 10:41
If I wanted a Family Wagon I'd buy a Passat!
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: bobotheclown on 17 December 2008, 10:44
I like to give my mates a lift so 5 door FTW!
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: rskardon on 17 December 2008, 10:47
I like to give my mates a lift so 5 door FTW!

3 Doors do have 5 seats still!  :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: bobotheclown on 17 December 2008, 10:54
tis true, but a real ball ache to get big fat mates out. I have big fat mates. They are not allowed to eat in the car though. Or smoke. Or drink. I have made cards similar to those you find on aeroplanes with instructions, dead funny.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: AlanD on 17 December 2008, 11:20
3 door.

No brainer.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: stealthwolf on 17 December 2008, 11:57
I like to give my mates a lift so 5 door FTW!
Ditto - I give friends and family lifts, so it makes things easier in this respect.

tis true, but a real ball ache to get big fat mates out. I have big fat mates. They are not allowed to eat in the car though. Or smoke. Or drink. I have made cards similar to those you find on aeroplanes with instructions, dead funny.

Hahahahaha I say something similar - no food/drink/smoke/drugs in the car. I went ballistic when a mate left an empty beer bottle in the car. And that was a six-year old mk4 fezza at the time!
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: JonnyG on 17 December 2008, 12:03
If I wanted a Family Wagon I'd buy a Passat!

LoL  ... and then after buying your Passat, you'd quickly change back to a 5dr Gti ... just like Phil Mcavity  :laugh: :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: RedRobin on 17 December 2008, 12:52
If I wanted a Family Wagon I'd buy a Passat!

....If I wanted a 2-door sports car I'd buy a previously used Porsche or the new Audi TT-RS when it comes out.

Offering the GTI as a 5-door is what makes it such a good allrounder. But it's great that we all have the option of both 3 or 5 door. I actually prefer the 5-door for looks. A highly modified Scirocco might be a better 2-door option for the platform. But ETTO.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Hurdy on 17 December 2008, 13:03
I've voted 5 dr...purely because of the added practicality. The front doors are shorter and lighter than the ones in the 3 door and this means you can actually reach the B pillar and the seatbelts without contorting yourself silly.  :wink:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: dustybones on 17 December 2008, 14:14
Gotta be 5 doors, for me it just looks more finished, not sure why tbh, either way great mota.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Spaced on 17 December 2008, 14:53
I've voted 5 dr...purely because of the added practicality. The front doors are shorter and lighter than the ones in the 3 door and this means you can actually reach the B pillar and the seatbelts without contorting yourself silly.  :wink:

Ah yes, as a 3 door owner I quickly learned to use my other arm for the "awkward seatbelt reach Manoeuvre"

I went for the 3 door because at the time the 5 door had only just been relaeased and TG magazine said in their review the VW designers were less satisfied with the look of the 5 door, mind you they also said avoid the 18" wheels as it spoils the ride.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: dan_apps on 17 December 2008, 14:58
3 door for dubbas, 5 door for muthas!  :grin:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: bobotheclown on 17 December 2008, 15:43
I've voted 5 dr...purely because of the added practicality. The front doors are shorter and lighter than the ones in the 3 door and this means you can actually reach the B pillar and the seatbelts without contorting yourself silly.  :wink:

I have a tinsy weeny garage and the shorter front door means I have a better chance of being able to squeeze out of the car once parked. Must lose some weight in the new year...
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: prepree on 17 December 2008, 16:21
3 door for me, is that cuz i have one???
5 door more practical, i hate the effort involved getting people in and out the back, but 3dr looks better in my opinion. :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Saint Steve on 17 December 2008, 16:39
If I wanted a Family Wagon I'd buy a Passat!
i had one, got bored rather quickly. :wink:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/mixbag008.jpg)

5 door Golf is as good as, unless you have to visit IKEA regually :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 18 December 2008, 08:52
3 door for dubbas, 5 door for muthas!  :grin:
......... :kiss:  :tongue::grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Pirelli_P on 18 December 2008, 11:39
3 door for dubbas, 5 door for muthas!  :grin:

incredible quote!  :grin:

3dr for me, looks far more sleek and sporty!
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: >>Mart<< on 19 December 2008, 13:22
5  :grin:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: carl1 on 19 December 2008, 14:27
always had 3 doors but i think it looks good with 5 doors, if i needed 5 doors then i wouldnt hesitate in buying one, both good
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: RedRobin on 19 December 2008, 14:57
^^^^

You're absolutely right, Carl - Both are excellent and you sometimes have to look twice to tell if 3 or 5. The 3-door is more popular and is percieved as sportier and I came from a 2-door BMW and I was going to order the 3-door GTI until my teenage daughter suggested otherwise and reminded me of my need to transport she and her jailbait mates friends occasionally.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/Hotties/jailbait.jpg)
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: carl1 on 19 December 2008, 15:18
^^^^^^id have a 20 door golf if i was picking them up  Phew! :drool:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: RedRobin on 19 December 2008, 16:06
^^^^

Believe me you wouldn't!!

I got my first speeding ticket ever - 93 in a 70 on sunny dry unbusy clear dual carriageway A-road, but encouraged by 3 teenage girlies in the car - Just speed and nothing dangerous or reckless - I just got unlucky but it reminded me not to be encouraged.

In the summer I drove my daughter and her best mate up to a gig in London. On the way, we encountered a very nice Mk5 R32 and for about 20 miles drove in fast company as and when conditions allowed. It was all as it should be - No racing but leaving each other space and letting each other overtake but still having some spirited driving. My daughter's friend sounded like she was wetting herself with glee! After our cars parted company with thumbs-ups, I had to make a point of lecturing her how important it was to know what you were doing and not race other cars and stay well away from being with drivers who ignored safety.

:afro:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: mr magoo on 22 December 2008, 16:41
Well said RR.

5 door for me. I actually think it looks nicer.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Moschops on 22 December 2008, 19:12
5 door for me.... :smiley:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Moschops01/DSCF0039.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Moschops01/DSCF0043.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Moschops01/DSCF0038-1.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Moschops01/DSCF0044-1.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b219/Moschops01/DSCF0045.jpg)
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: RedRobin on 22 December 2008, 20:47
^^^^

Nice plate - Subtle and legal :afro:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Makaveli on 22 December 2008, 21:06
Nice plate?  I barely noticed it cos of how nice the car looks!!

Would have gone for white myself but I can't be arsed cleaning it often enough to do white justice  :grin:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Moschops on 22 December 2008, 21:29
^^^^

Nice plate - Subtle and legal :afro:

Cheers Robin,

When's the Blackbrook Tavern (nr Taunton) opening again...need another TSN or Golf GTI SW Meet, but be well over 18 months now.... :smiley:

Cheers Wayne
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Moschops on 22 December 2008, 21:31
Nice plate?  I barely noticed it cos of how nice the car looks!!

Would have gone for white myself but I can't be arsed cleaning it often enough to do white justice  :grin:

Thanks matey.....just cleaned it....hence some nice shiney pics, plus the sun was out too (last week).... :cool:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: RedRobin on 22 December 2008, 21:36
Cheers Robin,

When's the Blackbrook Tavern (nr Taunton) opening again...need another TSN or Golf GTI SW Meet, but be well over 18 months now.... :smiley:

....There don't seem to be enough TSNers interested in a SW meet. I regularly go to the meets at Portchester and near Brighton. Mk5GolfGTI.co.uk have some big GTI meets with lots of guys who also frequent here.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: arletty69 on 23 December 2008, 09:24
No question for me.....................5 DOOR!  Both for looks and practicality.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2008, 09:27
No no no, your all wrong :D 3 door.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: BobbyT on 23 December 2008, 11:13
3 door for looks 5 door if your pussy whipped!  :tongue:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: carl1 on 23 December 2008, 14:53
My mate has a 5 door red R32, when i see him driving it i don't notice how many doors it has, all i notice is the car looks good.
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Saint Steve on 27 December 2008, 08:45
5 door anyday of the week  :smiley:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: Beddie on 28 December 2008, 23:10
3 Door for me if it's a GTI, for some reason i prefer the R32 in a 5 door, just looks better imo  :huh:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: dan_apps on 29 December 2008, 16:17
i cant believe this pole is still going!  :grin:  :laugh:

BTTT  :grin:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: dubcruiser on 29 December 2008, 17:29
5 door for me all day long...  :cool:
Title: Re: 3 OR 5 DOOR
Post by: mad man gti on 29 December 2008, 20:23
i cant believe this pole is still going!  :grin:  :laugh:

BTTT  :grin:
Nor me cookie :wink:......... 3 door is winning enyway .................... and looks the best