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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: quango2k on 13 January 2009, 23:55

Title: buying my first mk5...need help choosing
Post by: quango2k on 13 January 2009, 23:55

i have a choice between an 04 2.0 FSI gt and a 2.0 TDI GT...really cant make my mind up.

any major pros/cons to either? i keep swaying toward the TDI but keep getting told they are expensive to service and the FSI is just as quick as my old mk4 gti..but i get put off because it has no turbo :S

decisions decisions!!

Title: Re: buying my first mk5...need help choosing
Post by: Edition30 on 14 January 2009, 00:00

Scout round for a GTI in the same price bracket :)

Title: Re: buying my first mk5...need help choosing
Post by: neg on 14 January 2009, 00:16

TDI would be more economical and perform better, if you wanted a little more you have the option to remap it also - the FSI your stuck really with what you get.

Title: Re: buying my first mk5...need help choosing
Post by: Hurdy on 14 January 2009, 00:19

I'd have to agree with neg there. The TDI would be the better option out of the two. if you can't stretch to a GTI.

Spotted a GTI on Autotrader today for £9995  - 2006 reg with under 25k miles on the clock too!

Title: Re: buying my first mk5...need help choosing
Post by: AlanD on 14 January 2009, 11:03

Its disgusting how cheap the MK5 GTI is now :(

Title: Re: buying my first mk5...need help choosing
Post by: T_J_G on 14 January 2009, 13:11

Quote from: AlanD on 14 January 2009, 11:03

Its disgusting how cheap the MK5 GTI is now :(

So cheapo even I can nearly afford one! : :lipsrsealed: