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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Liver on 20 August 2009, 16:02
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orite everyone
im looking at purchasing a mrk 5 gti, im going to view one i like on sat.
I was wondering if there is anything specific that i should look out for, its a 55plate with 28k on the clock.
Also is it possible to fit the multi-functional steering wheel if i bought one with just the nornal wheel??
cheers
Liver
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Have a search on the forum, I think there might be a 'buyers guide' on here somewhere.
I think it may well be possible to retro-fit the MFSW (do a search on google, I have seen a pictorial guide on there). If you are lucky it will just be case of sourcing a new steering wheel with the buttons on and coding it in using Vag.com. You may also have to replace the steering wheel control module if the one on the car doesn't have the correct functionality.
Not sure about the implications with the MF display in the dash pod, you might need the highline one to get full functionality (I think the highline display came as a pack with the MFSW).
It's better if you can source a suitable car that already has MFSW, although having been through the process myself there seems to be a lot of GTI's out there without this option fitted.
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=64432.0
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Make sure it has round wheels on it.
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Welcome :)
Check the usual things - servicing (GTIs aren't too keen on Long Life, so make sure it's on Time & Distance)
Leather is a marmite option (not as high quality as the rest of the VAG stuff - I came from an Audi, the VW leather is sh@t)
DSG servicing, potential nightmare issues with the Mechatronic stuff (expensive to fix)
White worm on the wheels and rear badge
Sh1t stereo :angry:
The only other bit of advice is that I looked at about 10 cars before settling on mine - take your time!! :grin:
Good luck
Dan
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cheers for all the info and help people
the car im going to view is a 2006 gti with 28K on he clock,manual, its got full leather interior, fully colour coded bumpers and skirts to match thee rest of the car, 18" alloy upgrade, just had a full vw service this week done
how much do you think this should be worth from your knowledge of gti's??
much appreciated again for all the info
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According to Glasses guide,
A dealer should charge £13250 for a 2006(06) 3 door.
Private sale should be around £12000.
Andy
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Check the engine code,if it starts with AXX make shure you warm it up & that it doesn't sound like a diesel on tickover.If it does it needs a new cam chain/oil pump chain.
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According to Glasses guide,
A dealer should charge £13250 for a 2006(06) 3 door.
Private sale should be around £12000.
Andy
ahhh good thats just above the price that the cars up for
thank you very much for that much appreciated
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Just make sure it's black.
Science fact is that all other colours are slower.
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Just make sure it's black.
Science fact is that all other colours are slower.
It also states that all other colours, (bar white) are cleaner too!!!
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Check the engine code,if it starts with AXX make shure you warm it up & that it doesn't sound like a diesel on tickover.If it does it needs a new cam chain/oil pump chain.
Not strictly true, if you're bothered by it you can get it done, but AFAIK its not an issue other than the noise.
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If it's black, there's no need for colour-coding :nerd:
Pricing is difficult at the moment, as they keep going UP!!!
Mine's worth more than I paid for it (from a dealer) 2 months ago.
Dan
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So how did it go? Did you purchase?
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If it's black, there's no need for colour-coding :nerd:
Pricing is difficult at the moment, as they keep going UP!!!
Mine's worth more than I paid for it (from a dealer) 2 months ago.
Dan
I was astonished to find a 54 plate at my dealers for just £500 less than I paid for my 05 plate last year. The 54 plate has more mileage than mine did and no leather / options. :shocked:
But it was 'laser blue' - never seen that colour before in the flesh but it is :drool: :drool: :drool: Why did they discontinue it?
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Check the engine code,if it starts with AXX make shure you warm it up & that it doesn't sound like a diesel on tickover.If it does it needs a new cam chain/oil pump chain.
Not strictly true, if you're bothered by it you can get it done, but AFAIK its not an issue other than the noise.
..........but who wants a sporty car sounding like an oil burner!!!!!!!.
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So how did it go? Did you purchase?
yeah i went to see it and a deposit was put down.
Picking it up a week on thursday and cant wait
really happy with the car, very clean
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If it's black, there's no need for colour-coding :nerd:
Pricing is difficult at the moment, as they keep going UP!!!
Mine's worth more than I paid for it (from a dealer) 2 months ago.
Dan
I was astonished to find a 54 plate at my dealers for just £500 less than I paid for my 05 plate last year. The 54 plate has more mileage than mine did and no leather / options. :shocked:
But it was 'laser blue' - never seen that colour before in the flesh but it is :drool: :drool: :drool: Why did they discontinue it?
I had one a while back, lovelly colour. Should never have stopped it. Reason was the arival of the r32 in deep blue pearlescent.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/JodiandGTi023.jpg)
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Remember to put some pics up!
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here are the advert pics
i'll get propper ones after ive picked it up week on thursday aswell though
here is my corsa that ive got atm but its back to been completly standard
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t56/Liver89/corsa%20white%20wheels/19102008363.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t56/Liver89/corsa%20white%20wheels/15112008474.jpg)
the gti
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t56/Liver89/gti/golf3.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t56/Liver89/gti/golf1.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t56/Liver89/gti/golf2.jpg)
cheers
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The MK5 has about 10000000x more class than the Corsa, good work chap ;) :cool:
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The MK5 has about 10000000x more class than the Corsa, good work chap ;) :cool:
yeah i know mate
the build quality is in a different league
no rattles or anything unlike the corsa
but the corsa was a great first car and im lucky to be upgrading to the gti
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no rattles or anything
LOL !
Oh dear, give it time. The rattles will come :(
I've got a reasonably decent sound system which has shock a few nuts and bolts loose I think :( (Im not the only one). The cure to this is to turn it up even more :D
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no rattles or anything
LOL !
Oh dear, give it time. The rattles will come :(
I've got a reasonably decent sound system which has shock a few nuts and bolts loose I think :( (Im not the only one). The cure to this is to turn it up even more :D
hahaha ok i'll re-phrase that
alot less rattles compared to the corsa lol
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The MK5 has about 10000000x more class than the Corsa, good work chap ;) :cool:
yeah i know mate
the build quality is in a different league
Hmmmmm . . . OK, the ergonomics in the Corsa are horrendous, and the interior plastics are :sick:, but in terms of 'mechanical' build quality, Corsas, just like all Vauxhalls, are pretty good. OK, they don't use laser welding like all VW Group cars now do, but they have very strong bodyshells - unlike say a similar F0rd!
no rattles or anything unlike the corsa
LOL, you 'saw the light' further down the thread! :grin:
but the corsa was a great first car and im lucky to be upgrading to the gti
Can't argue with that. I honestly reckon the Corsa is a better car than a similar-spec Polo. :lipsrsealed:
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The MK5 has about 10000000x more class than the Corsa, good work chap ;) :cool:
yeah i know mate
the build quality is in a different league
Hmmmmm . . . OK, the ergonomics in the Corsa are horrendous, and the interior plastics are :sick:, but in terms of 'mechanical' build quality, Corsas, just like all Vauxhalls, are pretty good. OK, they don't use laser welding like all VW Group cars now do, but they have very strong bodyshells - unlike say a similar F0rd!
no rattles or anything unlike the corsa
LOL, you 'saw the light' further down the thread! :grin:
but the corsa was a great first car and im lucky to be upgrading to the gti
Can't argue with that. I honestly reckon the Corsa is a better car than a similar-spec Polo. :lipsrsealed:
yeah the corsa was an sxi+ had half leather interior n tints as standard etc. was a good car i had it for 2 years from 18 and its now time for it to go
hense the new car, just confirmed with the seller and im picking up the evening of 3rd of sept can't wait
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Good luck - you'll love it!!
But be careful eh? It's a tad of a step up from a Corsa (not trying to be condescending - just looking out for a fellow GTi'er!!!)
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Good luck - you'll love it!!
But be careful eh? It's a tad of a step up from a Corsa (not trying to be condescending - just looking out for a fellow GTi'er!!!)
cheers mate yeah i will be the lad im buying it off kept telling me this also sayin there are underrated as a quick car plus with me only been 20 atm he made sure he got this point across. I shall be 21 when i pick it up though
cheers though mate
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today is the day
drove to work just now in my corsa for the last time
really am gonna miss that car but onto bigger and better things
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Look for any dog related damage before handing over many thousands of pounds.
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chuuffffiiinnn heeelllllll
compared to my 1.2 its blooomin flies
pulls all the way through the gears. Had a smile on my face all the way home and on the way to work aswell this morning. Got sum pics but dnt have my phone cable and not sure how to upload via mobile internet.
Had few extras on that i didnt realise it had on it such as heated seats, autotmatic wipers and lights.
They were nice surprises.
I would very very highly recommend these cars if any one is considering one
WOW over the moon
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Well Done - sounds like you've got the Winter Pack too. The auto stuff is standard on the GTI :wink:
Get those pics up!!!! LOL!! :grin:
Dan