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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Golf R on 12 November 2009, 00:50

Title: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Golf R on 12 November 2009, 00:50
It's the best GTI ever.
The Mk6 is much the same but thousands of pounds more money.
Which makes it not so good.
Looks like we bought a winner, I'm keeping mine.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Steve78 on 12 November 2009, 10:15
I haven't even had mine for 2 years yet.  The Mk6 isn't worth it as it doesn't really bring much new to the table.  Don't get me wrong, the Mk6 GTI is a cracking car, but it's not worth breaking the bank for when I already have a great car.

Perhaps in 2/3 years time I'll look to change and the Mk6 may be an option.  Although I'll probably wait it out for the Mk7 whenever that will be.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: stealthwolf on 12 November 2009, 12:20
The mk6 is considered more of a mk5.5 in some circles - more of a facelift.

I'd rather wait for a mk7 or mk8 (preferably an "anniversary" edition).
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: FamilyDub on 12 November 2009, 13:44
The mk6 is considered more of a mk5.5 in some circles

Our friends in the MKVI section may perhaps contest that...  :lipsrsealed:

I'm unsure of what direction to go in after this (fast Audi? M3? Porker?), so I may go for MKVI or wait an additional couple of years. The GTi is the first car I've had that I've not gotten bored of after a year!  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: stealthwolf on 12 November 2009, 13:48
I'm unsure of what direction to go in after this (fast Audi? M3? Porker?)

That's something I've been thinking about too. I recently sat in an Audi RS6 quattro. When I got back in the GTI, it felt lke I was driving an 18-year-old banger, not an 18-month-old car! Was seriously lush and something I may well think about buying in a few years.

An M3 is something else I like the look of.

But in the future, I'd still like to buy a Golf GTI as a daily driver/runabout.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: mac7 on 12 November 2009, 15:36
It's the best GTI ever.

Third best. Maybe fourth.  :wink:

The Mk6 isn't worth it as it doesn't really bring much new to the table.

No, it dosen't bring much new to the table. However IMO the new GTI is everything the Mk5 should have been in the first place. Don't get me wrong, the Mk5 is an excellent car, just the facelift version is for me mostly better.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Hurdy on 12 November 2009, 16:41
MKV GTI Edition 30 FTW :evil: :wink:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Jimp on 12 November 2009, 17:26
I test drove an R32 at a dealers (more for the laugh than anything as they rarely come up for sale here) and was hooked instantly. My next car after the 1.4 mk5 will be an R32 mk5  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: orca on 12 November 2009, 19:15
There's no point getting a MkVI if you have only had your MKV for a year or two.  I actually think the cost of the MKVI is extortionate.

I'll probably wait for the MK7 rather than "waste" my money on a MK6.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: RedRobin on 12 November 2009, 20:41
....

I've had my Mk5 GTI for over 4 years and done 76,000 miles and enjoyed every single mile. I've tested the Scirocco, the Mk6 GTI, driven and/or borrowed various other performance cars such as the new Evo X, had the latest Audi S4 Avant supercharged with all the extras for a week, but every time I get back in my albeit much modified Mk5 GTI I've yet to be disappointed.

Why change? If it works, don't mend it!

:afro:

Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Jimp on 12 November 2009, 21:40
If you want to update the looks you can always get this  :laugh::
http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75_23_30&products_id=1103
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Chris MKV on 12 November 2009, 22:19
That is hillarious. :shocked:

Best line - photo shows actual mark 6 but results will be very simillar! :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: bobotheclown on 13 November 2009, 10:07
the interior on the MK6 is quite nice.

(http://image.eurotuner.com/f/18511785/eurp_0906_01_z+mk6_vw_golf_gti+interior.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: RedRobin on 13 November 2009, 14:57

the interior on the MK6 is quite nice.


....It's very subjective but I'm probably one of the few who doesn't like all the silver trim bits - To me they all look as if added on as an afterthought.

:afro:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: FamilyDub on 13 November 2009, 16:11
...It's very subjective but I'm probably one of the few who doesn't like all the silver trim bits - To me they all look as if added on as an afterthought. :afro:

Me too... Bit too bling, innit.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Golf R on 13 November 2009, 16:30
When the Mk7 comes out VW's press release will point out the new car has a more refined and grown-up interior.

The Mk6 interior was sourced at Claires.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: FamilyDub on 13 November 2009, 16:49
The Mk6 interior was sourced at Claires.

 :grin:  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: jdjd on 13 November 2009, 23:13
When the Mk7 comes out VW's press release will point out the new car has a more refined and grown-up interior.

The Mk6 interior was sourced at Claires.

Jesus, MkV interior must of been sourced in Primark then..... 

And I loved my MKV GTI I changed after 2years of Ownership, and I dont regret it one bit. Enough said for me
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Golf R on 14 November 2009, 00:18
When the Mk7 comes out VW's press release will point out the new car has a more refined and grown-up interior.

The Mk6 interior was sourced at Claires.

Jesus, MkV interior must of been sourced in Primark then..... 

And I loved my MKV GTI I changed after 2years of Ownership, and I dont regret it one bit. Enough said for me

get back to your own section.

The blingmeister looks are not to all tastes.
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: R32UK on 17 November 2009, 19:04
I test drove an R32 at a dealers (more for the laugh than anything as they rarely come up for sale here) and was hooked instantly. My next car after the 1.4 mk5 will be an R32 mk5  :grin:

Best golf ever made :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Jimp on 17 November 2009, 21:17
I test drove an R32 at a dealers (more for the laugh than anything as they rarely come up for sale here) and was hooked instantly. My next car after the 1.4 mk5 will be an R32 mk5  :grin:

Best golf ever made :wink: :grin:
Agreed, the subtle little burble when you set off in town, the comfort of the leather interior, the smootheness of the engine and the ROAR when you give it some, it was fantastic! I couldn't get over how unique the engine sounded. Little burble taking off from the lights, nothing in your face just nice and mean, quiet as a mouse around town and the sound on the motorway  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Jkctr on 17 November 2009, 21:53
Egbert Nosh up to his old tricks....tut tut and you all give him 3 pages of replies...shame on you!
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Golf R on 18 November 2009, 13:33
....

I've had my Mk5 GTI for over 4 years and done 76,000 miles and enjoyed every single mile. I've tested the Scirocco, the Mk6 GTI, driven and/or borrowed various other performance cars such as the new Evo X, had the latest Audi S4 Avant supercharged with all the extras for a week, but every time I get back in my albeit much modified Mk5 GTI I've yet to be disappointed.

Why change? If it works, don't mend it!

:afro:



+1
Title: Re: Mk5, why change?
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 23 November 2009, 11:29
Same for me i still view it as more of a face lift rarther than a ''new'' model.And those rear lights  just don't do anything for me,one passed me yesterday when i was out walking & they just don't look right,worse when on.