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Title: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: WILLS on 06 January 2011, 16:16
Was just pondering over what the average age is of a mk6 GTI driver  :laugh:

list ages if you dare  :grin:

Wonder who the youngest is aswell.... Results from ages listed are below.

      
 NAME            AGE   
am1w             68   
Exonian             42   
Jimble             30   
Len                     58   
matski             20   
Hartside             49   
Liam1             20   
endy                     20   
Snooze             28   
mustard             58   
The Doc             39   
squirrelGTI             29   
WILLS             23
MAW73             37   
MerlinUK             28      
WHITEY20             33      
Sylvian84             27      
gizzywizzy             48      
KennyGTI             25      
Wilobach             26      
AGB                     33      
scotland67             68      
Rolfe                     57      
Duncreflex             25      
RedHP             32            Average age - 36.8
R32UK             31      
Golfti                     43      
Doddy1976             34      
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 16:19
Never ask a gentleman his age or a lady her salary.
Bloody cheek.
I will reveal.

*I will be 63 years on 10 January.*
Birthday Greetings are welcome.

I am the second oldest male so far as scotland67 has beaten me by a fair few years.
Endy is probably one of the youngest and massive to insure.
Jimble is the most cheeky, no doubt.


Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: Exonian on 06 January 2011, 16:30
I'm 42.
Been driving GTIs on and off since I was 18.
All bought out of my own pocket, no company cars etc BUT never bought a brand new one. Some were newish ones and some were older ones.

GTIs are bought by people of all ages as they are all rounders. They're sporty-ish but still grown up and aren't out and out track cars like some of the harder riding peaky hot hatches out there.
Some people will buy them for their iconic image, some because they are Golfs pure and simple, some because they want a sports car that doesn't rattle their teeth, some because they know they can modify them to become truly great drivers cars yet are still low key and socially acceptable and some simply because they have a VW badge and they are too up their own arses to buy a SEAT or Skoda!! :grin:

So you'll have rich kids who's parents are buying them as they are iconic but have a good reputation for safety.
Company car drivers who don't want a 'normal' looking hatchback.
Older people who have a bit of savings and are young at heart.

And people like me who grew up and grew old with the things.

So you will see a massive range of ages of GTI driver, that's why they are a best seller and have been for so very long......... :smiley:

And the same goes for GTDs, only I'll credit these preople with a little more financial sense or a stricter company car scheme!!! :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: Jimble on 06 January 2011, 16:39
I'm 30 and this is my first GTI but it has definatley been worth the wait!! :tongue:
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: endy on 06 January 2011, 16:39
got it at 19 and now 20  :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: Exonian on 06 January 2011, 16:41
Never ask a gentleman his age or a lady her salary.Bloody cheek. :grin:

I am the oldest, no doubt.

My age might be revealed later on in this thread (if it is not moved) and after my birthday on the 10th January!

Some may claim you are neither!!!  :grin: :grin: I wouldn't though!!!!! :smiley:

PS. thread title needs to be changed to MK6 GTI owner before the haters get it moved.....
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: Jimble on 06 January 2011, 16:44
Never ask a gentleman his age or a lady her salary.Bloody cheek. :grin:

I am the oldest, no doubt.

My age might be revealed later on in this thread (if it is not moved) and after my birthday on the 10th January!

Some may claim you are neither!!!  :grin: :grin: I wouldn't though!!!!! :smiley:
:grin: No one asked about your salary!
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: Len on 06 January 2011, 16:47
58
Title: Re: Average age of MK6....GTI driver
Post by: WILLS on 06 January 2011, 16:48
Nooo it can't be moved as this is specifically for the MK6 variant...

I just find it interesting as the car appeals to so many it doesn't really have a specific target audience age wise

Endy - Your insurance must be massive!
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: matski on 06 January 2011, 16:55
i'm 20 had my mk5 when i was 19 and i'm insured on my dads mk6 as well
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: Hartside on 06 January 2011, 18:09
49 turning 50 on the 17th Jan  :shocked:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: AlanD on 06 January 2011, 18:11
got it at 19 and now 20  :smiley:

GTI ?


If yes then :shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: sundaydriver on 06 January 2011, 18:14
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132726.msg1189600;topicseen#msg1189600 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132726.msg1189600;topicseen#msg1189600)
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 18:23
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132726.msg1189600;topicseen#msg1189600 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132726.msg1189600;topicseen#msg1189600)

Do tell us when you entered this world?
I am really old and so cannot remember my age anymore. :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: Liam1 on 06 January 2011, 18:35
Almost snatched it...Just gone 20. Endy, whos your insurance with and how much?
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: sundaydriver on 06 January 2011, 18:38
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132726.msg1189600;topicseen#msg1189600 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132726.msg1189600;topicseen#msg1189600)

Do tell us when you entered this world?
I am really old and so cannot remember my age anymore. :grin:

1973, feels like a long long time ago!
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: Snooze on 06 January 2011, 18:39
Im 28.  Was 27 when I got my Gti.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: sundaydriver on 06 January 2011, 18:40
Almost snatched it...Just gone 20. Endy, whos your insurance with and how much?

Your a lucky lad Liam, its taken me 19 years to buy my first brand new car. :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 18:44
Almost snatched it...Just gone 20. Endy, whos your insurance with and how much?
Your a lucky lad Liam, its taken me 19 years to buy my first brand new car. :smiley:

The child is father of the man. :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: mustard on 06 January 2011, 19:04
58

58 also, clad to see there are some more mature owners here.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: Steve30 on 06 January 2011, 19:07
49 turning 50 on the 17th Jan  :shocked:


I'm younger than you  :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: Steve30 on 06 January 2011, 19:08
58

58 also, clad to see there are some more mature owners here.

And i'm younger than you  :laugh:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: The Doc on 06 January 2011, 19:12
But you've a GTD  :laugh:

I'm 39 but drive a GTD had my first GTI at 18  :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: squirrelGTi on 06 January 2011, 19:17
29. Got it when i was 28.


Had my fair share of vdubs, MKII GTI 16v, VR6 and R32!
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: WILLS on 06 January 2011, 19:20
I'm 23.7  :wink:

Looks like the age group is from 19/20 - 60+

Says a lot about the Mk6  :laugh:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: Liam1 on 06 January 2011, 19:22
Refusing to join facebook + Damn long working hours = new car  :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: MKVI_Gti on 06 January 2011, 19:24
got mine when at 19, had the mk5 when i was 18  :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 19:31
I am organising a kindergarten for all of you.
Name your favourite toy apart from yourself and your car. :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: MAW73 on 06 January 2011, 20:05
I'm 37 years old... but getting younger everyday a bit like Brad Pitt in that film Benjamin Button!

Had the Mk6 nearly a year now and my previous car was a MK5 DSG 170 GT, before that a Mazada 6 sports saloon before that a Seat Ibiza Cupra sport....

This is a great subject by the way. We're be posting mug shots next!
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: MerlinUK on 06 January 2011, 20:09
28 with a GTD had it 15 month
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: Neil gti on 06 January 2011, 20:15
I was born in a great year 1966  :wink:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6..... GTI driver
Post by: WILLS on 06 January 2011, 20:23
Might as well add on to the title previous cars  :laugh: should be entertaining ahem i mean interesting to see what cars you have owned

I'll start

First car was a Land rover defender and i loved it big wheels massive nobbly tyres, then came a mini cooper after a good 3 years came a renaultsport clio 200 cup and now i'm awaiting my lovely mk6 gti
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: WHITEY20 on 06 January 2011, 20:38
I'm 33 and awaiting my 3rd golf in march. Sporty, solid, iconic. I have a family of 5 and the five door makes a perfect sports car/family car - good all rounder. Hope im driving one 'till i die!!!!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: p3asa on 06 January 2011, 20:41
Its like groundhog day  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=156605.0
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Steve30 on 06 January 2011, 20:43
I was born when Brazil won the world cup in Chili  :grin:

First car Rover Metro hated it.

Second car Ford xr2 loved it did 25k in it.

Vauxhall Corsa from new, hated it kept breaking down.

Focus ST 170 great car never had a problem.

Civic Type R fantastic engine oh and that gear lever loved it.

Golf Mk5 GTI x4 loved and cherised, yes i'm addicted to new GTI's.

Golf Ed30 just brilliant and miss it so much.

GTD and i'm lovin it great motor :smug:.

I passed my driving test in 1999 11yrs driving.
 
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Snooze on 06 January 2011, 21:10
1st car was a 1999 Peugeot 106 Gti.  Spent about 5k doing it up.  It was an awesome first car mind, very fast!

2nd car was a 2005 Honda Civic Type R.  Loved this car, very quick and loved the position of the gearstick.  Had to sell as was too expensive to run  :sad:

3rd car was a 2002 Peugeot 106 Gti.  Wanted something cheapish, but still relatively quick.  Car was an absolute pig though, sold after 2 months

4th car was a 1998 Volkswagen Polo 16v.  Went super sensible as I moved out of home.  Was bitten by the VW bug.  Loved the solid build quality.  Was cheap to run, relatively quick and good fun to rag about.

5th & current car is a 2006 Mk5 Volkswagen Golf Gti.  Needless to say loving every minute  :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Sylvian84 on 06 January 2011, 21:11
I am 27.

Previous
Corsa Club 1 litre road eater.
Clio Dynamique 1.5 Turbo Diesel.
BMW Mini One.
Seat Ibiza FR.
Tigra Twintop Sport.
Honda Civic Type R.
Ford Focus ST.
Audi TT MK2.
Ford Focus RS MK2.
Golf GTD (present).
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: gizzywizzy on 06 January 2011, 21:16
Just turned 48 in December, this is my first GTI.

I am sitting here in Stanley Park in Vancouver watching a Raccoon playing with a gorgeous black squirrel and wondering what to have for my lunch  :grin:

By the way I have seen 2 GTIs one in red and the other just like mine in deep pearl black (both looked good).

Have fun you lot back in blighty, TTFN

Gizzy
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: KennyGTI on 06 January 2011, 21:20
1st car aged 19 - 04' Clio 1.2 wow! Lol
2nd car aged 21 - 56' Polo 1.8T fantastically quick wee car  :laugh:
3rd car aged 25 - 10' Mk Golf GTI

All bought and insured by myself (and modified  :wink:)
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: scotsgolfer on 06 January 2011, 21:21
I got my first GTI at 34.  A mk5 manual 5 doorer in Steel Grey.  I bought it brand new based soley on the reviews and what I'd read and understand about its iconic history.  I didn't even test drive one before parting with £22k or so.  Very risky when I think about it now but I've never looked back to be honest.  I can still remember that first drive home from the garage to my house - 40 odd miles where I just couldn't stop laughing out loud!   :grin: :grin: :smiley: :smiley:

I did over 50k miles in just under 3 years and enjoyed every one of them before recently upgrading to my new MK6 and second GTI.  The GTI suits us perfectly as we are a one car family.  It's very practical for day to day use and much more fun over and above that when you need it.

Before that in 20 years of motoring I started with a Peugeot 405 GLX TD, moved on to a BWM 328 saloon, then a BWM 320 saloon (a bad move) then my MK5 GTI.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Steve30 on 06 January 2011, 21:22
Just turned 48 in December, this is my first GTI.

I am sitting here in Stanley Park in Vancouver watching a Raccoon playing with a gorgeous black squirrel and wondering what to have for my lunch  :grin:

By the way I have seen 2 GTIs one in red and the other just like mine in deep pearl black (both looked good).

Have fun you lot back in blighty, TTFN

Gizzy
Very nice I love Canada enjoy yourself  :drool:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: gizzywizzy on 06 January 2011, 21:26
Just turned 48 in December, this is my first GTI.

I am sitting here in Stanley Park in Vancouver watching a Raccoon playing with a gorgeous black squirrel and wondering what to have for my lunch  :grin:

By the way I have seen 2 GTIs one in red and the other just like mine in deep pearl black (both looked good).

Have fun you lot back in blighty, TTFN

Gizzy
Very nice I love Canada enjoy yourself  :drool:

Thanks will do, third visit here and it just gets better.  Off to lunch now going up the harbour tower, views fantastic.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Steve30 on 06 January 2011, 21:27
Just turned 48 in December, this is my first GTI.

I am sitting here in Stanley Park in Vancouver watching a Raccoon playing with a gorgeous black squirrel and wondering what to have for my lunch  :grin:

By the way I have seen 2 GTIs one in red and the other just like mine in deep pearl black (both looked good).

Have fun you lot back in blighty, TTFN

Gizzy
Very nice I love Canada enjoy yourself  :drool:

Thanks will do, third visit here and it just gets better.  Off to lunch now going up the harbour tower, views fantastic.
Hope your not stoking Kev over there :grin: you got your winter rubber on :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 21:43
Amanda 1, Amanda 1,
London calling, London calling.
I need tea and sympathy, fell down the stairs on a London bus and smashed my shoulder. Am having a holiday in bed!
Oscar 2,
Over and out.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: The Doc on 06 January 2011, 22:04
I've had at least 50 motors so I'm not even going there!

I do hope your feeling better ASKER  :kiss:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 22:10
I've had at least 50 motors so I'm not even going there!
I do hope your feeling better ASKER  :kiss:

Thanks Doc. Getting better quite rapidly. Thanks for asking.

Same here about the motors. Too many to remember and list. :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: matski on 06 January 2011, 22:27
i'm 20 and my first car was a Golf Mk5 1.6 at 17, then a 1.8 Astra Auto, then a 206 diesel, then a Honda Civic 1.8, and now i'm back to a Golf with my GTI
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: gizzywizzy on 06 January 2011, 22:34
Just turned 48 in December, this is my first GTI.

I am sitting here in Stanley Park in Vancouver watching a Raccoon playing with a gorgeous black squirrel and wondering what to have for my lunch  :grin:

By the way I have seen 2 GTIs one in red and the other just like mine in deep pearl black (both looked good).

Have fun you lot back in blighty, TTFN

Gizzy
Very nice I love Canada enjoy yourself  :drool:

Thanks will do, third visit here and it just gets better.  Off to lunch now going up the harbour tower, views fantastic.
Hope your not stoking Kev over there :grin: you got your winter rubber on :grin:

Forgot Kev was a Canadian, is he not back home in Glasgow?  winter rubbers left at home  :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: gizzywizzy on 06 January 2011, 22:37
Amanda 1, Amanda 1,
London calling, London calling.
I need tea and sympathy, fell down the stairs on a London bus and smashed my shoulder. Am having a holiday in bed!
Oscar 2,
Over and out.

From Vancouver with love :grin:
Poor you, hope you are receiving lots of TLC.  You'd love it out here, for me it's probably the most beautiful city in the world.
Take care and get well soon
PS Am driving an automatic Chevvy, I don't rate it much and miss my manual GTI :sad: but not enough to come home yet.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: wilobach on 06 January 2011, 23:01
26 had my mk6 since march
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 06 January 2011, 23:03
Amanda 1, Amanda 1,
London calling, London calling.
I need tea and sympathy, fell down the stairs on a London bus and smashed my shoulder. Am having a holiday in bed!
Oscar 2,
Over and out.
From Vancouver with love :grin:
Poor you, hope you are receiving lots of TLC.  You'd love it out here, for me it's probably the most beautiful city in the world.
Take care and get well soon
PS Am driving an automatic Chevvy, I don't rate it much and miss my manual GTI :sad: but not enough to come home yet.

I have PM'd you. :kiss:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: AGB on 07 January 2011, 00:01
I'm 33. First GTI. Would have had the Mk5 but lived in central London where I would have had to walk a block to the car park and for me, stepping out your front door and having your car right there is important.

Have mainly had Mercedes (classics generally - '72 450SLC, '69 280SL) but got tired of the problems of old car temperamental behaviour. Also had a Toyota Hilux (Land Rover recovery vehicle) or three. I nearly went for a C-Class AMG in favour of the GTI but it would have been a waste given how little I'd be able to drive it over 20mph given how slow traffic is. Average speed on my trip computer over this week - 7MPH! The GTI is a bit of a waste in that regard if I'm being honest.

Reckon I'm hanging on to the GTI for about 5 years and then I'll see what the R is looking like at that stage. Maybe it'll be electric and zero emissions?  :laugh:



Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 00:21
AGB:

A fellow London daily driver. It's a carpark most of the time.

You better me at average mph as mine is ZERO mph at present, but my fuel consumption betters yours at INFINITE mpg!

Age will be revealed on 10th January!

Hope you are well.

Mildly WOT!


Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: scotland67 on 07 January 2011, 10:21
I'm 68 and this is my second gti. Previous cars are a 1.7 Ford Puma, a Peugeot 106 gti and a Citroen AX GT. All cars with decent performance and I loved them all.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Rolfe on 07 January 2011, 11:15
I'm sure we had this thread before....  Never mind, it's a good topic.

I'm 57.

I couldn't afford a car of any sort when I was a student (a state which lasted for 10 years), or even when I started my first job as a university lecturer.  I ran a Honda CG125 motorbike.  However, it was the running costs I couldn't afford rather than the car itself, and all the cars I've bought have been new.  (For about 18 years in the middle, all my motoring expenses, including the purchase of both Ferdinand and Ariel, were picked up by my business, so it wasn't all bad.)

First car was bought in October 1985, a Fiesta 1.1L called Miranda.  Great car, but not exactly "performance".

Second car was bought in December 1993, a Fiesta XR2 called Ferdinand.  Nice enough car but an absolute cop magnet.  I got fed up being stopped on suspicion of driving an XR2, and driving for almost 3 years with 11 points on my licence was no fun either.

Third car was bought in February 1998, a Peugeot 306 GTi-6 called Ariel.  (Anybody seeing a pattern here?)  Absolutely terrific car, and before anybody starts, I chose it over the Golf MKIII GTi because it was faster and generally all-round a better car.  So there.

Ariel was fed to the scrappage scheme in September 2009, as documented elsewhere in the forum, and succeeded by Prospero, a Blue Graphite DSG MkVI GTi.  The first 5-door car I've had, due to changing personal circumstances.  This is also a completely, totally triffic car.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 11:55
The OP should start comprising a list of members with their ages and calculate an average age. Best to wait for a week or so for a large enough sample for this calculation. However, he should start the table ASAP so that we can add to it. It is a bit of work, but worth it IMO.

My first car in the UK in 1974 was a Red Datsun 240Z Sports Car and my present car is a Red Golf GTI Family Hatchback. I love Red. Previous to that I lived in the East and was driven in Mercedes.

My age has been revealed in my first post. :wink:

Rolfe: I too had a Peugeot 306 GTi-6 in black, which I wrote-off. It was a brilliant car with amazing handling/ride and was much, much better than the GTI of the time. Probably the best hot hatch IMO.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Duncreflex on 07 January 2011, 12:53
I'm 25, mark 6 is my first new car  :smiley:

previously: corsa, mazda 323, Volvo XC70 (ex-Police)
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: MAW73 on 07 January 2011, 13:46
Theres a few people on here who must have their car insurance through Saga  :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 13:51
Theres a few people on here who must have their car insurance through Saga  :smiley:

You need a good slap for being so cheeky and so wrong, you young p!sser who can't p!ss straight. :shocked:

I'd suggest you go to Adrian Fuchs. :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Steve30 on 07 January 2011, 14:01
Theres a few people on here who must have their car insurance through Saga  :smiley:

You need a good slap for being so cheeky and so wrong, you young p!sser who can't p!ss straight. :shocked:

I'd suggest you go to Adrian Fuchs. :grin:
ha ha ha Cracker
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: MAW73 on 07 January 2011, 14:15
Theres a few people on here who must have their car insurance through Saga  :smiley:

You need a good slap for being so cheeky and so wrong, you young p!sser who can't p!ss straight. :shocked:

I'd suggest you go to Adrian Fuchs. :grin:

Sorry Asker I couldn't resist..... I don't wanted to be portayed as a ageist now do I. Anyway, middle age is fast approaching for me so it won't be long until I'll be buying some of those car seat bead covers for the GTi.

Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 14:29
Theres a few people on here who must have their car insurance through Saga  :smiley:
You need a good slap for being so cheeky and so wrong, you young p!sser who can't p!ss straight. :shocked:
I'd suggest you go to Adrian Fuchs. :grin:
Sorry Asker I couldn't resist..... I don't wanted to be portayed as a ageist now do I. Anyway, middle age is fast approaching for me so it won't be long until I'll be buying some of those car seat bead covers for the GTi.

You are as young as the person you feel. Hang on .....'What is it?... Stop it you silly girl..... Act your age ....you are an adult at 21 ..... really......'  Sorry, just telling her off.

Where was I?, Ah yes, not those beads, PLEASE. Your arse would become a braille fest! :evil: :grin: :kiss:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: KennyGTI on 07 January 2011, 14:34
I lived in the East and was driven in Mercedes.

Am intrigued Asker?  :huh:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 14:41
I lived in the East and was driven in Mercedes.
Am intrigued Asker?  :huh:

Oh dear. Ok, then, family were very, very, rich. Father a land and property owner, Diplomat and in Government :cool: Many, many years ago. Remember the Raj.
That's all the info I can give due to Official Secrets Act and all that. :grin:

Now our masters are going to chastise me for this.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: WILLS on 07 January 2011, 14:47
I shall compile a list and get an average, good idea.

Will have to wait until tomorrow as its snowing and i need to get up a steep hill ASAP  :laugh:

This is not a cue for the winter tyre brigade  :grin:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: mustard on 07 January 2011, 18:05
Theres a few people on here who must have their car insurance through Saga  :smiley:

Too right, I did, and a very good deal I got as well, paying £70 less than for my Mk5 GT TDI
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: RedHP on 07 January 2011, 18:08
I seem to have got to this thread a little late, but to answer the question...........32
This is my first Golf, but not my first GiT. I had a Pug 205 around 10 years ago.

But my current baby is my best car yet !
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: R32UK on 07 January 2011, 18:11
I have had flu also for the last 3/4 days

I was 30 last Saturday!! Unfortunately I was 31 last Sunday too  :undecided:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Steve30 on 07 January 2011, 18:13
I have had flu also for the last 3/4 days

I was 30 last Saturday!! Unfortunately I was 31 last Sunday too  :undecided:

Swine Flu?  :sick:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: R32UK on 07 January 2011, 18:22
I have had flu also for the last 3/4 days

I was 30 last Saturday!! Unfortunately I was 31 last Sunday too  :undecided:

Swine Flu?  :sick:
possibly.. far too ill to go to the doctors :undecided:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Steve30 on 07 January 2011, 18:24
I have had flu also for the last 3/4 days

I was 30 last Saturday!! Unfortunately I was 31 last Sunday too  :undecided:

Swine Flu?  :sick:
possibly.. far too ill to go to the doctors :undecided:
Ive had the jab , need it because of my job , get well mate :cool:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: GolfTi on 07 January 2011, 19:30
43
Mini :smiley:
Austin Allegro :sick: :sick: :sick:
Ford Fiesta :smiley:
Vauxhall Astra :smiley:
Fiat Strada :sick:
VW Polo :smiley: :smiley:
VW Golf GTI mk1 (saw the light) :smiley: :smiley:
VW Golf 1.6 mk4 :smiley:
VW Golf GTI mk5/EOS :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
VW Golf GTI mk6 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :drool: :smiley: :smiley: :evil: :evil:
 
Title: Re: Average age of GTI driver
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 19:36
Never ask a gentleman his age or a lady her salary.Bloody cheek. :grin:
I am the oldest, no doubt.
My age might be revealed later on in this thread (if it is not moved) and after my birthday on the 10th January!
Some may claim you are neither!!!  :grin: :grin: I wouldn't though!!!!! :smiley:
PS. thread title needs to be changed to MK6 GTI owner before the haters get it moved.....

Just seen this. :shocked:
Job offers withdrawn to both you and your wife. :sad:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 20:08
I have had flu also for the last 3/4 days
I was 30 last Saturday!! Unfortunately I was 31 last Sunday too  :undecided:
Swine Flu?  :sick:
possibly.. far too ill to go to the doctors :undecided:

You are in bed with me in sympathy my fellow Capricorn.
Hope we both get better soon for the sake of the forum.

 :wink: :smiley:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Doddy1976 on 07 January 2011, 20:35
34
Renault 4 (Mums car really but a true cult car and first after passing test!)
Fiat Uno 1.1 (uni car!)
Nova 1.4 SR (inherited from my Mum - a step up from the Renault 4!!)
Corsa 1.6 GSI (a complete 'dog', hate Vauxhalls now)
Pug 306 GTI-6 (LOVED it)
Alfa 147 2.0 TS (heart over head - but everyone has to own one sometime!)
Octavia Vrs Estate (great car - practical but lots of fun!)
Mazda 6 2.0 D Estate (the current family estate)
Qashqai 2.0 D (company car - written off by wife last year on black ice!)
Octavia 2.0 D Elegance (temp company car)
MK6 GTI (bought 2nd hand unseen and without test drive or DSG experience - NO regrets!)
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: GolfTi on 07 January 2011, 20:42
R32UK, Asker.

Get well soon.


 

Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: R32UK on 07 January 2011, 21:25
R32UK, Asker.

Get well soon.


 



 :wink:

 just picked up some prescribed co-codamol this afternoon... suddenly things have picked up a little  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: R32UK on 07 January 2011, 21:26
I have had flu also for the last 3/4 days
I was 30 last Saturday!! Unfortunately I was 31 last Sunday too  :undecided:
Swine Flu?  :sick:
possibly.. far too ill to go to the doctors :undecided:

You are in bed with me in sympathy my fellow Capricorn.
Hope we both get better soon for the sake of the forum.

 :wink: :smiley:

cheers asker!!

the first time I have been too ill to work in 7yrs!!  :undecided:
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: am1w on 07 January 2011, 21:32
I've damaged so many bodyparts and still go to work. But this time it went just a bit too far. :rolleyes:
Taking 3 different types of medication and am rattling like your GTI. :grin:
Get well soon.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: MAW73 on 07 January 2011, 21:39
34
Renault 4 (Mums car really but a true cult car and first after passing test!)
Fiat Uno 1.1 (uni car!)
Nova 1.4 SR (inherited from my Mum - a step up from the Renault 4!!)
Corsa 1.6 GSI (a complete 'dog', hate Vauxhalls now)i
DPug 306 GTI-6 (LOVED it)
Alfa 147 2.0 TS (heart over head - but everyone has to own one sometime!)
Octavia Vrs Estate (great car - practical but lots of fun!)
Mazda 6 2.0 D Estate (the current family estate)
Qashqai 2.0 D (company car - written off by wife last year on black ice!)
Octavia 2.0 D Elegance (temp company car)
MK6 GTI (bought 2nd hand unseen and without test drive or DSG experience - NO regrets!)

Doody1976, glad to see another west sussex guy on here! Where abouts? I'm in maidenbower, crawley.
Ps. I owned a Corsa 1.6 GSi as well but thought it was a great car at the time.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Rolfe on 07 January 2011, 21:44
Lived in Southwater for 18 years.

Several Pug 306 GTi-6 fans here I see....

Bought mine from the big dealership on the A24 at Horsham / Broadbridge Heath, on the Farthing's Hill roundabout.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Doddy1976 on 07 January 2011, 21:56
I'm near Chichester, but like so many here it seems, I am an exiled Scot.

MAW - the GSI was a good car, it was just that mine was a 'dog'. I had problems with a hesitation and the ECU light coming on and had no end of issues with dealer and Vauxhall - was kinda young at the time and should have rejected it at straight away....you live and learn! Ever since then had RAC check on most of the 2nd hand cars I have bought, even from franchised dealers.

The Pug was great and no suprise so many Golf GTI owners have owned one in the past. Have to say the VRS was a real favourite and if it wasn't for a much increased commute I wouldn't have sold it when I did

Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: MAW73 on 07 January 2011, 22:00
Quote from: Rolfe link=topic=177064.msg16az61839#msg1661839 date=1294436652
Lived in Southwater for 18 years.

Several Pug 306 GTi-6 fans here I see....

Bought mine from the big dealership on the A24 at Horsham / Broadbridge Heath, on the Farthing's Hill roundabout.

Rolfe.
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Yeh I know Southwater Rolfe. I brought a mazda6 sports saloon a few years back from a mazda dealer in southwater (before seeing the light getting into german cars).A small world this forum!
Title: Re: Average age of MK6 GTI drivers + Previous Cars
Post by: Rolfe on 07 January 2011, 23:01
That's where I always bought my petrol - well, there and at Hop Oast.

Rolfe.