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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mrshakeyuk on 12 August 2011, 09:53

Title: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: mrshakeyuk on 12 August 2011, 09:53

Thinking of going towards a MK5 GTI from my MK4 1.8T GTI

What should i be looking at please ??

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: markymark on 12 August 2011, 10:18

A lot depends on what you will want to do to it. Do you intend to mod? If so the Ed30 or Pirelli gives you the best platform to work with in terms of out and out BHP increases.
Ive had both the GTI and now the Pirelli and can honestly say you wont be disappointed with either.

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: Jimp on 12 August 2011, 10:54

Test drive a manual and a DSG to see which you prefer. If you prefer the DSG make sure it's had been serviced at the correct intervals (evert 40k miles I think?).
If the car has been remapped the diverter valve may fracture, but this is easily fixed with the latest revision diverter valve which is pretty cheap from VW.
Check for rust at the top of the front arches as some earlier mk5s have problems there. Rare, but it happens.

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: bobotheclown on 12 August 2011, 13:10

I would try and go for an Ed30 or a 2008 GTI as later standard GTI's came with full leather seats.

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: Phil1980 on 12 August 2011, 16:41

Try to find one with xenons too, they are excellent.  :smiley:

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 13 August 2011, 09:21

Quote from: bobotheclown on 12 August 2011, 13:10

I would try and go for an Ed30 or a 2008 GTI as later standard GTI's came with full leather seats.

.........really????.

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: Wayne on 13 August 2011, 09:36

Just get the best spec and miles as you can for budget.

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: bacillus on 13 August 2011, 10:44

Quote from: Wayne on 13 August 2011, 09:36

Just get the best spec and miles as you can for budget.

+1

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 August 2011, 16:15

Quote from: Gene Hunt. on 13 August 2011, 09:21

Quote from: bobotheclown on 12 August 2011, 13:10

I would try and go for an Ed30 or a 2008 GTI as later standard GTI's came with full leather seats.

.........really????.

tis true  :wink:

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: CraigDavieBeattie on 14 August 2011, 17:12

2.0 TDI 4motion Sport ftw!!!

Title: Re: whats the best mk5 to have
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 15 August 2011, 10:21

Quote from: Saint Steve on 13 August 2011, 16:15

Quote from: Gene Hunt. on 13 August 2011, 09:21

Quote from: bobotheclown on 12 August 2011, 13:10

I would try and go for an Ed30 or a 2008 GTI as later standard GTI's came with full leather seats.

.........really????.

tis true  :wink:

My 08 GTI,leather seats was a £1k option.Before delivery it became a free option.Maybe later 08,s the buyers specced them up for free rather than VW fitting as standard???