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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Egbutt Wash on 29 December 2011, 01:06

Title: Class, class, class
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 29 December 2011, 01:06

The mk5 GTI is just pure class(less). :nerd:
Ask any non VW fan to identify a new GTI they point out the MK5 GTI. :cool:
The Mk6 seems to have no real identity, sorry  :tongue:

There's plenty of car cars faster than a MK5 GTI but not many as class free and posh.

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: Hurdy on 29 December 2011, 09:59

Still in love with your GTI I see.  :cool:

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: AlanD on 29 December 2011, 10:07

For once you actually speak a bit of sense ;)

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: ron bagley on 29 December 2011, 11:13

Lol. Almost 3 years to the day since I picked up my Ed 30. I felt like a kid at Xmas. And I still get a buzz both looking at it and driving it. So 100 % agree!

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 29 December 2011, 15:57

Must admit after a year of having my ED 30 still get the same buzz when i drive it. Gave it a good clean & a coat of Autoglym super resin the other day & it looks fantasic now.

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: Phil1980 on 29 December 2011, 16:39

Must admit I'm chuffed with mine covered a few long journeys over Christmas and its as good as ever. 

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: daddy kool on 29 December 2011, 20:26

Having owned some great cars , I think it would take the likes of a Ferrari to give me a better buzz than I get rfom the GTI !

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: PenguinGTI on 31 December 2011, 16:29

I know you're specifically championing the Mk5 but I have to agree with you're overall sentiment. Had mine for 2.5 years now and still loving it. I look forward to every drive in it.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 04 January 2012, 21:02

Having said that my GTI is in my garage and I'm enjoying driving around in a 2002 M class Mercedes. 

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: mvb on 07 January 2012, 17:13

picked ours up in September and before that had a GT, BUT the GTI is the nutz! I love my GTI

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: mr magoo on 08 January 2012, 21:01

GTi - I love you  :kiss:

My elder brother had a MkII G-plate GTi when it was still fairly new, he absolutely loved it, and since then I've always wanted one. Fulfilled almost 4 years ago now when I bought my MkV Ed30 which I still absolutely love, even after 70k miles.

I think the thing with the GTi is that it delivers a LOT more than it looks like it should. You get something like a Focus RS or whatever and it looks like it's born for the racetrack but has somehow accidently ended up on the public road.

The GTi - of any flavour - is comparatively (perhaps not completely) understated. It's no Ferrari or Audi R8 or anything but the bang for your buck is incredible.

I remember reading Jeremy Clarkson's review in the Sunday Times when the MkV first came out. He did a similar review on Top Gear. He does annoy and amuse me in roughly equal measure but when he likes a car, you know it's a good car.

He essentially said - why buy *any* other car?

 :kiss:

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: MAW73 on 10 January 2012, 14:43

Quote from: Egbutt Wash on 29 December 2011, 01:06

The mk5 GTI is just pure class(less). :nerd:Ask any non VW fan to identify a new GTI they point out the MK5 GTI. :cool: Agree

The Mk6 seems to have no real identity, sorry   :tongue: Disagree as the Mk6 is better   :kiss:

There's plenty of car cars faster than a MK5 GTI but not many as class free and posh.

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: bobotheclown on 11 January 2012, 09:45

I'm also feeling the MK5 love still. That's after 3.5 years and 43k miles. Just so much fun and practical. Been to Ikea alot with the GTI

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 January 2012, 20:47

There's not a lot of difference between the 5 and 6 looks wise, but the interior of the 6 is way better than the 5, it is extremely classy.

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: PenguinGTI on 15 January 2012, 02:03

Perhaps in terms of overall profile, then I'd agree with you Gizzy, but in terms of actual styling, the Mk6 is certainly more 'prominent' than the Mk5. For some that makes the Mk5 more subtle, which is nice, but it also makes the Mk6 more dramatic, which is also nice.

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: gizzywizzy on 15 January 2012, 10:09

Just shows how right VW have been with the Golf as every variation has been spot on.

Title: Re: Class, class, class
Post by: TagnuT on 15 January 2012, 11:46

Quote from: PenguinGTI on 15 January 2012, 02:03

Perhaps in terms of overall profile, then I'd agree with you Gizzy, but in terms of actual styling, the Mk6 is certainly more 'prominent' than the Mk5. For some that makes the Mk5 more subtle, which is nice, but it also makes the Mk6 more dramatic, which is also nice.

Don't forget that the MKV has been around since the end of 2003 and you get used to seeing it.  :smiley: