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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Bobman on 30 December 2011, 20:52

Title: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Bobman on 30 December 2011, 20:52
Hi there, about to trade in my 2004 DSG GTi for a newer one (and a manual instead). Cost might rule out a 2009 Mk VI, so I might end up with a 2007/8 Mk V. But still, just in case.... wondered what the general feedback was for drivers going from the Mk V to Mk VI?

suspect you're all biased, but thought I'd ask! cheers.
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: The Doc on 30 December 2011, 20:58
If I was buying myself a gti I'd go for a mk5 DSG sub 10k with 18's and xenons.

Tell me all about yours and you may have a buyer :-)
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Bobman on 30 December 2011, 21:14
is that because you prefer the Mk V, or just the cost on the VI? TBH, I'm assuming there's not that much to choose between them - VI having a bit more power, slightly nicer/newer inside, few more toys? Personally I think the Mk V looks better too.

as for mine... Tornado Red, Dec 2004, DSG, 5-dr, 53k miles, great condition inside and out, FVWSH. Also all the extras (inc. Xenons), except no parking sensors or (sorry) the 18" Monzas.

Yours for sub-10k!  :wink:
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: The Doc on 30 December 2011, 21:59
There's no way I'm going into this on here or I'll be shunned forever  :grin:

I just love the MK5 GTI DSG.

Does it have a sunroof?

How much is your car then?
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: R32UK on 30 December 2011, 22:20
The only real advantages of the mk6 over the mk5 gti are the mpg (which is not why you buy a gti) and the interior (which again is not why you buy a gti)

mk5 ftw  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Jimmymature on 30 December 2011, 23:24
If you don't want to spend over £20k I'd spend my money on an MK5 R32.



Jim
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: mortygt140 on 30 December 2011, 23:54
There's a very nice 3dr fully loaded mk6 gti in white £17k on the trader

Darren
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2011, 08:19
There's a very nice 3dr fully loaded mk6 gti in white £17k on the trader

Darren

"fully loaded"  :grin:

Linky: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201150435040895/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/4/keywords/gti_xenon/radius/1500/postcode/l120hx?logcode=p

If you don't want to spend over £20k I'd spend my money on an MK5 R32.

Jim

Really mate, I had two new MK5 R32's and they both left me wanting more power  :undecided:
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: JonnyG on 31 December 2011, 11:21
If it were me in your shoes,  I'd go for a Mk V GTi Edition 30

Great car, great handling and plenty of punch with 230bhp (standard);    or  280+ bhp (remapped Stage 1) if you're that way inclined. 

Should hold it's value well too if you look after it  :smiley: 
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2011, 11:30
If it were me in your shoes,  I'd go for a Mk V GTi Edition 30

Great car, great handling and plenty of punch with 230bhp (standard);    or  280+ bhp (remapped Stage 1) if you're that way inclined. 

Should hold it's value well too if you look after it  :smiley: 

Agreed - now sell me yours  :grin:
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 December 2011, 11:35
Yep. Ed30 all day long.
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: JonnyG on 31 December 2011, 11:38
Agreed - now sell me yours  :grin:

Looks like you're in a buying mood  :laugh:

I parked up next to a mint ED 30 the other day and it brought back happy memories of mine (sold to a fellow forum member too in the end)  :evil:

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Dscf0850c.jpg)
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Bobman on 31 December 2011, 12:39
would love to stretch to the Ed30, but not sure the budget can cover that. And if I'm honest, not sure it looks as nice as the standard, but that's just me.

Btw, that white Mk6 in Autotrader - love it. Shame I need 5 doors. White definitely the best colour for Mk V or Mk VI in my view. This may be because my first every car was white, altho they do seem really popular now.
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: JonnyG on 31 December 2011, 13:07
I guess looks are subjective  :rolleyes:

I much prefer the colour coded side sills / bumpers etc of the Ed 30, particularly in Candy White.  I never liked the black lower edges on the standard the GTi.   The wheels can be changed too  :smiley:   

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/newpicsofwheelsagain006colouredl-2.jpg)

Photo courtesy of another forum member - MATED30

As to price - I'd gve thought £9,500 - £10,000 would get you a nice 2007 manual ED 30 ?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201147431197786/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/hatchback/fuel-type/petrol/maximum-age/up_to_5_years_old/model/golf/make/volkswagen/keywords/edition_30/radius/1500/page/1/postcode/ls178xf?logcode=p
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: PenguinGTI on 31 December 2011, 16:32
See I'm the opposite, I prefer the more subtle look of the standard Mk5 GTI.  :undecided:
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Jimmymature on 31 December 2011, 17:10
Yep. Ed30 all day long.

Changed my mind on the R32, I'd go for an ED30 as a remap turns it into monster.....



Jim
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Bobman on 31 December 2011, 20:16
I'm still with PenguinGTi on this one, although that white Ed30 is very tasty!
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 31 December 2011, 20:20
If it were me in your shoes,  I'd go for a Mk V GTi Edition 30

Great car, great handling and plenty of punch with 230bhp (standard);    or  280+ bhp (remapped Stage 1) if you're that way inclined. 

Should hold it's value well too if you look after it  :smiley: 
............i did & it's the best thing i ever did. Ed 30 all the way. :cool:
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Saint Steve on 01 January 2012, 11:57
if your on a budget, as has been said, a good spec, good condition Edition30 in either transmission is the best VFM. :smiley:
Title: Re: worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?
Post by: Steve30 on 02 January 2012, 22:34
Yep ED30 or even better R32  :wink: