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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Anders on 20 February 2012, 12:00

Title: Armrest
Post by: Anders on 20 February 2012, 12:00

I have a MK5 Golf GT TDi DSG. Can anybody recommend a decent armrest that is easily fitted??

Thanks.

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 February 2012, 12:53

do vw not sell arm rests for the mk5? not going to get any better quality/fitment than that

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: AlanD on 20 February 2012, 19:45

Speak to your local dealer. The arm rest was an option on the MK5, as to how easy it is to fit unfortunately I cant help. Had an arm rest on my last 2 cars and dont know how Id ever live without one now.

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: Anders on 20 February 2012, 19:51

Thanks gents I will give the local dealer a shout. I have moved from a Merc to a Golf and am missing the armrest!!

Cheers.

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: bez101 on 20 February 2012, 20:59

very easy to fit if you can find 1 cheap

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: SRGTD on 20 February 2012, 21:10

There are currently 3 mk5 Golf armrests for sale on eBay; cheapest is £110 (but no rear vents or cup holder), the most expensive is £175. Links below;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-JETTA-MK5-ARMREST-/120851847578?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2354d99a#ht_500wt_922

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-JETTA-MK5-ARMREST-/120862699578?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c23fa703a#ht_500wt_922

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK-5-Jetta-Armrest-Aux-Input-/260958690236?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc2599bbc#ht_500wt_922

VW have one to fit the mk6 Golf in their accessories brochure. Cost is £242 fitted. As the mk6 Golf is basically a heavily facelifted mk5, this might also fit the mk5. Link to the armrest in the accessories brochure below;

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/convenience-and-protection/5K006112382V/centre-armrest?mark=all&previousCategory=all&search=Centre+Armrest

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: dubber36 on 21 February 2012, 09:13

At least VW say fit to put a DIN sized hole in the armrest.

I know this is my Passat, but you'll get the idea.

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/Picture454.jpg)

Title: Re: Armrest
Post by: dTEA on 22 February 2012, 08:09

Unless you are gonna do the rest I the venting from the dash/console then there is little point getting the ones with rear vents and cup holders

^ that my friend is also something I had thought about. Not that it matters as I have a double din but sweet stealth mode :cool: