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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Yohan on 05 April 2012, 11:55

Title: Mk5's and the 2.0 TFSI, talk to me.
Post by: Yohan on 05 April 2012, 11:55

Morning all,

I think the time has come where I'll have to sell my Bora and upgrade to something newer and more reliable.

Before I make any mad decisions I want to get a good idea of what's out there in terms of upgrade.

I've got a soft spot for the Mk5 GTI however the ED30 or Leon Cupra's have also caught my eye and will have the K04 goodies present. The Bora is currently 280bhp so I don't think I could put up with a reduction in power for long.

Is there anything I should be aware of as I know all VAG's have their known issues?

Title: Re: Mk5's and the 2.0 TFSI, talk to me.
Post by: TeddyKGB on 08 April 2012, 20:11

No-one helped this chap out? Poor show.. I will begin:

Have a good look through the Mk5 maintenance section and this forum - will take you some time but is priceless :wink: Keep your eyes out for corrosion under the arches/around the boot release flap, also a lot of TFSI engines known for oil consumption - generally accepted as "normal" for this engine but it still bothers me this day and age. Also a lot of imports of this model came into the country - not saying they are a bad but it's worth remembering you should be able to pick up an equivalent import cheaper. Just make sure they have 8 speakers and weren't stood in a field for a year before being registered in this country :smiley:

Cupra is a cracking car but severely let down by its interior, IMO :sick:

BTW.. I've just spent a very good hour reading your Project Bora S3 thread.. sorry to see you're calling it a day :(

Title: Re: Mk5's and the 2.0 TFSI, talk to me.
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 19 April 2012, 16:42

If you want 3 doors and need the speed for town driving buy an S3.
5 doors an ed30 if you like wheelspin or live out of a town.