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General => New forum members => Topic started by: JayHoney on 01 February 2013, 14:51

Title: New Golf MKIV V5 Owner
Post by: JayHoney on 01 February 2013, 14:51
OK, so it isn't strictly a GTi, but you guys seemed to have the best knowledge of the bunch  :cool:

So, I am new here, I am picking up a 1999 MKIV Golf V5 tomorrow with 86k on the clock. Looking forward to it as it has been MANY years since I have ownd a Golf (Used to run MK2 GTi's for a LONG time)

So, here she is  :smiley:

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/Twistedspect/MKIVPic1_zps4c6ac11b.jpg)

Only pic I have of her at the moment but everything is in place, I pick her up tomorrow.

Now the Golf will be my daily driver, I do have another car that is my "weekend" toy - a 300BHP 1996 MR2 Turbo.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/Twistedspect/Rev3/IMG_0514.jpg)

This one is getting close to being completed so I may well be looking for some "Euro Look" hints and tips for the V5. Also, I have no idea on the tuning potential of the V5 engine (I THINK it is an earlier one at 150BHP)

So, here I am :)
Title: Re: New Golf MKIV V5 Owner
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 01 February 2013, 18:35
Hi there and welcome...

Both good looking motors... :smiley:
Title: Re: New Golf MKIV V5 Owner
Post by: JayHoney on 01 February 2013, 18:43
Hi there and welcome...

Both good looking motors... :smiley:

Thanks  :cool:

The MR2 has really been a labour of love but as I am sure you can imagine, it's not really a car suited to daily driving  :tongue:

Still, show season is coming and once she is finished, it's time to start on the Golf
Title: Re: New Golf MKIV V5 Owner
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 February 2013, 21:01
Welcome to the fold!(http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing31.gif)

Both look great, sounds like that MR2 is a real animal... :cool:
Title: Re: New Golf MKIV V5 Owner
Post by: JayHoney on 01 February 2013, 21:04
Welcome to the fold!(http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing31.gif)

Both look great, sounds like that MR2 is a real animal... :cool:

Thanks for the welcome  :smiley:

The MR2 needs a certain driving style, that's for sure. Seriously quick to drive with a rear wheel drive, mid engined setup, in the dry it is incredible. In the wet however........  :whistle: