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General => New forum members => Topic started by: ljonny18 on 11 April 2013, 14:55

Title: New Member
Post by: ljonny18 on 11 April 2013, 14:55

Hi Guys, I am new here. I am based in Germany and I joined a while back as I have been looking at buying a Golf GTi. I used to own (about 4 years ago) a MK4 GTi Turbo. I loved this car, even if the MK4 has been rated as the worst GTi :) Therefore I would like to get another one (possible a newer one):

My old MK4:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/31368_426999661281_2722334_n.jpg)

I have been looking around (here in Germany) and for my money (cars are more expensive here than in the UK) I van get a MK5 GTi.

I have a few questions re this car, including:

- What to look for when buying (e.g. cam belt or anything to check for)?
- What sort of mileage is acceptable / should be (not be) considered - What mileage are they good for ???
- Which is better / preferred: Manual or DSG boxes

I appreciate that most of this is already covered in this forum, Just wanted to say hi and put out some questions - I have not looked around in great detail (lazy I know, sorry)

Cheers,
Jon.

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 April 2013, 18:38

Welcome to the fold!(http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing31.gif)

The 4 looks very tidy! :cool:

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 11 April 2013, 21:18

Hi there and welcome... :smiley: