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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: m19ads on 01 July 2013, 13:03

Title: New GTI Owner!
Post by: m19ads on 01 July 2013, 13:03: Hi
I have just put down a deposit on a Mk5 GTI, collecting it tomorrow. I used to have a Mk4 GT TDI so was a member on the forum from then. I have noticed below comments about being better going for the later models rather than the 05 type of age, just wondered what the reasoning is for this? I am aware that the one I have gone for is limited on toys (in fact has nothing!!) which I assume may be one of the reasons for goign for a later model?! One thing its missing which is something I would have liked is the rear vents. The one Im getting has just got the big cup hiolder in the centre between the 2 front seat. Does anyone know if this can be swapped for the vents easily?
Cheers
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Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: Spartacus on 02 July 2013, 12:36: Do you mean the centre armrest ?

If so this can be retrofitted
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: m19ads on 04 July 2013, 07:40: Yep the armrest, will look into it then. Any idea how hard a job it is to swap? :smiley:
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: Hurdy on 04 July 2013, 19:39: Early GTI's had the original cam lobe, which was made of a softer steel than the later GTI's. the cam lobes tend to wear faster and the cam follower for the high pressure fuel pump used to wear faster as a result.

Also used to have issues with the steering rack creaking, of which most were fixed under warranty.

Have a look in the maintenance section as there is a whole thread of what to look out for when buying a MKV GTI. :smiley:
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: m19ads on 05 July 2013, 09:32: Ok thanks for that :) will take a look!! I already have the car so I should have looked at this stuff first!! It does seem good so far though, only done 37k on an 05 which was the reason for going for that age rather than a newer higher mileage one! Going in for cambelt/aux belt and water pump on Monday for peace of mind.
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: barrym381 on 05 July 2013, 17:20: check with vw as my 05 gti had a coil-pack recall :smiley: an ended up getting 2 new wings free due to corrosion :grin:
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: m19ads on 08 July 2013, 09:23: Blimey crrosion doesn't sound good! I have the receipt for the coil pack recall to show it was changed but thanks for the heads up anyway :)
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: barrym381 on 09 July 2013, 17:45: Quote from: m19ads on 08 July 2013, 09:23
Blimey crrosion doesn't sound good! I have the receipt for the coil pack recall to show it was changed but thanks for the heads up anyway :)
the mk5 was bad for the front wings going :smiley:
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: m19ads on 11 July 2013, 12:57: yeh thanks for that, I have looked into it a little and can't believe how many people have had these issues! Have checked mine and I have a small patch of rust bubbling on the edge of the wing which somehow I missed when I viewed it so I will have to get in to VW and see what they say!
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: barrym381 on 11 July 2013, 16:27: Quote from: m19ads on 11 July 2013, 12:57
yeh thanks for that, I have looked into it a little and can't believe how many people have had these issues! Have checked mine and I have a small patch of rust bubbling on the edge of the wing which somehow I missed when I viewed it so I will have to get in to VW and see what they say!
dont pay a penny if they ask for 30% :wink:
Title: Re: New GTI Owner!
Post by: redgem on 13 August 2013, 19:02: Plenty on the golfgtimk5forum have had issues and had them fixed under the paint warranty. Have a read of some of them before you go back.