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Title: MK5 Gti
Post by: Ben86 on 20 April 2014, 21:55

Evening all, my name is Ben.

Not currently a owner but currently in the market for a MK5 GTI. Based just north of Edinburgh.

Was hoping to get some advise on what to look for when viewing, apart from the routine servicing, cambelt & water pump changes?

I have read that the arches can be bad for rust are there any other points to check?

Cheers

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: barrym381 on 20 April 2014, 22:53

welcome  :wink: and yes rust is 1 of the many things to look for when buying a mk5 and try find 1 with good history

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: lucky_se7en on 21 April 2014, 09:03

Morning Ben. Welcome aboard.
As with all other Vdubs,the body is pretty well put together. Just check for consistent panel gaps and paint colour to ensure the car hasn’t been pranged.
And like Barry said,try and find one with a good history.
Best of luck fella

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: Ben86 on 21 April 2014, 20:43

Thanks for advice guys. Found some good threads in the MK5 (unsurprisingly) section of the site. Will keep you updated.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: Scott-R on 21 April 2014, 21:15

Hi Ben, I am just up the road at bridge of earn pal.

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: Ben86 on 24 April 2014, 15:51

Hi Scott, always good to know there is someone local if i need help. haha. You have some good roads around you, the glen road through to Glenfarg is good if you can get a clear run at it.

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: Wayne on 28 April 2014, 10:47

Welcome to the site.

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: markrom on 04 May 2014, 16:39

Hi am new to site hope this is right place to post I have a gti golf 2008 model I have a blowing sound light exhaust blowing it only makes noise when driving or coasting, taken to dealer and they can't fine anything wrong could it be one of the silencers on exhaust broken down in side. Can't here it from out side only inside car.

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: Scott-R on 04 May 2014, 18:03

Not really the right place  :laugh:

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: markrom on 04 May 2014, 19:16

Which place do I post this

Title: Re: MK5 Gti
Post by: Scott-R on 04 May 2014, 19:20

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=29.0


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