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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: henspeed on 13 April 2007, 15:14

Title: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: henspeed on 13 April 2007, 15:14: Hi guys

Just ordered me a nice new GTI 200 today from "all brands new" in Hull
Steel Grey
5 Door
Cruise
Multifinctional Wheel
Everything else standard

Just got to wait 12 to 16 weeks now for delivery!!
The wait will kill me
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: Hurdy on 13 April 2007, 15:22: Welcome to the madhouse....errr...forum :smiley:

Yes, I kid you not, the wait will be agonising - but worth it :cool:
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 13 April 2007, 15:51: Welcome and congrats on your potential new motor, grey is a fantastic colour for the GTi.

12 weeks is a killer, but be brave. :smiley:
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: Hully on 13 April 2007, 18:15: Nice choice of colour and spec, and believe me the wait is a killer. Been waiting since mid Jan :sick:, but the cars now in the UK, so hoping to see it in the next couple of days. :grin: :grin:
BTW, did you think about getting parking sensors? Not saying your a bad driver, :wink: just that its a popular option.
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: p3eps on 13 April 2007, 22:49: I've only been waiting 6 weeks so far, and I'm pulling out what little hair I have left!!

You need to phone the dealer and add an arm rest to your order!
Its a must have, and for Ã‚£115 it looks much better!
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: wellsy on 14 April 2007, 23:57: Mine was ordered on 21st Feb.

Few weeks to go yet. The wait is killing me.
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: Mr Lees on 15 April 2007, 14:21: I have had my grey GTI 5dr for a fortnight now and its superb!, sorry you still have to wait.
I was going to order an import , when I saw the grey UK one at my local dealers, ex demo (business managers!) < 2k grey, 18" alloys, full leather, multi function wheel, winter kit, ipod and reverse parking sensors, for 4 K less than new.Didnt take much persuading not to go for the import even though i would have saved 1K.
Having owned a 2003 civic type R and then a 2004 BMW 320D sport, the golf is Sooooo much better
excellent choice!

You will Love it, looks very good in grey. :grin:
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: henspeed on 16 April 2007, 13:21: I did consider the arm rest and parking sensors, however I recon the retro fit jobs I have seen on here are a better option financially.

Not sure about the armrest though, is that an easy retro fit?

Never mind only 15wks and 4 days to wait max
Not that Im counting :smiley:
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: TagnuT on 16 April 2007, 17:56: You can retro fit the armrest there is a guide on here.

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/20/ShowForum.aspx
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: p3eps on 16 April 2007, 18:03: The arm rest costs more to buy than it does as a factory install... not to mention the huge pain in the ass to fit it!

I think its about Ã‚£200 for all the bits from your Stealer - or more from some folk on eBay.
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: henspeed on 24 April 2007, 08:53: Called the dealer back and added in the armrest
Godd decision I think

:cool:
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: p3eps on 24 April 2007, 18:25: Definately a good move!
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: Phil mcavity on 25 April 2007, 07:34: Quote from: Mr Lees on 15 April 2007, 14:21

Having owned a 2003 civic type R and then a 2004 BMW 320D sport, the golf is Sooooo much better

thats good, another person thats seen the light!, nice one Mr lees, good words my friend :smug:
Title: Re: Just Ordered a GTI
Post by: J.M. on 25 April 2007, 16:48: Welcome Henspeed,

The wait for my Ed.30 was worse than the 9 months wait to have my kids but at least the car won't answer me back ! and i love all the comments about the Civic Type R which i gleefully go to work and tell a collegue daily as he owns one.