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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: The Wheel Man on 24 January 2008, 13:06
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Well the day has finally arrived where i get to test drive the manual & DSG GTI's to see what i will go for. :grin: :grin:
I will be buying a used example approx 05 or 55 plate so is there anything i should be looking for in particular?
Cant believe im actualy excited!?!
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have fun......id go with the manual for a proper driving experience :laugh:
*ducks behind his desk, away from dsg drivers*
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I remember when i test drove the DSG - the guy told me to clsoe my eyes and try spot the gear changes by the sound/lag.......not sure how many other salesmen would recommend that someone close their eyes whilst driving but heyho :grin:
have fun....the dsg rox
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Enjoy your drive.
DSG is awesome and so is manual. (Although others will disagree)
Mike
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DSG for me, everytime :cool:
Secondhand the option costs peanut over the manual too - double bonus :evil:
Let us all know what you think when you get back home from the test drive.
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Enjoy your test drives :grin:
DSG for me ... this is the future for all cars ....unbelievably smooth & quick gear changes and so so versatile - Drive, Sport Mode, Paddles etc..
The only worry for me would be DSG repair costs when out of warranty if you're getting an older car.
Common problems I've heard of are :
Wind Noise from Wing mirrors / door seals (especially on earlier cars)
Front Doors dropping slightly (in alignment)
Creaking Steering Racks on full lock at low speed.
Erratic rear wiper motors
"Milky worms" on 18" Monza Alloys (under the lacquer)
DV Diaphragms splitting (especially on chipped GTi's) - give it full beans in 3rd and change up to 4th and have a good listen !
Ask whether it's been chipped or not
I'm sure there's a few more, but nothing really common or major !
Also check full history and whether it's an import or not
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WOW what a car :cool:
Was genuinely surprised on how fast the car felt. had a good 40min drive with plenty of traffic, dual carriage and a couple of round-abouts, i was surprised to find so much understeer with ESP on, after the drive i had a look at the tyres and all 4 were odd and were budget brands (i hate this)
So, manual or DSG...... still none to wiser, both were so good. I think that i will be happy with either although i will need to ask some more questions about the life of the 2 clutches and the cost of replacement. Other than that, awesome car!!!!!
Oh and i think that i have decided on Steel grey over black :wink:
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Oh and i think that i have decided on Steel grey over black :wink:
I did the same. Steel Grey looks fantastic! The wait for my car to be built is the longest wait of my life! Argghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLACK ALL THE WAY :drool:
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLACK ALL THE WAY :drool:
Everyone's got black though! Black looks fantastic, but look how great Metallic Steel Grey looks! It's raw sex:
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1212/81865673xc0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
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This conversation is like the one going on in my mind
:evil: Black
:cool: Grey
:evil: Black
:cool: Grey
and on and on and on and on and on and on and on................ :undecided:
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black with 18"monza 2s looks better than grey.
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GREY alllll the wayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grey with 18" Monza's the best by far!
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/GTI5-1.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x255/08micsta/GTI6lighting2.jpg)
Need I say any more? hehe
P.S- Sorry guys.I keep having these urges to post pics of our car. :embarassed:
Prob just cos Im excited... Doing a nice shoot with a friend and HER very pretty M3 next week...
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I thought you were showing me a pic of a mint green golf on that first pic :laugh: Looks fantastic though!!
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I got many more. Lol. Just ask.
Mike
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:smiley:
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And that smile? lol
:smiley:
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dunno, just bored really :grin: :grin:
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I've had both and I can say witout prejudice (seeing as I don't have either now) that I preferred
Grey...................
err black..........
no Grey...........
Oh I don't know, I liked them both in their own way and I think you will be happy with which ever one you decide upon. :cool:
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Personally I prefer the Steel Grey and it's also easier to keep looking clean. Of the blacks I much prefer the 'metallic' Diamond Pearl(?) black. :cool:
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DIAMOND BLACK :cool:
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Steel Grey all the way!!! :wink:
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steel GAY all the way :grin: :grin:
*jumps in his superfast gti and finishes for the weekend :evil:*
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Has to be Pearlesent Grey for me :wink:
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steel GAY all the way :grin: :grin:
*jumps in his superfast gti and finishes for the weekend :evil:*
You need to be careful wot u say Mr joesgti or you can whistle for that DV valve :laugh:
Steel grey 4 me everytime
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steel GAY all the way :grin: :grin:
*jumps in his superfast gti and finishes for the weekend :evil:*
You need to be careful wot u say Mr joesgti or you can whistle for that DV valve :laugh:
Steel grey 4 me everytime
I didn't think your DV did whistle :rolleyes:
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Ha Ha, he's buying the forge DV I kept of me old GTi.
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How easy is it to fit the Forge DV? Is it a self fit or dose it need to be profesionally fitted? Also how much are they?
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Fairly easy if you can twiddle a spanner or 2. Think there about 150quid all in with the dreaded and postage
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How easy is it to fit the Forge DV? Is it a self fit or dose it need to be profesionally fitted? Also how much are they?
....Easier on an Ed30 where they are front mounted but tricky to access on the GTI. Best if you are used to doing car mechanics (which I'm not). It is a very well made 'fit & forget' item.
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Black is nice while its clean. But drive 200 yards and its covered in dust.
Steel grey for me-------it was my other choice when I ordered my car.