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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: AlanD on 29 March 2008, 10:17
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Due to recent changes in my job I am now getting a new car :grin:
Its either an Audi A3 2.0 TDi 140 or MK5 Golf GTi. Now clearly the Golf is the option to go for and if I'm brutally honest with myself I think thats what I have my heart set on. The only flip side is the Audi is going to be considerably cheaper than the Golf as it would be a company car (for some reason they dont want to give me a Golf GTi as a company car :rolleyes:). However having done my maths right I can afford to Golf easily with my car allowance. I went through fasses of looking at BMWs and the like but soon saw the light.
Anyone driven the 140 diesel VAG engine? Any good? Im off to VW and Audi Croydon next weekend to take them both out for a spin, you never know, the Audi might surprise me. I'm just a little worried about getting stuck in this section never to return to any other parts of the forum :grin:
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The 140TDi's are a great all round car and very good if you do galactic miles. but having been in a 170Tdi the 140 kind of lost its appeal.. :undecided:
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Hi Alan,
I've had an Audi A3 TDI Sport DSG and a VW Golf GTTDI DSG and both were great cars. What you will find is that the A3 has a harsher ride than the VW, but a much nicer interior. I remapped both cars and they were great. The TDI manuals are a bit less appealing as the power is in the last part of the rev range and harder to access with the self-mover - cough and you miss it and it is time for the next gear.
I found that I was always lusting after a GTI when I saw one pass by and in the end the temptation simply got too great when the Edition 30 came along.
Fuel consumption isn't anything to write home about in the 140TDI's - I averaged around 42-44 overall and so when you compare it to 30-32 mpg for the GTI you are getting 10mpg more from the diesel, factor in that diesel is more expensive and the smell, mess, noise that goes with it and I don't think that they are worth it unless you do 15K+ miles a year. :nerd:
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Cheers for the reply Hurdy. Im about to head off to the local Audi garage now as its just down the road and I cant wait till next weekend lol. Wont be doing the Golf next week as the VW dealer is a bit more in town and I cant be bothered with traffic right now.
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Just got off the phone to the dealer. Test drive booked for 12 tomorrow :D:D:D:D:D !
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go on alan you know you want too!! :grin: :grin:
then you will find a nice new home in the mk5 section :tongue: :tongue:
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To be honest with you, depending how things go tomorrow I really do think Im going to take the plunge and go for it :cool:
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You won't be disappointed Alan :cool:
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Just got back.
WOW !
I'm sold lol. The power delivery is just on a different planet to my Golf, its AWSOME ! Currently on hold sorting out insurance. Once I got that done and sorted Im going to stick down my deposit, woohoo !!! :D
Its a black 5 door, 30k. Pretty standard stuff but my budget doesn't stretch too far tbh, sooo excited ! (I never realised what a nice sound the MK5 makes when you floor it).
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another mk4 owner converted!!!, glad you liked it alan,Welcome to the Closet that is the mk5 section!! Any chance of some pics and what spec does it have with it? :smiley:
When are you gonna be collecting?? does it have manual or the lovelly DSG?
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I knew you wouldn't be able to resist Alan :evil:
MKV's are taking over - muahahahahah :evil: :evil:
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Just got back.
WOW !
I'm sold lol. The power delivery is just on a different planet to my Golf, its AWSOME ! Currently on hold sorting out insurance. Once I got that done and sorted Im going to stick down my deposit, woohoo !!! :D
Its a black 5 door, 30k. Pretty standard stuff but my budget doesn't stretch too far tbh, sooo excited ! (I never realised what a nice sound the MK5 makes when you floor it).
....I can feel your excitement from here!! :smiley:
If you can ever afford a Milltek exhaust it sounds even nicer!! :evil:
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DISASTER !!!!! :(
Hate and want to murder insurance companies. Admiral are the only company that will give me a decent quote, however I need to be 21 NOW for the quote to be of a respectable figures (£1300). Bare with me and I hope this make sense. When I input a quote but lie and say by birthday was yesterday (therefore making me 21 now) it gives me £1300, when I put in my correct birthday (26th of this month) and ask for the policy to start on the 27th (making me 21 when the policy starts) it gives me £1800 (which is just silly). Having had a MASSIVE argument down the phone with someone at Admiral there is nothing I can do other than wait till the 26th (my birthday) and take out my insurance then. Only problem is I'm scared about sticking down my £500 deposit on the car, only to find out that they have changed their prices and I have to pay silly amounts as they can not guarantee their price to cover me in 3 weeks time.
I have spoken to Paul at my local VW who I am now trying to make my new best mate and all I can do is pray its still there in 3 weeks time. His going to speak to his manager and see what they can do to help me, but without me sticking £500 on the line, I don't know what else to do.
I don't suppose anyone has any advise?
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Dont you just love insurance companys!!! All i will say is that there are plenty of GTI's around at reasonable prices. I was looking for 2 months and found plenty that i could have gone for but i was being fussy with the spec.
I would suggest hold you money nice and tight and keep eyes peeled :wink:
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Doesn't look there is a lot VW can do unless Im willing to put down my depost (which is fair enough). Im just going to have to wait 3 weeks and hope its there, if its not, start looking again.
Hopefully by this time next month :)
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there are tons of them around mate, no need to jump on the first one.. bide your time, it'll be worth it!
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You might find a better spec with less km's for a cheaper price in three weeks :wink:
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Feel for you mate,but as the lads have said,bide your time and take stock of the situation.
How much diff is your insu to your mk4 golf? change a few things on ALL the comparison sites,and try 3rd party for a year,up the excess slightly etc,most of these sites hold a price for a while.
I found that mileage in the year changes things,make sure you work it out mate.
Loads of gti's out there,you will prob find one with better spec for less.
21 eh,lucky bugger!!!!!!!! "i want it now"
Chris.
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lol yeah, I do want it now lol !
Thanks for the replies guys, definitely going to have to hold fire for a few weeks. Expect to hear from me then :) all excited jumping up and down and posting a millions pics lol
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I've got insurance with Admiral and when I put my mum on the policy it knocked over £200 off. She never drives the car but it's worth having her on there. Also for some reason the insurance is cheaper if I tell them I will park the car on the street compared to in a garage!! Try Elephant and Bell insurance aswell. They're sister companies of Admiral but their prices vary. Hope this helps
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Yeah, got my old man on the policy as a named driver and have no choice but to park on the street. Going to try Elephant now, cheers.
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Well, its onl 4 days now till I can get my insurance sorted so Im off to Maidstone after work to go and look at this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/maid.jpg)
Its in the 3 door (which Id rather have over the 5 door) done 2k less miles and cost £1000 less than the one in Croydon. This may well be the one :)
What we think of price etc?
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I keep pimping them, but Tollbar Warwick have a superb GTI for sale:
(http://www.tollbarwarwick.co.uk/w3images/used_stock/217239/original_image_1.jpg)
2.0T GTI 3dr
2005 05
Electric glass sunroof
18" Monza II alloy wheels
Front centre armrest with storage rear 2 air vents cupholders
Winter pack - Golf
Heated Seats
6 XCD
Price:£ 14,450
I saw it when I went to collect mine 3 weeks ago and it's in superb condition.
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Yeah, but thats a bit of a mission for me tho :(
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That is a stunning GTi. Awesome colour too.
I would grab that one or at least take a good look on AutoTrader :nerd:
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Yeah, but thats a bit of a mission for me tho :(
Make the journey, it will be worth it mark my words!
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I notice your not looking at DSG models, as a former London resident I'd definitely tell you to consider one. It does make life so much easier in those traffic jams and stop-start traffic.
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I notice your not looking at DSG models, as a former London resident I'd definitely tell you to consider one. It does make life so much easier in those traffic jams and stop-start traffic.
Yeah, I guess in London it would be beneficial.
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Tollbar strikes again - what is with these guys are they out hunting used GTI's!
Not seen many GTI's spec'd with sunroof - lovin the colour, second to my John Major Steel Grey :smiley:
AlanD - That one at "Beadles About" VW doesn't have Monza II's so see what they can do - you gotta have the Monza II :cool: other downside is no DSG :sad:
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Not seen many GTI's spec'd with sunroof.......... other downside is no DSG :sad:
....I've got a sunroof - I'm really glad I did at this time of year.
DSG is a benefit in any traffic crawl or urban environment, not just for London or Brighton etc.
:smiley:
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Not seen many GTI's spec'd with sunroof.......... other downside is no DSG :sad:
....I've got a sunroof - I'm really glad I did at this time of year.
DSG is a benefit in any traffic crawl or urban environment, not just for London or Brighton etc.
:smiley:
i got a sunroof too :-)