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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: marc19mw on 21 April 2008, 20:27
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Hi guys , Just thought i'd say hello , picked up my brand new gti today after waiting 4 long weeks , it was factory built when ordered but more less got the spec i wanted , diamond black , 18" monza's , ipod arm rest & full leather & uk car , opted for the 3 year service package for £200 , going to order sat nav & fit myself .my previous car was a 03 m3 cab which was awesome but due to high running costs and heavy depreciation it had to go. have done 100 miles in the golf today and loving it , its a lot more fun than the m3 at lower speeds and smooth & easy to drive however do feel more power needed so might consider a remap.
Marc
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nice choice mate, get some pics up when you get time
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Sound nice, good spec and the best colour too :laugh:
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Nice spec mate - got it in the fastest colour too :wink:
Get some pics up :cool:
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Spot on choice mate - Welcome. :smiley:
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Good choice Marc, welcome to the forum :cool:
Nice spec mate - got it in the fastest darkest colour too :wink:
Silver is the fastest :wink:
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Congrats, I know you will not be disappointed with it :grin:
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Nice one Marc, know what you mean about easy to drive from the off, its nice and light and a car you don't have to think to much in to go at a quick pace.
Things you will miss, lack of body roll, and suspension control, power, build quality, overtaking abilty,power sliding, induction and that exhaust noise....8000rpm overture
Things that will annoy you.....body roll, understeer , lack of power, various rattles, VAG service if you get problems
Things you will enjoy, fuel consumption, though if booted comes close to M3 levels, I have seen mid teens regularly on hard runs, but averages late 20's in normal driving....servicing costs overall are lower especially Insp 2!!( 2 to 3 times a GTI service), Tyre costs.
Depreciation from new is similar %, but obviously the numbers on the Beamer are higher, so that hurts
When I go out its the M3 keys I grab for first 9 times out of 10, but the Golf still puts a smile on my face
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Some photos taken today , i know car needs a clean will do at weeekend, posted a photo of my old m3
Marc
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Hi Marc19mw
Congrats on the GTI I'm sure you'll love it.
I too traded in a more powerful car, 2006 Audi B7 S4 for the GTI, similar power to your M3, for a GTI. With the rising cost of fuel and running costs, I decided the GTI was a "No Brainer".
I sometimes miss the pulling power of the V8, and that sound :wink: but soon forget about it as the GTI makes me smile every time!
The GTI is easier to live with, cheaper to run, less weight making it feel a lot easier to drive, less conspicuous when travelling, cheaper to maintain and a whole lotta fun.
Plus the people on the VW forums are a lot friendlier! :grin:
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Nice car Marc, just make sure you don't use the selling dealer for service, the Otford branch is 10 times better :smiley:
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will be using peter cooper at southampton as its local to me , unless i hear any horror stories!
Marc
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Hi Marc
A couple of points if thats ok?
Do you have the RCD 300, if so what do you think of the sound? Do you have any upgrades planned as I'm after an upgrade myself but unsure which way to go.
Remap planned? i'm thinking of a BlueFin. :wink:
PS Cruise control, I had mine retrofitted for around £150, essential if you are going to do long distance/touring.
(I have the part number of the CC stalk if you fancy giving it a go yourself, £45 ish)
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Marc, ive always used peter coopers at hedge end, very friendly sales staff, (although ive bought 2 GTi's and a Passat). Service department seem ok, but not had much dealing with them yet.
Although my GTi is going in for some warranty work , and hopefully will be using their Black ed30 whilst mines in for the day ! :laugh:
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Hi
Lovely looking motor :kiss:
I would recommend changing the rear lights for the darker R32 ones (around £170 from Dealers) and i would get the plastic bumpers colourcoded (around £400-500). Colourcoding really makes a difference!
Also, as its a new car and teh weather seems to be ok (well atleast up in North) you should wax it to protect the paintwork. I would also apply 2 layers of wax to those Monza's as that will prolong the dreaded "worms"
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Hi
Lovely looking motor :kiss:
I would recommend changing the rear lights for the darker R32 ones (around £170 from Dealers) and i would get the plastic bumpers colourcoded (around £400-500). Colourcoding really makes a difference!
Also, as its a new car and teh weather seems to be ok (well atleast up in North) you should wax it to protect the paintwork. I would also apply 2 layers of wax to those Monza's as that will prolong the dreaded "worms"
Fully agree.
Maxamus do you have any pics comparing standard plastic to colourcoded to help persuade the missus? :wink:
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Hi Marc
A couple of points if thats ok?
Do you have the RCD 300, if so what do you think of the sound? Do you have any upgrades planned as I'm after an upgrade myself but unsure which way to go.
Remap planned? i'm thinking of a BlueFin. :wink:
PS Cruise control, I had mine retrofitted for around £150, essential if you are going to do long distance/touring.
(I have the part number of the CC stalk if you fancy giving it a go yourself, £45 ish)
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yes i have the RCD 300, as for the sound its ok nothing special , the m3 sound system was crap had a sub in the boot of that, but will probably stick to what I've got , i will upgrade to sat nav mfd2 for £500, (can not justify spending over £1k on the latest one) weather that will improve the sound . Had cruise control on the m3 and nether used it ,each to there own i suppose . i am going to let the car do a couple of thousand miles to loosen up then will have remap done either bluefin or will try and find a local tuner that wil do a well known brand. might add the r32 rear lights , tint the rear windows & maybe drop it slightly
Marc
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Hi
Lovely looking motor :kiss:
I would recommend changing the rear lights for the darker R32 ones (around £170 from Dealers) and i would get the plastic bumpers colourcoded (around £400-500). Colourcoding really makes a difference!
Also, as its a new car and teh weather seems to be ok (well atleast up in North) you should wax it to protect the paintwork. I would also apply 2 layers of wax to those Monza's as that will prolong the dreaded "worms"
Had it diamondbrite protected at dealers , rip off really at £200 but will wax it as well if the weekend is dry
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nice car and welcome , its a mk5 fest at the mo on here :evil:
Ive also come from an E46 M3 , its tough at first but soon passes :grin:
Besides youll enjoy all the extra cash in your pocket each month.
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Just need to bin the dealer sticker from the rear window mate. :cool:
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Hey...some nice cars there! I also had my car diamondbrited at the dealer and I think it was well worth it. Had it "conserved" yesterday and it looks stunning...will try and post some pics up later :smiley:
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Hi Marc19mw
Congrats on the GTI I'm sure you'll love it.
I too traded in a more powerful car, 2006 Audi B7 S4 for the GTI, similar power to your M3, for a GTI. With the rising cost of fuel and running costs, I decided the GTI was a "No Brainer".
I sometimes miss the pulling power of the V8, and that sound :wink: but soon forget about it as the GTI makes me smile every time!
The GTI is easier to live with, cheaper to run, less weight making it feel a lot easier to drive, less conspicuous when travelling, cheaper to maintain and a whole lotta fun.
Plus the people on the VW forums are a lot friendlier! :grin:
Looks very nice in the pics :cool:
Had fun with a Audi S4 Avant "06" yestarday. He pulled past me, looked over and tried to leave me for dead (which I thought he would) Should have seen his face when we stopped at the roundabout. :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: <-------HIM ME-------> :wink: :wink: