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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Mr Crabster on 14 October 2008, 20:19

Title: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Mr Crabster on 14 October 2008, 20:19
I don't.
My Alfasud was much better than the Mk1 and Mk2.
The MK3 and 4 GTI's were very slow for the era.
Leaving the MK5 (must be DSG) as the best of the bunch.

Just because I own (and like) a MK5 I don't have to like the earlier versions.
What do other MK5ers think. 
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: 182_blue on 14 October 2008, 20:20
i reckon you should stick to one account
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 October 2008, 20:22
 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: topher on 14 October 2008, 20:24
oi, you aren't allowed 2 accounts!

edit: fixed.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 20:26
when did mk5 owners learn to think ?????

 :smug:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Greenouse on 14 October 2008, 20:28
when did mk5 owners learn to think ?????

 :smug:

When they bought a MK2 too  :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 20:31
when did mk5 owners learn to think ?????

 :smug:

When they bought a MK2 too  :wink:

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)

seems to be happening more and more too :afro:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: djhorace on 14 October 2008, 20:31
Never liked the MK1 Golf GTi but I did like the Ford Escort RS Turbo
Never liked the MK2 Golf GTi but I did like the Ford Escort RS Turbo and Astra GTE 16v
Never really bothered with the MK3 Golf GTi, but I did not dislike it, but I did like the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Lancia Delta Integrale and their rival, the Impreza.
I did like the MK4 Golf GTi and still do, provided they are tasteful and OEM +
I do like the MK5 Golf GTi.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: CocoPops on 14 October 2008, 20:32
I have a Mk5 and would love a mk1 GTI
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: WhiteGTI on 14 October 2008, 20:35
Love the MK1
Love the MK2
Love the MK5

I love how the title of this thread has been very carefully worded to include "MK5" .......I wonder if we continue to do this, if we can get away with no threads moving .....  :shocked:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Greenouse on 14 October 2008, 20:36
when did mk5 owners learn to think ?????

 :smug:

When they bought a MK2 too  :wink:

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)

seems to be happening more and more too :afro:

Had the MK2 first  :tongue:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 14 October 2008, 20:38
It was that evil runt Crabster testing the MK5 policy I'll warrant.

Well done topher he's best removed.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 October 2008, 20:41
Glad we have you egbert, that crabster bloke is abit of a screw loose  :wink:

Oh and for me would be a late 16v mk2 please
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: TagnuT on 14 October 2008, 20:42
I loved my MKII. Always started, great fun to drive. I   :kiss:LOVED :kiss: that car!!!

And it never, never rattled. Mind you it was fun when the sun roof seals failed!!!!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Greenouse on 14 October 2008, 20:43
It was that evil runt Crabster testing the MK5 policy I'll warrant.

Well done topher he's best removed.

Schizophrenia alert!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 20:46
Oh and for me would be a late 16v mk2 please

i selling - is you buying  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 October 2008, 20:48
not B.C , Prefer A.D Chuff!

just joking bud, your selling your red rocket then mate?
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 20:53
allus for sale if the price is right  :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 14 October 2008, 20:54
I hope Honda turbocharge the next type R.
Then VW will have to design a half decent new GTI, instead of the el cheapo MK6.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RandomJord on 14 October 2008, 20:58
allus for sale if the price is right  :wink:

Il give you what you paid for it....good offer, NIL depreciation!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 14 October 2008, 20:58
Had a mk1 gti 1.8 16v on twin 40 carbs  :laugh:
got a mk2 16v all stock and  :cool: :cool:
had a mk4 gti nice car
had a mk4 r32  :cool:
got a mk5 gti ed30 :cool: :cool:

got to love the golf  :kiss:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: mad man gti on 14 October 2008, 21:00
I have a Mk5 and would love a mk1 GTI
hear hear.. well said mate :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Jimp on 14 October 2008, 21:09
I'm a fan of all the GTIs tbh  :cool: In the mk3 range I prefer the cabrio though.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 14 October 2008, 21:10
when did mk5 owners learn to think ?????

 :smug:

When they bought a MK2 too  :wink:

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)

seems to be happening more and more too :afro:

Yep and it's a mighty fine club to be in  :smiley:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 21:12
when did mk5 owners learn to think ?????

 :smug:

When they bought a MK2 too  :wink:

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)

seems to be happening more and more too :afro:

Yep and it's a mighty fine club to be in  :smiley:

 :wink: hows the project going - get a thread started  :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 14 October 2008, 21:14

 :wink: hows the project going - get a thread started  :cool:

I would but I don't know how to get out of the MK5 section  :wink: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 21:16

 :wink: hows the project going - get a thread started  :cool:

I would but I don't know how to get out of the MK5 section  :wink: :laugh: :laugh:


 :grin: I just wee'd again -

for the first one - see nonsense section  :wink: its that way

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/33135883_56471f35ba.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 14 October 2008, 21:28

 :wink: hows the project going - get a thread started  :cool:

I would but I don't know how to get out of the MK5 section  :wink: :laugh: :laugh:


 :grin: I just wee'd again -

for the first one - see nonsense section  :wink: its that way

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/33135883_56471f35ba.jpg?v=0)

Cheers chuff, we'd all be lost without you  :laugh: :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Komenda on 14 October 2008, 21:32

Silly Chuff, its this way

(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1566/X1006/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1566-0151618.jpg)
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: ub7rm on 14 October 2008, 21:34
First car was a mk4 1.8T, loved that car.  Even though in many ways the mk5 is better I still miss that car.

A neighbour of mine had a 16v mk2 back in the day and thats what got me interested in cars.  Would love to have a mk1 project when I get a house with a garage.

Always give a mk1 driver a nod if I pass one on the road - tis only respectful.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: illyun on 14 October 2008, 21:36
I have a Mk5 and would love a mk1 GTI

I have a Mk5 and I have a Mk1 GTI  :cool:

Also in the past 3 1/2 years I've had the pleasure of owning 4-5 Mk1 GTIs, 15+ Mk2 GTI's, 3-4 Mk3 GTI/VR6's, 1 Mk4 GTI and 4 Mk5 GTI/R32/Ed30's... loved them all.. not equally of course  :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: WhiteGTI on 14 October 2008, 21:36
Had a mk1 gti 1.8 16v on twin 40 carbs  :laugh:
got a mk2 16v all stock and  :cool: :cool:
had a mk4 gti nice car
had a mk4 r32  :cool:
got a mk5 gti ed30 :cool: :cool:

got to love the golf  :kiss:

We can clearly deduce from this list the MK of Golf that you perhaps dislike.......!!!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 14 October 2008, 21:37

Silly Chuff, its this way

(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1566/X1006/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1566-0151618.jpg)

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


its this a way

(http://www.technodry.com/anim_arrow.gif)
 :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Komenda on 14 October 2008, 21:38

Silly Chuff, its this way

(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1566/X1006/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1566-0151618.jpg)

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


its this a way

(http://www.technodry.com/anim_arrow.gif)
 :wink:


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Damn you and your arrow finding skills
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 14 October 2008, 21:45
Had a mk1 gti 1.8 16v on twin 40 carbs  :laugh:
got a mk2 16v all stock and  :cool: :cool:
had a mk4 gti nice car
had a mk4 r32  :cool:
got a mk5 gti ed30 :cool: :cool:

got to love the golf  :kiss:

We can clearly deduce from this list the MK of Golf that you perhaps dislike.......!!!
         
i almost got a mk3 vr6 if thats any good  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: BobbyT on 14 October 2008, 21:55
I hope Honda turbocharge the next type R.
Then VW will have to design a half decent new GTI, instead of the el cheapo MK6.
hahaha you will be gutted when mk6's start rolling by, you will be in an 'old' car, you will have to drive into the nearest tree to kill your self  :grin: nooooooooooooooooooooo an old car!!!!!!!!!whoooooooooop whoooooooooooooooooooooooop whooooooooooooooooooooooooooop whoop whoop
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 15 October 2008, 00:09
I hope Honda turbocharge the next type R.
Then VW will have to design a half decent new GTI, instead of the el cheapo MK6.
hahaha you will be gutted when mk6's start rolling by, you will be in an 'old' car, you will have to drive into the nearest tree to kill your self  :grin: nooooooooooooooooooooo an old car!!!!!!!!!whoooooooooop whoooooooooooooooooooooooop whooooooooooooooooooooooooooop whoop whoop

My Mk5 is the everyday workhorse.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: DarnPB on 15 October 2008, 00:39

Silly Chuff, its this way

(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1566/X1006/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1566-0151618.jpg)

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


its this a way

(http://www.technodry.com/anim_arrow.gif)
 :wink:



No, its this way!!!

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/Darnpistonbroke/General/sign-gtfo-art-280.gif)


 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: DarnPB on 15 October 2008, 00:45
I don't.
My Alfasud was much better than the Mk1 and Mk2.
The MK3 and 4 GTI's were very slow for the era.
Leaving the MK5 (must be DSG) as the best of the bunch.

Just because I own (and like) a MK5 I don't have to like the earlier versions.
What do other MK5ers think. 

But your Alfasud is probably now part of the earth where it has rusted into it!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 15 October 2008, 00:50
I don't.
My Alfasud was much better than the Mk1 and Mk2.
The MK3 and 4 GTI's were very slow for the era.
Leaving the MK5 (must be DSG) as the best of the bunch.

Just because I own (and like) a MK5 I don't have to like the earlier versions.
What do other MK5ers think. 

But your Alfasud is probably now part of the earth where it has rusted into it!

It rusted away in 1982, RIP

But MUCH better than the Volkswagen while it lasted.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: garethmk1 on 15 October 2008, 07:44
my other chariot is a Mk1 KR 16v in Helios Blue - first car I owned - I still have it !
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 15 October 2008, 07:44
we have had the mk2 16v long before the mk5 also love the mk1 but not keen on the 3 and 4.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Cass on 15 October 2008, 08:04
Mk I and Mk 2 :cool: :cool: :cool:

Mk 3 and Mk 4 too bland and fat :sad:

Mk V best of all - will have to reserve judgement on the Mk VI until I see it, but I'm not overly impressed with the look of new Scirroco. Don't plan to change the Mk V though :wink:

Cass
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: R32UK on 15 October 2008, 09:03
mk1 - rocks
mk2 - rocks
mk3 - was a rock
mk4 - big heavy and slow rock
mk5 - diamond :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 15 October 2008, 09:09
i actually purchaced the mk5 on the basis that the real "GTI" had returned and i think it has in some respects.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RedRobin on 15 October 2008, 09:18
mk1 - rocks
mk2 - rocks
mk3 - was a rock
mk4 - big heavy and slow rock
mk5 - diamond :cool:

....Sums it up perfectly imo. :afro:

I wonder how the Mk6 will be judged.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Martz on 15 October 2008, 09:25
Never liked the MK1 Golf GTi but I did like the Ford Escort RS Turbo
Never liked the MK2 Golf GTi but I did like the Ford Escort RS Turbo and Astra GTE 16v
Never really bothered with the MK3 Golf GTi, but I did not dislike it, but I did like the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Lancia Delta Integrale and their rival, the Impreza.
I did like the MK4 Golf GTi and still do, provided they are tasteful and OEM +
I do like the MK5 Golf GTi.

Says it all really! Eventually started speaking sense after being released for joy riding at Max Power events!  :tongue:

Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: joesgti on 15 October 2008, 09:37
mk1 - rocks
mk2 - rocks
mk3 - was a rock
mk4 - big heavy and slow rock
mk5 - diamond :cool:

....Sums it up perfectly imo. :afro:

I wonder how the Mk6 will be judged.

+1, really really want a mk1 or 2 project atm,
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Jay on 15 October 2008, 10:04
mk1 - rocks
mk2 - rocks
mk3 - was a rock
mk4 - big heavy and slow rock
mk5 - diamond :cool:

....Sums it up perfectly imo. :afro:

I wonder how the Mk6 will be judged.

agreed, judging by the success and quality of the MK5 I think the MK6 will not let us down  :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: dan_apps on 15 October 2008, 11:53
My mk5 is going next year   :sad: in place of 2 new toys  :smiley: new R6 & Mk2 GTI maybe a VR6 poss sumthin i can do up and still have money left in the bank!  :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 15 October 2008, 12:06

Silly Chuff, its this way

(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1566/X1006/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1566-0151618.jpg)

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


its this a way

(http://www.technodry.com/anim_arrow.gif)
 :wink:



No, its this way!!!

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/Darnpistonbroke/General/sign-gtfo-art-280.gif)


 :lipsrsealed:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

at least one comedy thread is still alaive and well  :laugh:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: joesgti on 15 October 2008, 12:36
Crabby, just out of interest have you ever owned a mk1,2,3 or 4?  as im sure if you drove a mk2 16v then your opinion would almost defo change  :smiley:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 15 October 2008, 12:38
  as im sure if you drove a mk2 16v then your opinion would almost defo change  :smiley:

it would indeed having both, if i want to go for a country lane blast i would pick up the keys to the mk2 any day of the week.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 15 October 2008, 12:44
  as im sure if you drove a mk2 16v then your opinion would almost defo change  :smiley:

it would indeed having both, if i want to go for a country lane blast i would pick up the keys to the mk2 any day of the week.

:afro:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: illyun on 15 October 2008, 19:00
  as im sure if you drove a mk2 16v then your opinion would almost defo change  :smiley:

it would indeed having both, if i want to go for a country lane blast i would pick up the keys to the mk2 any day of the week.

Have to agree with that... I'd choose a decent Mk2 16v anyday over my Ed30 for a country blast... superb cars  :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: R32UK on 15 October 2008, 19:14
mk1 - rocks
mk2 - rocks
mk3 - was a rock
mk4 - big heavy and slow rock
mk5 - diamond :cool:

....Sums it up perfectly imo. :afro:

I wonder how the Mk6 will be judged.

+1, really really want a mk1 or 2 project atm,

Lol me too!! Been secretly looking at the classified too.... just think its too much to take on cost wise at the mo, and considering i know sod all about fixing cars!!

Did you see that unbeliveably sexy Mk1.. black, totally orig... yours for a starting price of just £5k :undecided:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: topher on 15 October 2008, 19:36
Did you see that unbeliveably sexy Mk1.. black, totally orig... yours for a starting price of just £5k :undecided:

as a fan of the R' you would LOVE a rallye or g60 syncro.. and they make noises that put the V6 to shame :drool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: R32UK on 15 October 2008, 19:39
Did you see that unbeliveably sexy Mk1.. black, totally orig... yours for a starting price of just £5k :undecided:

as a fan of the R' you would LOVE a rallye or g60 syncro.. and they make noises that put the V6 to shame :drool:

the rallye never really did it for me looks wise... (sorry). The g60 could work out costly... a nice mk1 would be right up my street i think. But did take a few MK2's for a test drive as I needed a stop gap whilst waiting for the R to be delivered. Only problem was.. all the ones i saw were restoration attempts by the chav crew :embarassed:

Didnt take the plunge in the end..  :cry:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Greenouse on 15 October 2008, 20:24
Lets not forget the 8v MK2 chaps! Mines a belter and goes like the proverbial exiting a shovel at a fast rate of knots!  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: E30M3 on 15 October 2008, 20:34
Love all the GTi's even the Mk3 and Mk4 ones !!! :smiley:

my first GTi was a chavved up, raped mk2 8v Gti lasted all of 2 months but i got the GTi bug !

It was the Mk2 golf that got me into golfs, my cousin had a minter of a 1.8 gL ! it was sick !!  ps cousins Golf is only on 48,000, its a H reg !!!! LOL

I absolutly love a stock mk1, especially with the twin round lights, and the mk2 16v in oak green !
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 15 October 2008, 20:41
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/gtionbbs.jpg)
 i love mine
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Greenouse on 15 October 2008, 20:44
Love all the GTi's even the Mk3 and Mk4 ones !!! :smiley:

my first GTi was a chavved up, raped mk2 8v Gti lasted all of 2 months but i got the GTi bug !

It was the Mk2 golf that got me into golfs, my cousin had a minter of a 1.8 gL ! it was sick !!  ps cousins Golf is only on 48,000, its a H reg !!!! LOL

I absolutly love a stock mk1, especially with the twin round lights, and the mk2 16v in oak green !

If you love mint standard Mk1 GTI's you need to get a copy of this months VW Driver mag  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RedRobin on 15 October 2008, 20:58
cousins Golf is only on 48,000, its a H reg !!!! LOL

....I've done 55,000 since August 05 - I really don't understand loving a car but not driving it much. Last week I did about 800 miles and this week looks like only 20 - I'm beginning to feel withdrawal symptoms.

I love and wave acknowledgement at all Mk GTI's/Ed30's and R32's.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: E30M3 on 15 October 2008, 21:22
cousins Golf is only on 48,000, its a H reg !!!! LOL

....I've done 55,000 since August 05 - I really don't understand loving a car but not driving it much. Last week I did about 800 miles and this week looks like only 20 - I'm beginning to feel withdrawal symptoms.

I love and wave acknowledgement at all Mk GTI's/Ed30's and R32's.

Same as you Robin, love keeping a car looking good but also believe its there to be used !!!

You got a new daily driver Robin or getting some more mods upon it this week !!! ? 20 miles .
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RedRobin on 15 October 2008, 21:45
Same as you Robin, love keeping a car looking good but also believe its there to be used !!!

You got a new daily driver Robin or getting some more mods upon it this week !!! ? 20 miles .

....Have just started today to discuss with VWR what we'll do with the suspension (early KoniFSD's deteriorating) but she won't go into their workshop for quite a few weeks yet.

Last week I visited Milltek in Derby (400 miles) and took my daughter to see a college in Cornwall and went to Castle Combe at the weekend. This week I've only got the daily school run of 5 miles a day and she didn't need a lift today. Next week I'm visiting JKM in Portsmouth, Cardiff Uni, and friends in Surrey - It's just the way it goes and I never know beyond a week ahead.

That's part of the beauty of a Mk5 - Every journey is a joy and stress free :afro:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: sharpie on 15 October 2008, 22:14
agreed, judging by the success and quality of the MK5 I think the MK6 will not let us down  :wink:

probably exactly what people said after the mk2, and look what immediately followed it.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Cass on 16 October 2008, 00:08
That's part of the beauty of a Mk5 - Every journey is a joy and stress free :afro:

Here, here :smug:

Cass
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 16 October 2008, 07:44
agreed, judging by the success and quality of the MK5 I think the MK6 will not let us down  :wink:

probably exactly what people said after the mk2, and look what immediately followed it.

a big lump of lard ??  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: illyun on 16 October 2008, 09:14
agreed, judging by the success and quality of the MK5 I think the MK6 will not let us down  :wink:

probably exactly what people said after the mk2, and look what immediately followed it.

a big lump of lard ??  :grin:


But a refined and comfortable lump of lard  :laugh:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: AlanD on 16 October 2008, 09:24
Got to say I like all the Golfs apart from the MK3. Had a MK4 and then a sudden turn in fortune at work allowed me to live in the dream world of MK5. A lot of people slate the MK4 but get a 1.8T with a map and its a cracking little car.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RandomJord on 16 October 2008, 09:46
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/gtionbbs.jpg)
 i love mine

I love yours too!! SELL!!! SEEEELLLLL!!!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 09:55
it might be for sale soon  :wink: just had a full  gearbox rebuild and has a rebuilt engine so all good and all stock and even had all the og wheels redone  :cool: nice and stock
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/THEGTI015.jpg)
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: R32UK on 16 October 2008, 18:51
Give me a shout when you do decide :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 16 October 2008, 18:56
Give me a shout when you do decide :drool: :drool:

dont worry i will if and when its up for sale and this car took me some time to find  :shocked: there are so many bad abused ones out there it made me  :cry:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: k4ith on 16 October 2008, 22:19
Owned a MK4 GTI AUQ where i got the bug, then the ED30 and now as of monday night a 88 MKII GTI 8v, oh am gonna love modding / restoring that. No more mods to the MKv all resources going mkII way. I like the mkIII's and nearly bought Neaty's one.

Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 16 October 2008, 22:21
Owned a MK4 GTI AUQ where i got the bug, then the ED30 and now as of monday night a 88 MKII GTI 8v, oh am gonna love modding / restoring that. No more mods to the MKv all resources going mkII way. I like the mkIII's and nearly bought Neaty's one.



Good choice of MK2 Keith :afro:

where's the pic's ??
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: k4ith on 16 October 2008, 22:29
Owned a MK4 GTI AUQ where i got the bug, then the ED30 and now as of monday night a 88 MKII GTI 8v, oh am gonna love modding / restoring that. No more mods to the MKv all resources going mkII way. I like the mkIII's and nearly bought Neaty's one.



Good choice of MK2 Keith :afro:

where's the pic's ??
going to get some at the weekend, well chuffed. Its all oem apart from the stereo and an  grill eyebrow thingy but it came with pics of the restoration and cyclinder head refurb done a few years ago but its needing some tlc to bring it back up again, Its going into my tuner who is going to give it the once over. biggest laugh was the wife when she got in the car "wheres the central locking ?"  "how do i move the steering wheel up" you would not believe what some folk try to sell you though.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 16 October 2008, 22:35
Owned a MK4 GTI AUQ where i got the bug, then the ED30 and now as of monday night a 88 MKII GTI 8v, oh am gonna love modding / restoring that. No more mods to the MKv all resources going mkII way. I like the mkIII's and nearly bought Neaty's one.



Good choice of MK2 Keith :afro:

where's the pic's ??
going to get some at the weekend, well chuffed. Its all oem apart from the stereo and an  grill eyebrow thingy but it came with pics of the restoration and cyclinder head refurb done a few years ago but its needing some tlc to bring it back up again, Its going into my tuner who is going to give it the once over. biggest laugh was the wife when she got in the car "wheres the central locking ?"  "how do i move the steering wheel up" you would not believe what some folk try to sell you though.

Sound like you found a good one, glad you found one at last.

I bet you had a very big smile on your face then you drove it home  :smiley:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: TagnuT on 16 October 2008, 22:39
it might be for sale soon  :wink: just had a full  gearbox rebuild and has a rebuilt engine so all good and all stock and even had all the og wheels redone  :cool: nice and stock
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/THEGTI015.jpg)

She is soooo nice. Credit to you MAT ed30.

Not Booth Wood Reservoir by any chance is it, on the A672??
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: k4ith on 16 October 2008, 22:40
Pitch black out on the sticks, badly lit dash, no pas, it was ace grinning all the way home.Cant wait for the weekend. :smiley:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: garethmk1 on 16 October 2008, 23:46
Since everyone is showing photos now - here's an old photo of my mk1 - 2001 ish I was 21 then ... ah ... how I miss it ...

(http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bestpic640x480ke6.jpg)

And here it is as per last week - I'm so excited ... nearly done - I'll feel like I'm 19 all over again when this baby fires up ...

(http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0489640x480oq3.jpg)

(http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0507640x480jd7.jpg)

Shouldn't be too long until its finished - hopefully by xmas - keep some miles off the ED30.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: illyun on 17 October 2008, 00:16
where is it?
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: VeeDubDan on 17 October 2008, 09:03
I've had a modded Mk2 16V big bumper and loved it.  Always remember the day I sold it, when it drove off I realised how cool it looked and thought "why did I just sell that car?!!"  :cry:

Also then had a mildly modded Mk4 1.8T, a very well built car but not very stimulating

Then a Mk5 R32 which blew me away, such a nice car.  Sold that to get a Mk2 TT.

Now back on a Mk4 1.8T whislt I wait for the bank balance to recover after moving to a new house. 

In the spring a MK5 will be mine!  :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: E30M3 on 17 October 2008, 16:29
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/gtionbbs.jpg)
 i love mine

What wheels are these Matt  ?
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 16:33
BBS RM
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: E30M3 on 17 October 2008, 16:34
Whats the difference between these RM's and RS and SUPER RS ? ?  can you explain to me ? ?

thanks Mat .  :smiley:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: MAT ed30 on 17 October 2008, 16:39
rm are in 2 bits rs are 3 bits but not sure on the super rs
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: E30M3 on 17 October 2008, 16:46
cheers Mat, ps those RM S are sex !!!!!  :cool: getting my Genuine LM's done the same ! then hopefully save up for some RMs or Super RS's for the mk5 !
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 17 October 2008, 16:53
Since everyone is showing photos now - here's an old photo of my mk1 - 2001 ish I was 21 then ... ah ... how I miss it ...

(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7899/bestpic640x480ke6.jpg)

And here it is as per last week - I'm so excited ... nearly done - I'll feel like I'm 19 all over again when this baby fires up ...

(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/6141/img0489640x480oq3.jpg)

(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/4161/img0507640x480jd7.jpg)

Shouldn't be too long until its finished - hopefully by xmas - keep some miles off the ED30.

I wanted to see his MK1 so I fixed the links.

Looking very smart Gareth  :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: WhiteGTI on 17 October 2008, 18:47
Absolutely stunning Gareth!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: R32UK on 17 October 2008, 18:52
I could eat my diner off that :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: garethmk1 on 18 October 2008, 00:40
Steve thanks for fixing the links, dunno what I did wrong, thanks for your kind comments also.  It was my late grandmothers car which she promised to me, whilst well ... difficult .. never mind.  Anyway, I could never ever ever ever part with that car.  I first had ownership of it it in 1996 so it's been with me for the last 11 years.  I initially swapped it over to 16v in 2000, the bottom end gave up during an overly quick change from 4th to 5th at full throttle ... hmmm ... that was the end of that. I then bought a 1H Rallye engine, totally tripped and rebuilt it to a very excessive spec for example sputter bottom end bearings (the big ends were £106 alone), and a properly done head which I flowed on a supeflow flow bench (ruined 2 standard 1.8v heads until I found where the limits were for the 8v head) and got a very keenly flowing g60 head, hybrid T3/4 turbo, grey cosworth injectors, DTA etc etc. Our engine simulation programme (Ricardo Wave) predicted 280bhp with safe 28psi - the rebuld cost me £2k and all work carried out by myself. Got poor ... sold it for £500  :sick: on ebay ... the dumb ass who bought it fcuked me around and couldn't get it to run - complaining of overfueling - didn't have the heart to tell him he didn't know what he had.  Anyway, bought a 1.8t AEB - for reasonable money - sold it recently at a loss again on ebay after no intrest in the forum.  Then thankfully bought the ED30  :cool:, just waiting to get my hands on that properly, proper turbo going shortly on that. 

.... then the missus told me ... when are you going to get your mk1 finished and I though fcuk it, I'll put another 16v back in it so ... there it is .... the engines a bit trick in so far as it's got a KR exhaust cam as inlet, is an 027 "3" prefixed head, got Dellorto 45's to go on after its run in and a quaife ATB all running through Avo coilovers and a full polybush set with seam welded rear beam and wishbones.  Just need to get ED30 seat centre cloth for the seats front and rear and I'll be happy. Should be good - just hope its not to stiff and to extreme for the road ... and also that it makes me drive the ED30 less - HAVE TO GET REVO QUICK !!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all the kind comments,

Gareth
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 18 October 2008, 21:24
^^^ No probs :afro:

Thats some serious modifying you have been up to  :shocked: and sounds like it's going to be an awesome car when finished  :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: WhiteGTI on 18 October 2008, 21:34
Amazing!!!!!!! Gareth - you should do a project thread for it in the MK1 project section! Im sure many others will be very interested in reading all of the things that you have done! Although, I appreciate that it will probably take you two weeks to write it all up considering the amount that you've done to it!

Great example of one of the best cars ever made! Never ever ever sell her!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Jkctr on 19 October 2008, 13:17
That car must be bloody quick running on redbull!
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/img0507640x480jd7.jpg)
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: sharman on 19 October 2008, 20:55
Owned a 76 Bay camper, 1990 MK2 GTI, 1996 Polo, 98 Golf GT TDI, x2 2000 Golf GTI Turbos, 07 GTI(current) and 08 Polo Match(wifes).
I have to say my favourite was my 1990 black 3 door 8V big bumper GTI. Had her for 5 years and regretted the day I sold her. I even offered to buy it back a year later. I really want another, but family and safety dictate my current MK5 GTI. This is a great car and as much fun as my MK2, but just lacks a bit of character and soul.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Martz on 19 October 2008, 20:58
Awesome looking MK1 you have there mate. Good fun!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RedRobin on 19 October 2008, 21:04
I have to say my favourite was my 1990 black 3 door 8V big bumper GTI. Had her for 5 years and regretted the day I sold her. I even offered to buy it back a year later. I really want another, but family and safety dictate my current MK5 GTI. This is a great car and as much fun as my MK2, but just lacks a bit of character and soul.

....If you were to do one or two performance mods, you might unearth the Mk5's character and soul. But it's a slippery slope!! :evil:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: JC on 19 October 2008, 21:06
god I'm feeling the love in here now  :cool:   .    :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Edition30 on 19 October 2008, 21:57
Nope < to the original question.

Im always drawn to modern cars hence buying a MK5. I like to have the new models, probably go after a special edition mk6 when they are released providing I like it.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Hurdy on 19 October 2008, 22:25
god I'm feeling the love in here now  :cool:   .    :wink:

 :kiss:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 19 October 2008, 22:44
thought i would jump on the band wagen of posting pictures of your other golfs. heres mine with the mk5 this weekend :)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/tomnewey/DSC_0023.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/tomnewey/DSC_0028.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/tomnewey/DSC_0029.jpg)
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Top Cat on 19 October 2008, 22:48
Absolutely love that second pic  :cool:

PS how did you manage to drive both cars to the location  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: illyun on 19 October 2008, 22:53
thought i would jump on the band wagen of posting pictures of your other golfs. heres mine with the mk5 this weekend :)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/tomnewey/DSC_0023.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/tomnewey/DSC_0028.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/tomnewey/DSC_0029.jpg)


DAMN... Thats just too painful to look at.. brings back memories of my first Mk2 16v I bought in 2005.  It was a mint Tornado Red 3-door 16v with just 53k on the clock, smelt like new and really did drive just as good as the Mk5 GTI demo car I tried in Jan 2006.  Wish I hadn't sold it now but I was too fussy for my own good and decided to sell it as the paintwork wasn't original everywhere  :cry: 
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 19 October 2008, 22:54
Absolutely love that second pic  :cool:

PS how did you manage to drive both cars to the location  :grin:

me and my dad went for a drive to get some pictures of them both being as they were both clean  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Martz on 19 October 2008, 23:01
Nice pics. Looked like a good day! :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Peskarik on 20 October 2008, 08:22
cousins Golf is only on 48,000, its a H reg !!!! LOL

....I've done 55,000 since August 05 - I really don't understand loving a car but not driving it much. Last week I did about 800 miles and this week looks like only 20 - I'm beginning to feel withdrawal symptoms.

I love and wave acknowledgement at all Mk GTI's/Ed30's and R32's.

I only acknowledge E30s, and look at Mk5 GTIs.  :smiley:
I do not have the hots for older MKs, so of course a nice Mk2 is a nice Mk2, and Mk4 R32 looks better than Mk5 R32.  :wink:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: 182_blue on 20 October 2008, 09:29
Anyone else notice Crabsters wind up attempt didnt work  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: NEWEY on 20 October 2008, 09:47
Anyone else notice Crabsters wind up attempt didnt work  :grin:

ye i did notice  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: SteveP on 20 October 2008, 11:43
Great Pic's NEWEY  :cool:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 20 October 2008, 11:50
It's a bit like freaky eaters on TV.
To only buy and drive fwd VW Golfs is like sticking to a diet of cheese.

Try a bacon buttie, a RWD BMW, for a change.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: RedRobin on 20 October 2008, 11:56
....

Been there and done that! My last car was a RWD straight-six BMW. But I didn't buy the GTI because it's FWD.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: illyun on 20 October 2008, 12:51
It's a bit like freaky eaters on TV.
To only buy and drive fwd VW Golfs is like sticking to a diet of cheese.

Try a bacon buttie, a RWD BMW, for a change.

Driven one - boring
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: E30M3 on 20 October 2008, 16:32
It's a bit like freaky eaters on TV.
To only buy and drive fwd VW Golfs is like sticking to a diet of cheese.

Try a bacon buttie, a RWD BMW, for a change.

Nosh i have 3 cars, other than a golf and a Gti is something special, you will find most Ferrari /Porsche Gt2/3 owners will run a "cheese" golf GTi/R32/Tdi !!  :smiley:

the Mk1 was the first Hot Hatch ( well other than the Sunbeam ) and the Mk2 was a legend !!!
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: 182_blue on 20 October 2008, 16:36
It's a bit like freaky eaters on TV.
To only buy and drive fwd VW Golfs is like sticking to a diet of cheese.

Try a bacon buttie, a RWD BMW, for a change.

Nosh i have 3 cars, other than a golf and a Gti is something special, you will find most Ferrari /Porsche Gt2/3 owners will run a "cheese" golf GTi/R32/Tdi !!  :smiley:

the Mk1 was the first Hot Hatch ( well other than the Sunbeam ) and the Mk2 was a legend !!!

you soon learn to ignore the Nosh monster  :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 21 October 2008, 10:06
It's a bit like freaky eaters on TV.
To only buy and drive fwd VW Golfs is like sticking to a diet of cheese.

Try a bacon buttie, a RWD BMW, for a change.

Nosh i have 3 cars, other than a golf and a Gti is something special, you will find most Ferrari /Porsche Gt2/3 owners will run a "cheese" golf GTi/R32/Tdi !!  :smiley:

the Mk1 was the first Hot Hatch ( well other than the Sunbeam ) and the Mk2 was a legend !!!

The Alfasud was the first hot hatch.

Still being nasty blue?  Give it a rest.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: 182_blue on 21 October 2008, 10:29
It's a bit like freaky eaters on TV.
To only buy and drive fwd VW Golfs is like sticking to a diet of cheese.

Try a bacon buttie, a RWD BMW, for a change.

Nosh i have 3 cars, other than a golf and a Gti is something special, you will find most Ferrari /Porsche Gt2/3 owners will run a "cheese" golf GTi/R32/Tdi !!  :smiley:

the Mk1 was the first Hot Hatch ( well other than the Sunbeam ) and the Mk2 was a legend !!!

The Alfasud was the first hot hatch.

Still being nasty blue?  Give it a rest.

haha, love what your trying to do Nosh ;-)
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 21 October 2008, 11:26
 :grin:
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: evad on 21 October 2008, 12:18
Had 2 Mk1 GTIS, one was rubbish and the other was great, loved it.
Looking for a clean Mk2 16v small bumper now.
Detest the Mk3 in every guise.
Had a Mk4 GTI 20vt, wasn't as bad a car as the press made out, kept it for 3 years and bought a
MK5 GTI, which was nice but didn't float my boat, changed for a MK5 R32, which I miss every day, loved that car.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/davered/littleandlarge.jpg)
My Mk1 and Mk5, little and large.
Title: Re: Do MK5 owners like other Volkswagen GTIs
Post by: mjp on 21 October 2008, 12:30
Mk1 GTI, MK2 GTI 16V spitzer for me please