Need help on buying a mk5 gti

[mr mk2]

Hi the time has come to get rid of the mrs focus and convert her to the way of the gti but I haven't got a clue what to look for on the mk5s or what all the abreiviations mean eg, dsg fsi ect. What should I b looking for and what's best? Also is the tiptronic gearbox any good?

[Rhyso]

There is no tiptronic; thats DSG 

[mr mk2]

So what's dsg and fsi?

[dTEA]

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/transmissions-and-drivetrains/dsg
and FSI

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/what-car-q-and-a/what-does-fsi--tdi-and-dsg-mean/224479

Should answer you questions and google is your friend...or the search bar on here

[mr mk2]

Nice 1 that's cleared things up for me. So is there anything I should look out for in buying a mk5 gti as I'm looking at spending about £7000 on 1 but I've never spent more than £1000 on a motor so the thought of buying a sh!tter is worrying me abit lol

[barrym381]

7k should get you a decent mk5 now but make sure you test a few an service history is a must 

[dTEA]

7k and it should be mint.  Full VWSH with low mileage and good extras.

As a point I sold my 60,000 mk5 gti poverty spec but 2 owners full VWSH for £6,000 last year.  plenty out there and extras include things like the
Monza 2 18" wheels (most will need a refurb)
Full leather heated
RNS 500 sat nav and touchscreen headunit
Multi Function steering wheel