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Offline FamilyDub

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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #10 on: 06 January 2010, 17:16 »

Bring back the car sig, Hurdy!  :tongue:
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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #11 on: 06 January 2010, 17:20 »
Quote from: FamilyDub on 06 January 2010, 17:16

Bring back the car sig, Hurdy!  :tongue:

This is a temp one whilst I make up the new one - every make in that sig is on my car  :cool:
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Offline FamilyDub

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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #12 on: 06 January 2010, 17:22 »
Quote from: Hurdy on 06 January 2010, 17:20
This is a temp one whilst I make up the new one - every make in that sig is on my car  :cool:

Kewl!  :cool:

 Look forward to the new sig debut then.

Sorry OP!  :tongue:
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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #13 on: 06 January 2010, 19:27 »
My mk5 is an 06 and I've never had an issue with it. The 'common problems' list is pretty small all the same. I have nothing but positive experiences with the car, though I wouldn't mind something quicker  :wink:
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Offline DJGTi

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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #14 on: 08 January 2010, 10:35 »
Quote from: Jimp on 06 January 2010, 19:27
My mk5 is an 06 and I've never had an issue with it. The 'common problems' list is pretty small all the same. I have nothing but positive experiences with the car.

Mine's an 06 too and I've had no problems so far.

The list of 'common problems' on the 05 that I know of is:
steering rack
water in rear lights
failing high level brake light (v expensive)
corroding boot handle/badge
rattle from centre of dash
white worm in Monza 2s & centre caps (still a problem)
front seat folding mechanism on 3-doors
wind noise around driver's door (3 door only?)
engine rattles like a diesel.

Mostly minor, but more than you'd expect from a VW. I'd go for an '06 onwards if I were you.
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Offline ub7rm

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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #15 on: 08 January 2010, 12:41 »
Quote from: DJGTi on 08 January 2010, 10:35
Quote from: Jimp on 06 January 2010, 19:27
My mk5 is an 06 and I've never had an issue with it. The 'common problems' list is pretty small all the same. I have nothing but positive experiences with the car.

Mine's an 06 too and I've had no problems so far.

The list of 'common problems' on the 05 that I know of is:
steering rack
water in rear lights
failing high level brake light (v expensive)
corroding boot handle/badge
rattle from centre of dash
white worm in Monza 2s & centre caps (still a problem)
front seat folding mechanism on 3-doors
wind noise around driver's door (3 door only?)
engine rattles like a diesel.

Mostly minor, but more than you'd expect from a VW. I'd go for an '06 onwards if I were you.


If the high level brake light is beefed a cheap repair is possible http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

People seem to find that the earlier ones are actually put together a little bit better (less rattles) and are slightly better equiped than the newest models as VW cost cutting took effect as they years went on...
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Offline DanoGTI

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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #16 on: 09 January 2010, 11:34 »
Gotta say, my 05 has been spot on.

The only thing so far has been a rear wiper motor having a mind of its own - being replaced under warranty. However, can also be done for about £60.

Mine's a 3dr - no issues with the seats or door.
The white worm issue cropped up on my hub caps - dealer changed them a part of the deal.

The BIGGEST let down (not a fault as such) is the RCD300 - embarrassing is the word I'd use.

Apart from that, the car has been fab since I bought back in May 09.

Dan
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Offline simonkit

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Re: Negative "owner reviews" ?
« Reply #17 on: 09 January 2010, 19:39 »

 Good to know there are plenty of happy owners as I picked up my 58 plate/3 door in Reflex Silver yesterday - just need this snow to go so I can actually use it !!

 Simon
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