I am totally satisfied with my Mk5 GTI.

[RedRobin]

....

I love mine too!

Everytime I park, lock, and walk away from her I have to turn and admire the way she looks.
It's just like a pretty girl you pass in the street - You have to turn and perv all over her have a second look!

And as for being a great allrounder AND a pure joy to drive at any speed - fast or slow.

No reason not to keep her.

[winrya]

The GTi is my 31st car in 21yrs of driving!!!

Previously to this, I had a BMW 120D M sport. I only kept it 3 mths!! Within a week of buying it, I knew there was something about the car I did not like.

Anyway, when I saw my GTi 4 sale, I was offered a great deal, so jumped into my first VW.

Its early days, 3 weeks in, but I have to say, I LOVE THIS CAR!!! For the first time in 31 cars, I have had no doubts whatsoever that its the car for me. Normally, after a week or so, the novelty wears off and I start to doubt my purchase. Not this time, I love the GTi and think I will keep it for at least 2 years.

Andy

Hi Andy,

I was considering a 120d m sport or more likely a 123d m sport as a replacement for the gti (but not yet:))  I'd love a comparison if you wouldnt mind

[R32UK]

Already dreadding the day I have to give her back.... 

[ifti]

Why will you have to give it back?

[R32UK]

Why will you have to give it back?

2 yr lease.. Ends at the end of august 

Feels like i just got her yesterday (still waiting for a figure to decide if I want to buy her outright... we will see)

[RedRobin]

Feels like i just got her yesterday (still waiting for a figure to decide if I want to buy her outright... we will see)

....Theoretically, if they are obliged to submit a figure which is close to the current market value, you could get a bargain. But of course no-one knows what you'll 'lose' when you eventually want to sell her.

Hmm, the R32 is potentially a bit of a classic in the longer term. At least you know her well and can decide how much you want to keep her.

[chungster]

Robin....your car running alright now? done anymore dyno runs??

[RedRobin]

Robin....your car running alright now? done anymore dyno runs??

....Hi matey Long time no see/hear.

Yep, she's running very sweet at the moment and I'm loving the VWR-KW-V3 suspension combined with Quaife. I'm going to the Dyno-Day at JKM 7th March - Not expecting bigger numbers but more interested in checking her health. It's nice to combine it with a social.

How about you?



http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=104066.new;topicseen#new

[R32UK]

Feels like i just got her yesterday (still waiting for a figure to decide if I want to buy her outright... we will see)

....Theoretically, if they are obliged to submit a figure which is close to the current market value, you could get a bargain. But of course no-one knows what you'll 'lose' when you eventually want to sell her.

Hmm, the R32 is potentially a bit of a classic in the longer term. At least you know her well and can decide how much you want to keep her.

Think its taken the majority of its hit already so would not mind investing in a R32 long term. As I usually like to change cars every 2 yrs I thought this would be the case with the R but its gone totally the other way....  i really do want to keep her, but will wait and see how cheap i can get it.

Have been seriously tempted by this tho.... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/888405.htm 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Beemers are excellent cars imo and I think they currently make the best diesels......But from petrol V6 to diesel zorst music?

I'd keep the .:R and buy a Milltek instead! But each to their own.