thinking about buying a mk5 GTi...

[D Squared]

as said, thinking about getting rid of my Passat, and looking at the possibility of a MK5 GTi...

What do i need to look out for? is there any common faults? different specs etc?

Any help would be appreciated..

Cheers

DD

[R32UK]

two types gti 200bhp

ed30 230bhp

ed30 has a few subtle styling differences + k04 turbo

[stealthwolf]

There's also the Pirelli edition which is essentially the Edition 30 but with Pirelli tread pattern on the seats and Pirelli alloys (and tyres I guess).

[kane1210]

really , any pics on the web of this?

[AlanD]

really , any pics on the web of this?

Of the Pirelli?

These are the new wheels:



and these are the seats:



Rear badge:



FYI that yellow isn't available in the UK.

Im not a great fan of the seats or wheels and much prefer the BBS CHs on the ED30, but then again you cant please everyone.

[jaydubveedub]

It's certainly 'different' 

[D Squared]

as said, thinking about getting rid of my Passat, and looking at the possibility of a MK5 GTi...

What do i need to look out for? is there any common faults? different specs etc?

Any help would be appreciated..

Cheers

DD

as above then, any common faults, anything particulary bad about them?

[Gene Hunt.]

If you look at some of the earley ones 05 reg AXX engine code get it nice & warm & then listen to the tick over.A gentle clicking noise is normal(direct injection) BUT if it sounds like a diesel then i'm shure it will be the timing chain & tensioner thats knackered (mine has just been replaced).Other than that there a great car & i love mine.

[D Squared]

If you look at some of the earley ones 05 reg AXX engine code get it nice & warm & then listen to the tick over.A gentle clicking noise is normal(direct injection) BUT if it sounds like a diesel then i'm shure it will be the timing chain & tensioner thats knackered (mine has just been replaced).Other than that there a great car & i love mine.

thanks for that..it will be an early one i'm after

how much did it cost you to get the chain replaced? was it part of a schedule? or was there a problem with it?

Cheers

DD

[jaydubveedub]

I traded in my Passat for a GTI.

The Passat was a great all-rounder. The GTI is better. Much Better.