3doors vs 5doors

[ChrisbGTI72]

I am in the process of looking for a Mk Gti.

I have quite a high spec list to match, but I am in no real hurry. I want to get the best car I can for my money not just get myself a set of wheels as fast as I can.

Ideally I want a 5doors as we are expecting a baby next May and the GTI will become the family car. After another unsuccessful search I decided to opt for the 3dr option on my Autotrader search, not only did I manage to find more cars similar to my spec, but for less money aswell. I have found a car that ticks every one of my wish list and is in budget and even has low mileage. I'm now just debating why the 3dr would be less money and could I justify getting one if I'm going to have to load a baby on board via the fronts seats

Thoughts please??

[Alexander]

I've got a three door and although they look good they are not the most practical of beasts!Luckily I very rarely use the back seats but I wouldnt want one if I had a kid. At the end of the day tho its up to you mate. depends how desperate you are.

[Pando]

I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old. I have a 5 door and it has been perfect for me.

I always thought that a 3 door would be manageable, but now with experience a 5 door is the way ahead.

Accessing the kids seats in the back from a 3 door will be very hard to do especially once the kid becomes heavier, i mean 9 months onwards, especially for the wife

trust me go for practicability not looks etc

[AlanD]

I don't have kids and am a 22 year old so the looks of the 3 door was the only option for me. I personally wouldn't fancy trying to load the back seat with a kid every day with a 3 door.

I'd buy the mrs a small car and let her deal with the kids and keep the GTI for yourself, that way you the 3 door shouldn't be a problem

[Gene Hunt.]

My youngest is 16 now & hardley ever comes with us when we go out but i still went for the 5 door option.It makes life so much easier even for the dog getting in.(big plastic seat protecter covers whole rear seat/bench. ).

[Egbutt Wash]

If you are going 3 door you might as well buy a 2002 911 turbo.
5 doors are so much better for real life of kids, dogs, tight parking spaces and comfy seatbelts.

That's why the 3 doors come cheap.

[Ed30DSG]

If you are going 3 door you might as well buy a 2002 911 turbo.
5 doors are so much better for real life of kids, dogs, tight parking spaces and comfy seatbelts.

I agree, but the 5-door looks Fugly

Not sure you'd get 3 kids in the back of a 911, LOL!

[andrewparker]

If you're having a baby you need a 5 door with an Isofix base in the back. It couldn't be easier.

[2007GTI]

5 door everytime, esp with kids.

[popleyruss]

5 door all the way I've got an 11 month old and its. Just easyer