Bought Golf GTI MkV @ 4.30pm....a write of by 5.30pm :o(

[Alexander]

^^^WOW he must either be VERY unlucky or doing something thats upsetting the wiring!

[dejaye]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I've had an independent inpsection carried out and am awaiting results. Once I have this I'll look to share with you.

Awaiting settlement from insurer and dealership have agreed to pay any costs, excess etc 

Has this put me off have another GTi? Nah, for the hour I drove it I was completely smitten, just debating now whether to upgrade to R32 !!?? 

[AlanD]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I've had an independent inpsection carried out and am awaiting results. Once I have this I'll look to share with you.

Awaiting settlement from insurer and dealership have agreed to pay any costs, excess etc 

Has this put me off have another GTi? Nah, for the hour I drove it I was completely smitten, just debating now whether to upgrade to R32 !!?? 

If you can afford to then why not !?

260bhp, 4WD and a V6 that can give a man wood is never a bad thing in my book

[2007GTI]

and £400 a year tax!

[Saint Steve]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I've had an independent inpsection carried out and am awaiting results. Once I have this I'll look to share with you.

Awaiting settlement from insurer and dealership have agreed to pay any costs, excess etc 

Has this put me off have another GTi? Nah, for the hour I drove it I was completely smitten, just debating now whether to upgrade to R32 !!?? 

Try the Ed30 or Pirelli 

[teemcgee]

Not a good situation at all mate, hope you get sorted out ASAP. Certainly will be interesting to hear the outcome!

[dejaye]

All sorted now, still awaiting report although insurer states that it waswnon conclusive. I think it was the coil still but it maybe just one of those things I'll never know for sure......

Anyhow keeping my eye out for a replacement, looking for a.....

5 door GTi DSG in silver or white
Sat Nav
Leather
under 60k miles
FSH
Budget circa £13k.

Get in touch if you know someone, still wanna be part of the GTi club...

[Gene Hunt.]

Result. 

[dTEA]

bloody hell...thats some going to destroy that many mk5's.

In terms of your result, glad you've sorted it one way or another...consumer law isnt always helpful and can be long and costly so a quick settlement is def a result.

Good hunting and for that money keep your eyes peeled for a ED30...unless you are dealershiping again

[dejaye]

Just bought a replacement for my previous loss.....another Silver GTi DSG, with all the top spec - wonder if I can keep this one for more than an hour!

Finally a proud member of a GTi   

Pics to follow.