BBC Top Gear car of the year winner

[jv]

Is...... the mk5 GTI

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1086.shtml

[gibby]

The more and more I read about these the more they are beginning to grow on me. I haven't heard anyone say anything bad about them yet ! Now if only I had about 25k down the side of the sofa !

[DubFan]

Did anyone see Top Gear tonight?
They reviewed the Mk5 GTI and Clarkson loved it. They even did a small parade of the previous Mks.
With a 200bhp Turbo engine it goes pretty good, and although it's wasn't quite as quick as the Honda Civic Type-R, they preferred it cos you could take it anywhere and it'd be acceptable, at home in Chelsea or Chigwell.

Apparently the base spec 3dr GTI in boring paint (non-metallic) will be ?19,995.
It's a much more appealing car than the Mk4 GTI and it's the best looking version of the Mk5.

[sesterfield]

They even did a small parade of the previous Mks.

I remember seeing the mk1 at the motor show at the nec, it looks absolutely mint - as if someone had locked it up since new 

[Rain]

ok so whos goner be the first to put that big 2.0 fsi turbo in there mk2 

[AdamB]

My local dealer will have one in before Christmas, and is available for me to test drive afterwards...........HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[Rob GTi]

I did hear somewhere that some of these big online car importers are offering the new GTi at 2k lower tahn VW - sorry can't remember where but could be worth a try.
Yes, Clarkson had nothing but praise for the car - yes agree Gibby the car is growing on me too, but unless i sell my house and my mk 4 i could not afford the extras i would want....

[...joe]

i thought it looked cool and i'm glad vw pulled thier finger out!!!!

but i do think it looked really tall at the back, bit bulbous, but i like the front alot and the interior is just about right.

[keefusg60]

Top Gear's repeated at 11.20 tonight for those who missed it or want to see it again.

[Mixologist]

They even did a small parade of the previous Mks.

I remember seeing the mk1 at the motor show at the nec, it looks absolutely mint - as if someone had locked it up since new?

I want that golf!