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Help on GTI buying!
« on: 30 July 2011, 16:41 »
Hello all. Decided to buy a MKV GTI with my hard earned dolla but before I do, is there a MKV that is worth buying over others. Obviously I know about Pirelli and the aniversary model but I am talking year wise i.e. 2005, 2006 and so on...... Look forward to your inputs

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Re: Help on GTI buying!
« Reply #1 on: 30 July 2011, 22:05 »
Answered my own question and thought id share it.

05 Changes were :-

• Lockable glove boxes, chrome handbrake button and chrome gear lever collar.
• An external temperature display displayed in the entry level MFA (S & SE) only
• Seat belt audible warning on front seats.
• VW headlight bulb cover and silver rather than dark grey headlight interiors.
• 1.9 TDI 105 is now simply badged as TDI rather than 1.9 TDI on the rear

 

06 Changes were :-

• Radio / Navigation knobs now with chrome plated finish
• Gear Shift Cover with a Chrome plates surround
• Change to door side trim
• Open ended spanner in toolkit discontinued
• "Assistance in Europe" manulas discontinued in Handbooks
• Roof Aerial in conjunction with RCD300/500/Plus replaces aerial in rear windscreen
• Mid range speaker discontinued in RCD300 and RCD300 Plus
• New operating controls on multi-function steering wheel, all cars got a 3-spoke wheel, 4-spoke wheel on entry-level models discontinued.
GTi specific:
• New Leather steering wheel with tiptronic paddles for DSG models
• Front foglights changed from projection to reflector technology

 

07 Changes were :-

• Automatic employment of warning lights under emergency braking
• Rear headrests reduced in size see http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/57938619_68769fd3ff.jpg
• Whiplash optimised front headrests (replaced active headrests) see http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/57938618_c58b92b9f1.jpg
• Change to front courtesy light – discontinuation of the middle lamp and housing is no longer lacquered
• Silver Buttons on the RCD 300, RCD 500 and MFD2 Radio and navigation systems
• Change of icon on the lock/unlock button
• Location of the airbag warning label will be on the B pillar rather than next to the windscreen
• Centre console foot space covering for front passengers in black only (beige and grey discontinued)
• Soft Touch Plastics in doors removed
• Leather armrest replaced with leatherette


08 Changes were :-

• Rod aerial replaces ‘shark fin’ aerial when the optional satellite navigation system is ordered.
• Introduction of new generation immobiliser. Generation IV.
• AC button instead of ECON button for climatronic air conditioning (some 2007s have this too)
• New feature on climatronic air conditioning unit. Air quality sensor with automatic changeover switch.
• Change to the symbols on the indicator/wiper lever.
• The black centre armrest with fabric covering will be changed from a ’fell’ seam to a 'join’ seam.
• Removal of optional factory fit telephone preparation. Available as aftersales fit only. • Rod aerial replaces ‘shark fin’ aerial when the optional satellite navigation system is ordered.
• MP3 compatible RCD 300/ 500 (look for icon above CD slot)

 

09 Changes were :-

• Symbol change on interior monitoring button for anti-theft alarm
• Glove compartment handle changes from chrome to trim colour
• Electric sunroof button changed
• Mirror heater dial position changed from 12 o’clock to two o’clock
• RCD 210 with 4 speakers replaced RCD 300 with 4 speakers
• Hill-hold function standard on 6 speed and 7 speed DSG
• Symbol change on headlight switch
• Change to ESP system, can no longer be fully de-activated

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Re: Help on GTI buying!
« Reply #2 on: 31 July 2011, 10:57 »
I had an early mk5 GTI (54 REG) and it had nicer blue tinted glass and better spec foglamps than later ones I looked at.
Either buy a very early one or a very late one that still has some warranty.
‘25 8.5R, ‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten