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Offline MattVW

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Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« on: 05 August 2011, 12:20 »
Hi all im Matt im 22 and from Welling in Kent...i currently drive a cooper S which was about 190WHP but has since been split ready to be sold...im aware the GTI wont feel the same as its turbo and my Supercharger was instant power. I have a budget of around £7.5k and have seen plenty for sale around that budget, now is there any real issues to look out for? im looking at cars with around 65k miles so at this mileage or more are there issues or do you avoid them? never owned a VW but i get the impression of them being very reliable...i love my mrs TT and of course the golf will not stay stock for long :) any help will be great
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Offline Mark Hateley FF

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #1 on: 05 August 2011, 19:40 »
I have owned my Mark 5 GTI for about 2 years.


Not had any major issues, it as 61k on the clock and runs smoothly (Fingers crossed), I would make sure it has a FVWSH and that the cambelt has been changed. I have had to get two new front wings replaced due to the arches bubbling which was done under warrenty.


You wont be disapointed.
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Offline MattVW

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #2 on: 07 August 2011, 23:57 »
cheers mate, been poking around in a few and im loving the checked seats lol, plan would be a nice drop, filter, down pipe and map ust to start :)
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Offline jeynesey

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #3 on: 08 August 2011, 12:42 »
You will much prefer the GTi to the cooper :afro:
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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #4 on: 08 August 2011, 13:34 »
you say this but my little beast is probably the greatest driving car ive driven (bar 911 gt3) most people say they are womens cars but with a chassis thats 50% stiffer then most hothatches, throw in fully APs, fully poly bushed and 190WHP in an 1100kg car i can tell you its fun :) but i realy enjoyed the golf i drove so with a few mods i think it will be the perfect car for what im after :)

heres how she sounded with a janspedd mani/decat and piper cat back combo
http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/izumis/?action=view&current=SDV_0198.mp4

and a couple of pics


how it is atm
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Offline _Adam_

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #5 on: 08 August 2011, 14:55 »
 :undecided: No offense, and I know I have a Gt, but I don't like Minis, that's just my opinion.
 Good upgrade to a Gti IMO :wink:
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Offline mrDMH

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #6 on: 09 August 2011, 19:16 »
You've got two out of the three letter though Adam! ;)
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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2011, 10:13 »
Quote from: mrDMH on 09 August 2011, 19:16
You've got two out of the three letter though Adam! ;)

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

like i said - i chose a diesel engine as an optional extra :laugh: :laugh:
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Offline mrDMH

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2011, 12:20 »
HAHAHA!!
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Offline Upperoilcan

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Re: Newbie looking for Mk5 GTi info :)
« Reply #9 on: 11 August 2011, 08:03 »
22yrs old and after a GTI....Dare i ask what the insurance people will knock you for ????? :sick:
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