worth going for a Mk VI over a Mk V?

[Bobman]

Hi there, about to trade in my 2004 DSG GTi for a newer one (and a manual instead). Cost might rule out a 2009 Mk VI, so I might end up with a 2007/8 Mk V. But still, just in case.... wondered what the general feedback was for drivers going from the Mk V to Mk VI?

suspect you're all biased, but thought I'd ask! cheers.

[The Doc]

If I was buying myself a gti I'd go for a mk5 DSG sub 10k with 18's and xenons.

Tell me all about yours and you may have a buyer :-)

[Bobman]

is that because you prefer the Mk V, or just the cost on the VI? TBH, I'm assuming there's not that much to choose between them - VI having a bit more power, slightly nicer/newer inside, few more toys? Personally I think the Mk V looks better too.

as for mine... Tornado Red, Dec 2004, DSG, 5-dr, 53k miles, great condition inside and out, FVWSH. Also all the extras (inc. Xenons), except no parking sensors or (sorry) the 18" Monzas.

Yours for sub-10k! 

[The Doc]

There's no way I'm going into this on here or I'll be shunned forever 

I just love the MK5 GTI DSG.

Does it have a sunroof?

How much is your car then?

[R32UK]

The only real advantages of the mk6 over the mk5 gti are the mpg (which is not why you buy a gti) and the interior (which again is not why you buy a gti)

mk5 ftw 

[Jimmymature]

If you don't want to spend over £20k I'd spend my money on an MK5 R32.



Jim

[mortygt140]

There's a very nice 3dr fully loaded mk6 gti in white £17k on the trader

Darren

[The Doc]

There's a very nice 3dr fully loaded mk6 gti in white £17k on the trader

Darren

"fully loaded" 

Linky: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201150435040895/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/4/keywords/gti_xenon/radius/1500/postcode/l120hx?logcode=p

If you don't want to spend over £20k I'd spend my money on an MK5 R32.

Jim

Really mate, I had two new MK5 R32's and they both left me wanting more power 

[JonnyG]

If it were me in your shoes,  I'd go for a Mk V GTi Edition 30

Great car, great handling and plenty of punch with 230bhp (standard);    or  280+ bhp (remapped Stage 1) if you're that way inclined. 

Should hold it's value well too if you look after it   

[The Doc]

If it were me in your shoes,  I'd go for a Mk V GTi Edition 30

Great car, great handling and plenty of punch with 230bhp (standard);    or  280+ bhp (remapped Stage 1) if you're that way inclined. 

Should hold it's value well too if you look after it   

Agreed - now sell me yours