Hi guys =) new gti kid on the block!

[mashypz]

Hi there guys, not sure if this is the right place to post this so sorry if its not! My name is ash, I am looking to pick up a mk5 golf gti tomorrow 56 plate. Cant wait!!

Just wanted to ask you experienced owners out there on what I should look for for an 8 year old car as I am not sure, like what is the most common fault with these? I will search this forum now and do my own research but any tips will be much appreciated.

heres a link...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/golf-gti-mk5-mk6/volkswagen-golf-mk5-gti-56-plate/1937909?isexperiment=true

Thank you in advance =)

[missymckay]

Hi

I've just got my golf on a 55 plate. There's lots of info on the boards and people have been helpful with tips as this is my first golf and I know nothing lol.

 I was advised to check with vw re a recall for coil packs and check if it has been done. The cam follower can go and also check if the cam belt has been changed. They can rust on the wheel arches as well.

Look forward to seeing a pic

[mashypz]

there you go =)

yep 10 seconds after posting, i saw a few topics which answered my question! likewise put a pic up of yours.

where about are you from in essex. see alot of gtis in essex must be alot of us vdubber 

[charlie]

there you go =)

yep 10 seconds after posting, i saw a few topics which answered my question! likewise put a pic up of yours.

where about are you from in essex. see alot of gtis in essex must be alot of us vdubber 

very nice indeed

[missymckay]

I'm near lakeside, I haven't see many gti's round my way more tdi's lol .

This is the only pic I have as it needs a wash

[th3_f15t]

Another one for the Essex Veedub crew? Excellent...

[mossy1969]

also check the front wings for corrosion had mine changed on the warrenty also coil packs , timing belt ,all the obvious

[mashypz]

lol its funny now i got a golf gti.. i am constantly bogging at other golfs on the road!  ... was going to book in a remap with some tuning guys mentioned on here.. but after driving this beast I nearly wet myself lol so do i really need an extra 50 ponies? hmmm its nice to say the least, reminds me when i was 18 again 

[missymckay]

lol its funny now i got a golf gti.. i am constantly bogging at other golfs on the road!  ... was going to book in a remap with some tuning guys mentioned on here.. but after driving this beast I nearly wet myself lol so do i really need an extra 50 ponies? hmmm its nice to say the least, reminds me when i was 18 again 

Glad you're enjoying it lol. I know what you mean about other golf's as I've been doing the same, not seen many gti's though.

Was 18 a long time ago lmao my mates thought I was having an early mid life crisis when I got mine

[th3_f15t]

I wanted a mk5 GTI at 18 but settled for a mk2 instead. Now I'm living the dream 7 years later. And as for getting a remap, you will. The extra power is great but it's the way it uses that power and delivers it to you is so much more enjoyable. It's one of the best things I did to my Golf.