Thinking of moving to a MK5 - Help required please

[GTi_James]

hi all,

im looking into the market for one of these as well.

for me its a upgrade from my mk4 platform but i'm not only looking into maintaining a mk5 i also want to see what common faults are relevant to to this model. not really in it for modding anymore but we all know that doesnt last long 

so if anyone might be able to provide details on the common issues associated then that would be great.

already aware that 2007 onwards is better but further info would be nice 

thanks fellas

[damien010685]

I just bought a mk5 gti about a mth ago sadly it was written off and I decided to buy a mk5 r32... The golf gti was dsg.... And all I can say is between the manual and the dsg I would never buy a manual it truly is epic!!! Things to look for are the water pump change cam belts and dsg oil u go for it!! I really enjoyed the gti buy have to say the r32 just ticks all my boxes...  Get a dsg Nino!!

[Nino]

I have to say is growing on me.
This over priced???
http://www.evolution-cars.co.uk/used-cars/cardiff-cars/cardiff-south-glamorgan-volkswagen-golf-20-gti-5dr-dsg-1-own/

[damien010685]

I wouldn't say it's overpriced mate heavy spec and 1 owner with full history check the water and belts has been done mate and maybe see if he will come down a bit

[Nino]

Yeah it would of needed two belts and two water pumps right?

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

I wouldn't say it's overpriced mate heavy spec and 1 owner with full history check the water and belts has been done mate and maybe see if he will come down a bit

In my view I'd say it is over priced. Fair enough its got low miles and 1 previous owner. Tbh I wouldn't look at that for instance. You would think 1 owner car would be mint?, Look at the front alloy wheel. It's curbed so badly. Anyhow how is it a "Heavy Spec". It's only got reverse parking sensors and thats it.

It dont have, Cruise Control, It's got mid line Display,  No headlamp washer jets, No MFSW, No Paddles for DSG, No SatNav, And look at the centre console. It's basic with rear cup holder.

[Nino]

Yeah tbh i agree with you. I rang them and they told me they were selling it right then. Yet its still on autotrader and there site 3 days later... Oh and they promised to call me back with a value for my car, never did.

[th3_f15t]

Think they were banking on it being DSG and a more uncommon colour to bring in the premium. I still would love to have your R32, it looks lovely!

[Nino]

Think they were banking on it being DSG and a more uncommon colour to bring in the premium. I still would love to have your R32, it looks lovely!

You can for the right deal

[damien010685]

I wouldn't say it's overpriced mate heavy spec and 1 owner with full history check the water and belts has been done mate and maybe see if he will come down a bit

In my view I'd say it is over priced. Fair enough its got low miles and 1 previous owner. Tbh I wouldn't look at that for instance. You would think 1 owner car would be mint?, Look at the front alloy wheel. It's curbed so badly. Anyhow how is it a "Heavy Spec". It's only got reverse parking sensors and thats it.

It dont have, Cruise Control, It's got mid line Display,  No headlamp washer jets, No MFSW, No Paddles for DSG, No SatNav, And look at the centre console. It's basic with rear cup holder.


fair points however the car could still be mint even thought the alloys are kerbed some folk are sh!t at parking haha