Newbie... few questions

[kenny.s]

Hi all,

I've been having a read on here for the last week or so trying to help me make my mind up about what car to buy next.
I was quite surprised to read about people complaining about build quailty, rattles etc i had always associated VW with pretty much sqeak and rattle proof cars. But are the complaints on here really a true reflection on the car it's self, there must be thousands of them out there by now, afterall bad news travels faster than good, someone with a GTi that doesnt rattle or squeak isn't necessarily going to come on here and say so as thats whats expected of the car/brand but those with issues are more likely to come onto forums such as this and highlight them?

I've also been reading up on a few other cars that i've been considering, but just now a 3dr GTi with DSG is at the top of the short list, everything i've read seems to suggest it'll best suit my needs.

1. Have they done anything on the latest models to address the numerous rattles and quailty issues etc?

2. Is there a factory fit Bluetooth option available on the latest ones?

3. When is the MkV being replaced? I would ideally like to save a while longer as i'm not desperate to have one right now but dont wont to get caught out by the the introduction of the mkVI, from the pictures i've seen so far i dont particularly like it.

Cheers

Kenny

[08micsta]

Welcome to the forum 

I can state that our GTI has had no rattles yet and we have had it for a year. However our GTI's are built in South Africa so maybe thats why we have had no real rattles etc.

As far as I know the MK5 is being replaced next year. But to be honest I cant see VW making a better GTI than the MK5.

I think you do get a factory fit bluetooth kit... But im not sure.

I think that when it comes to buying the car you should buy cos its a brillaint car and not becasue you are worried it maight rattle. Rattles can be fixed.

Hope I kind of helped. 

[SteveS]

i just bought an e30,

1) there arnt really any rattles etc, only the rear seatbelt on the side of the car.. lol, just need to move it... id ignore this issue
2) bluetooth is an option i believe, i dont have it however.
3) not sure on the mk6, however i think everyone is ready for an ugly looking car and believe the mk5 is the last good looking model.

im very happy with my e30!

[Russ.C]

same here, no rattles or build quality issues, IMO the interior on the MK5 is of a better quality than the MK4, I had a few issues with the dash in my old R32, and since I've had my GTI I've had no such problems.

[Makaveli]

I have just come from an S3 to the Ed30 and mine doesn't have any rattles at all.  I think the build quality is very good and have no complaints. 

The DSG box is great and gives you the option to drive whatever way tickles yer fancy that morning which is a real plus coming from a manual only car 

[illyun]

I'm on my 4th Mk5 and have had no issues with squeaks and rattles etc... well.. there was a slight bit on my current Ed30 but it went after a couple of weeks when the dash settled down    But generally they have been fantastic - almost as good as the Mk2 Golfs 

[Hurdy]

Had one rattle on the centre top console, but it is sorted now. Build quality is good - better than Ford or Vauxhall by a mile. 

The DSG is fantastic and I am currently on my third car with DSG

3dr is great if you don't have more than one passenger on a regular basis.

I personally have gone for an aftermarket set up for the Bluetooth, so don't know anything about a standard set up.

[kenny.s]

Cheers for the replies guys.
I wasn't going to be put off buying it because of rattles etc just wondered if it was really that big a deal or just the odd isolated case.

I was talking to someone i know who works for a big car electronics company in Derby. He's done a few intallations in Mk5's and suggested a Kenwood double din screen that has sat nav, bluetooth, dvd, mp3, ipod ready and far better sound quality than the std unit and would work out far cheaper than the factory options which still wouldnt give me all the features this has.
I appreciate that aftermarket might not be to everyones taste but he assures me it's very factory looking when done properly.

Just need to get down to the dealer and arrange a test drive 

Kenny

[Rigsby]

I have a Kenwood fitted DNX7200, Hurdy did a write up on here and It was a great help in making my mind up    I went for the ipod link and blue-tooth. Really pleased with it and it works with the MFSW, so you get volume and track skip etc
I added new speakers in the front and a sub but a few people I know have just changed the head unit and have been more than happy with sound.





Enjoy your test drive, you will love the car

[kenny.s]

Nice one, thats the very one he was talking about just couldnt remember the model number. Does look pretty factory right enough, if it didnt say Kenwwod i doubt anyone would be any the wiser.

So from the Audio options i just want the basic headunit and the MFSW?
No point getting anything thats going to be removed but likewise if there's something that can be used like the MFSW i'll be sure to tick that box 

The local dealer only has a DSG R32  need to go a bit further a field and see if any of them have a DSG Gti as a demonstrator.