GTI - 3door and 5door

[k4ith]

I had a mk4 gti 3dr and was good for a while, but then baby no1 came along and it got to much lifting in and out, so when we got the mk5 ED30 it was the 1st thing on the order for a 5dr.I was a bit concerned about a 5dr looks but it looks good plus i can get two kids and a buggy/pram in the car.and er its got between 312&322 bhp (depending on which day you r/r)so i think i will do fine against a 3dr version.

[RedRobin]

....k4ith, I have to say that those alloys suit a Steel Grey Ed30 extreeeemely well!

[orca]

Both look great.  I have 5 door as I have a family.  I think the Golf (all models) is one of very few cars that looks good in five doors.  The Ford Focus looks good with 3 doors but looks naff with 5 doors.

[mr magoo]

Think it all comes down to personal preference!

I'm waiting on a 5 dr, personally I think it looks better. It's more practical for me and also with things like tight parking spaces it's easier to get in and out.

I think the 5 door looks more balanced but there's always a prejudice that 3 doors are more sporty.

There's also a slight difference in cost! 

M

[Peskarik]

The 3 door like a coupe??? Are we talking about a golf???

yes we are

[GolfGT_Girl]

I had a mk4 gti 3dr and was good for a while, but then baby no1 came along and it got to much lifting in and out, so when we got the mk5 ED30 it was the 1st thing on the order for a 5dr.I was a bit concerned about a 5dr looks but it looks good plus i can get two kids and a buggy/pram in the car.and er its got between 312&322 bhp (depending on which day you r/r)so i think i will do fine against a 3dr version.

i want those wheels

[Russ.C]

....k4ith, I have to say that those alloys suit a Steel Grey Ed30 extreeeemely well!

i want those wheels
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At last! A bit of love for the pescaras!

[Manu_R32]

Pescaras have always looked nice...dont know how people cna say pescaras dont look nice but then go and spend money on some BBS CH's....Russ.C im also really liking the look for your car....shame the ED30 isnt available here 

Back on subject...currently driving a three door and its really annoying when you have the nicest car within your friends and its used to get to partys etc....people expect the driver to get out the car and every one knows the rule...the drivers seat doesnt move  Along with that its abit uncomfortable for my mum and dad to get in and out of the back as they are quite well...chubby so i think the 5 Door golf would be my preference...luckily the car looks good with 5 doors....the Audi A3 Sportback which my dad told me to look at was just  compared to the normal A3 

[GolfGT_Girl]

....k4ith, I have to say that those alloys suit a Steel Grey Ed30 extreeeemely well!

i want those wheels

At last! A bit of love for the pescaras!
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i want them also the disc brakes i feel need changng colour need some advice where to get them and fitted cheaper

[hotrod]

Hi,

I am looking at various mrkV gti's to buy and am stuck on whether to get a 3 door or a 5 door.  I understand how a 5 door can be more practical. 

Has anyone bought a 3 door and wished they had gone for the 5 door...or vice versa.  Is the 5 door seen as less sporty than the 3 door.

Thanks...

It’s got to be a 3-door everytime. Had a 3-door Golf 4-Mo for 6-years with a family... no worries seats slide and fold away very easily & then go back to original position. My new ED30 (here in 2-weeks) also 3-door.

3-door looks so much more sporty, 5-door is practical but shouts Family man (or woman).

The Golf is pretty versatile so follow your heart, either way you’ll love it!

Cheers... Hotrod