Anthracite Blue 55 plate @ £16,000 - help!

[duffy78]

Slighty off the wall comment for this thread,  but whats the point of having a DSG without the paddles?, might as well have a traditional auto ..........anyone else got any thoughts on this?

For me the ability to swap cogs like a manual but faster and with full control of the steering wheel is what makes the DSG car so quick, and if you left brake, then the car really comes alive, if you need to keep nudging the gear lever with your left hand you might as well as gone for the 3 pedals and saved some wonga in the process in my opinion,

Flak jacket and helmet on, awaiting the first volley...........

would you have turned down a decent car simply because it doesnt have the paddles?

I've just sent a tentative email to my local dealers asking about possible retrofit of the paddles, if its only £300 i'll get it done, but it was my impression that the MFSW with the paddles on is more than this.

[vw_sales]

Its models years and yes the spec changes slightly.

So Just because its 2008, does not mean you would get a 2008 model year build, its whats available to the retailer to sell.

But most desent dealers would infor the customer that the spec might be slightly differant.

[MikeGTI]

I've just sent a tentative email to my local dealers asking about possible retrofit of the paddles, if its only £300 i'll get it done, but it was my impression that the MFSW with the paddles on is more than this.

You might not get a quick response as mine had never actually done it before. But they confirmed my guide price of £300 sounded about right and they thought an hours labour would cover it.

Saw a MFSW with paddles sell on Ebay recently for £110 and theres actually a fitting guide on this forum somewhere. So if your that way incilned you could fit it yourself. I wouldn't have the kohonas myself though.

[duffy78]

I've just sent a tentative email to my local dealers asking about possible retrofit of the paddles, if its only £300 i'll get it done, but it was my impression that the MFSW with the paddles on is more than this.

You might not get a quick response as mine had never actually done it before. But they confirmed my guide price of £300 sounded about right and they thought an hours labour would cover it.

Saw a MFSW with paddles sell on Ebay recently for £110 and theres actually a fitting guide on this forum somewhere. So if your that way incilned you could fit it yourself. I wouldn't have the kohonas myself though.

got a call from lookers (local dealers) while is was out to lunch, can only assume its with a price to fit the paddles, will let you know how much when they ring back.

[Steve78]

Just found another deal, how about this one?

2005 05 Plate GTI

3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 23000 miles, Black, Remote Central Door Locking, Immobiliser, Inclination Sensor Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, Power-Assisted Steering, Driver Information System Computer, Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Body Coloured Bumpers, Front Electric Windows, Ten Speakers, Radio/CD, Front Fog Lights, Automatic Dipping Rear View Mirrors Internal, Electric/Heated Mirrors External, Paint Metallic, Front Armrest, Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment, Front/Rear Head Restraints, Driver/Passenger Seat Lumbar Support, Electronic Stability Programme, Five Seats Seating Capacity, Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel, Upholstery Leather, Climate Control, 18in Alloy Wheels, Air Bag Driver, Air Bag Passenger, Air Bag Side. £14,050

Price seems a bit low to me compared to what I've been looking at, however the dealer said there's been a few calls about the car so I am going to have a look at it first thing tomorrow.

Good spec for the price?  Or would it be best to avoid a 05 plate?

I'm going to view the Blue GTI on Sunday but I took a look at the Black 05 model this morning and it was horrible!  The car had been keyed 3 times and the Monza II's were ruined, only the front drivers side alloy was in a reasonable condition.  Needless to say, I told Dagenham Motors who had the vehicle that I wasn't interested.

[LaserBlue]

ive noticed a couple of changes from my o5 to 07 GTi and thats, the quality of leather feels different in the 07(feels a cheaper quality). The highline computer is slightly different in display.The dashboard upper half is More black above the sliver trim then grey like the old.Steering wheel is now black rather then grey.Buttons on the Multifunction wheel are in reverse sides of the wheel.My silver ashtray cover has gone from the 07 model, replace by a black one  , the car mats are now no longer a turn lock in the floor to a straight pin style which doesnt look as strong.Ive noticed that the annoying seat belt on the passenger door, which use to knock against the side of the pillar now has a convieniant sown loop on the back of the belt fabric to cushion it hitting the pillar.

wow phil you certainly know the GTI inside out dont ya mate lol 

my steering wheel is black -, but my passenger seatbelt does knock against the pillar i have to put it around the lumbar support on the seat to stop it

but hey i still love my car, just cant wait to get the handling sorted with some konis and eibachs

[MikeGTI]

wow phil you certainly know the GTI inside out dont ya mate lol 

my steering wheel is black -, but my passenger seatbelt does knock against the pillar i have to put it around the lumbar support on the seat to stop it

but hey i still love my car, just cant wait to get the handling sorted with some konis and eibachs

My car did that when I first collected it and I thought Oh Crap thats going to be really annoying!!

However if you slide the seatbelt adjuster thats built into the side of your car all the way to its highest position you'll notice it stops. Basically at that angle the plastic bit of the seat belt sits further away from the side of the car so no knocking.

[LaserBlue]

kool ill try that later.

also since ive had the 18s ive noticed a few more rattles, some get really annoying especially when i fitted the satnav.. i had to unfit it twice and figure out that horrid creaking noise.

the worse is comming from the rear right side of the car cant figure out hat it is yet, ill empty the car and drive it around see if i can hear it more

well i suppose it is a hot hatch so you gotta expect some rattles even for a vw

[gazbutmk5gti]

if you find out what it is let me know, mine does the same, I've been looking for 2 months

[duffy78]

I've just sent a tentative email to my local dealers asking about possible retrofit of the paddles, if its only £300 i'll get it done, but it was my impression that the MFSW with the paddles on is more than this.

You might not get a quick response as mine had never actually done it before. But they confirmed my guide price of £300 sounded about right and they thought an hours labour would cover it.

Saw a MFSW with paddles sell on Ebay recently for £110 and theres actually a fitting guide on this forum somewhere. So if your that way incilned you could fit it yourself. I wouldn't have the kohonas myself though.

got a call from lookers (local dealers) while is was out to lunch, can only assume its with a price to fit the paddles, will let you know how much when they ring back.

Just had my local dealers ring me back, they've told me they will not retrofit the paddles onto a car.

anything messing with the wiring is something that they won't carry out.