Just wanted to say hi in the mk5 section.
Until recently I was driving a Celica T Sport which was lightly modified. Loved it but practicality and comfort were lacking. A few weeks ago I started looking at changing, options were Civic Type-R, Focus ST or Golf GTI. After enjoying the high revving lift (VTEC) on the Celica I fancied a turbo motor this time so that ruled the Civic out. The 2.5T in the Focus is great but the interior feels like it was made by fisher price and it has a fugly rear. After driving the GTI I knew it was the one for me so after some searching I found a well cared for 2006 Steel Grey example. It started life as a demonstrator so has a few nice extras:
DSG (with paddle shift) - Still getting used to this, most of my driving so far has been in traffic so my left foot is thanking me! Need a good run on some B roads to test it properly
Xenons - Fantastic!
18" Monzas - Wouldn't be without them although I like the Pescaras on the ED30! The Monzas look brand new so might have been replaced under warranty?
PDC - Nice extra but the Golf ain't that difficult to park, maybe useful when the wife is driving
Multi-function steering wheel + Highline - Nice extra but the live MPG display scares me.
Armrest - Great!
Factory phone kit - I don't like the phone cradle which is installed on the dash (it doesn't fit my phone but I only need bluetooth) but I was told if its removed bluetooth won't work
The seller gave me a list of compatible cradles but they seem to be for older handsets.
Already I'm considering colour coding the plastic bits but I'll give it a month or so to see if they grow on me. I seen a Steel Grey R32 at the weekend and it looked great with the bits colour coded. The dealer serviced it before I took delivery (21k miles) but they have gone for distance/time schedule which means its due again in 1 year but I don't mind as it means she'll get looked at again before the warranty runs out.
Clive
