Black 05 GTi

[Duck]

Hello, recently joined this forum after becoming a mk5 GTi owner. I've been driving VAG cars for the last 15 years working may way through various mk2's, Corrado's etc and a couple of Aircooled too (one of which I still have )

I started the search for a decent GTi a few months ago, ideally a 3dr, red, manual & winter pack if possible. After looking at few absolute pigs a mate put his 05 plate up for sale, I did say that I would never own another black car again after my last Leon cupra purely down to keeping the bloody things clean but this was a nicely sorted car with a few extras already in place (remap, eibach springs & dab head unit) at a really good price.
A few pics after a good clean today






After 2 weeks of ownership I have to say I love it, got a few plans for it but only subtle little changes.

Thanks
Mark

[FrameSet]

Looks great! Looking for something similar myself to replace my Tdi. Black does look good if well looked after!

[Andy]

Looks well looked after..know what you about keeping black cars clean

[V3trox]

Those grey monzas really set the car off!

I like it! 

[Duck]

Thanks, for a 10 year old car it's very straight. It will be getting the roof repainted after the winter where some bird crap has eaten into the paint. I'm looking to source the lower half of the rear bumper with the tow bar panel, the tow bar is a removable factory one but the cutting out if the bumper is far from neat......

[Duck]

Those grey monzas really set the car off!

I like it! 

I like the grey as well but unfortunately the back left us kerbed, another job after winter luckily my mate has his own body shop.

[jayha11]

Looks a great example dude but then I am biased when it comes to black/anthracite combo...

[rumblytripod]

don't normally like dark paint/wheel combo but they kinda work.

[GibboVR]

wheels look great, are they 18"?

[Morgen]

Would it benefit from a polish? My rear quarter was marred from bird poo but I managed to polish it and it looks good as new!

Also, nice colour combo and a very clean car 

[Duck]

Would it benefit from a polish? My rear quarter was marred from bird poo but I managed to polish it and it looks good as new!

Also, nice colour combo and a very clean car 

It's looks to have eaten into the paint and through to the primer unfortunately, easily sorted though.

[Duck]

wheels look great, are they 18"?

Yeah 18's with some pretty sticky Avons around them

[Duck]

Not much of an update really other than a good service (inc sump off & pick up pipe change as a precaution) and plenty of driving! Still impressed with the amount of grip these things have, even in the wet.

[Chris1H]

Hello, recently joined this forum after becoming a mk5 GTi owner. I've been driving VAG cars for the last 15 years working may way through various mk2's, Corrado's etc and a couple of Aircooled too (one of which I still have )

I started the search for a decent GTi a few months ago, ideally a 3dr, red, manual & winter pack if possible. After looking at few absolute pigs a mate put his 05 plate up for sale, I did say that I would never own another black car again after my last Leon cupra purely down to keeping the bloody things clean but this was a nicely sorted car with a few extras already in place (remap, eibach springs & dab head unit) at a really good price.
A few pics after a good clean today






After 2 weeks of ownership I have to say I love it, got a few plans for it but only subtle little changes.

Thanks
Mark

Looks lovely! as above few comments, i aint really a fan on grey alloys on a black car but these just work!  look well smart pal!

[Philly-GTI]

car looks great. what colour are the wheels? you have a oaint code? painted or powdercoated? cheers