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Offline black-a4

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Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« on: July 30, 2010, 02:06:55 pm »
Well after years of wanting a mk5 GTI, and gradually becoming addicted to GTI forums. I finally picked one up last night.

Its a Nov 06 Tornado Red 3dr with 18'' monza's, parking sensors, armrest and 6cd headunit.

I payed a little more than I wanted, but for the condition its in I am just glad to finally be an owner!


Ashley.

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 02:20:23 pm »
Hi Mate, Feels good dunnit  :grin:
I loved my MK 4 especially the interior, But i love my MK 5 even more, And i think it looks best in 3 door guise  :happy2:

Funny thing happened to me today, as i was driving along i adjusted the seat height for the first time (the previous owner was similar height as me) and i set it at it's lowest setting and realised that you sit much lower than in a MK 4 GTI, It brought a big smile to my face when i looked up at all the headroom i now have, it's like the bloody tardis  :laugh:

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 06:44:10 pm »
Hi and Welcome.... :driver:
Cheers,

Wayne


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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2010, 09:11:00 pm »
Hello and welcome.

I made the jump from a 111S Elise and although I miss the handling and thrills I don't miss the noise/ride. I can drive hundreds of miles now in 2 days and arrived relaxed or i can put my foot down and enjoy the ride.

With the Lotus you didn't have the choice and long journeys on MW was frankly boring and uncomfortable.

Al

Mk5 GTI DSG, Stage 2 Bluefin, Revo DSG Remap, Miltek Stainless Turbo back with Race cat, Forge Twintercooler, Carbonio Intake, Upgraded Disks and Green Stuff Pads, Konzept Open Fogs, Upgraded OEM Divertor, Leather, SatNav.

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2010, 09:29:52 pm »
Thanks for the warm welcome guys  :happy2:

Just been for a good long drive this evening, and it really is perfection for me!
I have been driving petrol and diesel Polos for the last 6 years, so it is a massive change for me.


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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 09:37:55 pm »
Congrats on your new purchase, you seem very happy with it!   :happy2: :pomppomp:
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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 09:38:07 pm »
congrats with the pur chase pal  :happy2:, best colour for a gti IMO  :popcornsoda:  , now get some pics up   :party:

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2010, 09:38:23 pm »
Mk5 GTI DSG, Stage 2 Bluefin, Revo DSG Remap, Miltek Stainless Turbo back with Race cat, Forge Twintercooler, Carbonio Intake, Upgraded Disks and Green Stuff Pads, Konzept Open Fogs, Upgraded OEM Divertor, Leather, SatNav.

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2010, 09:41:50 pm »
Thanks!

Will fire a thread up in members cars, when the weather gets better!

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2010, 09:47:48 pm »
Welcome, congrats on buying a GTI and look forward to the pics.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2010, 10:38:45 pm »
Welcome chap!  :drinking:

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2010, 11:21:18 am »
 :happy2:welcome

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2010, 05:55:25 pm »
welcome to the forum..

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2010, 11:04:00 pm »
welcome along

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Re: Finally I'm a Mk5 GTI Owner!
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2010, 05:47:19 pm »
Thanks again for the warm welcome guys. Just been off work for a week, touring about in the car :evilgrin:

Will post up some pictures, once I de-tar it and get the G220 to it!