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Offline JPW

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Newbie saying hello
« on: August 24, 2010, 09:38:41 pm »
Hi everyone,

Just wanted to say hello.

I'm not yet an owner of a Mk5, but am in the process of looking for one and have just taken a deposit on my car.

I'm after a 3dr, preferably reflex silver, steel grey or shadow blue with leather and toys  :happy2:

Any tips on what to look for?  I've used the search facility to look for a buying guide, but didn't appear to be able to find one.

« Last Edit: August 24, 2010, 09:49:50 pm by JPW »
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 09:44:09 pm »
welcome to the site mate...reflex silver is the best .... :drool:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 10:00:19 pm »
Thanks for the welcome. I think that my order was in preference of the colours!

Just looking to find the right car, right mileage and price :smiley:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2010, 10:04:40 pm »
Hello and welcome, I have to agree with what Paul said!  :happy2:

Good luck finding a golf, what spec are you looking for besides 3dr and leather?  :smiley:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2010, 10:08:32 pm »
welcome :happy2:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2010, 10:14:01 pm »
The must haves are leather - I guess this comes with the heated seats.
I'm after a manual (although I have never tried a DSG).

I would like Xenon lights, rear parking sensors  and iPod connectivity (like my current car), but assume that these are items that I can retrofit at a later stage.

Any tips and advice are welcome :happy2:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2010, 10:55:15 pm »
Try the DSG. Xenons are costly to retrofit properly.
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2010, 11:13:53 am »
Hi and Welcome,

I would try and find a car with the spec you want IE rear parking sensors, Xenons leather etc. Rather than go for second best... :happy2:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2010, 01:16:16 pm »
Go for the best you can afford,
Try to get one with the main toys ie.. sat nav...leather... xenons...DSG (thats if you want any of those)
Other little bits like folding mirrors, multi function steering whee etc can be added quite cheaply afterwards.
I paid a little more than i wanted to when i found a 3 door silver GTI with every factory option  bar the highline display.
Im glad i did because i'm so happy now.
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2010, 09:56:22 pm »
Welcomes!  :drinking:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2010, 01:30:56 pm »
Well my car has now gone and all being well I pick up my Reflex Silver GTI on Fri! :driver:

I would still like to get rear parking sensors fitted - are there any tips/guidance on the forum as I can't find any, but otherwise I have the spec I wanted.

I just hope that I've done the right thing as driving back in my last toy with 230bhp and RWD I was questioning my decision! :scared:

Being based in the Midlands (Telford) - can anyone recommend a good local VW specialist or is the main one Midland VW?
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2010, 04:30:44 pm »
why does any one want rear sensors can no one reverse park ther car without bumping it :signLOL:  come on give it a try :driver:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2010, 05:42:31 pm »
Quote from: divweir on September 05, 2010, 04:30:44 pm

why does any one want rear sensors can no one reverse park ther car without bumping it :signLOL:  come on give it a try :driver:


....Having rear sensors just makes it all easier. We're all human and sometimes a sensor will pick up something you missed seeing.

Reversing cameras can be retrofitted too but personally I think they're a bit of a gimmick.
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2010, 05:49:54 pm »
Quote from: JPW on September 05, 2010, 01:30:56 pm
Well my car has now gone and all being well I pick up my Reflex Silver GTI on Fri! :driver:

I would still like to get rear parking sensors fitted - are there any tips/guidance on the forum as I can't find any, but otherwise I have the spec I wanted.

I just hope that I've done the right thing as driving back in my last toy with 230bhp and RWD I was questioning my decision! :scared:

Being based in the Midlands (Telford) - can anyone recommend a good local VW specialist or is the main one Midland VW?

Hi Bud,

That's 5 of us on here now that in live or around Telford... :happy2: plus some more locals in Wolverhampton :wink:

I personally take mine to Inchcape VW in Shrewsbury as we have a great relationship with them having bought several cars from them over the years.

So what spec is your car and whereabouts in Telford do you live? PM me if you like, I think you need 10 posts or more...so get replying... :happy2:
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Re: Newbie saying hello
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2010, 07:30:55 pm »
Cheers RedRobin.
I too prefer the sound of a BEEP to  a BUMP!

When parking close to other vehicles or in confined spaces I find the parking sensors very useful.


Moschops,
I'll get posting and PM you!

I had a bit of a run-in with Inchcape VW in Telford when they tried to pull the wool over my Mum's eyes and suggested all sort of things needed replacing and were damaged - being a Chartered Engineer I confronted them and gave them the benefit of doubt and they went back on everything that they said was wrong!

I've got a Reflex Silver, with 18" Monza IIs, Ipod connection, Vienna leather, winter pack and a few other toys - looking forward to it, but it's my first FWD car in about 12 years and slightly less powerful than I'm used to!
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