Buying a golf gti

[Black9]

Hi guys I'm new to the forum and currently drive a first gen civic Type R, looking to buy a MK5 GTi in the next few weeks hopefully. Seen a few cheaper ones priced around the 6k Mark with 90-100k and basic spec and seen one recently with DSG and full leather interior, lower milage and 5dr.

Basically just wondering if it's worth paying extra for the DSG box and leather with slightly lower milage and 5 doors or go for a cheaper alternative with 3rd and no options really? Guess it comes down to personal preference but any help would be good. Also along with the cam belt at 60k and water pump and thermostat should any other parts be replaced apart from general wear and tear parts?

Thanks

[Gti_Mad]

After owning both a manual and Dsg I would say get the Dsg box 

[Saint Steve]

^^^ what he said 

[alexperkins]

^^^ what they both said 

[wagonboy]

Hi guys I'm new to the forum and currently drive a first gen civic Type R, looking to buy a MK5 GTi in the next few weeks hopefully. Seen a few cheaper ones priced around the 6k Mark with 90-100k and basic spec and seen one recently with DSG and full leather interior, lower milage and 5dr.

Basically just wondering if it's worth paying extra for the DSG box and leather with slightly lower milage and 5 doors or go for a cheaper alternative with 3rd and no options really? Guess it comes down to personal preference but any help would be good. Also along with the cam belt at 60k and water pump and thermostat should any other parts be replaced apart from general wear and tear parts?

Thanks

      Only had one GTI .  My ED30 DSG which I have had for about two and half years, all I can say is that I am well pleased with my choice .........its a great car.

[Black9]

I was thinking DSG too, best of both worlds IMO. Price wise what should I be looking to pay for an 05, 5door gti with DSG, leather, 81k and FVWSH?

Also what is the recommended service interval for the oil/filter on the DSG box?

Any problems I should look out for when viewing the car and what brand and size tyres do the 18" monzaII alloys run from factory?

[MattPoss]

If I were you I'd make sure it has the DSG Paddles on the steering wheel, I test drove an 05 that was DSG and had no paddles. Was no where near as much fun, think it was an optional extra on the early GTI's

Matt

[Black9]

No DSG paddles, that's ridiculous! Any other stuff I should look out for?

[Saint Steve]

No DSG paddles, that's ridiculous! Any other stuff I should look out for?

Highline screen behind steering wheel, good for adding on extra's, but not essential . If you have multifunction steering wheel , then it should come with highline MFD screen as standard in all cases.

Lux pack, winter pack, are nice add ons aswell if you find a car with them already installed.

[Black9]

High line screen, if its not there I assume its just blank?

Also what does winter/lux pack include?

[Nasir]

High line screen, if its not there I assume its just blank?

Also what does winter/lux pack include?

No it would be midline which is half the height. Look out for one with an armrest, will save you having to pay £150-200 to retrofit.

Winter pack includes headlight washers, heated windscreen washers, heated seats.
Lux pack can vary but usually electric folding mirrors (they are all heated, this is not an optional extra), surround lighting under the mirror and depending on the year it may have the reverse dip mirror.

[no golf clubs at all]

1. Dsg
2. Number of doors
3. Xenons
4. Highline
5. Service/ Cam belt service/ dsg service done at right time.
6. Mfsw (easy retrofit on most model years)
7. Cruise (easily retrofitted on most model years)
8. Winter
9. Lux
10. Sunroof

First 4 hard to fit and essential in my opinion, 5 also essential else walk away or be prepared to stump up a pot of cash in first few months of ownership, 6-10 nice to haves.

Try and buy from a forum member if possible you'll be assured of the cars history for the most part and it will have been treated well and wanted for next to nothing.

[openside]

Just bought my 05 plate with DSG 2 days ago. At first i wondered if i'd made the right decision after nearly headbutting the windscreen on the test drive. Now though i absolutely love it. I'd go as high a spec model as you can afford as you'll get more when the time comes to sell it on, plus its a more enjoyable driving experience with those little extras!