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Bought One - Pics update
« on: June 28, 2012, 05:07:57 pm »
Had a trip over to NI to look at a MK5 GTI and bought it.

2006
66k
Xenons
Sunroof
Folding Mirrors
6 CD under armrest

Was a bit reluctant as it had been on the longlife service schedule so only 3 services carried out during its 66k miles covered in 6 years however, the engine was smooth, idle was good.  Turbo pulled from 2.5k cleanly and no knocks from suspension so bit the bullet and bought it.

On way home (Manchester) noticed on motorway droaning/humming coming from the rear.  First thought Bearing but after a bit of research looked at rear tyres and they had worn on the inside.  Changed them for some I had in the garage from a previous car and now all is fine.

First thing done is a fresh oil change and I replaced the Cam follower as the car had been on longlife didnt want to take any risks.  See pic below of original cam follower removed, starting to show wear signs but nothing too serious.  Service now changed to time and distance.

First impressions are good, light clutch and nice gearbox.  Good pulling power from low down in rev range.  I do a lot of motorway driving so like the fact I can stick it in 6th and leave it.  What most impressed me is the mpg returned on a run.  £70 optimax gave me 440 miles 80% motorway 70-80mph with 20% A road.  One downside is that I dont feel it is as well built as my previous Mk4 R32, the MK5 just doesnt feel as well put together compared to MK4, maybe its just me.

Next step is probably a cambelt and waterpump change althought the service book states 120k miles.  Ive spoken to a few garages and they recommend every 5 years although they also said they havent seen the belts go on a MK5 GTI yet......?

Modding wise first thing will be suspension and bushes upgrade...

Looking at Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit


Super Pro bushes
Roll bars



Managed to get it washed today a couple of pics:





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Re: Bought One
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 06:08:56 pm »
Congrats fella Manc GTI Owner.

You North/South Manc?

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Re: Bought One
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2012, 07:50:21 pm »
North pal, Stretford
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Re: Bought One
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2012, 08:16:32 pm »
I'm in Stretford also mate!!


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Re: Bought One
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2012, 09:32:11 pm »
Welcome  :happy2:

Sounds very cheap for that age and spec so if everything is as it should you have got a bargain
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Re: Bought One
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2012, 07:22:44 am »
Cam belt is 4 years or 60k now mate. :happy2:
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Re: Bought One
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2012, 07:42:09 am »

Nice one. Welcome along  :happy2:

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Re: Bought One
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2012, 11:59:31 am »
Great price and welcome. Though we all know, this thread is useless without pics! :)

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Re: Bought One
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2012, 01:31:27 pm »
I'm in Stretford also mate!!



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Re: Bought One
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2012, 01:52:29 pm »
Ah right, just saying I'm near where the old Kendal club used to be by the college... if that means anything to you.

Good to see another GTI in M32!

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Re: Bought One
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2012, 01:59:38 pm »
Great price and welcome. Though we all know, this thread is useless without pics! :)

Will get some up this weekend if I get time to wash it!
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Re: Bought One
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2012, 06:31:38 pm »
Great price and welcome. Though we all know, this thread is useless without pics! :)

Pics added above
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Re: Bought One - Pics update
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2012, 04:15:22 pm »
Very nice. What are them wheels off of? Thats the second car i've seen with them and they look a nice change to the normal monza's.

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Re: Bought One - Pics update
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2012, 04:38:44 pm »
The wheels are mk5 r32 wheels.


And btw, nice car! Nice to see someone else from Mcr! :D
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Re: Bought One - Pics update
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2012, 08:28:05 pm »
Very nice. What are them wheels off of? Thats the second car i've seen with them and they look a nice change to the normal monza's.

Thanks. As Tommy said they are off a R32. I think they are called Omanyt.
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