Weeks away from owning GTI hopefully!! ADVICE needed plz

[RedRobin]

^^^^
You only "dislike" me? - And I thought you hated me, Rach.

[Ooops, I better not take yet another thread off-topic]

[Apollo]

Loads of fantastic opinions for you to take on board mate.

The car looks stunning and if it's in your price range and your happy go for it.

The car is in a unique position of having a sunroof......something it seems some ladies find 'sexy'...'Omg a sunroof?! Sexy. You don't need air con. I'll happily swap with you ' was the quote lol

Its a difficult one i appreciate, however in 3 years time I dare say there are now plenty of GT models with no CC so in 3 years time it wont look out of place.

[RedRobin]

The car is in a unique position of having a sunroof......something it seems some ladies find 'sexy'...'Omg a sunroof?! Sexy. You don't need air con. I'll happily swap with you ' was the quote lol

....Not just ladies: Mk5_GTian posted a thread asking about fitting an aftermarket one and then. very recently swopped his GTI for one with a sunroof. An interesting fact that came out of that discussion is that our GTI sunroofs are manufactured by the most highly thought of company in that business - Webasto.

Here's the thread:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48763.0.html

Having a sunroof doesn't mean you have to have it fully open the whole time. It's very useful just to tip open the back for air circulation. But I better stop talking about sunroofs because Rachael might get over excited 

And if you do buy this car with a sunroof, I strongly recommend ClimAir wind deflectors: 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6157.0.html

[STU-HILL]

Thanks Apollo and welcome!!

It's good advice.

Just had voice msg from dealer and he says he's been in touch with VW and it's not classed as an Import on the V5 form etc but did come from motorpoint who sourced the car direct from VW etc hence the sunroof but no a/c

So in that case unless buyers in 3 years time dig around as much as I do, then I think like you said, it will just be another GTI but with Sunroof option instead of A/C 

[MC71]

^^^^ would highly recommend the ClimAir Wind Deflectors even without a sunroof. Was not a big fan when I put them on but after feeling and hearing the difference that they make I became a convert. Obviously stop rain pouring in the car as well.

One of my previous cars was an Irish import, never for a second put me off, I paid the going rate and when I sold it I received the going rate.

Some of the cars I've owned have had A/C, some not. I for one don't consider it a priority in this country but ETTO. As Robin mentioned, everyone will have their own "spec wish list" and that's all that should matter. I for one had a pretty specific list and after 6 months searching and travelling got the one I wanted allbeit without Xenons but that's what retro fitting is for.

As i said previously its a lovely car, go for it. Let your heart rule your head and your live will be better for it. Always tell this to my grown up daughters, so when it all gets FUBAR, they usually blame me. 

Pic of the deflectors on my 3dr if it helps



 

[STU-HILL]

Deflectors look great!

I was looking at Type R's before decided on GTI and always like the look of wind deflectors on them so will definitely be after some on Golf now. They cheap and easy to fit?

[MC71]

Deflectors from Climair. About £40 IIRC. Very easy to fit, 2 minutes, stand back, drink tea and enjoy!

http://www.climairuk.com/product.php?productid=1532&cat=0&page=1

Review and fitting guide from forum member, VC

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6157.0.html