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[Kaza]

Hi all,

I'm Kaz, 25 from Kent. Quite the car enthusiast!

Looking into buying a MK5 Golf GTI (preferably an Edition 30).

Just having a look around the site and to research into the Golf a bit more. Tips etc would be much appreciated :)

Kaz x

[Saintsteve]

welcome along kaz!    

Enjoy the hunt..Ed30 is a superb choice.. Though I'm abit bias  

[Kaza]

Thank you :)

I have seen them around my area a lot recently, really bored of my current car and I've always liked the look of the Golfs. So I think it's definitely the next car for me :)

[Saintsteve]

And pref on colour/spec/gearbox etc?

[Kaza]

Colour wise..black or red would be the preferred choice! Not too fussed if it's a 3 door or 5 door either. Manual gearbox  is essential but DSG not so much, although would be nice!

I don't know an awful lot about them, other than the fact it's near on the same engine as my current car.

Currently have a 2.0 TFSI Seat Leon Sport with BTCC Kit at present.

[MC71]

Welcome onboard Kaz.  

Post some pics of your Leon!!   

Any Mk5 GTI will be a great buy but a special edition such as an Edition 30 or a Pirelli is just a wee bit more, OEM+ IMHO. Plenty of cars for sale on the forum, always worth a look. Here you go....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,53.0.html

May I suggest Tornado Red (tiss the fastest colour after all) and when polished/waxed it really does look stunning.

Happy car hunting!

 

[mdmay]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the car hunt

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[Kaza]

Thanks very much :)

This is my current beaut!

[Andy]

Welcome to the forum,keep checking the for sale section on here as you know they will of been well looked after
Nice Leon 

[MC71]

Very nice Leon. Looks good in black!

Why not just modify that puppy (just a touch  ). They are some lovely Leon's on here as well.

 

 

[Kaza]

Thanks for the tip :) will keep an eye on there for sure!

Yeah she's a nice looking car, looked after her well. Been my pride and joy for two years, just bored now!

[Kaza]

Very nice Leon. Looks good in black!

Why not just modify that puppy (just a touch  ). They are some lovely Leon's on here as well.

 

To be honest I've only got a milltek cat back non-res on there. All money has been spent fixing her up engine wise and bodywork too. She's standard other than that!

[JStav]

Lovely Leon 

Welcome aboard.  I know we're all biased on here but you really can't go wrong with a golf they're brilliant!

Let us all know how the car hunt goes.

[Kaza]

Thanks!

Will be popping down to my local VW dealer at the weekend to have a look at what they have on site.

Any recommendations from people? Any sort of issues to look out for on these cars? I

[JStav]

Thanks!

Will be popping down to my local VW dealer at the weekend to have a look at what they have on site.

Any recommendations from people? Any sort of issues to look out for on these cars? I

ED30 is definitely a perfect choice.  The extra 30bhp really makes a difference and IMO should have been the standard on GTI's (drove a friends and although I'm happy with my GTI i was still a bit jealous ha!).

I was told when looking for mine to check on the tread wear on the tyres, as inside of the tyre edge can indicate a suspension issue?

Also Monza II alloys are notorious for getting white worm on the alloys, but then again if you're definitely getting an ED30 then this won't be an issue.

I'm sure more knowledgable folk will be along soon to give you some more detailed information.

Good luck