Hi All - New to the forum and hopefully sticking around

[vivid white]

Hi Everyone,

Just thought I would say hello. I'm currently looking at a Mk5 GTi being my next car after I sort myself out and get my current car sold.

At the minute I have a Renault Sport Clio 197 and absolutely love it but that time has come where im ready for a change and im thinking the Mk5 GTi is for me.

Anyway only a quick message to say hello and upload a couple of pictures of my current car.

Thanks
James

[Andy]

welcome  to the forum James - nice clio  you have

[vivid white]

Thanks very much.

I just can't decide whether to look out for a manual or DSG?

James

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[chrisr763]

The clio exterior looks the nuts! But that interior  Did they just not bother? I like the carbon but its just so basic!

Are you looking for an edition 30 or just a GTi?

DSG or Manual depends - Just normal driving or track use too? 

[Tortaruga]

Welcome

As Chris says, the GTI interior is in a different league to the Clio. Everything is solid and good quality. The rest of the car isn't bad either...

DSG - this has been debated ad nauseum; take a long test drive and see if you like it.

[SL03 JOE]

Welcome along! I've always liked them clips just never been able to bring my self to buy a Renault

But you made the right choice! On my second MKV so far and there great cars!!



Joe

[vivid white]

Thanks for all the replies.

They the Clio is nice but the interior.........Every works and functions as it should but they have used horrible/cheap materials and stuck things on with chewing gum haha.

I think I'm looking for a standard GTi trouble is money at the minute so I am only looking around £8k which I know is only going to get me a high mileage Golf.

It would be used solely on the road, no track days so I think I will take a couple out for test drives but to be honest I'm leaning more towards manual but don't want to feel I'm missing out on the DSG.

James

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[Gazza747]

Around 8k should get you a low mileage example if that's what you're after. For example I have a steel grey 07 plate with 36k miles and I'm thinking of selling and I would be lucky to get 9k for it.

Edit: Just looked on parkers and i would get around 8k trade in so would be around 8.5k for private sale.

[vivid white]

Around 8k should get you a low mileage example if that's what you're after. For example I have a steel grey 07 plate with 36k miles and I'm thinking of selling and I would be lucky to get 9k for it.

Edit: Just looked on parkers and i would get around 8k trade in so would be around 8.5k for private sale.

Sold Haha haha

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[Gazza747]

Around 8k should get you a low mileage example if that's what you're after. For example I have a steel grey 07 plate with 36k miles and I'm thinking of selling and I would be lucky to get 9k for it.

Edit: Just looked on parkers and i would get around 8k trade in so would be around 8.5k for private sale.

Sold Haha haha

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This is probably the best place to sell my car for a decent price, audi offered me £7,400 trade in

[vivid white]

I would ideally like a Black one but the Grey is very nice!!!

[vivid white]

Evening all,

I also wondered how you made your decision between a 3 and 5 door? I have always been against 5 doors and thought 3 doors had that 'sporty' edge about them but have recently found myself looking at 5 doors as well as 3 doors and have been thinking that maybe I could be happy with a 5 door.

Thanks
James

[Tortaruga]

5 doors are much more practical.
3 doors look sportier. Although the 5 door isn't ugly by any means.

[vivid white]

Are there any 'performance' differences between the two versions?

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[Tortaruga]

Are there any 'performance' differences between the two versions?

?????
The 5 door might be handier if you enjoy dogging?