Newbie to be North West

[stewartj]

HI All,

Just dropped in to say hi, I haven't bought my GTI yet, but am wondering whether it's better to go for an older MK5 with better spec and TFSI or spartan MK6 TSI. Are the TSI a stronger unit?  How much can be retrofitted?

What I'd like is: 18in alloys, Steering wheel controls, reverse parking aid and tocuh screen headunit.  What do you guys think?

[GrayMK5GTI]

Welcome to the forum 

If you can afford a MK6 GTI with the TSI engine, it is a much better unit. Nothing wrong with the TFSI, although design flaws like the cam follower were resolved on the TSI.

Graeme

[stewartj]

Thanks   It would be a stretch but if it's going to be better for longer, then it may very well be worth it in the long run.  I've read a bit about the cam follower issue, does this not effect the TSI then?

[luke2702]

Welcome mate also from the North West (bolton)   

[gazbutS3]

Welcome mate also from the North West (bolton)   

Me too

[luke2702]

Were abouts mate?

[GrayMK5GTI]

Thanks   It would be a stretch but if it's going to be better for longer, then it may very well be worth it in the long run.  I've read a bit about the cam follower issue, does this not effect the TSI then?

No, the TSI has a roller follower