im taking the plunge

[pipster]

Hi

40 years old next year and have always wanted a golf GTI. Only Ever like the Mk1 Mk2 and the MK5. So im buying one. Ive had corolla GTI's (superb ) 205 GTI's -Flimsey but great to drive and even an XR2 - belter! but this was all before i was married.

now i drive an estate Sline A4 and drag a caravan !!

Now i want a a quality Golf GTI MK5 to grow old with 

Will be watching and listening to all you people with regards best bits and bad bits . dsg or manual cloth or leather black or grey!!  (kinda want blue)

so Ello and nice to meet ya

Pip

[MichaelR]

Welcome 

[Jake_GTI]

Hi from another newbie.

You're right in wanting blue..  It's the best colour!

[RetroRaz]

Welcome mate,

Im also looking for a gti. Seen quite a few blue ones on Autotrader.

Bits to look out for:

Rust on front wings
Faulty Diverter Valve (earlier revision were diaphragm type and were prone to splitting, Rev G is a more robust one)
Look for rear tyre inner wear (Rear suspension problem)
If buying a DSG, make sure it has been serviced, otherwise manual ones should be pretty strong.
High pressure fuel pump (HPFP) has driven off a camshaft and the cam follower is prone to wearing,
The PVC valvle can split. The symptoms are a poor idle, and the sound of leaking air when you turn off the engine.

Source: My own research and

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/Search-Results/First-drives/Volkswagen-Golf-GTi-Mk5-2004-2009/

[SRC]

Or there's shadow blue...

Welcome from another middle-aged GTI-er!

[Andy]

welcome to forum

[coolhandluke]

Welcome and yes while blue may be the best colour black is definitley the fastest 

[Jonneh]

Welcome from another newbie! :)

[MC71]

Welcome on board Pip! 

Happy car hunting.