Pick My New Car For Me !!

[Wolf Burger]

Really cant decide what to do!

Have 18K to spend maybe at a push 19K
Currently have a Mk5 Gti 2007 Black.

Shortlist is

Mk6 GTI
Mk6 Gti Ed 35
Mk 6 R

Obviously you will say Golf R but.....

Mk6 Gti- Have H&R suspension + 19 inch Monza wheels ready to go straight on this and would have money over for engine mods and exhaust to go stage 2- could also get one with leather and nav etc

Mk6 Gti Edition 35-  looked at a couple around 17 k. Paying that amount would I regret no going for an R with 4x4

Mk6 R- Its what I want regard specification  but having gone all the way to Derby VW it does look a little bland compared to the GTI. Drives like a beast but would have to be buying at the bottom end of what is available at 18K.

Any help would be appreciated 
PS Dont mention the Golf R Mk7 (sat in one Wednesday and nearly did a white wee)

[Matthewsimone]

Mk7 R and some finance or loan if was me mate ;-)

[PT82]

300bhp upgrades to your mk5, then plenty leftover for holidays, hookers and drugs?

[Wolf Burger]

Mk7 R and some finance or loan if was me mate ;-)

I asked for this reply, didn't I. 

I cant get finance because of paying off my Whore and drug addiction
F**k U PT82 

[Tal001]

I'd go for a mk6 gti and have some money leftover for any upgrades.

[dazza]

300bhp upgrades to your mk5, then plenty leftover for holidays, hookers and drugs?

Sounds like a plan. Can you turn off ESP on mk6 gti??

[dansmith180]

I've never driven a mk6 GTI but looks wise I don't really rate them tbh, if it was my money I would probably go for a newer S3 or find a way to stretch to a MK7 GTI.

[Matthewsimone]

I've never driven a mk6 GTI but looks wise I don't really rate them tbh, if it was my money I would probably go for a newer S3 or find a way to stretch to a MK7 GTI.

Got to agree on that mate, if its a Gti i still prefer the looks of a mk5, really dont like the 6 or 7 or even the 6R! Only thing that does it for me on the 7R is performance

Deffo agree about the S3 idea and think that the 2007 onwards ones look much better than the later Golf's, 265 bhp, 4wd, 0-60 in 5.7 secs, that would be and nearly was my choice 

[grumpy]

Hi mate,

If I were you i'd keep the mk5, have some fun with it and keep some cash in the bank.

A great saying from my Dad...."if in doubt, do nowt". Love him for that.

I certainly don't wish to upset any mk6 owners but they really do look dated compared to the sharp looking mk7, so unless you can afford to splash out on a hot mk7, keep/modify/enjoy your current ride.

Thanks.

[PT82]

How about this? Not on your shortlist so probably not much help

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/1-series/bmw-1-series-e8x-135i-m-sport-2011/2720713

[TommyR]

If it has to be a MK6 for me it would be between the ED35 & R as I would not want a TSI motor in my engine bay…

[th3_f15t]

The mk6 chassis and under body bits are a mk5 tarted up. With the kind of money you're talking about, deposit for a preowned mk7 GTI and have a small finance deal, or as said seriously tweak your mk5 GTI to the exact car you want.

[PhilNUK]

I'm also not a fan of the mk6 looks...
Mk7 (plus bit of finance) or an S3 I would go for...

[Neiltdi]

How about this? Not on your shortlist so probably not much help

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/1-series/bmw-1-series-e8x-135i-m-sport-2011/2720713

My dad's just got a 2008 auto/paddle shift one of these and what an absolute animal it is , pisses over any gti

[CarlW]

i think its time for another big turbo project
I THINK i'd keep the MK5 in your situation and spend the next few months planning a big turbo setup orrrrr here's another thought... Swap the GTI for an R32 and do the above mentioned...