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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2015, 08:13:23 pm »
I have a 57 (2008) car but its an Axx engine code, is that correct?

Sounds like it's had a 2nd hand engine in it !!

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2015, 11:06:29 am »
It might be an import mate.

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2015, 01:04:32 pm »
yeah its got the electric seat adjuster

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2015, 01:25:47 pm »
Yeah then it's probably an import
Does it have an alarm?
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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2015, 02:09:27 pm »
The other give away used to be a sunroof! Theres quite a big batch of imported 2005 GTIs from the Far East which sat around in storage for a couple of years before getting registered on an 07-plate. Got sold of cheaply by the likes of Motorpoint etc but these days they are advertised for the same price as genuine UK 2007 GTIs.

I was very happy with my 55-plate BWA engined GTI. Old enough to make it cheap but new enough to have all the 2006 model year improvements.
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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2015, 07:58:19 pm »
yeah its got the electric seat adjuster
Yep..import unit then mate..and AXX is not a surprise there. I viewed one last September 07 reg with AXX engine. I then realize it was an import after checking with VW. Walked away and found another GTI

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #21 on: February 09, 2015, 11:47:12 am »
Just as an FYI, nothing wrong with them being import GTIs...they have a better spec (sunroof etc), only downside is no alarm but that's easily rectifiable.
Certainly nothing that would cause anyone to walk away from one if it's an otherwise good car...  :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2015, 06:16:02 pm »
Just as an FYI, nothing wrong with them being import GTIs...they have a better spec (sunroof etc), only downside is no alarm but that's easily rectifiable.
Certainly nothing that would cause anyone to walk away from one if it's an otherwise good car...  :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

True but I think the issue is paying 07-plate money for what's really an 05-plate which was sat around for a couple of years not doing anything. Also lack of alarm could affect insurance I would have thought.

Couple of threads from 8 years ago commenting about them:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58818.0
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/topic/91218-new-here-buying-gti-import-need-help/
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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #23 on: February 09, 2015, 06:21:37 pm »
I would not say better spec though..and being AXX engine for 07 reg etc..but nothing wrong buying them..all are GTIs anyway..

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #24 on: February 09, 2015, 10:32:25 pm »
So import cars only came with electric seat adjusters and uk spec ones didn't ? The only electric thing in my front seats is the part were your back sits, then manual for the tilt and the slider part. Mine sound like a import? Just not sure what you mean by electric adjuster as in does it slide the seat back and forth with the flick of a button etc

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #25 on: February 09, 2015, 10:35:51 pm »
Mine only has electric lumbar support and its a euro import.

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #26 on: February 09, 2015, 10:39:59 pm »
Mine only has electric lumbar support and its a euro import.

That's the word I was looking for 'lumbar'  :rolleye: yes mine has that then just manual tilt and slide. I thought as gti's had this

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #27 on: February 10, 2015, 08:06:01 am »
UK spec does not have the electric seat adjustment for slider and recliner.
UK spec has the electric lumbar support adjustment.

At least that what I gathered

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Re: Difference betwwen 05 and 06,07,08 Gti DSG models?
« Reply #28 on: February 10, 2015, 11:38:27 am »
Just as an FYI, nothing wrong with them being import GTIs...they have a better spec (sunroof etc), only downside is no alarm but that's easily rectifiable.
Certainly nothing that would cause anyone to walk away from one if it's an otherwise good car...  :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

True but I think the issue is paying 07-plate money for what's really an 05-plate which was sat around for a couple of years not doing anything. Also lack of alarm could affect insurance I would have thought.

Couple of threads from 8 years ago commenting about them:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58818.0
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/topic/91218-new-here-buying-gti-import-need-help/

Yes, but as so often with cars, plenty of vehicles may well be 2005/2006 but actually on 2006/2007/2008 registration.
I have seen 55 Plate Bora (MK4s) before.........

TBH on the old threads you linked it's just people speculating... "high temperatures perishes all the rubbers"... lol


When it comes to buying a car for ~£6k I don't care where it comes from as long as it's tidy and specced as I want  :smiley:
The imported ones all came with a 2 year VW warranty. Still covered by manufacturer recalls. componently it's exactly the same just has an originating stamp in another country.

hoo har over nothing. it's a better specced car for the same (or less) money. i think they all came with leccy sunroof, IMO i prefer the earlier MK5s as they have no roof aerial so a cleaner look (just personal preference!)

alarm can be an issue but as i said, easily rectifiable. mine was never a worry :notworthy: