GTI vs Normal.

[hashbrown]

Also guys, thanks for everyone posting on this, Really appreciate it.

From what you guys are saying is: Invest in a 1.9 diesel which makes more sense!

[hashbrown]

Another thing to consider is a normal Golf can't have just GTI suspension fitted as the shocks are a different width so you'll need to fit new hubs too which is a big job. Get something small engined and reliable for a year or so while you save up, I know you'll hear that all the time but it comes from people who were once where you were.

Also, for insurance, don't bother with the usual comparison sites, get onto the phone and give either HIC, Greenlight, Sky Insurance or Adrian Flux a call, they're proper brokers who'll get you a much better policy and price.

Thanks for this, I will check these insurance companies out! c:

[hashbrown]

Got to agree with the comments above on this one
Now been driving for 13 years so insurance isn't an issue anymore

When i was 17/18 I had a Nova SR on my dads insurance, desperately wanted the GTE or GSI but as said thinking back im glad I never got my hands on a Gte as I was a idiot at times and also wonder how im still alive today too 
If id been handed my Gti back then with that mentality id almost certainly have killed myself or someone else 

Not all younger drivers are like this but many are unfortunately
17 is too young to drive, cant be trusted with a pint, cigarette or to vote in an election but your ok to drive a potential killing machine 

Yeh I agree.
Im 19 though aha, Im not like that either xD

But yeh you're right. I dont want a GTI, I just wanted to see if BBS alloys would look good on normal standard golfs.

I wouldnt even trust myself with a GTI 

[Ricky123]

I'd say anything over 150k on a mk5 tdi is creeping up into higher mileage territory but that said I'd still happily spend my own money on one with the mileage.

When you go to view one that slightly up on the miles just make sure there's service history there and it's been regularly done then just check things like steering wheel wear, seatbelt wear, gearknob, pedals, seats etc

I'd say average mileage per year in a diesel car should be atleast 15k so 150k on a 10 year old model is bang on average so that's an easy way to work out if it's high mileage or not

[Nino]

you are correct, GTI is lower than a standard golf.

[sub39h]

Another thing to consider is a normal Golf can't have just GTI suspension fitted as the shocks are a different width so you'll need to fit new hubs too which is a big job.

Not 100% sure but on A3s the 2.0 FSI (non turbo) and the 2.0TDI both have the same strut diameter as the GTI. I doubt the Golf is any different.

[Shoduchi]

All Golfs with 140 HP or more have 55 mm struts since they have 288 mm brake discs. Or you can say as well that only the Golfs fitted with FSIII brakes have 50 mm struts.

[ephemeross]

I believe it's a 15mm drop from the standard models on the GTI/GT/GTD's.

[Shoduchi]

I believe it's a 15mm drop from the standard models on the GTI/GT/GTD's.

GTI have 20 mm drop. GT and GTD are 15 mm.

[ephemeross]

I believe it's a 15mm drop from the standard models on the GTI/GT/GTD's.

GTI have 20 mm drop. GT and GTD are 15 mm.

Ah, thanks :D

[Jwebb]

I'm Selling my 2.0 FSI if you're interested,

It's cheaper to insure/run than the GTI but still has 150bhp so is a nice compromise.

I'm 23 with 4 years NCB so it is only an extra £15 per year for a GTI now which is why I'm selling.

Jack.