MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: titchy on October 31, 2019, 08:51:08 am
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Been having a few niggles with my GTI lately time to say goodbye localish dealer has a 17 plate ED40 Clubsport on the forecourt, going to take a look early next week. My Mk5 has only done 69700 its been an excellent car since I got it 2010 but time for a change
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Let us know how you get on as the CS could well be the high water mark for GTi's given what a minger the mk8 Golf has turned out to be.
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Im waiting for the dealer to return my e mail hope to drive it next week
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Test drive next Tuesday cant wait
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Had a go in a 230bhp mk7.5 gti today dsg nice car digi dash love that graphite grey liked it a lot reasonable p/ex gives me money over to get R Tech on the case Trying Clubsport on Tuesday
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@Titchy, what spec is your car engine and suspension wise? It'd be interesting to know what the baseline is for your comparisons and how close it gets, both in terms of actual achievement but possibly more importantly subjective feel.
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Im trying the clubsport tomorrow then a 245 performance I will let you know how I get on. Think the clubsport might be a over budget find out soon
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Well went to dealer this morning salesman I had a meeting with was out another guy took over useless original guy came back I lost my rag Clubsport sold last evening. Went nuts. So he offered me a better p/ex on a 230bhp gti massive spec black 5dr I have to go back as its in another showroom Looking at the pics its smart 17 plate 1200mls ruby black waiting for call back to arrange a drive
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Sorry Colesly my mk5 is stage one r tech standard susp. nothing else as I wanted to keep it near standard
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Try and hold out for another Clubsport if you can ;-)
Cheers
Nige
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There are few fairly close to me but their white not fussed. Im going to check the 230 out the spec is mad. in the pics it looks special and because of the enhanced p/ex got money over to get R Tech on the case
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Seen vid from dealer of 230 GTI test drive Sunday few bones to pick over p/ex but looks promising
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What about a TCR on lease?
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I wish, don't like that grey paint. Plus at my age its me that will expire before the lease. Cash for me,
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Well tried the 230 gti and put pen to paper superb more toys than Hamleys Ruby Black what a colour stunning got to wait a couple of weeks before I can pick it up. Got Autoglym lifeshine and upholstery guard, iyr gap ins, 1yr scratch and dent ins. Cant wait
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New toy, well done! How did you find it drives compared to your mk5?
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I couldn't drive it I wasn't well salesman took us out good drive dsg excellent not as quick as my MK5 albeit re-mapped very responsive in sport mode digi dash has so many modes its silly. The car is mint. Loads of extras, heated seats etc,. Cheaper tax than Mk5 cheaper ins. so man safety aids But once the warranty expires it will be up to Nuneaton to R Tech
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Seen vid from dealer of 230 GTI test drive Sunday few bones to pick over p/ex but looks promising
If you don't mind my asking, what kind of p/x prices are VW dealerships offering on a 70k mk5? Would be interested to know what to expect if I ever did fancy a change...
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£3000 to £3500 I got £3250 allowing for a dent on front wing
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Nice :happy2: The MK7 is definitely an upgrade over the MK5 in terms of cabin quality and toys!
I know what you mean about the Grey TCR. It looks like primer. I'm not sure when that became trendy.
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The Mk7 doesn't feel as solid as my Mk5 I suppose that's down to weight saving got to wait at least another 10 days before I pick it up
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The only thing I didn't like about the MK7s I drove was the vague steering compared to the MK5, but the fit and finish inside was a lot better than my MK5. Its all very familiar inside though. During my test drives, I was more focussed on scanning the interior to see what bits would fit a MK5 :grin:
10 days is a long time to wait for a new toy! Why the long delay? My mate bought a GTD last year and after signing the paperwork, it was ready to drive off the next day.
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I have to wait for some funds to clear. When I ordered my new S4 Bi Turbo 1998 I waited 10 months from order to delivery
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Ah OK. Ouch. Some Supercar buyers have to wait years for their order! Sod that. I'm not that patient. I'd rather buy a used one and enjoy it sooner.
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Picking up new Mk7 GTI early next week had bloody nightmares getting the funds but all sorted now Cant wait
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As it under warranty cant do a lot to it yet but gonna get a decent air filter K&N p/cross any any favourites?
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picked up new car this morning, first immpressions on drive home 30mls very smooth and quiet in comfort mode. easy to go over 70mph without realising. Lots of good stuff from dealer chrome VW key ring, Autoglym products in a nice holdall, VW touch up paint and laquer. large VW umberella. Salesman sorted taxing it and cancelling old tax. Set up smart phone. Really good handover. Got 30 day exchange [he has a clubsport in] told him jokingly not to sell it]Ruby black beautiful colour. Best Xmas present ever.
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Glad you like it :happy2: Won't be long before you remap it :wink:
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Getting more impressed everytime I drive it Once the warranty is up a trip to R -Tech is on the cards got a Ramair panel filter coming today. Put some decent rubber mats in yesterday. Everyone thinks the Ruby Black is beautiful