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Title: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 05:17:45 pm: Hey, dont know if this have been done before on this forum, but i will just add a poll what people think about 5 doorers or 3d better and why :) :driver:
Post why you voted for 3d or 5d :)

ps. mods, please feel free to lock or remove if this post is nonesense ;)
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: chrisr763 on February 10, 2014, 05:20:25 pm: Personally prefer the look of the 3 door. But totally agree that a 5Dr is more practical. :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 05:21:20 pm: the 5d looks more longer and bigger somehowe to :O
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: George10 on February 10, 2014, 05:37:44 pm: 3 door looks a lot better.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: sootpig on February 10, 2014, 05:42:30 pm: friends 5 doors
no friends 3 door or a bike :signLOL:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Markyed30 on February 10, 2014, 05:45:13 pm: 3 because it looks better and iv no family :signLOL:
Title: Re: Re: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Shoy1980 on February 10, 2014, 05:48:49 pm: Quote from: sootpig on February 10, 2014, 05:42:30 pm
friends 5 doors
no friends 3 door or a bike

Or an Oyster Card lol
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: rich83 on February 10, 2014, 05:49:52 pm: 5 door... :innocent:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 05:51:41 pm: 3d forever alone :jumpmove:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Carpy25 on February 10, 2014, 06:04:19 pm: being 6.1 I find in five door cars the seat is so far back the b pillar blocks my side view far more than in a 3 door

and 95% of the time there's no more than two people in the car , I'm old and my sons 30 :happy2:

Rob
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: xjay1337 on February 10, 2014, 06:35:50 pm: Both are fine, I'd own either.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Hurdy on February 10, 2014, 06:54:07 pm: Quote from: xjay1337 on February 10, 2014, 06:35:50 pm

Both are fine, I'd own either.

Fence sitting again Jay?

I agree with you though! :P
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: rich83 on February 10, 2014, 06:55:38 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on February 10, 2014, 06:54:07 pm
Quote from: xjay1337 on February 10, 2014, 06:35:50 pm

Both are fine, I'd own either.

Fence sitting again Jay?

I agree with you though! :P

very unlike J to be a pacifist! :signLOL:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 07:01:29 pm: i think the mk5 gti looks better as a 5d rather then a 3d :O 3d looks more like a big round ball :chicken:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: xjay1337 on February 10, 2014, 07:03:21 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on February 10, 2014, 06:55:38 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on February 10, 2014, 06:54:07 pm
Quote from: xjay1337 on February 10, 2014, 06:35:50 pm

Both are fine, I'd own either.

Fence sitting again Jay?

I agree with you though! :P

very unlike J to be a pacifist! :signLOL:

I can be nice.
Sometimes. :grin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: stealthwolf on February 10, 2014, 07:12:20 pm: Looks wise I'd say 3dr but I need the practicality of a 5dr.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Adam_B on February 10, 2014, 07:14:20 pm: 3 door for me, got 2 kids (10 & 12 now) and never felt the need to go for the for 5 door :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: sanj on February 10, 2014, 07:15:56 pm: Got to be 5 door as letting people out of the back when it's raining or bad weather is a pain. :grin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: mw-wax on February 10, 2014, 07:17:51 pm: I prefer a 3dr looks more hot hatch but I own a 5dr reson colour and price
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 07:19:50 pm: Quote from: sanj on February 10, 2014, 07:15:56 pm
Got to be 5 door as letting people out of the back when it's raining or bad weather is a pain. :grin:
That! :drinking:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: homesqueeze on February 10, 2014, 07:24:47 pm: Deffo 3dr, looks much better. Don't care about practicality, my cars for me not passengers :evilgrin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 07:28:26 pm: only + i like about the 3d is less windows to dry and less windows to tint :grin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: MC71 on February 10, 2014, 07:36:12 pm: 5 door for the offspring, 3 door once they left home! :pomppomp:

Its one car that REALLY does look as good in 3 or 5 door IMO. When I bought mine I had the option of my 3 door Red Mistress or a Candy 5 door? If it had been the other way round I'd have had the 5 door as my main requirement was RED.

:happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Hedge on February 10, 2014, 07:40:36 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prosportstickers.com%2Fproduct_images%2Fx%2F4_doors_for_more_whores__07103.jpg&hash=548196e2c31d4e906687f392567f9fc1a79728b9)

:evilgrin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: rich83 on February 10, 2014, 07:43:00 pm: ^^^ Wonder what Dawain is gonna do now? "Less doors for Less whores" ??? :chicken:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 07:51:07 pm: easier to do your workout with a girl on your backseats if 5d ;)
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Andy on February 10, 2014, 08:13:52 pm: no doors :grin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Stanipkiss on February 10, 2014, 08:27:32 pm: Quote from: Hedge on February 10, 2014, 07:40:36 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prosportstickers.com%2Fproduct_images%2Fx%2F4_doors_for_more_whores__07103.jpg&hash=548196e2c31d4e906687f392567f9fc1a79728b9)

:evilgrin:

^^^+1 Well said that man :congrats: this should be added to the poll as there are a few 4 doors on here :grin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 08:47:39 pm: and whats a good text for the poor 3d owners :rolleye:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: homesqueeze on February 10, 2014, 08:59:06 pm: 3 doors drops draws! :laugh:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 09:03:42 pm: Quote from: homesqueeze on February 10, 2014, 08:59:06 pm
3 doors drops draws! :laugh:
i dont get it :D
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Gide76 on February 10, 2014, 09:34:02 pm: Both look great but somehow I think the mk5 in general suits the 5dr shape. Think the 3 door looks like a 5 door car adjusted (guess it probably was!?)

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Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 10, 2014, 09:35:22 pm: the 5d looks more BIG for me :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Dave J on February 10, 2014, 09:41:51 pm: I prefer the 3-dr shape for the mk5. The 5-dr looks good for sure, but for some reason I prefer the 3dr. Guess I am also scarred by having to replace the door locks on my old mkiv 5dr two times on each door in my ownership due to failures...

I weighed up how often I carried rear passengers, and decided 3dr was for me, but I admit it can be a pain with the long front doors in tight parking spaces.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on February 10, 2014, 09:49:39 pm: 3 door for me.. 3 door always looks better in a hatch, cant think of any of reason to go 5 door other then if you got a babyseat in the car
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Tortaruga on February 10, 2014, 09:51:20 pm: 5 door is handy if you ferry mates, kids etc. Looks good too imo.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: JaseGti on February 10, 2014, 10:57:59 pm: 5 door better because when it's lashing down you don't have to get out to let your mates in the back
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: mk5Eire on February 10, 2014, 11:12:01 pm: Quote from: Carpy25 on February 10, 2014, 06:04:19 pm
being 6.1 I find in five door cars the seat is so far back the b pillar blocks my side view far more than in a 3 door

and 95% of the time there's no more than two people in the car , I'm old and my sons 30 :happy2:

Rob

^^^^This! My only issue with my 5 door after coming from a 3 door.

Other than that i have no preference
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: H7ptw on February 10, 2014, 11:22:27 pm: 3 Door for me & I've got 2 kids (6&8). It's not been a problem at all.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Wooosh on February 11, 2014, 01:49:16 am: Quote from: homesqueeze on February 10, 2014, 08:59:06 pm
3 doors drops draws! :laugh:
Homesqueeze knows the deal. :congrats:

But ye 3 doors, don't care for practicality as my cars for me only. :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: STV4R on February 11, 2014, 01:12:51 pm: 3 doors. They just look better
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: skard on February 11, 2014, 01:20:41 pm: I have a newborn and a 3dr, can get him in and out no problems into the ISOFIX base.

I don't think a 5dr would be particularly better in these circumstances as I still think it would be a bit small for the 'family car'
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: mvb12 on February 11, 2014, 01:35:15 pm: 3dr - please lock thread. :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: dmac1969 on February 11, 2014, 02:41:47 pm: 3 door for me - not only in the Mk5 Golf but for any car availible - the only reason I'd have a 5 door is if a 3 door hasnt been made.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 11, 2014, 03:49:02 pm: Quote from: mvb12 on February 11, 2014, 01:35:15 pm
3dr - please lock thread. :happy2:

the 5d is still leadning :P
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: skard on February 11, 2014, 03:56:46 pm: ^^Most 3dr owners are too busy out driving and looking cool to vote, that's why
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Post by: z00bz on February 11, 2014, 05:11:33 pm: 3 door all the way! Don't know when was the last time I owned a 5 door lol!!

z%bz
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: homesqueeze on February 11, 2014, 06:13:16 pm: Quote from: K9 on February 10, 2014, 09:03:42 pm
Quote from: homesqueeze on February 10, 2014, 08:59:06 pm
3 doors drops draws! :laugh:
i dont get it :D

Draws = Knickers :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Melkiy on February 11, 2014, 06:53:51 pm: :grin:comments killing me. Mine 5 door and I would never get a 3. Waaaay to small. Boy racer small :signLOL:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Scottymon on February 11, 2014, 07:01:20 pm: 2 Doors and a boot. :evilgrin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: stealthwolf on February 11, 2014, 07:05:15 pm: Quote from: homesqueeze on February 11, 2014, 06:13:16 pm
Draws = Knickers :happy2:

I think you mean drawers.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Jonathon555 on February 11, 2014, 07:06:52 pm: Got a 3 door but now need a 5 door

I would be happy with either
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Joshy on February 11, 2014, 07:14:21 pm: 3dr for me.

There's mainly just me and my missus in the car anyway. Plus, i prefer the look of the 3dr.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Liam0205 on February 11, 2014, 08:31:52 pm: I have a 3 door

Looks wise I prefer the 3 door, just looks quicker :P

Practicality wise, the 5 door is better for people with young kids, obviously. How ever I have 2 kids aged 8 and 11 and this isnt really an issue for me
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: MC71 on February 11, 2014, 08:43:05 pm: 21 votes for each ATM, so 50/50.

Just proves its a car that looks and works just as well in either! :love:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: candy turbo on February 11, 2014, 09:41:31 pm: I would nt have a GTI if they did nt do a 3 door , 5 doors just dont do any thing for me !!
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: homesqueeze on February 11, 2014, 10:08:50 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on February 11, 2014, 07:05:15 pm
Quote from: homesqueeze on February 11, 2014, 06:13:16 pm
Draws = Knickers :happy2:

I think you mean drawers.

Gold star that man!
Couldn't decide which way to spell it, so obviously I chose the wrong way!
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Roadrebel on February 12, 2014, 08:34:54 am: 5 door for me because I cant get my golf clubs in the stupidly narrow boot. I have to put them on the back seat.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 12, 2014, 08:51:39 am: ^^ thats called Golf in a Golf :grin:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Joshy on February 12, 2014, 09:02:33 am: Quote from: K9 on February 12, 2014, 08:51:39 am
^^ thats called Golf in a Golf :grin:
I just laughed way more than I should have at this! Ahaha
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: clive_gti on February 12, 2014, 09:13:26 am: kids = 5 door
no kids = 3 door

simples
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Gman30 on February 12, 2014, 10:51:35 am: Quote from: homesqueeze on February 10, 2014, 08:59:06 pm
3 doors drops draws! :laugh:

:signLOL:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Karl_mac_ on February 12, 2014, 12:54:01 pm: 3 door looks better, but the 5 door golf (all the way back to the MK2) always looks better than its 5 door competitors, I include the A3 in that.

When I had to bin the Focus ST for a 5 door, Golf was the only thing i considered. The 5 door ST is bloody 'orrible.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: woahnowboys on February 12, 2014, 01:47:04 pm: I actually prefer the look of a 5dr, they're longer, so when slammed, they look lower in a way..
But I wish I'd gotten a 3dr purely due to weight, mine is a 1.6 FSI, so doesn't benefit from the added weight of the 5dr body :sad1:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Eddie07 on February 12, 2014, 02:03:43 pm: 3 door :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 12, 2014, 05:52:54 pm: Quote from: woahnowboys on February 12, 2014, 01:47:04 pm
I actually prefer the look of a 5dr, they're longer, so when slammed, they look lower in a way..
But I wish I'd gotten a 3dr purely due to weight, mine is a 1.6 FSI, so doesn't benefit from the added weight of the 5dr body :sad1:
do 5d weight more the 3d?
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Sandbagsniper on February 13, 2014, 01:15:22 pm: Quote from: K9 on February 12, 2014, 05:52:54 pm
Quote from: woahnowboys on February 12, 2014, 01:47:04 pm
I actually prefer the look of a 5dr, they're longer, so when slammed, they look lower in a way..
But I wish I'd gotten a 3dr purely due to weight, mine is a 1.6 FSI, so doesn't benefit from the added weight of the 5dr body :sad1:
do 5d weight more the 3d?
According to Parkers they are both 1328kg. Take that with a pinch of salt though. I am sure the last focus 5 door weighed 26kg more than the 3door though.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: woahnowboys on February 13, 2014, 02:50:22 pm: Yeah I'm sure it's heavier due to added bracing as well as length of floors, exhaust, roof, etc.
Haven't researched or anything, was just assuming haha
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Gra on February 13, 2014, 06:24:04 pm: 5 door practical easy and still looks (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fgeaton86%2FMobile_Uploads%2FEF80EE70-6B50-40E1-A8DE-D065C9A20248_zpsbdmecxaa.jpg&hash=c4b09928d1ec04b5e7faec85ffad5af62be66396)

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Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Jenks on February 14, 2014, 09:40:04 am: ..have to agree with Clive_gti, if you have kids its a 5 door!!
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Post by: john87 on February 14, 2014, 09:58:04 am: Quote from: Jenks on February 14, 2014, 09:40:04 am
..have to agree with Clive_gti, if you have friends its a 5 door!!

Hehe :wink: in all seriousness though, it really bugs me having to get out and fold the seat forward every time I have people in the car, which can be quite often.. so I'm welcoming the arrival of my 5 door :party:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Sandbagsniper on February 15, 2014, 10:05:49 pm: 5 door is much easier to live with. 3 door is much easier to look at.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Liam0205 on February 15, 2014, 10:46:57 pm: Quote from: Sandbagsniper on February 15, 2014, 10:05:49 pm
5 door is much easier to live with. 3 door is much easier to look at.

Well said :congrats:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: prp74 on February 16, 2014, 01:25:24 am: Has to be 5 doors, especially if you have kids.
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: rich83 on February 16, 2014, 01:43:17 am: 3 Doors (why?) - 35 (50%)
5 Doors (why?) - 35 (50%)
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Total Voters: 70

ITS A DEAD HEAT!!!! :scared:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: K9 on February 16, 2014, 03:12:24 am: Who will make it un-even?

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Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: sootpig on February 16, 2014, 05:01:48 am: Quote from: richwig83 on February 16, 2014, 01:43:17 am

3 Doors (why?) - 35 (50%)
5 Doors (why?) - 35 (50%)
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Total Voters: 70

~~ITS A DEAD HEAT!!!!~~ :scared:
Half right half wrong :signLOL:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Beddie on February 16, 2014, 09:09:10 am: I've just tipped the more doors into the lead :laugh:

Voted 5 door as I've got one, first 5 door hatch I've owned since my 309GTi in 1996, always had 3 door Golfs until the arrival of my little lad coincided with car swap time, thought I'd just make life easier and go 5 door this time :happy2:
Title: Re: 3 doors Vs. 5 doors
Post by: Degudodger on February 16, 2014, 09:25:11 am: Aesthetically the 3 door is better but it has to be 5 doors for me purely for the convienence factor. We had a 3 door for a while but my mother in law how has mobilty problems found it hard to get out of so it had to go.