Steps to MK5 GTi purchase

[BenJeffrey]

Guys,

It's been years since I've been on here, but in the market to go back into a Golf!

Just advice, car is at 95k and has full service history, although owner doesn't believe the cam belt has been done! What else should I be looking at when going for this car, and if I maintain it, how long could the car last?!

Thanks,
Ben!

[Namsgti]

Mine at 130k drove like a car half its mileage
Just make sure it's had its service done on time they are pretty solid cars and you will enjoy it!!

[PatchySan]

Most common would be looking out for rust spots, the front arches are known achilles heels for the MK5. Most MK5 GTI's would require a MOT test by now so you can search up for the MOT history of the car (https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history) to see if there are any advisories that may cause for concern (and potentially big bills later).

Also hear out for any unusual noises when you go for a test drive, a diesel like rattle means the cam chain tensioner needs adjusting and it's not a cheap job as I found out! 

[AJP]

As much as I love my GTI, I don't think I'd ever buy another mk5. It's not what I'd call bulletproof, put it that way.

I'm probably being biased because I'm having some real issues with mine, again. But that aside, even with it all working as intended it's still a bit rattly and unrefined at times. I actually think my old 120k mk4 felt like it was built to a better standard.

It does come into its own on the odd b-road blast, there aren't too many hatches of a similar age that are as capable in that respect. And it's a quick car at Stage 2.

I just seem to have had lots of niggly problems, and they all add up. Maybe once it's finally running properly I can get to work on sorting out the interior rattles and a few other bits, but until then I can't help finding it a bit rough round the edges.

[r5gtt]

It's the luck of the draw imho. some get a good un and others get the ugly. I would never buy another even thought my runs fine.

[Craig Stanley]

As much as I love my GTI, I don't think I'd ever buy another mk5. It's not what I'd call bulletproof, put it that way.

I'm probably being biased because I'm having some real issues with mine, again. But that aside, even with it all working as intended it's still a bit rattly and unrefined at times. I actually think my old 120k mk4 felt like it was built to a better standard.

It does come into its own on the odd b-road blast, there aren't too many hatches of a similar age that are as capable in that respect. And it's a quick car at Stage 2.

I just seem to have had lots of niggly problems, and they all add up. Maybe once it's finally running properly I can get to work on sorting out the interior rattles and a few other bits, but until then I can't help finding it a bit rough round the edges.

I've had a Mk4 and I preferred it to my mk5 and I agree with you about not buying another one. My mk5 rattles, brakes squeek and the clicking tfsi engine bugs the hell out of me and although it runs well right now it has cost me a bucket of cash to get it there. Can't help thinking somin else will go wrong soon.

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[Craig Stanley]

It's the luck of the draw imho. some get a good un and others get the ugly. I would never buy another even thought my runs fine.

What would you get if you didnt have your mk5??

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[r5gtt]

It's the luck of the draw imho. some get a good un and others get the ugly. I would never buy another even thought my runs fine.

What would you get if you didnt have your mk5??

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I seriously am swaying toward another Audi quattro but which one I don't know 3.2 S-Line or tfsi S-Line although the tfsi will have similar if not same issues as most are having with the golf although easily tunable. failing that an evolution VIII but hard to find something within the price budget. Can't afford an S3 so not going there amd don't really want a 3.2 because of the high road tax band. 

[slix]

It's the luck of the draw imho. some get a good un and others get the ugly. I would never buy another even thought my runs fine.

What would you get if you didnt have your mk5??

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I seriously am swaying toward another Audi quattro but which one I don't know 3.2 S-Line or tfsi S-Line although the tfsi will have similar if not same issues as most are having with the golf although easily tunable. failing that an evolution VIII but hard to find something within the price budget. Can't afford an S3 so not going there amd don't really want a 3.2 because of the high road tax band. 

If you get a pre 06' 3.2 they are only £285 tax band 

I do miss the sound of my 3.2. Although the cam chain noise is a massive worry with them although you can get a car for about 3/4k now. A lot of car!

[r5gtt]

It's the luck of the draw imho. some get a good un and others get the ugly. I would never buy another even thought my runs fine.

What would you get if you didnt have your mk5??

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I seriously am swaying toward another Audi quattro but which one I don't know 3.2 S-Line or tfsi S-Line although the tfsi will have similar if not same issues as most are having with the golf although easily tunable. failing that an evolution VIII but hard to find something within the price budget. Can't afford an S3 so not going there amd don't really want a 3.2 because of the high road tax band. 

If you get a pre 06' 3.2 they are only £285 tax band 

I do miss the sound of my 3.2. Although the cam chain noise is a massive worry with them although you can get a car for about 3/4k now. A lot of car!

I'd really like something newer but again the tax band f**** it all up. The V6 is awesome and yes the chain can be an issue but same as the tfsi bloody cars. I'd love to go back to the mk1 tt 225 but not practical for a family of four. That 340bhp evo VIII would have be perfect but no history so don't thrust the guy with all the excuses about documentation. 

[Andy]

evo are good but very costly to run

[Craig Stanley]

evo are good but very costly to run

So is the mk5 gti. I've never spent so much money on a car just to get it to run ok.

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[r5gtt]

evo are good but very costly to run

So is the mk5 gti. I've never spent so much money on a car just to get it to run ok.

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I second that for people who are complaining about issues they are having or had had with blown enignes timing chain issues etc etc. I would of have a car that has had everything down to it that I need but never mind.