Mk5 GTI fuel consumption

[JoshJaggard]

I'm considering buying another mk5 GTI after having problems with my previous one,
I am soon moving further away from work, so 350+ miles a week I will be expecting to do in total.
What is the fuel consumption realistically?
I really don't want to be having a diesel, as I think they're boring compared
Thank you

[JoshJaggard]

Also,
What do any of you think the price is like for a mk5 GTI (54) for around £5700, with 53k on the clock? In good condition all round?
Thanks

[AJP]

I can maintain 35mpg easily at motorway speed. They're really quite economical if you don't hoon it everywhere.

[Scottr60]

35mpg average if you Take it easy

[JoshJaggard]

35mpg average if you Take it easy

I can maintain 35mpg easily at motorway speed. They're really quite economical if you don't hoon it everywhere.

Thank you, I really would like to get another one, as I loved every part about the car, just a shame I had to return the old one

[JoshJaggard]

I'm considering buying another mk5 GTI after having problems with my previous one,
I am soon moving further away from work, so 350+ miles a week I will be expecting to do in total.
What is the fuel consumption realistically?
I really don't want to be having a diesel, as I think they're b
oring compared
Thank you

I only had my old one for a week or so, so unsure about the mpg overall

[AJP]

Don't let a bad one put you off. If you're in a position to buy again just chalk it down to experience and treat it as an advantage - that you now know what a bad one looks/drives like.

Don't be in a rush to buy. History is important, so any receipts for services, oil changes, belts, all build a picture of a car that's been looked after. In this sense a car with a few miles on it shouldn't put you off, as long as you know it's had the right maintenance at the right time.

I'm not sure what your exact budget is but you might find a better car for sale on here than the usual dealers and ebay chancers.

[JoshJaggard]

Don't let a bad one put you off. If you're in a position to buy again just chalk it down to experience and treat it as an advantage - that you now know what a bad one looks/drives like.

Don't be in a rush to buy. History is important, so any receipts for services, oil changes, belts, all build a picture of a car that's been looked after. In this sense a car with a few miles on it shouldn't put you off, as long as you know it's had the right maintenance at the right time.

I'm not sure what your exact budget is but you might find a better car for sale on here than the usual dealers and ebay chancers.

My budget is around £6,000 max ideally
My insurance is still high, as I'm only 19 so would spend a little more, but along with the insurance ideally not much more
I am keen on another one as it was a lovely car to drive, and comfortable too.
Not sure how £5800 sounds for one with full leather, heated seats,  53k full service history? I'll have to check if the belt and water pump has been done though

Thanks

[AJP]

Don't let a bad one put you off. If you're in a position to buy again just chalk it down to experience and treat it as an advantage - that you now know what a bad one looks/drives like.

Don't be in a rush to buy. History is important, so any receipts for services, oil changes, belts, all build a picture of a car that's been looked after. In this sense a car with a few miles on it shouldn't put you off, as long as you know it's had the right maintenance at the right time.

I'm not sure what your exact budget is but you might find a better car for sale on here than the usual dealers and ebay chancers.

My budget is around £6,000 max ideally
My insurance is still high, as I'm only 19 so would spend a little more, but along with the insurance ideally not much more
I am keen on another one as it was a lovely car to drive, and comfortable too.
Not sure how £5800 sounds for one with full leather, heated seats,  53k full service history? I'll have to check if the belt and water pump has been done though

Thanks

To be honest the market has changed a bit since I bought mine, but I do know that budget will get you a good one.

Don't focus on one potential car right now. Draw up a list of potential cars. Ring them up, ask the usual questions, and if it doesn't sound quite right, move on. It helps to be a bit ruthless, and patient. Be prepared to walk away from 9 out of 10 cars you actually go to see.

It's so easy to get carried away and end up with the wrong car. Getting a good one takes a bit more time and graft.

[rich83]

I average about 22mpg in mine

[Chris_R]

I'm considering buying another mk5 GTI after having problems with my previous one,
I am soon moving further away from work, so 350+ miles a week I will be expecting to do in total.
What is the fuel consumption realistically?
I really don't want to be having a diesel, as I think they're boring compared
Thank you

I do 120-130 miles in mine at the moment to work each day

I find it's nearer 30 MPG to be honest. That's around 20-25 miles each way on A/B roads and the other 40 on the M4. I don't hang about though as I leave very early and like to get ahead of as much of the rush hour as possible (due to passing through 3 major congestion areas each way).

[JoshJaggard]

I'm considering buying another mk5 GTI after having problems with my previous one,
I am soon moving further away from work, so 350+ miles a week I will be expecting to do in total.
What is the fuel consumption realistically?
I really don't want to be having a diesel, as I think they're boring compared
Thank you

I do 120-130 miles in mine at the moment to work each day

I find it's nearer 30 MPG to be honest. That's around 20-25 miles each way on A/B roads and the other 40 on the M4. I don't hang about though as I leave very early and like to get ahead of as much of the rush hour as possible (due to passing through 3 major congestion areas each way).

Is yours a DSG? Or a manual? I imagine it wouldn't actually make much difference, I'd be after a manual though

[Oldy]

Mine is very similar to Chris_R.  I have a round trip to and from the office of 400 miles a week.  I live in the country so have a mix of back country lanes, main country A roads, motorway and town.  I average 30 mpg and like Chris_R leave early in the morning to avoid motorway congestion (its being converted to a smart motorway with speed restrictions!).

Don't be put off by the DSG box.  I have this.  Not  got this because I am a man of advancing years,  but to me its far better than the manual.  More or less instant gear change and its quicker than the manual.  You can out it in Drive and treat the car like a grand tourer or put it in Sport, use the paddles and come over all hooligan.  Very happy days!

AJP is spot on.  Take your to time.  There are some really good GTIs out there.  Good luck.

[slix]

I get around 24/25 mpg around town in my mapped ed30.

And no more than 32/35 on a long run.

I'm happy with that :)

[pudding]

I get around 24/25 mpg around town in my mapped ed30.

And no more than 32/35 on a long run.

I'm happy with that :)

Yeah mine has been averaging 27mpg in the year or so it's been mapped.

I don't care about the cruise mpg because it will always be 30+ if you drive like a granny, which I don't, so it's irrelevant to me