Swapping my mk 5 for a brand newy

[th3_f15t]

If you look at it in terms of pure performance, a mk5 GTI will always lag behind a mk7 R in most respects but that doesn't bother me. Every time I get into my mk5 I realise the dream of owning one when I was 16 has been for filled.

That, and after watching reviews online that puts a mk7 R against the new Seat Leon Cupra FR, unless you need the 4wd, the Seat is the better choice. Both have the same power, can both go like stink but the Leon has 100kg less weight to pull around.

[byron]

This is the thing, my mk5 is brilliant, as I say it has a brilliant spec, would never have bought a five door before, but it's brilliant! Only thing it could do with is sat nav and cruise control.

Just as someone said earlier in the post it's a dilemma or swapping it for something new.

[th3_f15t]

You can fit a stereo with sat nav so it's all OEM pretty easy, and retro fitting cruise control is a common modification too. I'd vote for keeping the mk5 and maybe buying an R in a few years when the market gets flooded with all the lease companies parting with theirs.

[Saintsteve]

Still think the 5 rewards the driver more then the 7 does, The 7 is good as in terms of step foward in technology, but the mk5 still is a decent drive and I still prefer it over the mk6 in looks and driver feel.

[TommyR]

Mk7 R's look a lovely car but issues such as turbo failures with countless revisions and clutches slipping on standard manual cars for me would be a big cause for concern...

[Matthewsimone]

Mk7 R's look a lovely car but issues such as turbo failures with countless revisions and clutches slipping on standard manual cars for me would be a big cause for concern...

Well i never knew any of that! 

[J400uk]

The Mk5 is a great car and I miss mine. I've realised since selling it they are actually well ahead of their time. Far better than anything else that was on the market at the same time, and still competitive against todays offerings. Still the same underpinnings and a similar engine to you'd get in a new Scirocco R for example.

Mk7 R's look a lovely car but issues such as turbo failures with countless revisions and clutches slipping on standard manual cars for me would be a big cause for concern...

Well i never knew any of that! 

Wouldn't be a cause of concern for me, that's the whole point of having a new car as any nonsense is covered by warranty!

[Scottymon]

7R Lease now £170 per month - 10k p/a  - 24 months
http://www.nationalvehiclesolutions.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-GOLF-5DR-2.0-TSI-R-Business-Lease/37419

[TommyR]

Yh like you say at least the problems would be covered but there is still the hassle of getting them sorted. Clearly for some people that's still an issue...

http://www.rforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6280

[Scottymon]

So much for thorough testing, eh!?

[TommyR]

So much for thorough testing, eh!?

Haha clearly it is the done thing to let the customers do that for you these days!

[GrayMK5GTI]

The Mk5 is a great car and I miss mine. I've realised since selling it they are actually well ahead of their time. Far better than anything else that was on the market at the same time, and still competitive against todays offerings. Still the same underpinnings and a similar engine to you'd get in a new Scirocco R for example.

Mk7 R's look a lovely car but issues such as turbo failures with countless revisions and clutches slipping on standard manual cars for me would be a big cause for concern...

Well i never knew any of that! 

Wouldn't be a cause of concern for me, that's the whole point of having a new car as any nonsense is covered by warranty!

You'd struggle to get a clutch replaced under warranty unless the car was less than a week old

[J400uk]

The Mk5 is a great car and I miss mine. I've realised since selling it they are actually well ahead of their time. Far better than anything else that was on the market at the same time, and still competitive against todays offerings. Still the same underpinnings and a similar engine to you'd get in a new Scirocco R for example.

Mk7 R's look a lovely car but issues such as turbo failures with countless revisions and clutches slipping on standard manual cars for me would be a big cause for concern...

Well i never knew any of that! 

Wouldn't be a cause of concern for me, that's the whole point of having a new car as any nonsense is covered by warranty!

You'd struggle to get a clutch replaced under warranty unless the car was less than a week old

Luckily I wouldn't have bothered buying it with a Manual box in the first place 

[Biano44]

Still think the 5 rewards the driver more then the 7 does, The 7 is good as in terms of step foward in technology, but the mk5 still is a decent drive and I still prefer it over the mk6 in looks and driver feel.

Define "reward"...... I would personally be much better rewarded in a mk7  as its much more refined, better looking, more efficient, built with better materials, goes like stink and has a much better stereo.
On the flip side it's well over £30k and I'd have to finance it. Doesn't bother me as work provide me with allowance but if I only had say £8000 cash, I would love a mk5/6 Golf R or edition 30!

[Scottymon]

The Mk5 is a great car and I miss mine. I've realised since selling it they are actually well ahead of their time. Far better than anything else that was on the market at the same time, and still competitive against todays offerings. Still the same underpinnings and a similar engine to you'd get in a new Scirocco R for example.

Mk7 R's look a lovely car but issues such as turbo failures with countless revisions and clutches slipping on standard manual cars for me would be a big cause for concern...

Well i never knew any of that! 

Wouldn't be a cause of concern for me, that's the whole point of having a new car as any nonsense is covered by warranty!

You'd struggle to get a clutch replaced under warranty unless the car was less than a week old

Luckily I wouldn't have bothered buying it with a Manual box in the first place 

Going by the video on that link, the problematic 7R is a DSG.