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Gtcpaul1971:
Hi, so I bought my 54 plate gti in Oct 17 for £2500. It had 113k miles and now has 134k miles. It has had loads of tlc and  I have spent quite a lot on it over that time getting everything done and just spent another £500 last week on tyres and suspension. Must be over 5k spent now and I know it is not worth anything near that. The inside is excellent. Hardly much wear. Exterior has a few small dents etc. I need the air con fixing as it has been 're gased  and still doesn't work. Exhaust has a slightly small hole in it and suspension still needs looking at as it is still making a slight noise over bumps at low speeds. I also would like it remapping but don't think the clutch could handle it as it is the original. So......... do I keep it and keep plowing money into it that I won't see back or sell now and look for something newer with less miles and already had much of the work done? Would like a pirelli edition and a Mk 6  gti at some point. I do love my car though.  Thoughts!

Octoparrot:
If you get everything sorted will you still be hankering after a Pirelli or mk6? If so then I'd say don't pile more money into it but put it into your next purchase instead.

scopes:
x2 what he said ^^^...

But the mk5 Gti is a great car, from the GTI - Edition 30 - Pirelli.  :evilgrin:

You could throw money at it endlessly but as you well know you won't get it back  :doh:  How many of us have done that....  :thinking:  You just have to decide is it worth it...

 :happy2:

Rossimac:
I put a stage 1 remap on mine last November at 155k. Now on 162k and no clutch issues at all! Original clutch in the Apr 2007 car. Would totally recommend taking a small punt and hoping for the best, it truly does transform it!

pudding:
You could buy a Pirelli or a MK6 and it could still need similar amounts work!  Everything you have listed on yours is just general wear & tear maintenance costs.

It's the age old cost vs benefit argument of keeping an old car going.  It's why a lot of people lease cars now.  Something brand new every 3 years. No stresses.

For me personally that doesn't work as I hate paying monthly for things.  Once the novelty wears off (and it always does) you're saddled with 36 more payments.

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