MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: willtomma16 on May 26, 2016, 07:58:11 pm

Title: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: willtomma16 on May 26, 2016, 07:58:11 pm
hi,

I thought I would drop a message on here as I am on the look out to buy a mk5 gti and I am seeking advice.

I currently own a mk5 gt tdi and love it, however the yen for a gti is getting stronger & stronger.

What sort of money can you pick a decent one up for these days? (top end of my budget is £5 500-£6 000) Can you get a decent one for this?

Have many folk gone from owning the gt tdi to the GTI on here?

what are the running costs like? (obviosly a GTI is going to be thirstier then the gt tdi) but what sort of milage to people get out of a tank?

thanks in advance!

will

Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: puna on May 27, 2016, 01:44:17 pm
Like with most things, if you are not in a rush then you can get some good deals.

I paid £4300 for a 5 door, black GTI at 96k miles. The car was pretty much standard though with no xenons, leathers or anything. It all depends what you want.

I probably do around 130 miles a week and that uses around a quarter of a tank, most of that is city driving though averaging around 25mpg. I don't try really try and keep the mpg down though. I fill with Tesco99 if it's of any relevance. 
Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: DANBOY66 on May 27, 2016, 01:55:10 pm
i am advertising my gti on trader tonight 2008 sat nav heated leather 90k 5950 and will be taking offers

i have been looking at the prices as i want to get a fare price on my car and for your budget you could either get something like mine or say a 2006 with 60/70000 miles

hundreds for sale just be patient you will find the right one for you  :wink:
Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: bbfb10 on May 27, 2016, 06:49:21 pm
I picked up mine for £3500 2 years ago with 130k on it. High mileage, but well looked after and high spec with xenons, leather, multifunction etc.

Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: r5gtt on May 27, 2016, 06:55:55 pm
There are petty to choose from so don't be hasty and do all the relevant checks before you part with your money.  :happy2: GL

R5
Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: Kieran1990gti on May 28, 2016, 08:11:16 am
I would have thought 4k Would get you a basic manual with fsh and miles around 70-80k. That's what I got at Xmas and to be honest I think the gti prices are over the top but just an opinion. On fuel my stage 2 on average is only a few mpg worse than my mates stage 1 bmw 123d
Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: willtomma16 on May 30, 2016, 09:25:18 pm
Cheers guys!

Thanks for your help. I think I've found a good one for just under £5k so we shall see.  :happy2:
Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: DANBOY66 on June 01, 2016, 06:36:09 am
sold my 08 plate for 5.5k to a dealer so good knows what he is going to advertise it for  :grin: :grin: :grin:

good luck remember to check the basics

rusty wings
rusty boot  badge
air con
and all the service history is up to date cam belt can be expensive
Title: Re: I'm looking for a mk5 gti
Post by: Pesky jones on June 01, 2016, 10:39:07 am
Nice one dan :happy2: