Post by: djnibz on July 22, 2016, 05:06:49 pm
Post by: white91 on July 22, 2016, 08:42:32 pm
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Post by: doylebros on July 22, 2016, 08:50:26 pm
Post by: rich83 on July 22, 2016, 09:15:13 pm
Post by: Chris92 on July 22, 2016, 09:22:38 pm
No I don't think so. The interior and tech is obviously flagging but I think the body shape will still look good in 10 years time. I intend to keep mine as long as possible.
I agree I don't think looks wise they are dated.
Post by: GTIEagles on July 22, 2016, 09:56:59 pm
Post by: shoaybmakda on July 22, 2016, 10:03:16 pm
No I don't think so. The interior and tech is obviously flagging but I think the body shape will still look good in 10 years time. I intend to keep mine as long as possible.
Same here - the edition 30 also looks stunning for me and I still get plenty of looks at my car. I don't think it looks as dated as some other manufacturer vehicles.
Post by: Juliand on July 22, 2016, 10:37:27 pm
Post by: r5gtt on July 22, 2016, 10:39:14 pm
Nah they look nice as I still admire it whether it's dirty or not.
The mk6 looks poor and not really a gti in my eyes.
Post by: dubvrs on July 22, 2016, 10:55:44 pm
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Post by: r5gtt on July 22, 2016, 11:20:20 pm
Post by: stuart-88 on July 22, 2016, 11:45:53 pm
I think to look at a base model MK5, yes they do look quite dated but the GTI and R32 still look modern to me. They have definitely aged better compared to other cars from that era.
Completely agree with this. lower specs looks a lot older than the higher models o think
Post by: Trow81 on July 23, 2016, 12:01:10 am
MK6 similar in shape and MK7 has lost the wow in my opinion. Will be in no rush to move on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: djnibz on July 23, 2016, 08:24:42 am
I think to look at a base model MK5, yes they do look quite dated but the GTI and R32 still look modern to me. They have definitely aged better compared to other cars from that era.
I think if I was to colour code the plastic rear bumper and side skirts would make a big difference; any idea on approximate costs?
Also I really wanted aux as standard is it only 08 onwards which have it?
Post by: irish_ram on July 23, 2016, 08:36:36 am
Most cars churned out of the factory look like Ikea boxes to be honest and all the mod cons in the world will not change that. Where as the MK5 GTI,R32 and ED30 still turn heads and I bet if you took the plate off then those that did not know about Golfs would not be able to tell you what year it was.
As for the Interior I think the layout is up there with a lot of the modern cars still but in particular the ED30 with it's half leather/tartan seat and all the stitching and trimming is beautiful and I would not swap it for anything.
Also and just my opinion the MK5 was the iconic car to bring back the essence of the GTI after it went through a slump of a few models
Post by: dom069 on July 23, 2016, 09:22:09 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=6499c13f00387941df0f472dabaad9ba6ddfe054) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg.html)
A few mods to the outside and it looks better than any Mk6
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=f9020dfd6e90bed271df74e15174af5a00424a79) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg.html)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=0c1796b0135651207bc72b3d348990cca2566b24) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg.html)
Post by: djnibz on July 23, 2016, 10:35:00 am
A few Mk6 parts make the interior feel completely different. Mine has Mk6 wheel, RCD510 (about to fit Bluetooth), headlight switch, and a Mk6 gear knob. I've also retrofitted cruise control, cherry hazard switch and newsouth boost gauge.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=6499c13f00387941df0f472dabaad9ba6ddfe054) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg.html)
A few mods to the outside and it looks better than any Mk6
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=f9020dfd6e90bed271df74e15174af5a00424a79) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg.html)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=0c1796b0135651207bc72b3d348990cca2566b24) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg.html)
Damn looks nice
Is the 510 from a mk6? Is it easy to install?
Post by: Nodz on July 23, 2016, 10:48:22 am
Interiors will always date fast imo with the amount of in car tech innovations but with a few retroi fits like chrome tip switches, RNS/RCD, MDI and mk6 steering wheel gives a good refresh to the cabin.
Like Rich mine is staying for as long as possible. I bought it on 49k and was going to keep it 3years or to 70k, which ever came first. I'm now on 110k and had it nearly 6 years
Post by: prp74 on July 23, 2016, 11:17:12 am
I don't think it looks dated it all. It never fails to put a smile on my face :smiley:
When I first saw this I always wanted a mk5 GTI
https://vimeo.com/35338999
Post by: MC71 on July 23, 2016, 11:37:13 am
As others have mentioned, interior is looking dated, why I turned mine into a Mk5.5 inside but it's still a nice place to be.
With your budget I wouldn't hesitate to get a Mk5.......happy hunting.
:happy2:
Post by: 993BOY on July 23, 2016, 11:50:47 am
I have a mk5 & mk7 GTI and I plan to keep the mk5 until it dies.
I don't think it looks dated it all. It never fails to put a smile on my face :smiley:
When I first saw this I always wanted a mk5 GTI
https://vimeo.com/35338999
Excellent review of the Mk5 Gti, still gives me goose bumps! on my 3rd one now, even though I have a Mk7 R, this car still does it for me :happy2:
Plan to keep my Pirelli for a long time, and regret having sold my first 06 Reg one at 3yrs old :-(
If you have 5k to spare, they are great value for money and great fun, just make sure the DV has been changed and is not torn....must be thousands out there that are knacked and people just don't realize that their car could be so much more fun to drive just by changing a 60quid part!!
Post by: irish_ram on July 23, 2016, 12:05:54 pm
IMHO the Mk5 is, aesthetically, the best looking Golf (with the exception of the Mk4 R32 and Mk1 GTI :notworthy:) ever made. My Eddy always got admiring smiles and nice comments from both those in the known and those who weren't into theirs cars.
As others have mentioned, interior is looking dated, why I turned mine into a Mk5.5 inside but it's still a nice place to be.
With your budget I wouldn't hesitate to get a Mk5.......happy hunting.
:happy2:
I totally agree with you there, I think the MK5 has the refined look but front looks miles better than any other mk I think and was the rebirth of the GTI.
I might be biased but in this lineup I am in the MK1 and mine were getting the most view and photo's so that is consumer feedback right there :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fpp78%2FSuper_Ram%2FIMG_4155.jpg&hash=f397d4613918c76a3e5d9fbf9d289a69d83cafee)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fpp78%2FSuper_Ram%2FLine_Up_Rear_1.jpg&hash=9ab171176df6918e80ad2cb793ba0324de0e48fa)
Post by: bad devotions on July 23, 2016, 12:07:03 pm
A few Mk6 parts make the interior feel completely different. Mine has Mk6 wheel, RCD510 (about to fit Bluetooth), headlight switch, and a Mk6 gear knob. I've also retrofitted cruise control, cherry hazard switch and newsouth boost gauge.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=6499c13f00387941df0f472dabaad9ba6ddfe054) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg.html)
A few mods to the outside and it looks better than any Mk6
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=f9020dfd6e90bed271df74e15174af5a00424a79) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg.html)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=0c1796b0135651207bc72b3d348990cca2566b24) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg.html)
that is one bang tidy mk5.
Post by: djnibz on July 23, 2016, 12:21:58 pm
IMHO the Mk5 is, aesthetically, the best looking Golf (with the exception of the Mk4 R32 and Mk1 GTI :notworthy:) ever made. My Eddy always got admiring smiles and nice comments from both those in the known and those who weren't into theirs cars.
As others have mentioned, interior is looking dated, why I turned mine into a Mk5.5 inside but it's still a nice place to be.
With your budget I wouldn't hesitate to get a Mk5.......happy hunting.
:happy2:
I do like the mk5 but if I was to buy 1 I would have to colour code bumpers and skirts and replace headunit to get an aux, also lower by a little. For that money im going to have to spend I may as well get a mk6 I just need to save some more ;)
Post by: bad devotions on July 23, 2016, 12:32:50 pm
IMHO the Mk5 is, aesthetically, the best looking Golf (with the exception of the Mk4 R32 and Mk1 GTI :notworthy:) ever made. My Eddy always got admiring smiles and nice comments from both those in the known and those who weren't into theirs cars.
As others have mentioned, interior is looking dated, why I turned mine into a Mk5.5 inside but it's still a nice place to be.
With your budget I wouldn't hesitate to get a Mk5.......happy hunting.
:happy2:
I do like the mk5 but if I was to buy 1 I would have to colour code bumpers and skirts and replace headunit to get an aux, also lower by a little. For that money im going to have to spend I may as well get a mk6 I just need to save some more ;)
but then you'd miss all the fun in upgrading stuff :D :drinking:
Post by: djnibz on July 23, 2016, 12:41:01 pm
Post by: dronners on July 23, 2016, 12:44:36 pm
Post by: rdfcpete on July 23, 2016, 12:45:40 pm
A: IMO, not when tastefully modded, no. OEM+ always seems to make a car look like an unknown special or limited edition from the factory which obviously boosts appeal and longevity of looking classy.
Sometimes they look dated in low spec, dark colours, when everything is darkened out and they've only gone for the 'black on black' sorta look. Doesn't help, but I don't think they've aged any worse than MK6 in honesty!
Candy white Edition 30's can look particularly fresh for a MK5, with Xenons and a small drop. Again, it's immediate appearance is "this isn't an average Golf" and you have to question it's age/model, rather than it looking 8/9/10 years old from the outset :smiley:
Post by: Kai96 on July 23, 2016, 01:11:29 pm
A few Mk6 parts make the interior feel completely different. Mine has Mk6 wheel, RCD510 (about to fit Bluetooth), headlight switch, and a Mk6 gear knob. I've also retrofitted cruise control, cherry hazard switch and newsouth boost gauge.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=6499c13f00387941df0f472dabaad9ba6ddfe054) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg.html)
A few mods to the outside and it looks better than any Mk6
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=f9020dfd6e90bed271df74e15174af5a00424a79) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg.html)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=0c1796b0135651207bc72b3d348990cca2566b24) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg.html)
Perfect example I think the MK5 has aged very well and with a few simple mods it can still be classed as modern and up to date with the times. In my opinion
Post by: GTIEagles on July 24, 2016, 08:07:01 am
Post by: Bard on July 24, 2016, 08:22:52 am
The mk5 looks great from the front if you ask me and personally I rate the rear as well. I'm generally.not a fan of all the creases in newer cars, the mk5 gti looks great without their use! Will be sorry to see mine go...
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Post by: GTI-Mark on July 24, 2016, 11:48:31 am
A few Mk6 parts make the interior feel completely different. Mine has Mk6 wheel, RCD510 (about to fit Bluetooth), headlight switch, and a Mk6 gear knob. I've also retrofitted cruise control, cherry hazard switch and newsouth boost gauge.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=6499c13f00387941df0f472dabaad9ba6ddfe054) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0171_zpsqqkrwltf.jpg.html)
A few mods to the outside and it looks better than any Mk6
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=f9020dfd6e90bed271df74e15174af5a00424a79) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0185_zps5ylev9vz.jpg.html)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1378.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fah107%2Fdallgood1%2FDSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=0c1796b0135651207bc72b3d348990cca2566b24) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dallgood1/media/DSC_0174_zpspclwsy8f.jpg.html)
Stunning, absolutely stunning! :smiley:
Post by: molineux1980 on July 27, 2016, 10:37:00 pm