MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Jap import
Post by: Jay359 on January 03, 2017, 09:27:11 pm

Hi
Does anyone else on here run a Jap import? Just wondering what differences there are, I've had a jap import Honda before and there were a few interesting differences.

Title: Re: Jap import
Post by: RetroRaz on January 03, 2017, 10:17:35 pm

Guy on here called Dee had a jap import and it didn't have an alarm. Worth checking it out if you're going to buy one.

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Title: Re: Jap import
Post by: ducman77 on January 03, 2017, 10:58:25 pm

Mines a jap import and it's been mint other than usual GTI maintenance stuff. Nice high spec too. Folding mirrors with puddles, drawers under seats, zennons etc. Only weird thing is that it's DSG but had a plain steering wheel with no flappy paddles so I retrofitted a MFSW and it's been perfect. Hope that helps :happy2:

Title: Re: Jap import
Post by: Shoy1980 on January 03, 2017, 11:20:27 pm

How is insurance with imports? Can they be easily insured?

Title: Re: Jap import
Post by: 4ndy on January 03, 2017, 11:43:12 pm

never had any issues with insurance.  Warranty is only 2 years from new  BIG savings and better spec.

Title: Re: Jap import
Post by: Jay359 on January 04, 2017, 06:55:58 am

Seems mines a similar spec although I do have paddles. Also have heated door mirrors chequered GTI floor mats. No issues with insurance and a re map of unknown origin?

Title: Re: Jap import
Post by: Jay359 on January 04, 2017, 06:58:21 am

Also no alarm fitted (are they as standard???) although a little light in the drivers door trim when the remote door lock is applied