MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: Hawkeye on March 21, 2010, 12:40:01 pm

Title: New member
Post by: Hawkeye on March 21, 2010, 12:40:01 pm

Hi all,

Currently looking at a Mk5 Gti, have had MK1, Mk2 and Mk3 Gti's in the past. Stumbled across this forum and looks like a good place for info.

Car is an 08 plate 5 door in Tornado red with 18" wheels, full leather and couple other options with 20,000 miles on from a VW dealer.

Still havent driven one yet, they are getting it brought up for me. Are the MK5's good to drive? They let me take a Scirroco out as they are apparently similar to drive as the Golf, is this true as i thought that drove well?

Anything i need to look out for?

I know they are not the fastest hatches on the planet but im hoping handling might make up for it, as i intend to do trackdays in it as i have done with previous cars.

I needed something nippy, practical and nice looking. The Golf fits the bill.

Thanks in advance for help and advice.

Cheers
Chris

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Andy on March 21, 2010, 01:34:25 pm

not got the gti my self but a soot chucker mk5 but the handling is excellent in standard form..
some other members will be along shortly to answer your questions

Title: Re: New member
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 21, 2010, 01:41:46 pm

Welcome to the forum  :happy2:

I'm in the process of putting mine back to standard, and previously had fitted Bilstein coilovers and the WALK kit. To be honest, I've been pleasantly surprised just how good the handling is in standard form! Not huge amounts of bodyroll and it feels very composed and tight. You'll definitely enjoy the GTI!

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Moschops on March 21, 2010, 06:34:55 pm

Hi and Welcome... :driver:

As White say's you'll enjoy the MK5.. :happy2:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Ifti on March 21, 2010, 08:49:40 pm

You wont be upset with your choice mate!
An excellent all rounder.
Currently selling mine due to other commitments, but I'll be sticking with the Golf range though!

Title: Re: New member
Post by: JPC on March 22, 2010, 10:05:44 am

hello there and welcome along!

Title: Re: New member
Post by: T88OMM on March 23, 2010, 10:24:46 am

Welcome along matey  :pomppomp: :happy2: