MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 04:49:18 pm

Title: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 04:49:18 pm
Been a long time since I've seen it looking like this. Sorry about the poxy iphone pics, but it's raining now!!

Still have to remove the plate/LEDs/open fogs/Anni badge/carbon badge but she's pretty much ready to go. The polisher has been over every square inch of the car, I've not seen new ones as clean!!

I'd also forgotten just how nice they are to drive in standard form, obviously the running gear has only done about 10k so its as tight as a drum, but it really is fantastic. No wonder they won so many awards for best hot hatch.

Great car, I've really enjoyed owning it.

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Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: SteveP on June 13, 2010, 04:51:25 pm
So what's next Mike??
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 13, 2010, 04:52:43 pm
Porsche me thinks  :grin:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: SteveP on June 13, 2010, 04:54:02 pm
Another one to be banned then  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: bodger00 on June 13, 2010, 04:54:48 pm
Loving the look of those LEDs on a white GTI :smiley:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 04:55:05 pm
Steve - :booty:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 13, 2010, 04:55:20 pm
Another one to be banned then  :laugh: :laugh:


yeah get on the mk6 forum you  :P
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: SteveP on June 13, 2010, 04:55:57 pm
You all lot say it's just a Mk5.5 anyway  :booty: :booty:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 04:59:30 pm
Ha ha.

I haven't found anything yet, so I'm just going to (carefully) run around in standard trim until I see exactly what I want, no real rush as it doesn't owe me anything and I've enough saved to buy the new one and sell this afterwards.

Unless I get an offer, then I suppose I'll just make do with the Volvo to slush about in.

It'll be Germanic and 6 potted though, don't you worry!!
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: bacillus on June 13, 2010, 05:03:18 pm
Mike, are you interested in swapping your oil cap for a standard one plus some cash?
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 13, 2010, 05:04:43 pm
good on you Mike i have been playing in c4s today  :grin: it was tip box but i loved it  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 05:08:37 pm
Mike, are you interested in swapping your oil cap for a standard one plus some cash?

I'm not selling anything yet, need to work through all the "first dibs" and then I'll just list everything I have left. I'll let you know chap  :happy2:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 05:14:32 pm
good on you Mike i have been playing in c4s today  :grin: it was tip box but i loved it  :rolleye:

Well, you know the tips are always looked after, as they're all driven by WAGs and hairdressers  :wink:

Great choice for a all rounder though, grip and ease.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Gene Hunt on June 13, 2010, 05:15:20 pm
Very nice & the rear lights look great. :happy2:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 13, 2010, 05:16:22 pm
yeah but its had a brand new engine fitted at a cost of over 10k  :surprised: all at Porsche
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 05:23:12 pm
Warranty FTW!

The tip in 99% of real world driving is great, I wouldn't rule it out.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Hurdy on June 13, 2010, 05:28:57 pm
 :sad1:

Sad to see you leaving the Golf Mike.

Mat - You know the S in C4S stands for slow  :booty:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 13, 2010, 05:34:13 pm
:sad1:

Sad to see you leaving the Golf Mike.

Mat - You know the S in C4S stands for slow  :booty:

and you know i can change that to supercharged  :evilgrin:  :booty:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: joesgti on June 13, 2010, 05:37:05 pm
The c4s really isn't that impressive! If I were buying it'd be a c2 manual!  :drool:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 05:40:49 pm
:sad1:

Sad to see you leaving the Golf Mike.


So am I, I've been playing with lots of ideas for a while now to try keeping it and have A.N.Other - but I really want RWD and I can't justify having 2 nice cars.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 13, 2010, 05:43:29 pm
:sad1:

Sad to see you leaving the Golf Mike.


So am I, I've been playing with lots of ideas for a while now to try keeping it and have A.N.Other - but I can't really want RWD and I can't justify having 2 nice cars.

same boat as me Mike need a basic cheap run around and then something special in the grg  :smiley:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 05:54:26 pm
Lookers.co.uk

Rent a Clio 200 Cup for £199/month - brush what's left of it back through the doors in 2 years time. Has been looked at, but I'm not 100% sure yet.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on June 13, 2010, 07:28:26 pm
You know you're going to fall for the 135i Mike..  :party: Resistance is futile  :wink:
Oh and if the first dibs haven't already gone on the open grills?  :wink:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 07:46:33 pm
Think they may have a dibs - I can't remember everything at the moment, there's so much to go through!!

There's a 1M coming, you know?....
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 13, 2010, 07:48:47 pm
a 1M would be awesome.  i suppose they couldnt call it the M1.
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Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on June 13, 2010, 07:50:17 pm
Think they may have a dibs - I can't remember everything at the moment, there's so much to go through!!

There's a 1M coming, you know?....

Yeah, been keeping my ears to the ground regarding that. Should be a bit of a bruiser. Question is though, M1 (1M) or RS3???  :scared:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 08:10:33 pm
I can't seem to feel the love for an RS3, it'll be epic though I'm sure.

Word seems to be either a forced version of the 4 from the 320si touring car and no weight, or a real brute of a 335i and LSD. The latter strikes me as being too close to M3 potential, which they'll surely seek to avoid?

I think I'd prefer the 4, strangely.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: 94Luke on June 13, 2010, 08:19:14 pm
German and 6 cylinders eh?

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Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 13, 2010, 08:40:24 pm
Ha ha, you been raiding Robin's new stash of smileys?

No way would I spend that money on F/I!! Just buy a GT2 instead.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: QD MBE on June 13, 2010, 08:52:18 pm
Ha ha, you been raiding Robin's new stash of smileys?

No way would I spend that money on F/I!! Just buy a GT2 instead.

x2.  sounded well though....................
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on June 15, 2010, 10:50:52 pm
Here you go Mike, thought you might appreciate this...

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13645

About the best looking 135i i've ever seen (those seats  :drool: )..  :drool: :drool: :drool:   Can't imagine it would of been cheap though.  :scared:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: RedRobin on June 16, 2010, 08:06:27 am
^^^^
Beautiful Beemer, Ben  :drool: - Very tastefully done.

@ Mike:
Porky the only way for you to go.. I can see how one will tick all your boxes and there's a lot to choose from so worth taking your time. You'll know when you see her! [am I talking about cars or women?]
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: tony_danza on June 22, 2010, 08:14:02 pm
That BMW is super nice, that's had a lot of money thrown at it!!

Pork is still the plan, but the 135i is still twinkling in the distance as there's something very funny about them.

I'll have a tentative for sale sign on the Golf at Inters, just in case anyone is particularly taken with it (and why not, it is a great car) and I'll just take my time from there.
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: Greeners on June 22, 2010, 10:40:58 pm
Here you go Mike, thought you might appreciate this...

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13645

About the best looking 135i i've ever seen (those seats  :drool: )..  :drool: :drool: :drool:   Can't imagine it would of been cheap though.  :scared:

There was one just like that @ Le Mans on the campsite but it had the grey stripe down the side. Looked the shiz!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: QD MBE on June 23, 2010, 06:35:14 am
I looked at the 1 series Coupe.  Not struck on the interior, and they look saggy and  broken in the middle.......   but the engine.... :drool: :drool: :drool:


Title: Re: Another GTI to be released into the wild...
Post by: WhiteGTI on June 23, 2010, 10:38:21 pm
Here you go Mike, thought you might appreciate this...

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13645

About the best looking 135i i've ever seen (those seats  :drool: )..  :drool: :drool: :drool:   Can't imagine it would of been cheap though.  :scared:

The steering wheel with the shift lights and gear display is soooo nice! Some lovely shots taken of his car, its an amazing car to drive, but I just can't get over the dodgy looks!