MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 01:44:02 pm
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Yep, a Golf R but 5-door DSG.. Silver (without the roof and bonnet graphics) with red OZ Alleggerita wheels and a few performance mods. Definitely with my VW05 RED number plate transferred.

But....























....I'm not actually planning to change at the moment. However, a Golf R would be a very strong contender indeed. I really love this silver one in the pic.

I just thought I would share my thoughts and post a nice pic of an R. :happy2:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: Moschops on August 05, 2010, 02:03:47 pm
Nice choice Robin...looks very Porsche GT3 ish in that colour scheme... :happy2:
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Post by: Tara on August 05, 2010, 02:09:54 pm
 :happy2: Good choice!
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Post by: Hedge on August 05, 2010, 02:17:46 pm
I have no problems regarding the choice of car Robin but would prefer it without the red wheels and graphics.

Think stealth! :smiley:
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Post by: JPC on August 05, 2010, 02:18:38 pm
are those golf R's really expensive though Robin??
 :signLOL:
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Post by: wigit on August 05, 2010, 02:21:32 pm
i've seen a steel 3 door in the flesh and  :love:
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Post by: Hedge on August 05, 2010, 02:21:48 pm
are those golf R's really expensive though Robin??
 :signLOL:


Well that didn't last long.  :signLOL:  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 05, 2010, 02:25:17 pm
too expensive for robin  :signLOL:







































now i have said that he will go out and get one to prove a point  :P
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 02:28:36 pm

I have no problems regarding the choice of car Robin but would prefer it without the red wheels and graphics.

Think stealth! :smiley:


....Since when have I been into stealthiness? - Definitely not my nature.

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Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: joesgti on August 05, 2010, 02:30:10 pm
not much bang for your buck!   :grin: :evilgrin: :signLOL:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 02:33:21 pm

too expensive for robin  :signLOL:

now i have said that he will go out and get one to prove a point  :P


....You seem to know me quite well. But funds aren't free at the moment and I'm not ready to let go of my throbbin' red one yet.
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 02:35:28 pm

not much bang for your buck!   :grin: :evilgrin: :signLOL:


.... :grin:

Who cares? - I certainly don't. The 'bang' for me is simply how much I love the car I choose to drive.
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: Hedge on August 05, 2010, 02:35:43 pm

I have no problems regarding the choice of car Robin but would prefer it without the red wheels and graphics.

Think stealth! :smiley:


....Since when have I been into stealthiness? - Definitely not my nature.

...and by posting that picture you attracted comments. I gave you mine. Not my cup of tea.

Looks like you parked in the wrong neighbourhood and the local graffiti artist paused on his way past.  :P
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 02:39:19 pm

I have no problems regarding the choice of car Robin but would prefer it without the red wheels and graphics.

Think stealth! :smiley:


....Since when have I been into stealthiness? - Definitely not my nature.

...and by posting that picture you attracted comments. I gave you mine. Not my cup of tea.

Looks like you parked in the wrong neighbourhood and the local graffiti artist paused on his way past.  :P

....No problem, Ian - I don't like the graphics either (as I posted originally). I do love the red wheels though and it would make sense with my number plate.
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Post by: MAT ED30 on August 05, 2010, 02:39:59 pm
i think it looks awesome pure and simple i dont do bland looking i like my cars to say something  :signLOL:  and i think the graphics look good too  :P
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Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 02:43:07 pm
^^^^
I like the red chequered side strip though... But without the lettering on it.

I also like the red 'interior' to the VW badge.
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Post by: Hedge on August 05, 2010, 02:48:14 pm
....No problem, Ian - I don't like the graphics either (as I posted originally). I do love the red wheels though and it would make sense with my number plate.

Sorry Robin I missed that. :ashamed: I'll let you have your red wheels but still not my cup of tea.  :booty:
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Post by: gazbutS3 on August 05, 2010, 02:51:07 pm
its an S3 in a Golf dress :wink:
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Post by: T88OMM on August 05, 2010, 03:01:50 pm
its an S3 in a Golf dress :wink:

OUCH! :laugh:
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Post by: andrewparker on August 05, 2010, 03:04:11 pm
What size do the Alleggeritas go up to Robin? I'm guessing 18s would look pretty lost on an R.

its an S3 in a Golf dress :wink:

I'd prefer an S3 in a Golf dress than an S3 in an S3 dress :wink:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 05, 2010, 03:08:26 pm
What size do the Alleggeritas go up to Robin? I'm guessing 18s would look pretty lost on an R.

its an S3 in a Golf dress :wink:

I'd prefer an S3 in a Golf dress than an S3 in an S3 dress :wink:

i wouldn't  :signLOL:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: jacko78 on August 05, 2010, 03:10:45 pm
Let us know when you buy it robin as I feckin love your car
I'll take it straight of you mate
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Post by: joesgti on August 05, 2010, 03:11:45 pm
 :grin: :grin:

those wheels are absolutly rank!!!  :sick:

reminds me of these

http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=pink%20wolfrace&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1024&bih=604
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: andrewparker on August 05, 2010, 03:32:52 pm
What size do the Alleggeritas go up to Robin? I'm guessing 18s would look pretty lost on an R.

its an S3 in a Golf dress :wink:

I'd prefer an S3 in a Golf dress than an S3 in an S3 dress :wink:

i wouldn't  :signLOL:

Let's face it, the Golf R and the S3 are as visually bland as one another. Cost and performance aside, neither is ever going to set anyones heart alight.
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 05, 2010, 03:43:32 pm
true  :smiley:
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Post by: liver on August 05, 2010, 03:44:50 pm
wheels fully red not like in the pic you've provided
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 03:58:34 pm

wheels fully red not like in the pic you've provided


....Exactly! Thanks :happy2:

The wheels on the R in the pic are OZ but not Alleggerita's.


What size do the Alleggeritas go up to Robin? I'm guessing 18s would look pretty lost on an R.


....Good point. I'm not sure OZ do Alleggerita's in 19's but they make everything to order anyway, so it may be possible as long as they'd be strong enough.
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 05, 2010, 03:59:55 pm

Let us know when you buy it robin as I feckin love your car
I'll take it straight of you mate


....Thanks buddy  :drinking:. That's a great compliment  :happy2:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: joesgti on August 05, 2010, 04:05:43 pm
out of interest robin, how much do you think youd like to sell her for??
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Post by: MAT ED30 on August 05, 2010, 04:08:19 pm

 :signLOL:
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Post by: JPC on August 05, 2010, 04:13:57 pm
out of interest robin, how much do you think youd like to sell her for??

more than yours!  :grin:
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Post by: joesgti on August 05, 2010, 04:26:38 pm
 :angry015: go for a run!  :P
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Post by: Greeners on August 05, 2010, 06:21:16 pm
out of interest robin, how much do you think youd like to sell her for??

more than yours!  :grin:

 :signLOL: :signLOL:
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Post by: Saint Steve on August 05, 2010, 07:02:47 pm
out of interest robin, how much do you think youd like to sell her for??

more than yours!  :grin:

 :signLOL: :signLOL:
:laugh:
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Post by: jhtrophy on August 05, 2010, 07:10:09 pm
if i said it looks like its trying to be an r26r would i banned for my crazy french opinions :signLOL:
well a heavy r26r anyway :wink:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: MAT ED30 on August 05, 2010, 07:14:03 pm
That was my first thought how it look like the r26r
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Post by: Saint Steve on August 05, 2010, 07:21:19 pm
Ive seen a white 5 door dsg Golf R, 100 miles on the clock, with decent spec up for sale at the moment for a more reasonable £32k.

All right, except its retail price.  :sad1:
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Post by: wigit on August 05, 2010, 07:55:30 pm
Ive seen a white 5 door dsg Golf R, 100 miles on the clock, with decent spec up for sale at the moment for a more reasonable £32k.

All right, except its retail price.  :sad1:

there are quite a few appearing steve, not that i've been looking  :wink:
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Post by: Saint Steve on August 05, 2010, 07:57:32 pm
Of course you havent, why would you be :chicken:  :wink:

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Post by: stealthwolf on August 06, 2010, 05:49:01 pm
I saw a blue Golf R at the dealers two weeks ago. Wasn't impressed.

That Golf R looks rank!  :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: cmdrfire on August 06, 2010, 06:27:52 pm
Meh, quality of the Mk5 is way above the Mk6.

Mk5 doors - 50 man-hours to build.
Mk6 doors - 10 man-hours to build.

Mk6 is meant to "feel" more expensive - there's that industry thing they call "percieved quality" (as opposed to, well, actual quality). In reality it's cheaper for VW to build. Early Mk5 GTI/R32 was the high-water mark for the Golf IMO.


But then I'd say that.

Rather than splash out £30k on a new car why not drop half that into your current Golf? If you're after individuality then that would be over and beyond throwing some graphics and paint at Mk6 R.
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: RedRobin on August 06, 2010, 06:42:05 pm

Rather than splash out £30k on a new car why not drop half that into your current Golf? If you're after individuality then that would be over and beyond throwing some graphics and paint at Mk6 R.


....I've never added it up but I'm sure I've already spent more than an extra £15k on my Mk5 GTI and have achieved individuality as well as a joyous ride.
Title: Re: My next car....
Post by: cmdrfire on August 06, 2010, 06:46:40 pm
I know, I meant 15k more  :laugh: