MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: pitch3110 on February 16, 2009, 09:08:25 pm

Title: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 16, 2009, 09:08:25 pm
After several weeks of hunting finally picked up the wifes new car.

'07 Ed30, 3dr manual in steel grey.

bits include.......
priveee glass
Centre armrest
ipod prep in the above
& xenons

have since found & not sure if extras............
tyre monitor thingy
folding mirrors
puddle lights

Other than 2 stone chips on the bonnet, its like new.
The wheels are un-marked & the spare has never been out. Boot looks like it has had nothing put in it.
Wifey is over the moon with it & after 70 odd miles this afternoon getting it home, I can now see what all the fuss is about.....its an awesome little car which we will enjoy having in the garage for many years to come, that I am sure.

Some guidance on the ipod useage would be appreciated (yes I know i should RTFI).

Is there any other bits or gadgets I should look out for which I may be missing/not found yet?

Weather permitting major detail next weekend wheels off, clay everthing & the full Megs G220 workout on the paintwork.

In the coming weeks, I am hoping to add cruise, p/sensors (lov or hate em...I like em) phone prep & poss h/line and mfsw.
Alot to add, but finding the right spec has been very hard......at the right dosh of course.

ta (from a very happy chap & his missus)

Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2009, 09:12:53 pm
Sounds lovely  :happy2:

Looking forward to some freshly detailed pics soon then  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: 182_blue on February 16, 2009, 09:15:04 pm
Nice, folding mirrors and puddle lights are extra option too  :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: vwrascal on February 16, 2009, 09:18:21 pm
sounds good fella, pics asap   :party:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: RedRobin on February 16, 2009, 09:18:56 pm
....

Well done, pitch. The Mk5's are one of those cars which the manufacturer got absolutely right.

Now, you'de be wise not to visit this forum too often because you could get tempted onto the slippery slope of modding :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: Top Cat on February 16, 2009, 09:21:33 pm
Your misses is a lucky lady.   :drinking:

See VRSTU for most of those mods you have planned.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: JPC on February 16, 2009, 09:22:10 pm
ohh...sounds like you have got a lovely car there, i want to see about retrofitting the folding mirrors, certainly a rare thing
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 19, 2009, 09:34:54 pm
Cheers chaps...

I managed to prise it off her for the day & its gorg.......

The power delivery is propper & the rate its pulls to the red (in first & second only) is fantastic.

Pottering to Norwich early this morning in the traffic at 40-50ish its so happy and smooth, although need to fit cruise badly, that I have missed today.

ta again
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: stealthwolf on February 19, 2009, 09:47:04 pm
I had a hire car with cruise control fitted and my word was it fantastic. Let go of the wheel a coupla times and it felt like the car was driving itself.

Can be retrofitted for something like £150 but there's a guy on here who'll do it for £100. As soon I remember/find out who it is, he's gonna get  a PM from me.
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 19, 2009, 09:57:45 pm
Quote from: stealthwolf on February 19, 2009, 09:47:04 pm
I had a hire car with cruise control fitted and my word was it fantastic. Let go of the wheel a coupla times and it felt like the car was driving itself.

Can be retrofitted for something like £150 but there's a guy on here who'll do it for £100. As soon I remember/find out who it is, he's gonna get  a PM from me.

I have cruise on my S-Line A4 which is coming upto 3 years of use & one of the best options I spec'd when ordered.

I hopefully will be using the Ed30 at least once a week (If the wife will let me have it) & its a must.

ta
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: RobMKV on February 19, 2009, 10:19:04 pm
Sounds very familiar, did you buy it of a guy called Jonny?
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 19, 2009, 10:23:43 pm
Quote from: RobMKV on February 19, 2009, 10:19:04 pm
Sounds very familiar, did you buy it of a guy called Jonny?

sure did......
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: RobMKV on February 19, 2009, 10:27:19 pm
 :happy2: You got a bargain mate, i spoke to him first thing Monday and it was mine for a few minutes...

until maybe you rang hehe

Glad it went to a forum member  :wink:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 19, 2009, 10:35:51 pm
I saw it on the Sunday & emailed him.

There was not a great deal of spec info on the car but I clocked the xenons, which was a big want, & it has other nice bits as well.

Spoke early on the Monday done the deal to get some money off & gave him a deposit.
Busy week last week & Jonny was away the following weekend so had the night in Leeds & viewed & purchased this Monday.

Its a peach of a car & in exceptionally good looked after condition.

Took me 3months of hunting & just had an inkling this was the one, so acted PDQ.

Thanks for the comments Rob.
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 21, 2009, 05:25:47 pm
Chaps,

wanting to post some pics....

Could you give me an A-Z on how to do this

ta
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: SteveP on February 21, 2009, 05:29:05 pm
Quote from: pitch3110 on February 21, 2009, 05:25:47 pm
Chaps,

wanting to post some pics....

Could you give me an A-Z on how to do this

ta

Have a look at this thread for instructions

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=945.0
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 21, 2009, 06:43:02 pm
cheers steve :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally, its here
Post by: pitch3110 on February 21, 2009, 06:45:25 pm
ment to say I will pot new topic on 'members rides'

ta for your comments again chaps