MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Xim on August 14, 2011, 06:36:59 pm

Title: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 14, 2011, 06:36:59 pm: Im female and looking at owning a G5 GTi, I dont know much about it except that Im deeply attracted to its masculan body and sound... the drive oh priceless. And it appears Im attracted to this car! So I thought for my first car I wanna own one :drool:

Help me please...
What do I need to look out for(Im obviously buying second hand)
Milage
Year model
Price etc.....

please I :love: this car.
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Frenzy on August 14, 2011, 06:49:30 pm: i think you need to answer the fundamental questions like age and milage yourself which will be roughly tied up with price. Start by looking on Auto trader & piston heads and also VW used cars to do your research, spot some you like and then come back with any questions you might have :happy2:

for general buying guides do a quick search on here as this question has come up a few times in the past few weeks :laugh:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Frenzy on August 14, 2011, 06:54:42 pm: Here's a couple for you for starters:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32833.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32554.0.html
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 14, 2011, 07:36:56 pm: (had an interest on one and followed up on it and below is the info and extras from the seller) let me know ur thoughts :scared:
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Here is more info on the G5; the main question will always be on reliability

And maintenance, I can report that the car is in immaculate condition,

I have followed the VW service books to the T.

Everything expensive has been replaced on the car, and I do mean everything

I have also replaced all the known issues with GTi’s

If you ask any GTi person about known ailments, I have replaced them.

Here is the list of new OEM parts on the car: (ALL parts are VW parts)

NEW STUFF:

Lower control arm bushes

Battery

4 x Coil packs

Cam belt and cam tensioners

VW clutch kit

Brakes – disk and pads all round

PCV

BOV

I have spared no expense.

The car does have a Power flow Downpipe and decat exhaust system, its not a freeflow

Its more a exhaust with no restrictions, it also has STO software installed.

I am not a street racer, but like I said, I love to unleash the full potential of the GTI

And I promise you this; after you had a drive in this GTI you won’t want it any other way

I fell in love with the drive of the car, its powerful!.

It also has DSG Spotlight covers

And LaminX protective cover on the spotlights.

The only reason for selling is to buy a house.

I really love this car.

have included some more pics for your enjoyment.
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Saint Steve on August 14, 2011, 07:40:16 pm: Any photos of it Xim?
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: bacillus on August 14, 2011, 07:42:02 pm: Quote
have included some more pics for your enjoyment.

Where are they? :confused:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 14, 2011, 07:53:26 pm: Oh snap I dunno , how to add these pics :ashamed: ... I'll keep tryin'
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 14, 2011, 08:04:57 pm: How do I add these pics (blonde) :confused:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 14, 2011, 09:13:30 pm: Quote from: Xim on August 14, 2011, 08:04:57 pm
How do I add these pics (blonde) :confused:

Can you not link the website?
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: 81lly on August 14, 2011, 09:26:47 pm: Quote from: Xim on August 14, 2011, 08:04:57 pm
How do I add these pics (blonde) :confused:

Have a read through this

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,945.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,945.0.html) :happy2:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Frenzy on August 15, 2011, 12:23:36 am: bit of thanks wouldn't have gone amiss :confused:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 28, 2011, 05:12:54 pm: http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-2008-Golf-5-GTI-W0QQAdIdZ308749504
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 28, 2011, 05:14:31 pm: http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-2008-Golf-5-GTI-W0QQAdIdZ308749504

Please find link- any comments? this is a true beauty but feel its a bit over priced.
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Gene Hunt on August 28, 2011, 05:37:37 pm: Hi. Thought you were in the U.K ? so no idea on the price shown in the advert ? What is that in sterling?.
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 28, 2011, 08:00:37 pm: Im SA... its around 19587.14 pounds.
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Xim on August 28, 2011, 08:31:24 pm: Thanks for links... (Frenzy) especially yours :ashamed: they have really helped :congrats:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: Frenzy on August 29, 2011, 10:07:42 pm: you're welcome :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Wisdom from the GTi clan
Post by: big al on August 30, 2011, 08:52:35 am: Have you checked insurance? You said that it's your first car, is it the same overseas as it is here, as not many people can afford to run a Golf GTI as af first car. :smiley: