MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: vangoo on April 22, 2009, 08:03:50 pm

Title: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on April 22, 2009, 08:03:50 pm: Hi all this is my first post on here. I am going to veiw a 07 gti tomorrow black,dsg,2k miles,.
Just wondering if any one has any advise on what to look out for and your opinion on the dsg.
trading in my mk1 leon fr+ 150 tdi so hopeing to notice the jump in power :surprised: :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: NEWEY on April 22, 2009, 08:06:00 pm: to be honest with only 2k on the clock the car should be like new !! you will love it all the same :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:08:53 pm: i would be looking for accident damage, paint problems, most of the other parts will be covered under warranty, just make sure it drives ok and stops ok etc
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:09:48 pm: Oh, is it a VW dealer ?
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: stealthwolf on April 22, 2009, 08:09:53 pm: There's a whole checklist here: clicky (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=64432.0) for new cars, but much of it applies.

Remember to inspect the log book, the service history etc. Have a look to see if the car's been serviced according to the correct setting eg Time and Distance, or Long Life.

Obviously look for any damage, chips etc. Thoroughly inspect the car.
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: BeezerDiesel on April 22, 2009, 08:10:31 pm: Seems exceptionally low mileage for an 07.

I think you will notice a lack of low revs kick after the PD unit but you will definately notice the extra rev range!
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on April 22, 2009, 08:17:11 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:09:48 pm
Oh, is it a VW dealer ?
cheers guys yes its a vw dealer verve in glasgow
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:20:57 pm: Quote from: vangoo on April 22, 2009, 08:17:11 pm
Quote from: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:09:48 pm
Oh, is it a VW dealer ?
cheers guys yes its a vw dealer verve in glasgow

should be ok then regarding stolen rec etc , dealers do a return in 30 days policy too, so all should be good

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/used/exchange-promise
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Top Cat on April 22, 2009, 08:23:23 pm: Welcome on board Vangoo :happy2:

You will love your new car like no other, then spend the rest of your life wishing you had not found this place. :drinking:

Oh and the DSG is the shizzle enjoy. :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: NB07 on April 22, 2009, 08:30:42 pm: nice to find such a low milage, hopefully you can get a bargain mate and yes dsg is the nuts :grin:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: celica on April 22, 2009, 08:45:58 pm: interested to hear what you think

i'm going to think you'll find throttle response being alot better due to petrol, and quicker off the mark.

be interesting to see what you think once on the go.
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: gulfstream11 on April 23, 2009, 07:50:32 am: I traded in My 150 TDI for the GTI..Yup,you notice the power jump... :laugh:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: VC on April 23, 2009, 08:59:48 am: new car day today? :innocent:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: JPC on April 23, 2009, 10:02:00 pm: welcome along matey
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on April 23, 2009, 10:32:58 pm: Quote from: celica on April 22, 2009, 08:45:58 pm
interested to hear what you think

i'm going to think you'll find throttle response being alot better due to petrol, and quicker off the mark.

be interesting to see what you think once on the go.

Hi just got back with my new car 1 word WOW
the drive home was amazing (3 hours)the power
is awsome and on the bends stick like sh**
the dsg just makes drivein so easy hope to get
a dry day tomorrow and give it a good clean..
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Top Cat on April 23, 2009, 10:37:11 pm: Good stuff, :happy2: you will be up out of bed in the morning quicker than sugar Ray Leonard
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: T88OMM on April 24, 2009, 09:47:01 am: Quote from: vangoo on April 23, 2009, 10:32:58 pm
Quote from: celica on April 22, 2009, 08:45:58 pm
interested to hear what you think

i'm going to think you'll find throttle response being alot better due to petrol, and quicker off the mark.

be interesting to see what you think once on the go.

Hi just got back with my new car 1 word WOW
the drive home was amazing (3 hours)the power
is awsome and on the bends stick like sh**
the dsg just makes drivein so easy hope to get
a dry day tomorrow and give it a good clean..

Glad to hear it mate, they really are a fantastic car and the DSG is just effortless :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Moschops on April 24, 2009, 12:45:36 pm: Hi and Welcome, nice to hear the new car is ace... :driver:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Greeners on April 24, 2009, 01:28:55 pm: Welcome the the club :happy2:

I do hope your out now burning petrol in your new purchase! :evilgrin:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: mixit on April 26, 2009, 09:25:08 pm: Welcome Vangoo. You're going to love DSG. It'll take a few miles to really get the best from it but it's great when you do. :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2009, 10:36:10 pm: Vangoo where are you, i hope your to busy out driving to be posting your pics on here. :smiley:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: stealthwolf on April 28, 2009, 06:57:44 am: congrats mate. look forward to pics.
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: jt1 on April 30, 2009, 12:14:14 pm: Hi Vangoo hope your enjoying your new ride but :mad:we need pics :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on May 03, 2009, 11:11:01 am: Hi guy yes still loving the new car will try to get some pics up soon

Just been reading lots of all threads some very good stuff
trying to get some ideas for new 18" wheels as the car is
sitting on 17s

The back end of the golf gets dirty so quick dose any one have mud
flap ?

Cheers
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: v2brett on May 03, 2009, 11:31:29 am: i think it must be how air flows around the back of the golf, i tried sum mud flaps on mine over the winter and they only helped a little if anything, iv took them off as more mud gets stuck behind them then they stop

glad your liking your car :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Rich on May 04, 2009, 12:57:23 am: Hey

Nice to meet you, :happy2:

Nice car mate and nice find with 2k miles on !!! :jumpmove:

Yea get urself a nice set of rims and get it on its arse :drinking:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vwrascal on May 04, 2009, 09:22:32 am: welcome vangoo , pics please :party: :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: mixit on May 04, 2009, 11:23:48 am: We want Pix :party: We want Pix :party: We want Pix :party: We want Pix :party:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Rich on May 04, 2009, 07:40:20 pm: I'll join that lol

:mad: We want Pics :party: We want Pics :party: We want Pics :party: We want Pics :party:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on May 04, 2009, 08:02:32 pm: Quote from: Richi on May 04, 2009, 07:40:20 pm
I'll join that lol

:mad: We want Pics :party: We want Pics :party: We want Pics :party: We want Pics :party:

Hi guys

I am trying to get some pics but the weather has been so sh** cant get it done
i have the afternoon off on wendesday so fingers crossed will get some then
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Golfster S on May 08, 2009, 05:17:50 pm: Welcome, glad your enjoying your new wheels!!!!!

Rich
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: WhiteGTI on May 08, 2009, 05:43:47 pm: Welcome to the forum :happy2:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on May 09, 2009, 04:32:54 pm: Got some pic today after 2 weeks the weather :fighting:has been so sh** its like november
there not the best of quality
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs271%2Fvangoo_rfc%2FSP_A0251.jpg&hash=46b0d992d78818b26d049675ccc33a7eb9986202)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs271%2Fvangoo_rfc%2FSP_A0252.jpg&hash=e0a9586df88f42594f2eed30a03b83b4c9761f9e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs271%2Fvangoo_rfc%2FSP_A0263.jpg&hash=d7d761f6652d1aae7f485d971d641a06ca13c31b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs271%2Fvangoo_rfc%2FSP_A0266-1.jpg&hash=7b8cd3c17fbf0bb3fb9a5b29c9cc23e6e182ef3a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs271%2Fvangoo_rfc%2FSP_A0259.jpg&hash=1d02c65b3bfea51c9a04bff2d2b8e009b76a0947)
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Top Cat on May 09, 2009, 04:39:12 pm: About bloody time MR Vangoo :wink:

Looking very nice. :drinking:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: vangoo on May 09, 2009, 04:44:12 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on May 09, 2009, 04:39:12 pm
About bloody time MR Vangoo :wink:

Looking very nice. :drinking:
Cheers top cat
Still in need of some 18" cant make my mind up on monzas or
something different and a remap :grin:
Title: Re: looking at gti tomorrow
Post by: Top Cat on May 09, 2009, 04:48:05 pm: I would say re-map first, once you have had that done, you wont be able to stop and then you can say goodbye to normal life, and hello to never having any spare cash. :driver: