MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Tejinder on July 17, 2012, 08:34:54 pm

Title: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 17, 2012, 08:34:54 pm: Hi all

I might have the chance to purchase a MK5 Pirelli GTI and just wanted to know a few things

How desirable are they?

And how many were produced?

I read somewhere that only 222 were made!

Thought there would have been more than that made, having said that theres only 4 or 5 for sale on autotrader!

Any help is appreciated guys thanks!

Tej
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: sub39h on July 17, 2012, 08:36:32 pm: no you're right. they were a very limited edition car.

not sure of the exact figure, but 222 sounds about right

the Edition 30 is the same mechanically, and more of those to choose from :happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: mad_pete on July 17, 2012, 10:02:04 pm: They are a little bit desirable and 222 was the number I read. It's pretty much an edition 30 so no need to pay over the odds.
I like mine and they might get a bit of a classic status later on but don't bank on it.
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: john_o on July 17, 2012, 10:05:13 pm: :happy2:

http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=gti+pirelli
vs
http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=gti+edition+30

awesome cars :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: mad_pete on July 17, 2012, 10:25:13 pm: Ah so S-A is the DSG box. I wondered what that was

And it's down to 205
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 17, 2012, 10:26:12 pm: Thanks for the info guys
I think i might think seriously about buying it depending on price and condition

:happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: JamesG on July 20, 2012, 04:11:42 am: I had a look at a few that were on Autotrader recently before i bought mine.Walked away from them not as clean/well looked after/good spec as i was looking for. I think 2 of the ones i looked at have now been sold or maybe just not readvertised. Think at the time there was 7 available in the uk that i could find.
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: berg on July 20, 2012, 03:34:45 pm: i prefer the styling of the ED30 but would be cool to own a proper limited edition. i like the tyre track seats in the pirelli but think the alloys are poor for a limited edition the monza II look better as well as the pescara
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: wigit on July 20, 2012, 10:35:47 pm: secret is finding a good one and i know where i would be looking as its a stunner :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,51042.0.html
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Mk5 GTian on July 21, 2012, 05:40:50 am: Quote from: berg on July 20, 2012, 03:34:45 pm
i prefer the styling of the ED30 but would be cool to own a proper limited edition. i like the tyre track seats in the pirelli but think the alloys are poor for a limited edition the monza II look better as well as the pescara

I agree, I think they look pretty 'after-market' as standard, but FlashP on here has his painted a few shades darker, and with the Pirelli centre caps, his look awesome.
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: flashp on July 21, 2012, 09:57:36 pm: Quote from: berg on July 20, 2012, 03:34:45 pm
i prefer the styling of the ED30 but would be cool to own a proper limited edition. i like the tyre track seats in the pirelli but think the alloys are poor for a limited edition the monza II look better as well as the pescara

Just change the wheel colour...(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi326.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk438%2Fflashp%2Fnearsideview.jpg&hash=9bc980d23e8e950e5e05b882f985b5bf1fbbbd41)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi326.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk438%2Fflashp%2Fsinglewheel.jpg&hash=fbecff25ad04f1ed4fafed6511ab76336a56566e)

Took me while to know where the 'P' was in the design. When you know it's screamingly obvious! :pomppomp:

Got these for winter tyres later...black with a dusting of silver then lacquered.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi326.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk438%2Fflashp%2F_DSC0030_027.jpg&hash=3c745a81d2357bc0ddc35a6ece9388a17a2043a5)
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: flashp on July 21, 2012, 10:07:06 pm: Quote from: Mk5 GTian on July 21, 2012, 05:40:50 am
Quote from: berg on July 20, 2012, 03:34:45 pm
i prefer the styling of the ED30 but would be cool to own a proper limited edition. i like the tyre track seats in the pirelli but think the alloys are poor for a limited edition the monza II look better as well as the pescara

I agree, I think they look pretty 'after-market' as standard, but FlashP on here has his painted a few shades darker, and with the Pirelli centre caps, his look awesome.

Thanks! Have you seen your old wheels above Ian? Got them back Friday. Can't wait for winter to see them on the car!
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Mk5 GTian on July 22, 2012, 11:22:23 pm: Quote from: flashp on July 21, 2012, 10:07:06 pm
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on July 21, 2012, 05:40:50 am
Quote from: berg on July 20, 2012, 03:34:45 pm
i prefer the styling of the ED30 but would be cool to own a proper limited edition. i like the tyre track seats in the pirelli but think the alloys are poor for a limited edition the monza II look better as well as the pescara

I agree, I think they look pretty 'after-market' as standard, but FlashP on here has his painted a few shades darker, and with the Pirelli centre caps, his look awesome.

Thanks! Have you seen your old wheels above Ian? Got them back Friday. Can't wait for winter to see them on the car!
Brilliant! Glad they've gone to a good home Ashley. Nice work! :happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 23, 2012, 07:16:20 pm: So i went and bought the Pirelli!
As some of you may know I also own an R32
So i thought id take some photographs or both of them :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FTejinder123%2FPirelli_and_R32%2FDSCN0963-1.jpg&hash=b691415d04113b65c2c8625dc9d4cd55dfcf2644)
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FTejinder123%2FPirelli_and_R32%2FDSCN0966-1.jpg&hash=b13e7723fb433e281d1b265136d04537cb3ad5b6)
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Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Saintsteve on July 23, 2012, 07:44:28 pm: Are you now gonna sell the R32? ..

good condition Pirelli btw :happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: markymark on July 23, 2012, 07:47:44 pm: Nice pair! :happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: sub39h on July 23, 2012, 07:48:49 pm: that R32 is gorgeous

i think you're mad swapping personally
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 23, 2012, 09:09:39 pm: Quote from: Saintsteve on July 23, 2012, 07:44:28 pm
Are you now gonna sell the R32? ..

good condition Pirelli btw :happy2:

Cheers Mate

No! Never!

Im keeping both, got the pirelli for too good a price to pass up!
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 23, 2012, 09:10:03 pm: Quote from: markymark on July 23, 2012, 07:47:44 pm
Nice pair! :happy2:

Thanks Mate! :happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 23, 2012, 09:11:52 pm: Quote from: sub39h on July 23, 2012, 07:48:49 pm
that R32 is gorgeous

i think you're mad swapping personally

Cheers :happy2:

LOL not to worry! My R32 isnt going anywhere :laugh:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tortaruga on July 23, 2012, 10:30:57 pm: Do you find yourself reaching for the clutch pedal in the R32?

Also, where are the front fogs on the R32?

Stunning pair of cars in your driveway. I suppose your wife is a 6'2 model too? I'm the jealous type! :wink:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 23, 2012, 10:45:26 pm: Quote from: Tortaruga on July 23, 2012, 10:30:57 pm
Do you find yourself reaching for the clutch pedal in the R32?

Also, where are the front fogs on the R32?

Stunning pair of cars in your driveway. I suppose your wife is a 6'2 model too? I'm the jealous type! :wink:

:signLOL: I'm not quite old enough for a wife yet

Yeah does feel weird jumping in and out of the two after driving one for a while

The MK5 R32 didn't come with front fogs. Kind of wish they did. I actually like the yellowish tint the GTI's fogs give off

The GTI does feel faster than the 32 but that's probably because I'm not used to having a turbo.

I do think it would be very close as a rolling start but from a stand still the 32 would kill it.
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tortaruga on July 23, 2012, 10:58:08 pm: Interesting. Are fogs not standard on any R32's or is yours a freaky one?
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Tejinder on July 23, 2012, 11:35:08 pm: Quote from: Tortaruga on July 23, 2012, 10:58:08 pm
Interesting. Are fogs not standard on any R32's or is yours a freaky one?

No, fogs didnt come with any R32 MK5.
People have retro fitted MK6 golf and new scirocco LEDs to the lower grills and they do look nice
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: Frodo-anni on July 24, 2012, 12:33:56 am: :driver: uber jealous, great cars, and managed to find a well spec'd pirelli!!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: R32UK on July 24, 2012, 10:52:49 am: :drool: R32 looks lovely!!!

makes me want to get one again... :confused:
Title: Re: Pirelli GTI
Post by: JamesG on July 25, 2012, 08:37:41 pm: Nice dilema to have :happy2: