MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Black9 on September 14, 2012, 03:33:14 pm
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Seems like a mega spec with all the extras. Milage seems a bit high but what do people think of the price for the car, anyone know the owner or car?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4087950.htm
Opinions please
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Looks nice car and a good price too
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Any ideas what the mods this car has would cost roughly.
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Looks nice car and a good price too
..........x2.Got to be worth a look. :smiley:
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for new parts:
remap - £800
DSG remap - £500
full milltek - £1000, plus fitting
twintake - £400
twintercooler - £700, plus fitting
catch can (pointless anyway)
autotech HPFP - £290 plus fitting
Forge DV - £150 plus fitting (tho a revision G would be adequate enough)
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Thanks for that :smiley:
So just shy of 4K of mods. Thinking to myself would It be worth buying a lower milage edition 30 and getting the mods myself. In hindsight tho would prob cost a lot more.
Anything I should look out for if I view the car. Says mechatronics unit has been replaced already
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This was listed on ebay last month for £11,250 so the price has dropped by £1k.
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Price seems fair. Lower milage stock ed30s for similar money on ph. I'm in Edinburgh tho & the car is in Wales. Almost 7 hours away from me :sad1:
Funny thing is its beside where I bought my current gti from and where I was meant to go this weekend to see family lol
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Says mechatronics unit has been replaced already
....I had my Mechatronics module changed at ~6,000 miles and have now done 103,000 miles without any DSG problems. The DSG box of tricks is also remapped like the car you are considering.
Just because a car is modded it doesn't mean it has been badly thrashed and not looked after. Check its service history of course. And 'high' mileage is nothing to be frightened of either.
Is this a car known on this forum? Previously owned by a member?
HTH :happy2:
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I know my car is spoilt rotten :rolleye:
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My current car is a stock engine GTI 200 with same factory spec as this apart from DSG. Such a good car, always wished I got a DSG tho and wish it had more power. Thats why this ticks all the boxes. Lovely colour too. Just means having 2 cars at once while my old car sells. May be tricky with the current car market. My car currently has 91K and runs amazing :drool:
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I'd bite his arm off at that spec for that price. And it's got a sunroof!
72K is not a high mileage for a Golf either.
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I know my car is spoilt rotten :rolleye:
^^^^ That I know! :notworthy:
A loved car is like a loved horse - It's a mechanical horse. As Jaz The Stealthy Wolf says: It's a living breathing thing (or similar words).
I love my GTI more than any other car I have either owned or driven.
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Emailed him. Await reply... I should have worded it better, I meant higher milage :laugh:
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Thinking of selling mine for ~£11,000 if thats any good to you? http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19610.0.html
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I'm in Edinburgh tho & the car is in Wales.
There's a black 3 door for sale in Dunfermline supposed to be very clean and well kept,enthusiast owned. 10k I think they want
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if you dont mind high mileage seems ok. but i prefer cars not to be modded. but it comes down to your personal preferance and circumstances/budget.
sorry to hijack. im after a ed30 also :P
has to be totally standard - low mileage. hit me up with what you got.
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Thinking of selling mine for ~£11,000 if thats any good to you? http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19610.0.html
Looks like a lovely car. Can u PM me current spec and milage please.
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I'm in Edinburgh tho & the car is in Wales.
There's a black 3 door for sale in Dunfermline supposed to be very clean and well kept,enthusiast owned. 10k I think they want
This is more of an impulse buy due to the spec and mods. Any ideas what the spec and mods (if any) are on the black one?
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if you dont mind high mileage seems ok. but i prefer cars not to be modded. but it comes down to your personal preferance and circumstances/budget.
sorry to hijack. im after a ed30 also :P
has to be totally standard - low mileage. hit me up with what you got.
I don't find the milage high tbh. I'm just thinking what it would be like come resale lol. The spec and mods is the MAIN reason I'm interested in the car. If it was stock I wouldn't be that interested. 360 bhp sounds like fun and the mods fitted aren't cheap
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I'd bite his arm off at that spec for that price. And it's got a sunroof!
72K is not a high mileage for a Golf either.
it's a 5 year old car, so it's at the high end of average mileage, nothing more.
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If there desperate to sell should be more to come of that price Sold mine 3 weeks ago for less than £9K and that was still quite a bit above trade offers:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52202.msg596204.html#msg596204
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If there desperate to sell should be more to come of that price Sold mine 3 weeks ago for less than £9K and that was still quite a bit above trade offers:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52202.msg596204.html#msg596204
Apart from the diff and stage 1 map was there any other mods? What milage did u sell her on?
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Apart from the diff and stage 1 map was there any other mods? What milage did u sell her on?
Just turned 61000 miles with big service done @ 57000 plus good tyres all round had the Stage 1 DSG map on as well Lot of people looking for Nice Edition 30s but they are expecting below 50000 Miles for around the £10K price bracket Mods are worth a bit more on the Car but it limits the market and sometimes better to sell the mods separately and put the Car back to standard if your going to mod the Car anyway worth taking that in to your budget when looking and maybe give a bit more if it your happy with the History of the Car.
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Seems all power with no handling mods at all, with no mention of a BBK. Bet it goes like stink, handles like a dog!! Still sitting at stock height as well, nice to role around in. You would still need to add those bits IMO just to bloody stop that puppy from shooting off the road.
Would be much better buying Damien's (DAMEOGAN) car, at least when buying from another forum member you can see the work they have done, when and how it was carried out and by whom, all IMHO.
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Seems all power with no handling mods at all, with no mention of a BBK. Bet it goes like stink, handles like a dog!! Still sitting at stock height as well, nice to role around in. You would still need to add those bits IMO just to bloody stop that puppy from shooting off the road.
....Well spotted! I missed that lack of handling mods when I read the spec. You could easily spend £4k sorting that out on suspension, brakes, diff, chassis mods.
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Here's one for TC :happy2:
No one seems to have spotted it says "Every factory Option", yet only states it has Nav/Xenons/Sunroof :confused:
Parking Sensors?
Cruise control?
Bluetooth?
Armrest?
Highline?
MFD2?
Winter pack?
Convenience Pack?
Folding Mirrors?
For a 5.5 y/o car 72K is higher than average mileage but nowt to worry about if serviced correctly.
Personally I dont think theres 4k worth of "Handling" mods to be done, unless you plan on track days, 1/4 miles runs etc or drive like a loon everywhere you could probably just do a few bits (I know everyone goes on about brakes, but mine seem fine to me, think as long as your not attacking r/bouts at 100mph expecting to pull up in 100yds your fine :laugh: :laugh:)
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Here's one for TC :happy2:
No one seems to have spotted it says "Every factory Option", yet only states it has Nav/Xenons/Sunroof :confused:
Parking Sensors?
Cruise control?
Bluetooth?
Armrest?
Highline?
MFD2?
Winter pack?
Convenience Pack?
Folding Mirrors?
For a 5.5 y/o car 72K is higher than average mileage but nowt to worry about if serviced correctly.
Personally I dont think theres 4k worth of "Handling" mods to be done, unless you plan on track days, 1/4 miles runs etc or drive like a loon everywhere you could probably just do a few bits (I know everyone goes on about brakes, but mine seem fine to me, think as long as your not attacking r/bouts at 100mph expecting to pull up in 100yds your fine :laugh: :laugh:)
I've emailed & called the guy with no reply. When and if he does get back to me I can ask him about the other factory extras you've listed above. :smiley:
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Seems all power with no handling mods at all, with no mention of a BBK. Bet it goes like stink, handles like a dog!! Still sitting at stock height as well, nice to role around in. You would still need to add those bits IMO just to bloody stop that puppy from shooting off the road.
Would be much better buying Damien's (DAMEOGAN) car, at least when buying from another forum member you can see the work they have done, when and how it was carried out and by whom, all IMHO.
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Good point. I think at minimum the car would benefit from a brake upgrade and either a spring/damper combo or sportlines. Had a look at Damien's ED and as beautiful as it is I really want a DSG car as my current gti is a Manual. How much Would u BBK cost from a 996 for example inc discs, pads and lines etc...
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I'm in Edinburgh tho & the car is in Wales.
There's a black 3 door for sale in Dunfermline supposed to be very clean and well kept,enthusiast owned. 10k I think they want
This is more of an impulse buy due to the spec and mods. Any ideas what the spec and mods (if any) are on the black one?
http://www.scottishvag.net/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=100090
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Good point. I think at minimum the car would benefit from a brake upgrade and either a spring/damper combo or sportlines. Had a look at Damien's ED and as beautiful as it is I really want a DSG car as my current gti is a Manual. How much Would u BBK cost from a 996 for example inc discs, pads and lines etc...
At least a BBK. TFSI MIKE did a great right up on those brakes as a kit from DaveB I believe.........and there you go
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42137.0.html
Seems there about £800 for kit/discs and calipers (at least)
I think that car is a cracking car but does need some brakes and something to keep it down ie WALK and a diff (another £1500 inc fitting) but then she would be almost there.
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I'm in Edinburgh tho & the car is in Wales.
There's a black 3 door for sale in Dunfermline supposed to be very clean and well kept,enthusiast owned. 10k I think they want
This is more of an impulse buy due to the spec and mods. Any ideas what the spec and mods (if any) are on the black one?
http://www.scottishvag.net/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=100090
Not registered. Is the car stock
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Good point. I think at minimum the car would benefit from a brake upgrade and either a spring/damper combo or sportlines. Had a look at Damien's ED and as beautiful as it is I really want a DSG car as my current gti is a Manual. How much Would u BBK cost from a 996 for example inc discs, pads and lines etc...
At least a BBK. TFSI MIKE did a great right up on those brakes as a kit from DaveB I believe.........and there you go
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42137.0.html
Seems there about £800 for kit/discs and calipers (at least)
I think that car is a cracking car but does need some brakes and something to keep it down ie WALK and a diff (another £1500 inc fitting) but then she would be almost there.
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Thanks for that. Quite helpful :happy2:
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A proper encased, not just a poly insert, lower engine mount will do wonders in helping transfer power to the road. But for even balance it would be advisable to do the other two engine mounts as well. Every suspension related component will contribute to a good handling package, but it's a slippery slope!
Quaife, or other brand, diff is a major help to handling, in my opinion.
I've done most of the handling mods on the Mk5 GTI gradually over a period of time and can put my hand on my heart and say that it's a whole package which gets you to the sweet spot. My car now handles like a dream - It just needs a more skilled driver!
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I've tried calling the PH number at least 20 times with no answer and then finally yday morning I get through. I say hello and the person hung up on me:(
Emailed them too with no response. How else can I get in contact lol
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I've tried calling the PH number at least 20 times with no answer and then finally yday morning I get through. I say hello and the person hung up on me:(
Emailed them too with no response. How else can I get in contact lol
....Why bother if they aren't responding to emails or hanging up the phone on you? - They obviously don't want to sell for some reason. Perhaps the car is already sold but they are so feckin' rude that they don't do you the common courtesy of telling you. Just because someone has a nice car and also looks after it doesn't mean they aren't an arsehole with no manners or consideration for other people.
You can only try.
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I've tried calling the PH number at least 20 times with no answer and then finally yday morning I get through. I say hello and the person hung up on me:(
Emailed them too with no response. How else can I get in contact lol
....Why bother if they aren't responding to emails or hanging up the phone on you? - They obviously don't want to sell for some reason. Perhaps the car is already sold but they are so feckin' rude that they don't do you the common courtesy of telling you. Just because someone has a nice car and also looks after it doesn't mean they aren't an arsehole with no manners or consideration for other people.
You can only try.
:congrats:
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I've tried calling the PH number at least 20 times with no answer and then finally yday morning I get through. I say hello and the person hung up on me:(
Emailed them too with no response. How else can I get in contact lol
....Why bother if they aren't responding to emails or hanging up the phone on you? - They obviously don't want to sell for some reason. Perhaps the car is already sold but they are so feckin' rude that they don't do you the common courtesy of telling you. Just because someone has a nice car and also looks after it doesn't mean they aren't an arsehole with no manners or consideration for other people.
You can only try.
I can only agree lol, guess it was worth a try.
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Not meant to be, mate. Another car will have your name on it and perhaps an even better one. :happy2: