MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: lippyx on June 20, 2013, 10:23:50 am
Just wanted to say thanks to the peeps who advised me about getting a GTI that came from Ireland.
VW have agreed to change my ill fated mk5 GT, and I have decided to go back to petrol and get a GTI. They found one, but it had Irish plates on it. I questioned them about it, and they weren't sure if it was Irish or a cherished plate. Turns out the car had had a front end and was twisted!
It could be a coincidence, but I am glad I kept pestering them about checking!!

Now I am back to square one, with a mk5 which is now trying to go into limp mode and no replacement. They have agreed to take it in next week, and give me a loan car until a new one is found, but its all so frustrating.  I just want to enjoying driving again :(
Until a mk6 GTI comes in, looks like I will be driving around in a Polo... or worse an Up!

Oh well  :sad1:
Title: Re: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: doylebros on June 20, 2013, 05:19:08 pm
Well if the up breaks down its easier to push than the GT!

Hope you keep at them as you've had some hassle off one car.
Title: Re: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: lippyx on June 20, 2013, 08:10:06 pm
HA HA!! Very good point!!

I have spoken to VW HQ, who have said they will look into sourcing my new car for me too, and will contact me ASAP. I guess I will have to sit and wait, but do wish these dealers would learn to look outside the box!!
Title: Re: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: DDM on June 20, 2013, 08:11:41 pm
good to hear you followed the advice up, that could of been a worse car than the original. and lets hope the polo is more reliable.
Title: Re: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: lippyx on June 20, 2013, 08:17:14 pm
Yep you're right there!
Title: Re: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: dmac1969 on June 20, 2013, 09:33:17 pm
I would suspect than nearly every VW Dealer has at least one Mk6 GTI in stock , so I hope they find one for you soon.
Title: Re: Irish mk6 GTI
Post by: doylebros on June 20, 2013, 09:48:56 pm
The problem the dealers have got is finding one, what has a problem array, his current car hasn't subjected him too!