MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: shail on September 17, 2014, 08:29:18 pm

Title: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: shail on September 17, 2014, 08:29:18 pm
Hi all

Just thought I would say hello.  I'm looking for a Mk5 Gti soon so seems like a good idea to have a mooch about hereverything.

I've owned a Mk2 Driver, Mk3 Driver,  Mk3 VR6 and currently have a Mk4 Gti.

Have another baby on the way so need something newer with iso fix! 
Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: H18Golf on September 18, 2014, 12:59:53 pm
Welcome to the forum mate, good luck with the hunt for your GTi.   :happy2:
Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: shail on September 18, 2014, 03:40:48 pm
Thanks mate.  I've not been to see one yet, just trying to get all the information in my brain before I go and spend money!

Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: H18Golf on September 18, 2014, 03:43:35 pm
Hopefully you have better luck than me first time round. 

I travelled by plane and train nearly 500 miles to look at a grey GTi i was told was in excellent condition, ticked all the boxes blah, blah, blah.  Got down there and within 2 minutes knew i wasnt buying it.  Guy had lied about service history and condition of car! :fighting:
Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: shail on September 19, 2014, 10:46:15 am
Thats terrible H18Golf.

I have one I've seen advertised on the net, but its a 3-4 hour drive away - looks ok on advert.  I'd be more than a little annoyed if it wasn't described honestly.

I also saw a Gti advertised on another forum - I checked out the posters posting history.  Its amazing what you can find out by doing that, it brings up all the problems they've had with the car since they bought it.  Needless to say, I won't be going to see that particular one.
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Post by: Wooosh on September 19, 2014, 09:33:50 pm
Welcome mate, hope you find a great example soon GLWYS! :drinking:
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Post by: Sjw_Vw on September 20, 2014, 10:26:44 am
Welcome :smiley:. Good luck finding the right one :happy2:
Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: shail on September 21, 2014, 01:36:02 pm
Thanks for the welcome chaps. 
Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: mandeep_vw on September 21, 2014, 07:55:40 pm
welcome along!
Title: Re: Just joined, not got a mk5 yet...
Post by: shail on September 21, 2014, 09:18:01 pm
Just been looking online for info on the Edition 30. Looks like it's the one to have. Not sure if they are worth the extra over a stranded gti.