Post by: Sav213 on January 16, 2015, 03:44:15 pm
i owned a 2005 Gti DSG a few years back and yesterday just purchased a 2007 Gti DSG and i have noticed a few different things between the two
1. Drinks holder in the centre is different as 05 model had bottle opener/drinks holder and 07 doesnt but already has the drinks holder mould
2. The writting on the climate control dials is different
What other things are different with my old 05 model and my new 07? I have looked everywhere on the internet but cant find anything so hoping somebody would explain on here please?
Post by: Saintsteve on January 16, 2015, 04:15:57 pm
Colour of dashboard trim and steering wheel colour changed ever so slightly from a lighter grey to a darker version on newer cars.
Boot badge design was changed from 06 cars.
Switch gear as you say changed on the air condition, and also on the multifunction steering wheels, the buttons changed look, and also positioning changed.
Just those off top of my head.. If your talking asthetic changes...
Mechanicals are a lot more :grin:
Post by: Nodz on January 16, 2015, 05:34:55 pm
Fog lights went front projector to reflector,
Lost some speakers
They did still come with the bottle opener but they had a habit of going walk about
Post by: Sav213 on January 16, 2015, 08:55:22 pm
What sort of mechanical changes have there been?
Post by: th3_f15t on January 16, 2015, 09:10:38 pm
If you dig deeper, you may find that things like CAN gateways and electronic systems in later cars (late 2006) are all upgraded too. This means that if you do have improved electronics then retro fitted cruise control and other items will be easier as you won't need to replace controllers and things.
Post by: MC71 on January 16, 2015, 10:12:38 pm
Post by: Saintsteve on January 17, 2015, 08:22:01 am
Open fog grills to no open fog grills.
Not in this country Martin though :wink:
Post by: MC71 on January 17, 2015, 08:43:20 am
Post by: Nodz on January 17, 2015, 12:07:55 pm
Post by: Saintsteve on January 17, 2015, 04:33:00 pm
Post by: MC71 on January 17, 2015, 07:24:28 pm
Post by: Madman1886 on January 30, 2015, 12:12:34 pm
Post by: Beej on January 30, 2015, 12:48:30 pm
Post by: numec on January 30, 2015, 09:40:23 pm
I have a 57 (2008) car but its an Axx engine code, is that correct?do you have electric seat adjuster?
Post by: galaxie500 on January 31, 2015, 09:02:02 am
Post by: Saintsteve on January 31, 2015, 08:13:23 pm
I have a 57 (2008) car but its an Axx engine code, is that correct?
Sounds like it's had a 2nd hand engine in it !!
Post by: akbarirfan on February 03, 2015, 11:06:29 am
Post by: Madman1886 on February 06, 2015, 01:04:32 pm
Post by: xjay1337 on February 06, 2015, 01:25:47 pm
Does it have an alarm?
:wink:
Post by: J400uk on February 07, 2015, 02:09:27 pm
I was very happy with my 55-plate BWA engined GTI. Old enough to make it cheap but new enough to have all the 2006 model year improvements.
Post by: numec on February 08, 2015, 07:58:19 pm
yeah its got the electric seat adjusterYep..import unit then mate..and AXX is not a surprise there. I viewed one last September 07 reg with AXX engine. I then realize it was an import after checking with VW. Walked away and found another GTI
Post by: xjay1337 on February 09, 2015, 11:47:12 am
Certainly nothing that would cause anyone to walk away from one if it's an otherwise good car... :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
Post by: J400uk on February 09, 2015, 06:16:02 pm
Just as an FYI, nothing wrong with them being import GTIs...they have a better spec (sunroof etc), only downside is no alarm but that's easily rectifiable.
Certainly nothing that would cause anyone to walk away from one if it's an otherwise good car... :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
True but I think the issue is paying 07-plate money for what's really an 05-plate which was sat around for a couple of years not doing anything. Also lack of alarm could affect insurance I would have thought.
Couple of threads from 8 years ago commenting about them:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58818.0
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/topic/91218-new-here-buying-gti-import-need-help/
Post by: numec on February 09, 2015, 06:21:37 pm
Post by: Chris92 on February 09, 2015, 10:32:25 pm
Post by: AndyBrown on February 09, 2015, 10:35:51 pm
Post by: Chris92 on February 09, 2015, 10:39:59 pm
Mine only has electric lumbar support and its a euro import.
That's the word I was looking for 'lumbar' :rolleye: yes mine has that then just manual tilt and slide. I thought as gti's had this
Post by: numec on February 10, 2015, 08:06:01 am
UK spec has the electric lumbar support adjustment.
At least that what I gathered
Post by: xjay1337 on February 10, 2015, 11:38:27 am
Just as an FYI, nothing wrong with them being import GTIs...they have a better spec (sunroof etc), only downside is no alarm but that's easily rectifiable.
Certainly nothing that would cause anyone to walk away from one if it's an otherwise good car... :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
True but I think the issue is paying 07-plate money for what's really an 05-plate which was sat around for a couple of years not doing anything. Also lack of alarm could affect insurance I would have thought.
Couple of threads from 8 years ago commenting about them:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58818.0
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/topic/91218-new-here-buying-gti-import-need-help/
Yes, but as so often with cars, plenty of vehicles may well be 2005/2006 but actually on 2006/2007/2008 registration.
I have seen 55 Plate Bora (MK4s) before.........
TBH on the old threads you linked it's just people speculating... "high temperatures perishes all the rubbers"... lol
When it comes to buying a car for ~£6k I don't care where it comes from as long as it's tidy and specced as I want :smiley:
The imported ones all came with a 2 year VW warranty. Still covered by manufacturer recalls. componently it's exactly the same just has an originating stamp in another country.
hoo har over nothing. it's a better specced car for the same (or less) money. i think they all came with leccy sunroof, IMO i prefer the earlier MK5s as they have no roof aerial so a cleaner look (just personal preference!)
alarm can be an issue but as i said, easily rectifiable. mine was never a worry :notworthy: