My first German: Mk5 Golf GTI

[thatguy11]

gofasterrosssco said:

Nice OP. I've been on the look out for a similar spec mk5 GTi (but with much less miles) in Scotland for a few weeks now with no real success ever since my M135i was nicked.

There seemed quite a few about a couple of years ago (last time I looked, then bought the BMW), but those currently about look like fairly used and abused examples..

Sorry to hear that, a shame cars like that are always a target for thieves.

It's true, good condition non-abused MK5s are really getting pretty thin on the ground; plus the huge number that have been ruined by the modding scene. Hopefully they're doing me a favour by making original-spec, looked after ones like mine a little more valuable!

There are good ones out there though and they're worth finding - keep looking!

[Kylevi]

Great read!

Recently bought a Mk5 GTi myself (weekend car for the wife and I). 5-door, 07 plate, 49k miles, full VW service history, finished in Shadow Blue.

Plans are much like yourself, keep it original and restore to its former glory! Maybe start a thread myself...

Keep up the good work!

[Bertrum]

OP If the door lock fails again, you need to take the outer door skin off to get to it, you can't get at it from the inside.

Sounds scary, but it is just a load of torx bolts around the door then it pops off.

Lovely car I miss mine.