My Mk5 Golf GTI

[Allyc85]

So after years of loyal service my 2.0 Focus was just getting too expensive to keep on repairing and I decided I needed something with a bit more power! It wasn't really a surprise that it was having a few issues as it did many a road trip, and long journeys to rallys etc..


Me driving the Stelvio Pass 3 by Alastair Cummins, on Flickr


My Focus on the Evo Triangle by Alastair Cummins, on Flickr

After a very long and frustrating search, I finally found a replacment and got the MNk5 Golf GTI that I had wanted for so long! It needs a couple of small things done to tidy it up (I somehow missed a huge stonechip in the screen!), but it is brilliant to drive and more than fast enough while returning very sensible MPG. I would recomend one to anybody


Golf GTI on the A4069 by Alastair Cummins, on Flickr


Golf GTI Eyes Up the B4560 by Alastair Cummins, on Flickr


Golf GTI on Gospel Pass by Alastair Cummins, on Flickr

[Allyc85]

Well I like it any way

[Allyc85]

Cheers guys, as said it is a great all rounder for hooning, commuting, or lugging the mountain bike around in the back!

MPG wise the best I have seen is 41, cruising up the M5 at 70mph to Wales, whilst on my 9 mile drive to work I get between 30 and 35. The worst I have seen is 20, stuck in very slow moving traffic in Exeter, with the aircon set to max! Fuel wise it is much better than the car it replaces!

bakerstreet said:

I like them. I actually think the Mk5 looks better than the current GTI

WHat interior did you get? I like the cloth interiors

I prefer the Mk5 too! The interior is cloth, I have never liked leather seats and don't see the fuss about them.

thestig84 said:

I like it. Very nice all-rounder. Superb 4th picture, where is that taken?

The 4th picture was taken here

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=crickhowell&l...

A great piece of road, often used by Autocar, Evo etc

Elli5 said:

Looks great, cracking pictures! I'm considering one myself as it seems to do many things so very well. What mileage is yours at and, if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?

Mine is on 75k and I paid £5,500 after p/x. Couldnt believe they garage offered me £800 for the Focus with all its minor issues!

r1ch said:

lol! I like it too, good pictures. I'm in a similar boat with my 2.0 Focus and had considered a mk5 Golf. But then again I change my mind most days and procrastinate for way too long...

Do it! I was searching for a new car for ages until I had to pay road tax and then get the Focus through the MOT. It seems to be a bit of a blessing as I certainly don't regret getting the golf

[Allyc85]

I nearly bought an Octavia VRS, but wimped out when I saw how much things like decent tyres were in 18 inch!! Great cars though, especially with the extra practicality of the big boot.

[Allyc85]

So I have had the car for 7 months now and so far it has had..

Cambelt, tensioners water pump etc
Both outer CV joints
Front disc and pads
Under seat air bag wires soldered
Turbo actuator solenoid
Turbo actuator rod welded
Turbo diverter valve

It needs 2 front tyres and tracking, the air flaps in behind are randomly clicking and now trying to pull onto my parking space the clutch went light and very strange..

Think I bought a..

[Allyc85]

aka_kerrly said:

Exclude the service items like belts, tensioners and tyres and you have had a problem with a wire plus a few turbo ancillary issues.

The clutch , if by weird you mean you have any of the following:
- you push the pedal down but it doesn't feel like clutch is completely disengaged making it hard to select gears when stationary
- it's hard to select gears even whilst moving
- It feels like the pedal won't spring back into place after pressing the clutch down

It is likely to be the slave cylinder seal giving up or you may just have air in the clutch system.

I suggest you check your brake fluid level first and ensure it is above minimum and then bleed the clutch slave and go from there.

Interior rattles it's tits off
Air intake keeps falling off
N/s parcel shelf strap snapped
Dosn't really get any m/w signal any more.

Shall have a proper look at the clutch tomorrow, but it went really light, felt like it hadn't returned properly (But it had) and it took more effort than normal to get up the kerb into my space.

[Allyc85]

Yea I know. I just had a few big bills recently, loads of boring weekends in and been getting sick of shed owners who get off over how little they have spent on their cars compared to mine. Good for them, as long as they are happy that's all that matters.

Clutch feels ok, though I am sure it is lighter than it was.

Quick question, I need a new flip key what is the cheapest way to get a replacement to go with the current one I have?

[Allyc85]

So for the 3rd time in 7 months the car has lost boost. Dropped it to 5th to pass a dawdler and it instantly went.

Shall get it fixed and sell up. Had enough.

[Allyc85]

I'm bored of it breaking and the st build quality. The thing just rattles its tits off...