What to look for buying a mk5 GTI
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Nothing in particular to look out for other than the usual when buying a car.
If it's DSG then the gearbox oil and filter need to be changed every 40k miles. Check history that it's been done.
Coilpacks can fail but VW has just done a major service campaign replacing a load free of charge on pre-2007 cars, so check this has been done.
If it's DSG then the gearbox oil and filter need to be changed every 40k miles. Check history that it's been done.
Coilpacks can fail but VW has just done a major service campaign replacing a load free of charge on pre-2007 cars, so check this has been done.
Should boost up clean and pull smoothly, turbo shouldn't be excessively noisy going up or down, bolster wear on the drivers seat... general things really.
Most MK5s seem to suffer some amount of dashboards creaks I'm afraid!
A lot of thrashed/abused cars around but a tidy, well taken care of car is a seriously lovely thing. Just about the nicest car I've had.
Most MK5s seem to suffer some amount of dashboards creaks I'm afraid!
A lot of thrashed/abused cars around but a tidy, well taken care of car is a seriously lovely thing. Just about the nicest car I've had.
Group N said:
Isn`t there a problem with the ABS light coming on, an expensive fix?
Problem you are referring to the sensor on the ABS pump which causes the ESP light to remain on. It used to be an expensive fix as the ABS pump needed to be replaced at around £1,200. VW now have a repair kit which is around £400 fitted. Plenty of choice, prices seem to be under pressure (probably just the whole market) just take a look at some of the sale threads on the mk5golfgti forum.
- Something like this http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,... (minus the remap)
- Older "weekend" car like this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3344859.htm
- Plenty of dealer cars, like this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3239079.htm (one year warranty)
- In terms of the low mileage, this one has 4000 http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,... but it's well over budget.
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FamilyDub said:
That about covers it off, but use 98+ RON fuel and annual oil servicing keeps it sweet.
A few of the guys here seem to say average consumption over 35mpg, but I struggle to crack 30 to be honest.
'Nav, leather, 18" alloys & multi-function wheel most desirable extras. Enjoy.
Anyone who is getting average consumption of 35+ is either doing all their miles on the motorway or telling porkies. A few of the guys here seem to say average consumption over 35mpg, but I struggle to crack 30 to be honest.
'Nav, leather, 18" alloys & multi-function wheel most desirable extras. Enjoy.
bga said:
FamilyDub said:
That about covers it off, but use 98+ RON fuel and annual oil servicing keeps it sweet.
A few of the guys here seem to say average consumption over 35mpg, but I struggle to crack 30 to be honest.
'Nav, leather, 18" alloys & multi-function wheel most desirable extras. Enjoy.
Anyone who is getting average consumption of 35+ is either doing all their miles on the motorway or telling porkies. A few of the guys here seem to say average consumption over 35mpg, but I struggle to crack 30 to be honest.
'Nav, leather, 18" alloys & multi-function wheel most desirable extras. Enjoy.
I don't really have to drive carefully to get high 30s. In commuting traffic @ 65-70, high 30s is the norm, even with 95 RON. I trundled to work this morning at 65 (office doesn't open until 7.00am and I was awake early), 58 miles mainly DC and motorway and the trip read 41mpg. It normally reads 1mpg too high.
Even making progress I'll still see the better side of 30.
bga said:
FamilyDub said:
That about covers it off, but use 98+ RON fuel and annual oil servicing keeps it sweet.
A few of the guys here seem to say average consumption over 35mpg, but I struggle to crack 30 to be honest.
'Nav, leather, 18" alloys & multi-function wheel most desirable extras. Enjoy.
Anyone who is getting average consumption of 35+ is either doing all their miles on the motorway or telling porkies. A few of the guys here seem to say average consumption over 35mpg, but I struggle to crack 30 to be honest.
'Nav, leather, 18" alloys & multi-function wheel most desirable extras. Enjoy.
But, that is 20 miles motorway + 60 miles of A-road everyday (and zero town driving)
The early morning run is clear, so constant crusing except for roundabouts/junctions. The return journey is much busier, more traffic, more waiting at junctions and traffic lights.
Bitzer said:
No porkies, but yes, a constant speed is the key
I don't really have to drive carefully to get high 30s. In commuting traffic @ 65-70, high 30s is the norm, even with 95 RON. I trundled to work this morning at 65 (office doesn't open until 7.00am and I was awake early), 58 miles mainly DC and motorway and the trip read 41mpg. It normally reads 1mpg too high.
Even making progress I'll still see the better side of 30.
That's a good point, a constant speed commute (assuming it's not 30mph on the M25) will see good figures. I get 35-38 on my M23-M25-M4 run, though now have a beastly soot-thrower to do that run.I don't really have to drive carefully to get high 30s. In commuting traffic @ 65-70, high 30s is the norm, even with 95 RON. I trundled to work this morning at 65 (office doesn't open until 7.00am and I was awake early), 58 miles mainly DC and motorway and the trip read 41mpg. It normally reads 1mpg too high.
Even making progress I'll still see the better side of 30.
We are lucky to see 36 on the motorway.
I thought these things had to be run on super unleaded not 95?
We have had a couple of issues which seem to be common to Golfs:
1. Tailgate wiring loom, the wires break in the joint, they are all the same colour so can't easily fixed, needs new wiring loom which is about £50 plus an hour fitting.
2. Divertor valve on the turbo goes if it is the diaphram version, £50 part + less than an hour to fit.
3. Stupid switch that detects the seat belt is plugged in goes and causes endless bleeping, again £50 + fitting for a new stalk.
VW dealers take the piss at £80 per hour + VAT so go else where.
I thought these things had to be run on super unleaded not 95?
We have had a couple of issues which seem to be common to Golfs:
1. Tailgate wiring loom, the wires break in the joint, they are all the same colour so can't easily fixed, needs new wiring loom which is about £50 plus an hour fitting.
2. Divertor valve on the turbo goes if it is the diaphram version, £50 part + less than an hour to fit.
3. Stupid switch that detects the seat belt is plugged in goes and causes endless bleeping, again £50 + fitting for a new stalk.
VW dealers take the piss at £80 per hour + VAT so go else where.
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