Wanted - Golf GTI

[David-Dickinson]

Hi, just looking for some buying advice on the Mk v GTI, what to look for, any problems people have had. Would appreciate it if anyone could recommend a car or a suitable alternative as i,m struggling to choose. I have around 12k to spend with a possible 2k trade in.

[gti-ted]

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Edited by gti-ted on Monday 5th January 12:56

[JKY]

Lots around but make sure it is mint and never damaged.
Despite the hype, do not get the Monza 2s (18 inch) unless you really must have the looks - the ride is worse and you WILL kerb them (we have 17s on ours and a friend 18s, so this is first hand).
Engine water leaks are becoming common on the pipe that runs across from the thermostat housing (right hand end of engine) - not a big issue but a fiddle to sort out.
Great cars generally, just do the usual checks and buy carefully.

[Welshbeef]

There are some hyper mile GTI's out there on AT too 100k+++ I wonder how good these are & how much milage the engine can really do??

[David-Dickinson]

Cheers Jky, very helpful. Still hoping the prices will come down some more. Most cars are priced £1000 more than glass' recommend. Hopefully a quiet January will force the stealers to throw in a bargain or two

[chuckh]

Check this one out

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

[David-Dickinson]

That is absolutely stunning, the type of GTI i dream of owning and the mods are similar to what i would choose myself. Keep em coming

[Trikster]

Disagree with the 18" ride comment - find the ride fantastic - and I live in the sticks with appauling roads, but it's horses for courses, recommend you try both before you buy - as you said, plenty around.

The 2.0T engine seems to be pretty much bullet proof though - had plenty of time to develop it - had that engine in a couple of cars and it's never missed a beat.

Good luck - you'll love it - but you can afford to be picky given the market and number of cars around...

[Welshbeef]

You should go to South Africa Golf Mk5 GTI's are everywhere so so many and a couple of Focus ST's.

[M3 Mitch]

Not a Golf GTI but similar engine in my 'rocco - engine code EN American spec 1.7 has gone over 100K miles for me, using Redline oil, seems to be none the worse for the wear. I think if well cared for these engines are very long lived, and if it needs a "refresh" it's not that hard or expensive to do. Parts availability is good, many mechanical bits available at the dealer, plus several good aftermarket outfits.

Hot rod stuff is available as well, if you want to go there.