Golf MK V Advice

[Pickled Piper]

I am considering buying a 1.6SE as a replacement for the other half's ageing MK3 Gti. Can anybody advise on what to look out for in terms of general spec and common problems? I'm probably going to go for a 2005 or an early 2006 model.

Some specific questions; What are the service intervals? is there a cam belt that needs changing? and can you turn off the passenger airbag with a key (like you can on an Audi).

Thanks in advance for any tips.

pp

[somouk]

Cant beat a decent golf...

Service intervals are 10k, yes there is a belt, I believe it to be 60k change and yes you can turn the airbag off. The switch is located in the glove box.

Mart

[Pickled Piper]

somouk said:

Cant beat a decent golf...

Service intervals are 10k, yes there is a belt, I believe it to be 60k change and yes you can turn the airbag off. The switch is located in the glove box.

Mart

Thanks

pp

[Nicholas Blair]

Ideally, you'll want/need one with a few toys such as...

A/C, 6 CD changer, either centre armrest /front dash mounted, Weather pack (auto wipers/lights) & winter pack (heated windows/mirrors and seats)to name but a few.

I think cruise control was standard on SE model along with front fogs.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Happy hunting.

[Pickled Piper]

Nicholas Blair said:

Ideally, you'll want/need one with a few toys such as...

A/C, 6 CD changer, either centre armrest /front dash mounted, Weather pack (auto wipers/lights) & winter pack (heated windows/mirrors and seats)to name but a few.

I think cruise control was standard on SE model along with front fogs.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Happy hunting.

Cruise and A/C appear to be standard on SE from what I've seen, but no fog lights. Models with armrests are like gold dust.

Many thanks

pp

[tim993]

does the mk5 gti cam belt need changing at 60K. how much does it cost?