New Shape Golf GTI

Type_R · 10 Feb 2006 at 16:34

Good to see you Oxford. I see your still keeping the MK4 in mint condition. Must be all the stuff you are using and tips from UK-MKIVs ;-)

Oxford · 10 Feb 2006 at 16:35

Lol, and you mate..

I am still a bit of a detailing queer at times !LOL

Not using the forum as much anymore mind, just not enough time!

very envious of your new motor

Skii · 10 Feb 2006 at 22:45

Black for the win

Mk5 GTis are v nice though

JediFragger · 10 Feb 2006 at 22:49

Would have to be White for me though for the new GTi :cool:

nam · 11 Feb 2006 at 19:40

Thanks for all the info , Just getting the final spec prepared

GTI 5 Door DSG
Diamond black,
Black Leather,
Hi-line computer
Xenons if not standard.

Now just need to find a broker who will be able to offer it for 22K or under

(and a short Lead time of 8 weeks)

Barry Smalley · 11 Feb 2006 at 19:48

Satin Silver ***. This months Golf+ - page 20.

MossyUK · 11 Feb 2006 at 19:52

for what its worth, 5 door golfs seem to have better residule values than similarly spec'd 3 doors. At least, that was the case on mk4s.

Type_R · 11 Feb 2006 at 23:51

nam said:
Thanks for all the info , Just getting the final spec prepared

GTI 5 Door DSG
Diamond black,
Black Leather,
Hi-line computer
Xenons if not standard.

Now just need to find a broker who will be able to offer it for 22K or under (and a short Lead time of 8 weeks)

DONT FORGET THE CENTRE ARMREST!!!!

Hades · 12 Feb 2006 at 00:06

Type_R said:
DONT FORGET THE CENTRE ARMREST!!!!

I've got them on my mk5. Love them on the motorway but are a real pain around town if changing gear a lot.

Dolph · 12 Feb 2006 at 00:11

I was quite impressed with the new Golf GTI, my only real comment is that if I wanted a car with that short a powerband, I'd buy a diesel and get decent fuel economy to go with it. It's a pretty good drive though, at least as far as I could try it out.

Wouldn't mind having a go in the DSG version either.

Vertigo · 12 Feb 2006 at 09:27

Hades said:
I've got them on my mk5. Love them on the motorway but are a real pain around town if changing gear a lot.

Same in my A3, always put the armrest up when driving around town and only lower it for motorway cruising.

Bear · 12 Feb 2006 at 10:11

Type_R said:
DONT FORGET THE CENTRE ARMREST!!!!

lol that armrest is the most ill thought out piece of moronic design Ive ever come across. Whats the point of having an armrest where you cant really change gear properly ?? :confused:

Thats on the Mk4 that is as I have driven the Mk5

Type_R · 12 Feb 2006 at 13:44

Bear said:
lol that armrest is the most ill thought out piece of moronic design Ive ever come across. Whats the point of having an armrest where you cant really change gear properly ?? Thats on the Mk4 that is as I have driven the Mk5

You are right on my MK4 it was terrible, but on the MK5 its perfect!

nam · 12 Feb 2006 at 13:54

Type_R said:
You are right on my MK4 it was terrible, but on the MK5 its perfect!

£ 375 for center armrest is that right :eek:

Type_R · 12 Feb 2006 at 14:32

nam said:
£ 375 for center armrest is that right

Nope that cant be right. I paid £115

Confirmed from VW website:

Front centre armrest, with storage compartment, two rear air vents and cup holders £ 115.00