Mk5 VW GOLF GTI - All you need to know!

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Modern Classics Magazine have a very thorough Edition 30 feature out now in their current issue which is out 30th October - 3rd December 2019
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This is a video I should have made a long time ago!
In it I explain why the Mk5 Golf GTI is my favorite GTI, what the differences are between the standard car and the Edition 30 & whether I prefer it and how to buy yourself a good one, all in 29 mins!
There will inevitably be things I've left out as I see 30 mins as an absolute maximum for videos so apologies for that but hopefully it will be worth investing 30 mins of your time. There were changes throughout the production of the Mk5 Golf GTI so these cars will not be representative of the whole of the production run, for example some 200 PS GTI's do have GTI on the sill covers - we think this was part of some changes that came in 2006/2007 that include silver buttons on the RCD 300 & 500 head units, the change to the BWA coded engine (with a slightly less boomy exhaust I think) and deletion of a trim piece around the rear windows on 3 door cars amongst other things.
Keep a look out for future issues of Modern Classics Magazine as an Edition 30 feature is imminent
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This video took the best part of a day to film, some road test footage had to be binned after numerous takes in the red GTI as I didn't fancy taking the Edition 30 down the narrower test route I often I use so the footage was filmed on a wider road with less risk of meeting drivers on the wrong side of the road. The site where I work can get quite busy so I have to choose my times carefully, plus the weather was variable hence why the intro and Edition 30 drive was filmed at dusk. I don't have any assistance when filming so no drive-by or car-to-car shots are possible, hopefully the information within this video makes up for the lack of tinsel!
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@paulanderton9424 5 лет назад

Great review and glad you finally got time to make it. My standard GTI was recently remapped at Rtech and the difference is amazing. I just dont like the Rainsport tyres I put on mine, they are too soft. I much prefer the Falken Azensis I had previously - brilliant tyres. Still cant get my aircon to work tho! And yes I was told it just needed gasing by the previous owner.😲

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Hi Paul, thanks! Yes it took a while to get the right cars available to film. The red GTI has been around for 18 months but I wanted a standard Edition 30 as my project car that was sold in April wasn't representative. Glad we concur about the Falken tyres, that corner I took in the video in the red one really felt good thanks to the tyres making the most of the engineering. Rtech are the place to go for Mk5 Golf GTI tuning. My project car had a Revo but a proper map from Rtech was on the cards before VW Driver mag folded. Hopefully I'll make the trip there one day!

@paulanderton9424 5 лет назад

@@volkswizard Hi Andrew, thanks. I would really like a pirelli version but they are hard to find and expensive. I need my water pump and cam belt doing again for its 3rd time. 140k on the clock. I have had it 2 years and spent a fair bit on it, but hoping it lasts me another 2 years. Mine is an early car on a 54 plate.

@daleboyles3805 5 лет назад

Paul I had the same problem with my mk5’s air con. Long story short - it needed a new compressor. Relatively cheap part BUT you have to order/buy a compressor with the correct code to match your engine code or it won’t work. Engine code will be in your logbook.

@justinevans1894 5 лет назад

I also had an R Tech remap on my Mk5 GTI, it was awesome!

@dirtydonsunny 5 лет назад

the air con pressure switch was the problem on mine (common fault apparently) got a good discount on one from GSF changed it and regassed and its all working fine now

@PUU7 5 лет назад

Great summary of the mk5 GTI Andrew. Absolutely loved the 40,000 miles I did in mine. Only other thing I’d add to the buyers guide - if a car feels underpowered it’s often caused by a split in the diverter valve. Thankfully they’re cheap to replace and easy enough to fit, if a little awkward to get to. Revision G is the one to go for IMO rather than the plastic piston type. (I know you already know this, but for anyone else watching that might not!)

@garybocking4541 5 лет назад

Edition 30 have a relocated diverter at the front of the engine which makes it much easier to change.

@chrisward7582 4 года назад

Forge or the latest VW one is great for the mkv

@malcolmscott4150 5 лет назад

Excellent video Andrew - the mk5 my favourite yet suffers in Australia from DSG, headlight fading and power loss ECU issues that prompted a local recall post a fatal incident on a Melbourne freeway when a semi rear ended a car that suddenly lost power - my sister in law has a 2010 Audi A3 1.8 DSG and second gear shudder annoying (from 5 years old) otherwise brilliant car with S line pack and now close to 200,000 kilometres with same GTI exhaust barp - plush ride compared to my RS265 :)

@s9523pink 4 года назад

My MK 5 GTI, has a lot of the same appointments as that edition 30, down to the leather bound driver’s manual...it’s tornado red and identical looking to the track model you ran. It has a front lip like the edition 30, but the side panel sills are different at the back. I had it tuned to APR Stage 1 with a German cold air intake from ECS Tuning. When I bought it from the dealer, they said it was a 2006.5, and that they hadn’t ever, at that time, seen another one quite like it, stock. It has the Wolfsburg certification, built in Germany. I’m in the USA. What are your thoughts, Volkswizard?

@jamiethompson7329 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the review I owned a mk5 edition 30 from 2011 until earlier this year and enjoyed it thoroughly Totally reliable and reasonably cheap to run and maintain Whilst also being really good fun to drive The wife used it during the week for day to day duties And I used it weekends for fun Ironically it was a very similar spec to the one in your video Steel grey metallic/ manual / sunroof /2007 Great car Very good at holding its value as well Replaced it with a mk7 r Keep up the good vw content

@Corsa15DT 4 года назад

How does the MK7 R compare to the MK5 Gti?

@jamiethompson7329 4 года назад

Corsa15DT Different cars The edition 30 was manual and front wheel drive The r is dsg and 4 motion the r is effortless to drive quickly and soooo rapid But the edition 30 felt special and was quite rare and in my opinion looked better I love them both but if I had a choice of one car I would probably say a edition 30 with dsg and a remap would be my choice As I feels more special

@scottchampion3511 5 лет назад

Love the mk5. I have a mk7 gtd just because of the amount of motorway miles I do. I’m very tempted to get a mk5 gti as a weekend car for pure fun driving 😅

@MSPstance 3 года назад

sounds like a smart plan ;) my daily is a mk7 GTD aswell , and i have a Mk5 GTI Dsg stage 2 for shits and giggles ( running right below 300hp )

@castin5244 5 лет назад

Just bought mine for $3,300 with 118,000 miles here in the states. Best price for the performance and comfort you can get in my opinion.

@FriendlyNeighborhoodCrow 5 лет назад

I'm getting a Mk6 GTI in about 4 month's not realy much that changes the GTI is just a great car to own and drive so i can't wait to finally drive my new ride :)

@danl4252 5 лет назад

Tempted to get one of these next. I’ve got a MK4 ‘GTI’ at the moment and the 2.0 8V engine in it which I know is probably the worst of a bad bunch. Like the car but mainly just got it as a workhorse and a bit of a project until I get a bit older and my insurance goes down a bit, then might starting looking at the MK5s. I’d have to have a 3door though. Definitely like the idea of a MK5. The good ones seem to be creeping up in value now though. I think the MK5 is probably the drivers car of choice. The MK4 seems to be purely set up for comfort, a bit of tank in all honesty. I do really love it but I’ve been In a MK5 as well and the chassis in them is leaps and bounds ahead. Good video and tips for future!

@daleboyles3805 4 года назад

Dan L Mk5 insurance will be cheaper than your mk4... I’d advise you go to a comparison website and get a quote - I’m 22 and have had my mk5 since I was 20, cheaper than my mk4 before that and similar in price to my mk1 ford KA (first car)

@danl4252 4 года назад

Dale Boyles seriously? That’s ok then. I might check it out as I’m due for renewal In February. Will see what they can do

@Hondafn 2 года назад

What's better the mk5 gti 3 door or 5 door

@marlonbaird6070 Год назад

I have mk5 estate 2.0tfsi here in New Zealand basically a longer GTI without the bumpers and seats

@peterb443 4 года назад

Hi, My name is Peter I’m 69 years old and have been a VW fan and driver for as long as I can remember I’ve owned mk1 gti a mk2 gti a mk4 and my last golf was a 2003 V5 I bought the V5 in 2005 and had it for 10 years loved that car, watching your video’s on RU-vid has got me wanting another gti maybe when this current crisis is over I’ll have to give you a call and see what you have as you seem to know all there is to know about them and I feel the gti’s you sell will be as good as they can be. Many thanks for posting your reviews 👍 Peter

@volkswizard 4 года назад

Hi Peter, thanks ever so much for commenting. Really great to hear from a long standing fan of he cars! Yes that would be great, drop me a line when the time comes and keep commenting, they all mean a lot. Thanks Andrew

@stevenclarke2192 3 года назад

Probably the best vid yet, was thinking about getting a mk6R just because of the rarity value but I think an ed 30 is the way to go and than a stage 1. Keep my r32 as stock daily driver

@xlvke194 5 лет назад

First minute of the video already disagree on the "dark days" the mk4 r32 and gti 25th anniversary imo still look amazing even by today's standards

@andymitchell368 5 лет назад

My first car mk1 scirocco storm my second mk1 golf gti campaign 3rd mk2 golf gti 16v well you get the picture

@suvvx900 4 года назад

Comprehensive knowledge on a great car. With a few modifications this car is a true modern classic. My 57 plate DSG is stage 2 tuned by Rtech, completely standard on the outside and surprises a lot of newer stuff out there. Looking to track it this year, what would you recommend as a brake upgrade?

@shifty277 3 года назад

Great knowledge as always - love you calm presenting style in which I have said many times in other videos you have done. Despite making this over a year ago i'm just now coming across it and getting up to date with other videos I haven't yet watched on your channel. Please keep the enthusiasm and content coming - you are onto something here with the VW group content sharing your knowledge and thoughts on the cars. Thumbs up.

@deanheylen 5 лет назад

11:00 - the sill cover you mention that doesnt have a GTI logo on the original... well, I own a G5GTI and it does say GTI on my sill covers...

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

I saw that on someone else's Mk5 GTI. They either took it off for 2006 MY or added it for 2007 MY, what year is your car Dean?

@deanheylen 5 лет назад

@@volkswizard mine is also a 2007 model

@Stryka365 3 года назад

My neighbours I known since childhood own 2 of the 08 gti on their drive way way all blacked out looks badass

@grahamfaulkner5170 2 года назад

Hi Andy. Any views or advice on imports. I've seen a great example of an unmolested 07 plate, thats been imported from France. It has a FSH, with all paper work, with 50k on the clock. Any thoughts would be appreciated as always.

@leekozmiccooper7265 4 года назад

I love my mk 5...wings rust quick tho..mines a 3 door...r32 rep..👍

@Smoovindecat Год назад

It’s funny how your comparison was with the Porsche , on my revo remappped mk5 GTI, i was gobsmacked by its overtaking and fast road abilities especially The Porsche’s it took by complete surprise as they expected to disappear on the motorway but never did.

@kumstar28 4 года назад

Best In detail vid of the mk5 gti👌🏽

@danielmason9484 4 года назад

Great review The similarities to my polo GTi mk7 are uncanny! As a kid my uncle has a GTi Mk5 and it was my dream car deffo swayed my hand in buying one! Ps imo the tarten looks great!

@ghostinthemachine76 5 лет назад

Great video. Do these cars struggle to put the power down without an LSD?

@Danny-1875 5 лет назад

Love the Mk5 Gti! Ed30 stage 2+ is a great daily

@Sm00th-0perator 4 года назад

All mk5 GTI's had 6spd DSG?

@justinevans1894 5 лет назад

Great video Andrew! This deserves many views/likes. Love that Ed30.

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Thanks again Justin 👍 In many ways this was an easy video to film once I had the 2 cars together as it's my specialist area. Can't always make videos like this but it's good if they do well😎

@naoyukisasanami 4 года назад

I'm also an owner, and feel newer models lose something instead of quality

@JB00092 5 лет назад

Iv got a 05 mk5 gti love it

@Blackmamba12345 5 лет назад

Love the Monza wheels

@x3m537 Год назад

Голф 5 gti это щенячий восторг от первой секунды владении им! Всем бобра )) Автору респект!

@t5jerry 5 лет назад

Methinks you need to borrow the "veyron" again , it's BACK !!!! 🤗🤗🤗

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

This rings a bell t5jerry but can’t figure out why, please remind me 👍

@t5jerry 5 лет назад

@@volkswizard so you can blast down your "local runway" at 240 MPH and remove the bum fluff 😁

@shaunelliott5408 3 года назад

What a great informative video. Will be looking for mk5gti in the new year can't wait ! 👍

@volkswizard 3 года назад

Thanks Shaun👍

@davidevans6052 5 лет назад

Thank you for uploading this . 😀

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

It's a pleasure David, it's nice to make a video about a car I like so much👍

@Steven-qi4gm 4 года назад

Hi, do you have a shop or website? Where in the uk are you located? thanks

@jimmyjames6267 3 года назад

Plaid interior is way better

@Ant_9700 4 года назад

I'd like to buy a Golf GT if you can source and check it for me. Serious inquirer here.

@volkswizard 4 года назад

I'm afraid I don't source cars as too much running around often for nothing just to sell one car. Mk5 Golfs are generally in very poor condition so I don't actually buy and sell any as a rule any longer. Plus nobody wants to pay good money for a car that has had lots of work done to it so sadly this means they are heading for a rapid decline.

@davidhayes4814 5 лет назад

I like what you say.... the Mark 5 GTI is very good but comparing the price of a new car with a ten year old car is disingenuous, to say the least.

@jay55148 4 года назад

Great video mate, do you review your viewers golf gti ? Do you want too drive mine and do a review?

@volkswizard 4 года назад

Hi Jay, thanks for the offer. It's appreciated but due to insurance complications it's not worth taking the risk with other peoples' cars.

@jay55148 4 года назад

@@volkswizard fair play, rather be safe than sorry. Your videos are really helpful. I'v got info from you channel more than my local vw specialist. I'm waiting on a induction kit, short shifter and a blow off valve which I ordered and ganna have it stage 1 re-map. Had it standard for the past 5 years. I know i'l have to upgrade the brakes discs ( audi s3) question is can I use my existing brake calipers on them discs? Thanks and keep the videos going and be safe (virus) brother 👍.

@jay55148 5 лет назад

Great review and advice mate.

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Thanks Jay 👍

@munteanunarcis5674 4 года назад

Hi,nice bro ! I have a review too on my mk5 GTI ! Check my channel if you want

@chrismcgoldrick1378 2 года назад

I have no understand what this guy is saying?!?!? Can anyone else??? Is he speaking English?

@dyllman98 5 лет назад

Ugliest gti lmaooooo

@lukerodgers2713 4 года назад

Could you do a piece on the 9n3 polo GTi? I've had mine for almost 6 years and I often think it is one of the most overlooked gti's bcos it rang along side the mk5 golf GTi. The 9n3 GTi was only produced for 3 years 2006-2009 and used the awesome 1.8t 20v. It would be much appreciated 👍

@luckyboy4766 5 лет назад

I owned an '05 Mk5 GTI. It had no roof antennae because it was built into the rear window. VW changed to roof antennae and removed an internal light to save costs. Also window tints are different colour in early models.

@Junesba 5 лет назад

My MK7 GTI got totaled a year ago and have since bought a MK5 GTI. I find it more fun to drive, more hot hatch-y! Shorter gears, smaller size, and just feels more fun in terms of driving dynamics!

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Hey B, I meant to say but didn't but the Mk5 is usefully narrower than MK7 so you don't have as many of those scarey moments on narrow country lanes. Yet oddly it doesn't feel much smaller inside.

@sheldonm3535 5 лет назад

b but a lot slower

@pauljonkers4359 10 месяцев назад

Agree, and much better front seats.

@Microphunktv-jb3kj Месяц назад

@@volkswizard ... heh yeah.. ive seen gti and other cars/bikes videos of UK... always baffles me.... why ur roads are so NARROW...

@stuartcampbell4414 4 года назад

Or buy a GTI and get a k04 turbo put in and some other hardware,intercooler,downpipes and a stage 2 and you will notice a big difference

@duncanhembury3401 5 лет назад

Great video. I have owned 3 Mk5 GTIs and they were all amazing. Moved onto a Mk7.5 GTI Performance now which is more capable but still the Mk5 is my favourite car. Not everyone gets why they are so good which I always liked. Just brilliant cars.

@vancityflyguy 4 года назад

I have an ‘07 Gti and I truly love it. Have a stage 1 unitronic tune on the engine and DSG tune also that makes the dsg even better than before. Great little car. I’m glad to see that not only the very young generation drives this car. I’m 38 now and i’m planning on keeping my car till it runs.

@1known2 5 лет назад

Love your passion for the mk5 ! Brilliant !

@Will-ob7sh 5 лет назад

Great video! I’ve recently bought a 151,000 mile MK5 GTI as a project and agree with all of the recommendations you made - they’ve all affected the car I bought! However I don’t recall you mentioning the diverter valve. The DV on my car was ruptured so would only hold limited boost. It’s a 10 minute job to change and the difference afterwards is night and day!

@TheChazas 4 года назад

Would love to see Mk6 GTI / 35 Edition video, maybe even R. Great review.

@stevehulbert 5 лет назад

Great Video as always Andrew, I've owned my Edition30 since it was just 14 months old and now over 11 years later and 90k miles, I cannot bear to sell it, such a great Car and With its stage 2 RTech and DSG mapping makes for a very quick and fantastic alrounder. I've spends 1000's on mine to keeping it looking Mint I also have the Mk7.5 GTE which you know I also think its probably the best all rounder version Golf which ticks the other boxes which the eddy doesnt lol. Keep up the Great Work as always Andrew. Hope to catch you at one of the shows in 2020 👍

@Diminish12 4 года назад

Interesting, I've had my MK5 GTI for 12yrs 90k miles also. And last week I purchased the MK7.5 GTI. I'm in the same boat. I know I should sell it, but my MK5 has been solid and still a joy to get in and drive.

@ianchambers2731 5 лет назад

Brought back memories of my '57 Mk5 GTi in blue graphite (best colour to show up the extra little GTi touches!) I did about 50k in mine before selling it on at 80k. I'd add that the ignition coil packs are a bit fragile (standard VW fare at the time I think), and seemed to guarantee to pop one if you stalled the engine - happened to me twice!

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Hi Ian, the coil packs seem to have settled down now thankfully but back in 2009 ish I sold a Mk5 GTI and buyer stopped at services on way home and coil nearly set fire to the car, melting the loom. Can only assume pressure washing did it. There is a water deflector collar around oil filter neck that often falls down and right underneath it is a coil. I always refit this (never in place) and avoid the area when cleaning.

@ianchambers2731 5 лет назад

Hope the customer had a sense of humour! 😀 Mine always seemed to be directly caused by stalling the engine... once when a pedestrian ran out in front of me from between parked cars and I jammed on the anchors (he didnt quite make the windscreen but got halfway up the bonnet), the other time was....erm....operator error! Great car though - mine had leather, though i craved tartan. It also had an iPod dock which worked, though required an adapter to get charge for a newer iPod, and the iPod often jumped out going over bumps - lifting the lid of the armrest and shoving it back down became automatic!

@rootsmanuva82 5 лет назад

Very little difference between an MK5 and an MK6. Furthermore, very little difference between an MK6 and MK7. So by and large a 2005 GTI isn’t much different than a 2019 GTI. Of course electronics, infotainment and active safety features are very different. MQB is also a far superior chassis in many ways. But it’s basically the same car, interior and all. This goes to show how VW nailed the formula with the MK5.

@Corsa15DT 4 года назад

The MK5 Golf is not behind anny new car in any department. But it is better than some.

@davidking2528 5 лет назад

I loved my Edition 30 and generally still miss it now when I sold it 5 years ago. I got an edition 35 to replace it and although it’s better in every way it’s lost some of its sole. The edition 35 feels less mechanical. That’s also been sold now as well. Got myself a small up GTI and can honestly say it’s as much fun as my edition 30 was.

@mz5956 4 года назад

There should be an auxiliary port in your glove compartment near your owners manual (push the CD button to access it)

@johnyostler553 5 лет назад

I have owned A Mk 1 and 3 thru 5, well 3 sucked! Mk 5 with a 6 spd and cloth sill more fun my MK 7 golf r!

@boostedbliss07MK5 5 лет назад

I had a mk5 gti for almost 10 years. It was modded perfectly for the street. Definitely one of my top favorite cars I've owned! Fun, and functional!

@Tenr540 4 года назад

boostedbliss07MK5 tryina chat about your experiences with it? I’m looking to buy one within the month

@aaronblack2897 5 лет назад

Had an edition 30, was a fantastic car. Now have a PP mk7 DSG and I can't wait to get rid of it, way too much computer intervention and find the DSG so frustrating.

@nemtizz 5 лет назад

Care to expand a little on both of your last points? Genuinely curious. Cheers!

@aaronblack2897 5 лет назад

With the dynamic chassis control it feels like the composure of the car is constantly changing, suspension is changing as is steering weighting. The front radar intervenes far too often. The windscreen based sound maker is just stupid and makes it sound like you're driving around in a computer game. The DSG hunts about for gears the whole time and the interaction between throttle pedal and gearbox response is frustrating, particularly the click in the pedal at the end of the travel.

@justinevans1894 5 лет назад

@@aaronblack2897 Aaron you can unplug the soundactuator very easily, just take off the plastic cowl below the windscreen and its under there.. I did on my R and its miles better. Stops all the rattles and resonance as well. 15 minute job.

@jasonjuggler3457 5 лет назад

@@aaronblack2897 all your problems can be changed with a decent mapper to plug a computer into it and turn all the crap off, dsg remap and as said 15 mins under the hood to unplug the fake sound crap

@-Dash- 5 лет назад

Great video for a prospective buyer... I have had MK1,2,3,4 (still have a 1992 oak green MK2 16v locked up in the garage) but not had a MK5...

@ramarakeshv 5 лет назад

Id love to see ur mk2 16v sir

@allseeing357 5 лет назад

A mint, low mile stage 1 ED30 3 door is still on my bucket list! I had a Tornado Red 3 door as a hire car when they first came out for about a week...I was fairly young at the time so I was like a pig in ****! Even now that basic car still stands as one of my all time best to drive cars. I heard an interesting story that the cost of developing the independent rear suspension for the Mk5 cost more than the entire development of the Mk4....kind of explained the quality drop as they definitely weren't as well made as the Mk4. However it drove so much better who could complain!

@ramarakeshv 5 лет назад

I have a 2005 gti mk5 manual gbox

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Good car, enjoy!

@ramarakeshv 5 лет назад

@@volkswizard already done 210k miles

@IgorBagayev 4 года назад

Can you tell how hard is it to prepare the car for track days? I mean is it possible to do the wheel angles alignment, especially on McPherson struts. How hard it is to install harnesses? Is it possible to add an LSD into the DSG, or better to go with the manual? Is it enough to get performance brake liquid and pads (like EBC or Hawk) or should I swap the whole system for a bigger one? And all the other stuff, you know ))

@ConorBurrow 4 года назад

I loved my MK3 it wasn’t a dark day at all! It introduced the bulletproof 16v ABF and the VR6!!

@terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад

He means that when the mk3 gti when it was was launched it was heavier and felt more dull than the mk2 but the mk3 was a more comfortable car. People also don't like the mk4 so the MK5 is the best of both worlds

@jasonjuggler3457 5 лет назад

What do think of the astra H vxrs? your review is making me want a golf gti now but they do command a higher price for one that's in better than usual condition.

@morganneedham155 5 лет назад

Thank you for finally covering the mk5!! I have a silver 4 door with 71,000kms on it and its just perfect. Awesome video mate :))

@OwainF 5 лет назад

I bought a mk5 gti as my second car at 20, after lots of enthusiastic driving it hasnt missed a beat. They're such good value for money plus they've aged really well, especially the interior design compared to other hot hatches of the same era. A stage 1 map is definitely worth it too!

@boristheblade209 5 лет назад

Hell yeah brother

@neilmellon100 4 года назад

I am thinking of a stage one remap on my mark 5 gti. Just to give it a wee bit more kick.

@alexking8579 4 года назад

Neil Mellon apr is good

@lovevwltd7114 4 года назад

Great video, look forward to more. I’m a massive fan of the mk5, I have four at this point in time.

@jamesrichardson4604 5 лет назад

Still prefer my mk4 golf gti,owned for 16years. Modified to 300bhp hybrid turbo and imaculate inside and out. I'm always getting compliments on it.

@inbloom08 5 лет назад

Love my 2008 mk5. Tornado red, manual and stage 2+ tuned. Mine has a aux input from factory though, they must have added it later in the model cycle.

@volkswizard 5 лет назад

Last of Mk5 has AUX IN as per Edition 30 in the vid

@inbloom08 5 лет назад

@@volkswizard Oh cool, thanks for the clarification. Wish we got manual edition 30s or pirellis in Australia, only thing that stopped me from getting one was that I didn't want to deal with the DSG. Love your vids mate keep up the great content!

@brianrowe5125 4 года назад

An excellent video as ever Andrew. You mentioned having to apply to VW UK for numbered plaques for Edition 30's...…. If I remember correctly this was a big issue back in the day because there were a significant number of enthusiasts 'upgrading' from Mk4 Anniversary's (that came with numbered plaques) to Ed30's, and it was seen as scandalous that paying £22k+ for a special edition Golf Gti didn't even get you an exclusively numbered plaque!

@SPIKE0-0-0 5 лет назад

Loved this review from start to finish..MK5's are the mutts nuts..inside and out. Looked after versions..they still look new/modern today and blend right in with the MK6/MK7 on the road....Also..I'm glad you pointed out the Pirelli-Edition..love the trim in them with the suede tyre-tread-print seats, with yellow piping..so nice. Also..a good one to own is the MK5 GT-170's with the R32-style grill..(but colour-coded to the car)..They had various luxuries..depending on what you went for..(they also did a 140 version which was identical apart from it it didn't have twin exhausts sticking out like on the 170 version)..They look good..drive well..and sensibly tuned to around 210/220 bhp can dish out some serious torque when mated with a Wavetrac-Diff to keep it on the straights and plant the power to the tarmac....Some even have a GTI-Kit thrown on them for an all-round performance/economy/looks car....

@daleboyles3805 4 года назад

Proud owner of a GT-140 with 125k miles on the clock - runs perfectly, mint inside and out and is quick enough to satisfy til I turn 25 and can insure a GTI. Will be keeping the 140 regardless and mapping it as you mentioned - manual @ 220bhp sounds great.

@SPIKE0-0-0 4 года назад

@@daleboyles3805 Yes buddy..220bhp for most on the road..especially a beefed-up GT-170/140 with a strengthened diff to plant the power to the tarmac and keep you on the straights and avoid torque-steer is more than adequate. The 2006/2012 Leon FR's are also a good choice....

@REPOMAN24722 Год назад

mk 5 R32 is my favorite Golf. FK10 tyres are amazing. There are cars with fabric seats and are heated. not unique to leather which is great because I hate leather.

@timothymertenton6981 5 лет назад

I still have my mk5 GTI Dsg 138000km apr stage 1 and catless downpipe it hasn't missed a beat since day1.

@itsallinthewrists4251 4 года назад

Great comparison video. Im just about to go out and give my mk5 a clean. I bought a 2009 standard 3 door dsg with 63k miles on it and full service history. Its got Black heated leather seats, sunroof, autolights, AC, skirts that say gti in the doors. Its a minter! I love driving it. I do miss my VR6 sometimes but this is the best car ive driven.

@neilmellon100 4 года назад

I just bought a 2005 mark 5 GTI. Honesty I totally love it. Had to spend a few quid getting her serviced etc but now its driving beautifully.

@berniejaw6552 4 года назад

Thanks Andrew great review. Since you still have this mk5 Gti and you have also tested the mk5 R32, would you be able to give me some advise? I currently own a mint condition stock 08 Mk5 Dsg Gti. I enjoy it but thinking of selling it and buy a mk5 R32. My plan is to use as daily for 1 to 2 years initially then keep it for weekend use till i hope becomes future classic. A few people i talked to advised me against R32 coz issues with timing chain, uses more mpg, less practical. What is your take? Would you sell the gti for R32? thanks

@volkswizard 4 года назад

No way, GTI all the way!

@DarrenJMHughes 5 лет назад

Nice review as always. My mk5 gti is currently in the bodyshop because of the front wings rusting. Hopefully get it back Wednesday. One thing you forgot to mention was that the earlier cars had blue glass.

@The-Audi-driver 8 месяцев назад

My Quattro Audi has the 2.0tfsi BWA engine, sounds ok in sport. the seats are excellent, Alcantara with leather edges and electric back support.

@russ6362 4 года назад

Front wings are prone to rusting under the wheel arch. Luckily had mine replaced by VW under warranty but it's a common fault

@pininprestatyn 4 года назад

What an excellent buying guide and review. Straight to the point and informative. I’ve had my mk5 now for a year and love it. I do wish I’d opted for the edition 30 sometimes but I enjoy the standard car still. I have had mine remapped by Revo to approx. 275 BHP and it transformed how it feels. It’s savage. I’d love to fit an LSD in the future as traction can be a struggle!

@Tefloncoated 4 года назад

Great video once again. I prefer the seats on the mk5 to the new golf r which is crazy when my GTI was 13 years old.

@marcvanweert85 5 лет назад

Fantastic video. I had a 2005 seat leon tfsi which I think had slightly less power but was a brilliant car.

@rupesh.nz0613 5 лет назад

Really enjoyed how this video went over all the little differences between stock models that most people wouldn't really care about or notice.

@jimmyjames6267 3 года назад

I have 18 inch Detroit wheels i mine is fine and looks better too!!!

@darrenlaville4993 5 лет назад

The mk5's also came with the optional extra of wing back bucket seats.

@jameslove888 5 лет назад

Darren laville yeah I have them in mine. Pretty rare to come across. More common in the R32. The GTI only had them available for a limited time.

@ianchorne8129 5 лет назад

Europeans get all the cool stuff

@darrenlaville4993 5 лет назад

James Love we have 2 gti mk5's both in silver. One with leather and one with tartan. I would love to have the bucket seats but I can't justify spending nearly £2000, and that's for a second hand set.

@jameslove888 5 лет назад

Darren laville yeah it’s shocking how much they sell for. They were expensive at the time. Around an £1800 option iirc. I have the build sheet somewhere for the car with the exact price.

@nathtomlinson8755 Год назад

Hi. Where can we see what cars you have for sale? Your website link just takes us straight to your you tube channel.

@knightmareking1342 2 года назад

Finding a 4 door mk5 gti for 5k or less was almost impossible i did find one but it was all clapped out! So went with a 2 dr

@ingopaul67 4 года назад

Your knowledge on VWs is astounding, always great videos.

@volkswizard 4 года назад

Thanks Paul, you are too kind 🤗

@garymitten 4 года назад

Seems like you're the man to ask ... I have a lovely black GTi that I've looked after and really enjoy driving to work via b roads. However am very tempted to go for a stage 1 rather than changing the car. What are your thoughts on this? My main concern I guess would be stressing other parts of the car and fuel consumption. Thanks in advance

@volkswizard 4 года назад

Hey Gary. If it's a Mk5 GTI then it's an old car so might not be the best idea to remap it so late in its life but if you are prepared for issues then go for it as they do respond well although I'd keep a normal GTI standard and remap an Ed30 as these are designed for it. I wouldn't worry about mpg as it may even improve as long as you don't use the extra power too often as more speed equals more fuel, there is no getting away from that and Edition 30 is pretty bad standard as are all the bigger power 2.0 TFSI engines (Scirocco R, TTS, S3 etc). Just make sure you get a proper map from a proper tuner like R Tech or MRC. You ask them to make it boost gently but pull stronger further up which is better on an older car. You must keep it serviced impeccably (5k mile oil changes recommended) and run on min 97 RON fuel (this is wise on a standard car anyway as you won't be getting full performance without it). HTH

@garymitten 4 года назад

@@volkswizard thank you that is really helpful - I'm going to keep it standard - get a service and perhaps some nice new tyres 😎👍

@TRiBaL1981 4 года назад

There is an updated tensioner for the mk6 TSI which fixes the problem if you relpace it early on. Other than that it is a better engine in every way

@volkswizard 4 года назад

Agreed and thanks for your comment

@alistairpowers8129 5 лет назад

Yes, I had a Tornado Red GTI with DSG and can honestly say it was one of the best cars I have owned

@garethh81 5 лет назад

Diamond cut not machine polished 😘

@JakobusVdL 4 года назад

Great review Andrew, down here in New Zealand the Mk5 Gti is a really popular used import from Japan. I got my 2008 model 8 years ago with 20,000km's on it, and its been a joy to own and drive ever since. It's just over 100,000km now and I can't see a reason to replace it. It drives beautifully, still looks great (apart from stonechips on the bonnet and front wings) and people like yourself tell me the Mk6 and 7 aren't any better to drive. I'll just put a fraction of the money I'd drop on trading up into a re-map, and a front end respray ;-)

@volkswizard 4 года назад

Hey JakobusVdL! Funnily enough I bought a black 3 door Edition 30 for a friend that was original NZ registered, the owner was from UK and came back home with the car. Lovely and rust free but looked odd when she advertised it as had the Monza wheels in black with polished edges which as correct but not for UK, when said NZ it all made sense. Also covered in radar detectors and speed conversion was not very good but otherwise it was identical to UK and unlike Japanese cars, I could read the history. You can see it hear (on different wheels) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gsVfkLbQIBM.html Seeing as your cars don't rust as readily I'd definitely invest in your Mk5 as it could last forever with good servicing. Enjoy it 👍

@JakobusVdL 4 года назад

Cheers@@volkswizard, thanks for the sound advice. We're lucky to have a couple of independent VW specialists here in Christchurch, so my car is well maintained and its not too expensive either. The person who imported the Edition 30 must have loved it. Used car prices in NZ are so much higher than in the UK. They could probably have sold it here, picked up a very good replacement in the UK and still have cash in hand. This might be a dumb question, but when you talk about not being able to 'read the history' of a Japanese , is that just the hard copy documentation (in Japanese) or are electronics in the car somehow different?

@JakobusVdL 4 года назад

One more thing@@volkswizard........ as I'm thinking about keeping my Mk5 long term, I'm wondering about refreshing the suspension. Do you have a video on that topic, or what would your advice be on when a refresh is necessary, which components will need replacement (bushings, arms, springs, dampers, etc), and if I wanted better road holding, but without worse ride and noise, what VW or aftermarket suspension kits would you recommend?

@tajiritsaj956 Год назад

Perfect. I love the info and your Video. Is it possible I Import the Pirelli Engine to Kenya through you?

@volkswizard Год назад

Unfortunately not, imports are so complicated. I’m reluctant to get one from Japan myself as zero comeback if the car is faulty even if seller said otherwise