things that i love in my mk5

[erkinesen]

the way changing gear with paddle shift (DSG)

[Cam]

I like the cruise control how you can 'de-accelerate' with the same button.
Didn't have this on the i30. Instead I would have to cancel it, adjust my speed then re-set it.

After driving it on a reasonable trip today, I love:
- the handling! Feels like it is on rails. Not so much as the GT sport of course, but its extremely surefooted on the road. Its a nice feeling knowing you've got a car that can handle properly

- the grunt! Overtook two cars doing 90 in a 100 zone in sixth gear. Naturally they both planted the accelerator and would have been doing atleast 110km/h, but that didn't matter because I was already passed...hehe

- the feel! Whether it be changing gears, closing/opening doors, opening the boot, parking the car, doing a 3 point turn, the car just feels perfect. No clunks, no bangs, no smoke and no hassles!

God I love my Golf...lol

[Cam]

And I like the one touch indicators.


Geez I could go on all night at this rate.
I think I'm officially a VW Convert.

Now I just need the hat + shirt and I'll be right.

[VW Convert]

I think I'm officially a VW Convert.

You can't be, because I am! LOL

Cheers

George

[decksla]

i also love how i can leave the car in D and manually down or up shift with the paddles without having to move the stick over to the manual side.

[Cam]

You can't be, because I am! LOL

Cheers

George

Lol!

[factory]

Auto dipping left mirror

In this thread it was mentioned that the left mirror can dip automatically in reverse. My 08 GTI doesn't do this - is it possible to turn it on?

Grant

[gregozedobe]

In this thread it was mentioned that the left mirror can dip automatically in reverse. My 08 GTI doesn't do this - is it possible to turn it on?

I think (but aren't certain) that this only works if you have electric seats (with memory ? ). A search will probably find a few relevant posts to confirm (or deny) what I remember.

[Big Yellow]

I think (but aren't certain) that this only works if you have electric seats (with memory ? ). A search will probably find a few relevant posts to confirm (or deny) what I remember.

I had this feature vagcomed to my car (it shows up on the MFD) but it still doesnt work. any idea?

[Nardi330]

i think you need factory park sensors for dipping mirror to work.

[Big Yellow]

i think you need factory park sensors for dipping mirror to work.

yep that wat the dealer said.

i was just wondering if it would work if it was just vagcomed to the car but it does not appear to.

[Maverick]

yep that wat the dealer said.

i was just wondering if it would work if it was just vagcomed to the car but it does not appear to.

Definitely 100% you have to have the reverse PDC to get this to work.

[kryten2001]

Definitely 100% you have to have the reverse PDC to get this to work.

I've got the parkers, but no dip? Is there a setting you need to turn on somewhere?

[faisan]

I've got the parkers, but no dip? Is there a setting you need to turn on somewhere?

With my Jetta, I had to set it in the MFD to auto dip on reverse. Then you have to make sure the mirror knob is switched to the L position for the dipping to work. If you have the mirror at 0, it doesnt dip.

[Maverick]

I've got the parkers, but no dip? Is there a setting you need to turn on somewhere?

Do you have genuine factory fitted sensors or do you have overpriced dealer fitted non genuine $30 sensors sold for $800+ installed crap?