Does Anyone Own or Know the Golf V GT Sport?

[avid]

Hi all,

Im new to all this and was hoping someone might be able to offer me some advice on the Golf V 2L GT Sport (Manual + Diesel) ?

I have just emigrated to Aus and am looking for a car as im in a sales role and will be spending some time driving round NSW, both cities and country roads!

I left the UK after driving the Golf V 1.9 TDI manual for 3 years which was perfect for that type of job with great fuel consumption, +-500 Miles to a tank, and a great engine.

I have found a MY08 GT Sport for what I think is a good price, 33K. Im due to test drive it next week but was hoping someone might have some knowledge on this model before I head in.

Ive read the specs and they all seem to be pretty good but first hand knowledge is always better.

Thanks

[BarneyBoy]

There are two versions available - 2.0 litre TDI diesel & 1.4 litre TSI petrol.

Both develop 125kW and both develop plenty of torque - the diesel more overall, the TSI less but sooner and for longer.

Both are an excellent buy and both would be worthy purchases. The TSI is marginally quicker, the TDI uses less fuel.

Drive both for a day each and make up your own mind. The diesel will cost more initially, but as it depreciates at the same rate as the TSI, the cost will even out at selling time.

Good luck with your choice.

[avid]

Thanks for that.

One of my requirements for buying a VW is resale value. ITs one of the best in its class in the UK.

Is that the same for Aus on these models?

[BarneyBoy]

Thanks for that.

One of my requirements for buying a VW is resale value. ITs one of the best in its class in the UK.

Is that the same for Aus on these models?

Yes it is. Both the TDI & TSI are said to retain about 62% after 3 years.

About the only difference between ownership in the UK and here is the cost of fuel. In NSW the cost of ULP and diesel are almost identical, in the UK diesel is about 10% more (you'd know better than me!). The TSI runs best on 98PULP (you CAN run it on 95ULP if you like) so you'd need to factor that in. Both are astonishingly economical, so it's probably a moot point.

Insurance may well be a factor here however, if you're under 25. Bizarrely the TSI is classed as some sort of supercar for the under 25s, while the TDI isn't (nor is the R32 - as it's normally aspirated ).

Servicing may be a factor however, as I understand that constant city driving can play havoc with some particle filter in the diesel (I'm no expert, so check elsewhere). The TSI needs to be looked at only every 12 months.

When I bought my TSI the TDI Sport was unavailable and I'd have a more difficult decision these days between the two. Having said that, I've been mightily impressed with the TSI and am not sorry with my choice at all. It sounds great and I do love the revs (I had a SR20 Nissan before!). If I did a bit more country driving, I suspect I'd go for the oiler - but as I said, either would be a fine choice.

[STV4SYT]

I have the diesel. Get one. Make sure and test drive the DSG, esp if you are gonna be driving it heaps. I got DSG as my first ever car with no Clutch pedal (Orig from UK too) and its a great compromise between laziness of an auto for the city driving and being able to use the paddles to change gear when its time for some fun in the twisties.

At the mo Diesel is about 20c less than Premium. But, it doesnt change as often as petrol so as the prices go up diesel rises slower, coming back down takes it longer to drop. Country Km's it is possible to get over 1000km from a tank, i have gotten very close, but i dont get to do many big trips these days to break it.

[aristocrat]

Are there still any MkV GT TDI or TSI still available though? I thought stock for the MkV GTs have been long gone.

[avid]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your great responses. Firstly I wish I was under 25!! That would take me back a few years!!

The reason im looking at the GT is that I wanted something with a little more thunder and slightly sportier looking than the standard 1.9 TDI Pacific or Comfortline but still offering great fuel consumption.

Does anyone know why the GT's have been discontinued and if thats going to pose a problem for me in servicing and resale in lets say 4 to 5 years?

Thanks again guys!

[bazzle]

We are up to Mk6 here now. Like all car models they get superceded.
It wont affect anything. afaik

Bazzle

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your great responses. Firstly I wish I was under 25!! That would take me back a few years!!

The reason im looking at the GT is that I wanted something with a little more thunder and slightly sportier looking than the standard 1.9 TDI Pacific or Comfortline but still offering great fuel consumption.

Does anyone know why the GT's have been discontinued and if thats going to pose a problem for me in servicing and resale in lets say 4 to 5 years?

Thanks again guys!

[Greg Roles]

All I can add to the good advice already given is that in manual form, the diesel is a LOT less smooth than the TSI. The DSG "auto" box changes all that, so it comes down to what sort of driving you'll be doing, and in a sales role, especially if you do city areas, I'd assume DSG wiould be the best option. This would make either car a nice smooth ride, but remember a diesel always has the low down lag to contend with, but the upside is less time spent at petrol stations, which was a big plus for me in sales.

[brad]

I have found a MY08 GT Sport for what I think is a good price, 33K. Im due

As an indication, i was being offered a new GT Sport Diesel manual without any options for $37k drive-away about 18 months back. $33k should have some negotiation room in it unless the car is loaded with extras (leather, sunroof, Xenons, metalic paint, DSG were the main options IIRC)

[poyta]

I've got a manual GT TDI. Yes, definatelly sportier than the standard comfortline. I only testdrove a 2.0L TDI , not the 1.9L but I can tell you there's quote a lot a different between standard 2.0L TDI and the 2.0 GT TDI so I can only image the difference between the GT and the 1.9. With the GT the sudden acceleration is much more apparent when the turbo comes on boost. There's this initial lag where there's nothing and then WHAM!!! the car just shoots off, usually with heaps of wheel spin. This isn't so apparent in the standard 2.0l. Yes the DSG was smoother and the autobox seemed to control that sudden acceleration well but I didn't like it simply because I love manual but like suggested it might be worth a testdrive.
With regards to someone's comment about issues with the particulate filter, yes it has a tendency of getting clogged but this would only be a issue if you do a lot of stop start driving in traffic and can't get the car up to temperature, if youre going to do a bit of country driving like you mentioned it wont be a problem.
Resale value should prove good on these too because unlike the standard model the GT is a bit more of an exclusive model and actually didn't get much production time and sales in Australia so there wont be many on the road. Also consider that at the moment the GT TDI's MK6 replacement isn't going to be making its way to Australia so this might keep prices higher.