Mk5 GTI>>> ;)

[crazygee]

Apparently.. will scare a few R32 Drivers around the place??? Any comments peoples??.. Cheers G

[imported_brackie]

Local rag article

Our local paper had an article on it last weekend. Journo couldn't pick a fault with it (and that was nice to see!) Interestingly, the other paper had an article on the new diesels and they sang their praises too! If only the price were a little more competitive. In Europe, prices for the same type of car are extemely competitive and way below what we pay. Oh, and the $32k, common rail, direct injection TDi isn't that much slower than the GTi (but does 55mpg). Still, if the Koreans and Japs keep on offering their tin cans for less that $20k people will keep on buying them.

[GoLfMan]

ive heard good things about the new Golf GTi. the most focused since the mk1 apparently. the favourite is the DSG which is quicker than the manual and the DSG box is the best DSG box even manufactured, much better than porsche ferrari and the like. VW bought the plans off Porsche in the 80's cos porsche thought it would cost to much to develope. there loss!!!!!
looking forward to a ride in one of these beauties!
Diesel Gti's in europe are becoming faster than petrol ones. i was watchin top gear (british car testing show) they raced a mini cooper and a diesel GTi (forgotten the car ) and the diesel thrashed it.
interesting huh?

[Red Mk1]

pics anyone? and what sort of price tag can we expect?? $40 000 would be my guess... think i like the mk4 shape better than mk5s... the mk4 R32 is hot!!!

[Golf Loon]

Mk 5

Here is the VW demo Mk 5 GTI that was at the VW nationals in April

[imported_brackie]

GTi price

Just under $40k I'd have to check but $38-$39k rings a bell. But a stunning car for the money! Even if the front looks a nit like a b****y Pulsar!

[GoLfMan]

the price is in 'WRX' territory. it ranges from $39 through mid 40's.

[imported_brackie]

the price is in 'WRX' territory. it ranges from $39 through mid 40's.

Just got my butt into gear and checked prices. $39990 for the manual and $42290 for the auto (who would want an auto anyway?). Think I'll buy two manuals, one for weekdays and one for the weekend. How well do they run on biodiesel??

[Rednut]

new golfs

these things make farrari's look like panel vans! www.gti.com <- i think thats it.. mental!

[Red Mk1]

no good on that link...its some software site...

WRX price range aye....do they go like a rexxy?

[Red Mk1]

do they go like a rexxy? (or is this blaspheme to even ask?)

[Rednut]

hehe.. sorry guys, still asleep.. www.gti.com.au sthooo sthexy!

[GoLfMan]

well the 'auto' on the GTi is a DSG box and is quicker than the manual um no as blistering quick as the rex. but is about a second slower to the 100km/h mark. not bad at all handels beautifully so ive been told to.

[Raoul Duke]

Read an article: http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...vf=2&bg=1&pp=1

Rates is HIGHLY indeed.

doesnt handle or grunt quite as much as a wrx but hands down in all other departments. HOT HATCH of the year. And quite nicely priced!

i'd change the front bar personally, but i still think its HOT. 300k on the speedo...ooh ooh!

ps: Golf Loon: Milo used to be my baby! I hope the funeral was beautiful

[Rednut]

yee ol milo

some would say he was just a myth..others would tell of the storys in which milo took us on. if you'd like to see images of the late Milo. Just ask, and yee be answered.