Questions about MY06 Golf GTI

[andyhui01]

I just joined the forum and I just had some basic questions about the MY06 Golf GTI

Which Months in 2006 did they start selling MY07's? Also what are the differences between the original and the MY07 GTI's? I think the MY06 does not have cruise control... was that available as an option?

I'm going to be looking at a 2006 GTI and the current owner of the car doesn't seem to know if it was a MY07 over the phone, just wondering how I can tell the difference? Its a 5 door DSG one if it helps

Thanks!

[team_v]

MY07's are produced from July 2006.
Any car bought after September 2006 (assuming a 3 month production and shipping timeframe) should almost certainly be a MY07

[andyhui01]

thanks team_v. But just to be sure, how can I be certain that it is a MY07 and any advantages of only looking at MY07? Features wise... I understand other things like Mileage, resale.... etc

[team_v]

thanks team_v. But just to be sure, how can I be certain that it is a MY07 and any advantages of only looking at MY07?

See here:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?p=393539

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1205216

Easy google search for MY06 vs MY07 GTI shows up heaps of results.

It will be in the VIN as well...

WVWZZZ1KZ7W012345

The number in red indicates the MY.

[andyhui01]

Thanks. Quick note for Mods... I reckon the threads team_v linked to should go in the FAQ bit on the top of the MK5 Section. That was the first page I read