Buying a Turbo Jetta or golf gti mk5

[triode12]

Right you are, didnt look at them real hard... Im installing an aftermarket system soon anyway. Do all GTIs come with an amp?

AFAIK, yes....unless someone's nicked it.

[deewhy]

Got another person coming tonight after work, and genuinely seems keen to buy. Great news after the worrying news about my homeland. At the point in time probably leaning towards the GT, due to the fact its smaller, newer and less kay's.

[jessv3]

I just had a look at carsales, wow GT tsi's have really dropped in price in the last few months. You can get a 2yr old model for mid 20's they were still fetching over 30k when I was looking, makes for some great value second hand buying now.. The Diesel GT's are still a bit pricey though

[deewhy]

OK I've been offered an amount and I thin I'll accept (not exactly the amount I was after but I won't be disappointed either way)

Now with the GT, do many forum members on here, mkv and, VWG have this model? Parts easily available in terms of modding? Will most mk5 gti parts fit a GT? (eg, CAI, catback, springs.)

[jazd]

The Diesel GT's are still a bit pricey though

There's one listed for $25k, should be able to knock another $1k off. Just have to go for one with more k's, diesels last longer anyway.

[triode12]

OK I've been offered an amount and I thin I'll accept (not exactly the amount I was after but I won't be disappointed either way)

Now with the GT, do many forum members on here, mkv and, VWG have this model? Parts easily available in terms of modding? Will most mk5 gti parts fit a GT? (eg, CAI, catback, springs.)

Yes most if not all parts are interchangeable. Some have done the GTI steering wheel swap in their GT. But if you are going to spend alot $$ doing up a GT, it might be better to get a GTI to begin with.

[deewhy]

Yeah I did contemplate that, but gti's are still 23k for the cheapest and with 90xxx kays on it and most with no extended warranty. Might be a bit risky.... The CAI and intake arn't the priority the main things I wanna do is lower it and tune it for now.... hehe

O and yes I've just sold the car today!

[Mr Messy]

Congratulations. We're up to 18 pages, buy a bloody car already!!!

You seem to want something tuneablle, with DSG and performance. 2.0T Jettas are cheaper than GTIs, so buy one.

[jessv3]

Congratulations. We're up to 18 pages, buy a bloody car already!!!

haha true, its been a rollercoaster, from jetta's, GTI's, GT's, TDI's

lol

[deewhy]

haha true, its been a rollercoaster, from jetta's, GTI's, GT's, TDI's

lol

LOL I know right? Enjoy the ride? I've pretty much decided it's either the GT or T Jetta

[anthony]

What car are you coming from,which has just been sold ???

[deewhy]

Was a echo sedan which was one of the cars I started learning with ages ago.

Bad news that CW GT has now just sold....

[jessv3]

thats a big step up.. Echo to a MKV .. you wont know yourself.

[anthony]

No,you truly wont know yourself in either a Golf or Jetta...

Good luck with your search now,hope you find a good one soon.

[Fixxxer]

Good luck with your search.
I gave up on the wait for a new Polo GTI and put down a deposit on a low KM, Mk5 Golf GTI yesterday. Can't wait to get into it.

Fixxxer