Golf Mk5 2008 build and 2007 build

[GTI_future]

hi, i'm new here, just wondering is anyone know is there any difference spec or anything upgrade for 2008 build GTI?

[limmy]

hi, i'm new here, just wondering is anyone know is there any difference spec or anything upgrade for 2008 build GTI?

the headunit will support mp3 cds, whereas 07 and prior does not. apart from that, i'm not sure what else is different. i remember reading there is a post about this somewhere.

[GTI_future]

i saw a thread before, someone told head unit got a bigger screen compare to current one, but not sure is 08 build car or which one....

[mark4323]

the headunit will support mp3 cds, whereas 07 and prior does not. apart from that, i'm not sure what else is different. i remember reading there is a post about this somewhere.

I was just doing a search and found this:

between MY07 to MY08:
- 6cd changer will now play MP3 files, full MDF on the instrument panel, slight change to antenna. blue graphite colour to replace shadow blue.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=10787

[Jester_Fu]

They've also changed the rims from 18" Zolder to 18" Omanyl and i *think* the 'R' badge at the bottom of the steering wheel is new.

The MP3 CD and newer rims were my only reasons for waiting an extra month before i bought the car

[GTI_future]

They've also changed the rims from 18" Zolder to 18" Omanyl and i *think* the 'R' badge at the bottom of the steering wheel is new.

The MP3 CD and newer rims were my only reasons for waiting an extra month before i bought the car

you talking baout R32? any photo for the new rims to share?

[Jester_Fu]

Yeah... i'm a dork I missed the end of the OP saying "GTI". Doh! Sorry... i don't know about the GTI rims.

Here's a pic showing the new style rims for the R32:

[BarneyBoy]

They have a full size MFD, but apparently it doesn't display the gears anymore.
On another forum: "The gear display in D & S mode was removed mid '07 MY. No you can't change it."