Have owned mk1 golf , mk2 gti, mk5 gti, mk6 gti, mk7 gti. The 5 was epic, loved it from the first drive , we took it to 200,000km !! , lots of trips to Ikea, grandma in the back, towed our box trailer to the max even with 5 adults on board too - the mk5 was a total revelation and will always be our most memorable golf. The GTi is great if you have only one car to do everything. Mk8 hasn’t done it for us , so recently have a VW Arteon for practicality and Alpine A110 for fun (2 cars to replace a GTI) - great review thanks.
Great comment. Ive had 2 of the late 80's mk2 lil 8 valve gti's, and then a '98 jetta vr6, oh and a late 70's or '80'ish dasher hatch when i was like 17, lol.. been a long time since i had a gti, and im fully in love with the 4 door mk5 looks and reading about it! Hoping to buy either a mk5 gti or a mazdaspeed3 this week, hopefully i find the right one!!
@@GolfgtiguyI owned a 2007 mk5 gti for 12 years (2010-2022) and bought after that a 2015 mk7 gti. The mk5 gti has much better seats and sittingposition. The car felt rocksolid. Only problem: oilconsumption. Biggest advantage of the mk7 gti: better engine, with notably more low end torque (+ 70 Nm) and less fuel consumption. On paper the better car, but I still miss the mk5 gti.
This is awesome. I've got a manual 2007 mk5 gti, it's currently stage 2+ with APR, has an exceptionally long mod list and puts out about 215kw. Sitting about 9cm off the ground and honestly never loved a car more than this thing. Would really recommend for anyone looking to get into a relatively affordable hot hatch
mk5 best gti ever made... thats why mk6 was almost entirely facelift and slight imprevement on the engine ... people don't even logic anymore these days as it seems ... people are on nostalgia trip.... mk5 feelsa tthe best ever... because mk3 and mk4 specially 4 was such a failure... they put all the budget into interior.. neglect engine and mechanics and you ended up with car wich diodnt even feel like GTI ... so they fixed that in mk5
It is good business model. youtube channel earns money people could literally donate money for those car fixups restore some cool car... and make a raffle and give the car to a subscriber
Dad bought one of these new, even ordered the two door version and had to wait ages for it to be delivered. I learned to drive in it and bought it off him a few years ago. I just now learned there is a storage bin to the right of the driver
Spot on review of the mk5 gti. I have one myself. Have driven the mk6,7 and 7.5 gti for fairly long drives and when i get back in the mk5 it just feels like it has something the rest are missing. Im sure the 8 will be the same. Something about the power delivery, handling and overall cohesion with driver is something no other hot hatch ive driven can offer. (Not driven the i30n though)
In my 16th years with my MK5 GTI 2007 MANUAL model (bought in 2008) and still loving it. Also in white. Every day I drive it is still a pleasure. These cars never feel old, yet are already a classic! One of the things that does go wrong is the roof lining material which, in mine, has started to sag.
I've had an mkv gti since new (2008 US), I love it just as much as I ever did. One of my favorite things is the blue gauge cluster and red buttons with the red accent lights on the ceiling by the sunglass holder.
I just upgraded my 2005 mk5 electric blue GTi for an i30N. And as sensational as the i30N is, I miss the mk5 very much - such an engaging drive but keeping it on the road was getting pricey. I don’t think I’d describe the steering as light but I was on 18” wheels. Also not often mentioned is how good the speakers are - having tried a bunch of hot hatches in 2021 - none of them had anything as good.
@@jacktomis1743 For the driving experience and classy interior, it still feels like modern car. 100% worth it. The cost of keeping it on the road is down to how well looked after it has been. Nothing went wrong with my engine, not even once. But corroded springs, front wings and seat wear added up to 1000s in repairs - it wasn't worth it for me. If I had the disposable income and time, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy a mk5 and restore it to former glory. That floor hinged accelerator was awesome!
Love the MK5. I owned a MK6 GTi and was disappointed. I think the MK5 looked better, sounded better and had much better steering feel than the 6 and possessed far more character. I went onto buy a MK7.5R which I loved (MK8? VW gave up caring by then) but I think the MK5 was what saved the GTi brand. Just a pity that VW has basically given up with the sporty car market. The cars they sell today feel more like appliances controlled by clever electronics. I’ve since moved onto a GR Yaris and have never regretted it.
That mk5 gti is in great condition on the outside but in abysmal condition in the inside. I have had a mk5 gti since new. The only noticeable wear is slight scuffing of the stick shift badge, steering wheel badge, some wear to the fabric driving seat and a broken air vent regulator in the back seat area. The sunroof still works, all the front vents are working, the light switch is working, the clutch is still good without having a change and the original gps front console works (although needs updating for new roads). -If you store your car in a covered parking garage at home the sun roof will not break or start to leak.
The only thing that would make me part company with my mk5 will be ulez. I have had my mk5 gti for 7 years, and it is so much fun. And it is only at stage 1.
I have a 2009 mark 5 two door GTI with six speed auto and I dont want a new car! Its just too good! 12000 trouble free miles exept the ignition key got stuck with the motor still running & couldnt remove it! $600 later it was fixed!
My MKV gave me nothing but headaches after the 60k mark. Cracked intake manifold s and burnt ignition coils were too frequent to make it a reliable car
I have a 2009 one of these beauties since I bought it second hand in 2013. I have it almost 11 years now with absolutely no intention of parting company with it, ever lol. She's a manual with 214,000km on the clock as of yesterday and still goes like a bastard when I ask her to. There has been a few issues over the years but nothing at all serious though. A few bushings and my top brake light just went on the fritz recently so that needs replacing. CV boots have both been replaced but the headlining is gone way worse than yours. I must definitely fix that soon but it's my only car so any repair jobs I can't handle mean that I have no car while they're getting fixed and that is why it wasn't done already. Best car I ever owned, longest term of ownership, most mileage on any car I had, fastest I ever owned and now the oldest car I ever owned at almost 15 years old. I could go on but I'd probably be incriminating myself 🤣.
If you want a better built Mk5 Golf GTI for less money & plan to drive it for a long time, Just buy a 2007-early 2009 Skoda Octavia. Cheaper & more practical body styles with exactly the same mechanicals (including the highly reliable & tunable EA113 FSI) that are actually screwed together better by the Czechs than the Germans. Fortunately the majority of the Australian public have no idea about Skoda’s so the prices are soft.
I hope the youtube monetisation is making your projects economically viable. I've enjoyed the series and understand that if there's no more content to be made it's time to change it over to create a new story.
@@CarSauce my partner owns a 2006 mk5 GTI and bought it for $8,000 in vic and had 146,000 kms and in really good condition. Now has recaro front seats and pirelli rear seats. No rips, broken vents, etc
This car isn't great if you live in a Place that isnt always sunny. The Chassis will corrode away under your Feet. And i wont even begin mentioning the piano black interior trim.
I agree. Looks like something my Nan would drive. MK6 is a massive improvement imo, especially dat ass. I'm considering upgrading to a 7R but every time I see my car's rear end I second guess
Dude.. ther the worst GTI ever. Never sine one with tape around the lights fo. Luv or hate me big no. Nice vide fo. Sutch a shame was on that car bud. ✌
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Have owned mk1 golf , mk2 gti, mk5 gti, mk6 gti, mk7 gti. The 5 was epic, loved it from the first drive , we took it to 200,000km !! , lots of trips to Ikea, grandma in the back, towed our box trailer to the max even with 5 adults on board too - the mk5 was a total revelation and will always be our most memorable golf. The GTi is great if you have only one car to do everything. Mk8 hasn’t done it for us , so recently have a VW Arteon for practicality and Alpine A110 for fun (2 cars to replace a GTI) - great review thanks.
Great comment. Ive had 2 of the late 80's mk2 lil 8 valve gti's, and then a '98 jetta vr6, oh and a late 70's or '80'ish dasher hatch when i was like 17, lol.. been a long time since i had a gti, and im fully in love with the 4 door mk5 looks and reading about it!
Hoping to buy either a mk5 gti or a mazdaspeed3 this week, hopefully i find the right one!!
Hi 👍
Would you recommend me to acquire mk5 gti?
I've a mark 5 gti ,16 years now from new .about 120 000 miles . Still in great nick. Considering a mark 7 gti in the next year . Would you recommend?
@@GolfgtiguyI owned a 2007 mk5 gti for 12 years (2010-2022) and bought after that a 2015 mk7 gti. The mk5 gti has much better seats and sittingposition. The car felt rocksolid. Only problem: oilconsumption. Biggest advantage of the mk7 gti: better engine, with notably more low end torque (+ 70 Nm) and less fuel consumption. On paper the better car, but I still miss the mk5 gti.
In your opinion, how did you like the MK6 as opposed to the MK5?
This is awesome. I've got a manual 2007 mk5 gti, it's currently stage 2+ with APR, has an exceptionally long mod list and puts out about 215kw. Sitting about 9cm off the ground and honestly never loved a car more than this thing. Would really recommend for anyone looking to get into a relatively affordable hot hatch
mk5 best gti ever made...
thats why mk6 was almost entirely facelift and slight imprevement on the engine
... people don't even logic anymore these days as it seems ...
people are on nostalgia trip.... mk5 feelsa tthe best ever... because mk3 and mk4 specially 4 was such a failure... they put all the budget into interior.. neglect engine and mechanics and you ended up with car wich diodnt even feel like GTI ... so they fixed that in mk5
Matt. You could start a new trend. Buy iconic or weird cars, fix up and sell at a loss. Not the best business model, but worth a few laughs.
Hoovie
So funny
It is good business model.
youtube channel earns money
people could literally donate money for those car fixups
restore some cool car... and make a raffle and give the car to a subscriber
Love my 07 gti dsg ,
Have owned Aprox 200 cars over the journey , and would say this would be in the top 5 ,
Two word to describe it ,
Bullet proof
until the cam follower fails
@@payne5825 Buy an 09 and you get the better motor. Actually bulletproof
Dad bought one of these new, even ordered the two door version and had to wait ages for it to be delivered. I learned to drive in it and bought it off him a few years ago. I just now learned there is a storage bin to the right of the driver
Spot on review of the mk5 gti. I have one myself. Have driven the mk6,7 and 7.5 gti for fairly long drives and when i get back in the mk5 it just feels like it has something the rest are missing. Im sure the 8 will be the same. Something about the power delivery, handling and overall cohesion with driver is something no other hot hatch ive driven can offer. (Not driven the i30n though)
In my 16th years with my MK5 GTI 2007 MANUAL model (bought in 2008) and still loving it. Also in white. Every day I drive it is still a pleasure. These cars never feel old, yet are already a classic! One of the things that does go wrong is the roof lining material which, in mine, has started to sag.
I've had an mkv gti since new (2008 US), I love it just as much as I ever did. One of my favorite things is the blue gauge cluster and red buttons with the red accent lights on the ceiling by the sunglass holder.
The MKV still has some Porsche DNA in the design.
Was still built in Wolfsburg 👍
I just upgraded my 2005 mk5 electric blue GTi for an i30N. And as sensational as the i30N is, I miss the mk5 very much - such an engaging drive but keeping it on the road was getting pricey. I don’t think I’d describe the steering as light but I was on 18” wheels. Also not often mentioned is how good the speakers are - having tried a bunch of hot hatches in 2021 - none of them had anything as good.
hey do you reckon a mk5 is worth it now? or will it cost too much to keep on the road?
@@jacktomis1743 For the driving experience and classy interior, it still feels like modern car. 100% worth it. The cost of keeping it on the road is down to how well looked after it has been. Nothing went wrong with my engine, not even once. But corroded springs, front wings and seat wear added up to 1000s in repairs - it wasn't worth it for me. If I had the disposable income and time, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy a mk5 and restore it to former glory. That floor hinged accelerator was awesome!
Audio systems in German cars usually go pretty good!
Too many doors bro, I had the 2 door gti back in 2006 and man that thing was sweet!
Just to add a note on the practicality. I had a mk5 gti and I could EASILLY fit a 65inch tv in box in the back of this!
Love the MK5. I owned a MK6 GTi and was disappointed. I think the MK5 looked better, sounded better and had much better steering feel than the 6 and possessed far more character. I went onto buy a MK7.5R which I loved (MK8? VW gave up caring by then) but I think the MK5 was what saved the GTi brand. Just a pity that VW has basically given up with the sporty car market. The cars they sell today feel more like appliances controlled by clever electronics. I’ve since moved onto a GR Yaris and have never regretted it.
Old lady owner, only driven to church, country k’s, full VW service history, never raced, first to see will buy. Will consider swap on new AMG C63.
:-)
Well are u selling yoit mk5 golf ?
That mk5 gti is in great condition on the outside but in abysmal condition in the inside. I have had a mk5 gti since new. The only noticeable wear is slight scuffing of the stick shift badge, steering wheel badge, some wear to the fabric driving seat and a broken air vent regulator in the back seat area. The sunroof still works, all the front vents are working, the light switch is working, the clutch is still good without having a change and the original gps front console works (although needs updating for new roads).
-If you store your car in a covered parking garage at home the sun roof will not break or start to leak.
I just bought one of these, a 2008 and I love it 🤘
You didn't mention a 300km speedometer. Unique to mk5
2009 gti 2.0 tsi dsg 2 door here, f*****g love it
Bought my very first Mk5 (1.6 FSI) and i really like it, maybe gonna install an RC330, because it now has a stupid small radio thingy
agree, i currently have a mk5 1.6 fsi, might do the same
@@danshahzad3023 I will have to check if i need a canbus or not...
I love my '07 Mk5 GTI (FSI,DSG)! Except the cam follower issue and the sagging headliner 😅
The only thing that would make me part company with my mk5 will be ulez. I have had my mk5 gti for 7 years, and it is so much fun. And it is only at stage 1.
got my 09 170+k miles no problems besides power steering going out just had to get it recalibrated, getting new motor soon
Watching this makes me appreciate my 07 golf 5 estate 20tfsi basically a d gti wagon
I don't really get people who love a sports car but leave it looking completely stock... my MK5 is never mistaken for stock
Anyone got a link to that infotainment head unit to buy?
I have a 2009 mark 5 two door GTI with six speed auto and I dont want a new car! Its just too good! 12000 trouble free miles exept the ignition key got stuck with the motor still running & couldnt remove it! $600 later it was fixed!
Should of just disconnected the battery and workd on your ignition barrel...I had the same issue and fixed it for 30$ and some time
I miss my 2006.5 MKV GTI, it was awesome!
My MKV gave me nothing but headaches after the 60k mark. Cracked intake manifold s and burnt ignition coils were too frequent to make it a reliable car
how much you spend yearly for all costs of ownership (rego, maintenance fee, etc.) next year I move to Sydney and plan to buy mk5 gti
I have a 2009 one of these beauties since I bought it second hand in 2013. I have it almost 11 years now with absolutely no intention of parting company with it, ever lol. She's a manual with 214,000km on the clock as of yesterday and still goes like a bastard when I ask her to. There has been a few issues over the years but nothing at all serious though. A few bushings and my top brake light just went on the fritz recently so that needs replacing. CV boots have both been replaced but the headlining is gone way worse than yours. I must definitely fix that soon but it's my only car so any repair jobs I can't handle mean that I have no car while they're getting fixed and that is why it wasn't done already. Best car I ever owned, longest term of ownership, most mileage on any car I had, fastest I ever owned and now the oldest car I ever owned at almost 15 years old. I could go on but I'd probably be incriminating myself 🤣.
where did you get your rcd330 from? ive been looking in nz and theyre over $1k
The mk5 edition 30 is definitely the ultimate gti
Is there any differences performance wise between the 2 door and 4 door?
No
But is it more fun then an R53 cooper s? ;)
Is this still available?
How much did the set of PS4s set you back
If you want a better built Mk5 Golf GTI for less money & plan to drive it for a long time, Just buy a 2007-early 2009 Skoda Octavia. Cheaper & more practical body styles with exactly the same mechanicals (including the highly reliable & tunable EA113 FSI) that are actually screwed together better by the Czechs than the Germans. Fortunately the majority of the Australian public have no idea about Skoda’s so the prices are soft.
Does it have the same engine oil leaking issue like the later EA888 gen 1 and gen 2?
I heard from my mechanic that the Mk6 had a lot of issues, and this did have a minor leak but fixed ofc
Oil leaking from where?
@@colarmstrong57 rocker cover and upper timing cover, at least for my car which had a 1.8T EA888 Gen 2
Almost every car will leek oil at some point in time😂. Especially valve cover gaskets....
I would love to see US model reviews. I have some weird mix of options. 06 mk5 FSI. 216k miles on the clock. German built but US spec car.
you are wrong mk4 gti was best ever gti, it gave birth to the mk5 and so on!
Lol 😂
The DSG form is the best
Laughed at the keyless entry mark saying "its a 2005" my 2005 prius ( Groans inserted will never own one again! ) had it
Hi. I am surprised that you be able to fix this car. Good job
Best looking gti
I hope the youtube monetisation is making your projects economically viable. I've enjoyed the series and understand that if there's no more content to be made it's time to change it over to create a new story.
Did I see that correctly? 0-60 in 3.79 seconds?!? WHAT THE WHAT! 🤯
kph
Good luck selling that for 13k 😂👍🏻
In the last 6 months the average price sold for my kms is 13,334 so I think my fully sorted car is reasonably priced
@@CarSauce my partner owns a 2006 mk5 GTI and bought it for $8,000 in vic and had 146,000 kms and in really good condition. Now has recaro front seats and pirelli rear seats. No rips, broken vents, etc
@@LucySanders99 transmission? Date of purchase?
@@CarSauce DSG and 17th of February 2019
@@LucySanders99 yeah prices have gone way up because of Covid and shortages of microchips haha, but well done on the appreciating asset 😀
Well... I had one from new for over 3 years, but it's clear by this review I should not buy any Golf GTI.
A wise man from Austria (KuruHS) once said "The Golf is Better".
The Rabbit GTI was the one
Love the sticky tape "fixing" method...the "spare" screws in the centre consoles look "handy"
have and 84 07 and 09 GTI. if it has 4 door's is it really a GTI? no! :P
7.5 for sure
This car isn't great if you live in a Place that isnt always sunny. The Chassis will corrode away under your Feet. And i wont even begin mentioning the piano black interior trim.
It doesn't have a dual clutch
Matt, be a man and get the damn Patrol XD
What's that smoke
fascinating
😂 The best GTI happens to be the one I’m selling…
Go 1 better with the gti Mk5 pirelli
GDI
mate it's ugly sorry I know u don't like a mk4 but it simply looks better, 1.8T stage 1 is pretty quick too
it looks chubby, not you, the car
You need less and less profit as your subs grow. More profit to be made from views/subs
The only issue with the mk5 gti is that it is a mk5. IMO, the Mk5 is the ugliest golf there is.
Mk6 is way uglier, mk5 can be one of the best looking with a few subtle visual “enhancements” IMO
I agree. Looks like something my Nan would drive. MK6 is a massive improvement imo, especially dat ass. I'm considering upgrading to a 7R but every time I see my car's rear end I second guess
Lol.
The MK IV Does look horrible.
This the Worst VW Engine🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Dude.. ther the worst GTI ever. Never sine one with tape around the lights fo. Luv or hate me big no. Nice vide fo. Sutch a shame was on that car bud. ✌
I like the Golf 6 the best Golf for me aa i must choose exhaust is sooo fake👎 Hyundai N models beat GTI vag group
My stg 1 MK6 smokes those i30s all day every day
Car looks like trash. Feel sorry for the idiot that bought it lol
He says it's only done 140k km's and doesn't look it... It looks like complete shit lol
ok boomer
@@Siriusgxmiq Ok FxA GxG OxT
Mine's better
far from the best
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Wtf??!?!?!?! Already?
So nice hearing kilowatt & kilometers 🥲 definitely subscribing. Much love from SA
wiash golfs would look a bit more boxy, like mk4