Mk5 Appreciation Thread

[The Reg]

Affordable Performance
Understated Styling
Surprises Other Drivers
Comfort - Particularly for my long legs.
Galvanised Body
Handling - good for a FWD.
Still looks good after 5 years ownership from new.

[polski_ogurek]

Love the fact that it makes me smile, EVERY time i drive it.
Superb economy with my crazy heavy foot
Bigish boot for a hatch

[NIK516]

Just like to say thanks to Damien at jade automotive repair rosebery nsw for doing a great job servicing my new 07 mkv gti dsg , he was honest and straight forward no BS , I highly recommend them and the car looked nice and clean. C ya next week mate for the brake upgrade

Jade Auto Repair Centre - Jade Auto Repair Centre

[Andypants]

Pirelli tread patterned microfiber seats are pure gold. Especially given that they seat you in 230+HP of K04 blown action

[steve_666]

Found out today that the seat has a sensor or something to say someone is sitting there and doesnt have their seatbelt on.
Found out by putting my shopping on the seat and drove off and the seatbelt sound was going off.....drove me nuts till i removed the bag off the seat.

[phaeton]

I am truly astounded by the spec my base Jetta 2.0L FSI has.

-coming/leaving home light function
-auto wipers
-auto lights
-dimming rear view mirror
-multi function display
- VW safety

Its making it hard to buy anything less eg Polo 77TSI or an up! or GT up! is they ever make it here.

[ozr32]

For me it came down to buying a refined hatchback, that looked good and drove and handled well!

I always loved the fact that VW squeezed in a 6 cylinder 3.2L engine into a hatchback and after driving one fell in love with the noise that the exhaust and engine made!

I was considering a MkIV R32 as well purely due to the awesomeness of its looks however in the end decided to go with the MkV as it was a 5DR and more practical...

[flit156]

Just sold my 05 GTI, very sad day that was.

Always thought it was a great looking car that aged well. Obviously went well but not so intimidating that the wife wouldn't drive it - quite the opposite when she got the hang of it. It was practical for the family right up to the moment we had our 3rd!

It was easy to repair, basically just a torx set and you're good to go.

In a few years when the kids are at school we might look at a MK7 or 8 by then.

[eek]

For me - Last of the VR6 mated with a lightning quick DSG, especially when I found one in the "R" DBP blue, fully optioned with sunroof, the heated Recaro seats and reverse sensors, I couldn't resist.

Still small enough and 'girly' looking enough for the wife to be happy to drive around too.

[krontdi]

5.4L lifetime economy, can't get much better than that.