MkV Golf GT TDI Opinions

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Wed 14 Jun 2006 12:34
MkV Golf GT TDI Opinions - jayboy
I currently have a Ford Focus Mk1, which I have owned for the last 5 years. It has been a great car, giving me no real problems, and providing a great drive with lots of room and practicality.

I am thinking of "passing down" the Focus to a family member who will be soon starting driving lessons, and so am looking for a replacement.

I have been looking at the Mk V Golf GT TDi, and just wanted the opinions of people on here who have driven one/owned one.

The readers comments on What Car seem to highlight a poor quality interior, with lots of rattles and poor trim. In my Focus the quality may not be the best, but I don't have any rattles/poor fitting trim.

So what are your opinions on the MK V Golf?
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Wed 14 Jun 2006 13:42
MkV Golf GT TDI Opinions - Xileno {P}
"It has been a great car, giving me no real problems, and providing a great drive with lots of room and practicality."

In which case get another Focus, the 2.0 TDCi should do it.
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Wed 14 Jun 2006 14:44
MkV Golf GT TDI Opinions - VR6
I drive a Mk5 Golf 1.9Tdi quite often. Heres a list of pros and cons that I have found:

Pros:
1. Handles really well, it goes round corners quite flat.
2. Nice comfortable seats.
3. Lots of room in the back.
4. Excellent visibility out back and rear quarters.
5. Big boot.
6. Looks nice (especially in Red)


Cons:
1. Dash looks a bit plasticy. I think the Mk4 dash looks better built and uses better plastics.
2. The one I drive is a little noisy on the m'way (wind noise and tyre noise)
3. Boot is a pain to close - never shuts first time, so you have to push it shut. Not normally a problem, but the boot lid on the Golf gets very dirty very quickly.

Thats it. All in all, I really like the Mk5 Golf. The negatives outweigh the positives for me.
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Wed 14 Jun 2006 15:41
MkV Golf GT TDI Opinions - johnsnc
I started a thread a while back comparing the Golf 140ps GT TDI against the Focus 2.0 TDCI. I test drove both for a couple of days. I ended up going with the Focus which arrived last week and I'm enjoying very much so far. It was the ride quality and better steering feel that I much preferred on the Focus. I felt the Golf was very jarring. You would need to try one to see if you agree as it's all highly subjective.
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Wed 14 Jun 2006 16:10
MkV Golf GT TDI Opinions - Bagpuss
I think the later Mk Vs have better interior plastics than the earlier ones. I certainly find the interior a nicer place to be than in an Astra or Focus and the dual zone climate control is the most effective I've experienced in a smaller car. The diesel engine seems to be quieter than on the early ones as well, the clatter of the TDI engines for me was the achilles heel of VW products. If I was in the market for a medium hatchback I'd go for the Golf as I think it drives better than it's rivals but I think these decisions are largely down to personal taste.
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