Hello everyone. Welcome to the forum. Introduce yourselves here

[BillyInLasVegas]

I just got my MkV 2 days ago!
I was on a waiting list for an '06 Si since November and I got a call from my dealer saying it would be June before I could get one, so after reading a ton of articles on the GTI I listened to my FAST and went to test drive a GTI, needless to say I'm now the proud owner of an '06 GTI 6MT!

 

[mike@rpiequipped]

I just heard of the site the other day, so I thought I'd get on here and see what everyone is doing with the new mk5s. Hopefully I'll be dealing with a lot of you in the future.

 

[iwantamk5]

just joined, thanks for the site. first glance, i loved the mk5. hopefully one of these days i'll be able to get one. :thumbsup:

 

[FlyinGTI]

New GTI owner.

Hi all. Just discovered this forum. Based on the FAST ad campaign and positive reviews that I have read, I got a MkV Black Magic GTI, DSG, Package 2 this past Sat. Fantastic car. Great performance and features for the money.

 

[high_ram]

Hello everyone! I've been lurkin on here for a bit. Heavily considering trading in my SVT Focus for a MKV!!

 

[JJ-R32]

Hello everyone! I've been lurkin on here for a bit. Heavily considering trading in my SVT Focus for a MKV!!

Welcome to all new members! :bow:

high_ram, did you have a chance to read EVO's comparison of the GTI vs. Focus ST? Not exacly the same car as yours, but sorta on-point. The review just might convince ya :wink: (review: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1570#post1570)

 

[BJMRGTIVR6]

hello

Hello all.

I do not have a MkV.
I really only signed up for the New commercial and FAST videos.

That said, I have owned a modded 1997 GTI VR6.
I now own a 2003 Jetta 1.8 Turbo Wagon and a 2005 VW Touareg V6.

This forum really does look good from what I have seen and looked around.

I would really love to test drive a new GTI.:biggrin: I sure do miss the GTI sometimes but the Touareg is a great auto, especially in the deep snow I would have been burried in, I can now just drive over/through it.

 

[Knighthammer]

I'm currently waiting to get my MKV GTI - but I've owed 7 VW's over the years, and I'm glad to see another VW dedicated site.:thumbsup:

 

[Silver Arrows]

Sup yall!

Not currently a MkV owner, but I've been feening over it ever since I first saw a write up on the car nearly two years ago in Evo magazine. Definitely interested in getting a five door and I hope that I might be able to get it painted in Laser Blue; it's just a matter of if that will ruin warranty coverage on the car. I know it's not an option in the US unfortunately, but ever since I've seen pictures of them on other forums, I've become hell bent on doing everything in my power to get mine painted in a color that closely resembles or mirrors it.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Just when I was almost considering a Japanese auto (RX8) the rebirth of the MK5 awakened my fast.:burnrubber:

How ironic, before I ever found out about the MkV, I was deeply in love with purchasing an RX8. Funny how I haven't looked back in that direction since.

 

[GolfOman]

Hi
I'm realy happy to be a member, I hope that I will be a good contributer to the forum, since I just reasently I purchase a new GTI in magic black with DSG.

 

[UMassJ77]

Hi everyone, I just signed up on the site. Been a member of VWVORTEX, for 3 years now.

My first car: Golf III GLS
2nd car: Golf IV GLS
NEW CAR: 2006 GTi United Gray, DSG

I am from Mass, so anybody out this way give a shout out.

 

[bigdyno]

Two wheels to many, but still ok

I am a new VW owner and can't wait for the delivery of my new Candy White homewrecker. I am an avid motorcyclist and am used to lots of speed and the accompanying rush, but now I think that I have chosen a car that will keep me happy (dry too).

I look forward to a like minded community and hope to share lots of good ideas and stories.

Sean!

 

[Jeppe]

Hey guys

Awesome forum!

I just ordered my Golf GTI today and can hardly wait till it is delivered in about 8 weeks (that is 1344 hours, but who's counting!?)

I ordered it with DSG, 3 doors and in magic black with the standard 17" rims.

For a long time I wanted to get the 18" since I think they look better, but in the end opted for standard because of the comfort. And I figured I can always replace them if I want anyway.

I test drove the Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI today just to be sure that wasn't something for me. Afterall it has the same engine and is basically the same car, but costs about 1/4 less than the Golf in my country. The interior simply wasn't GTI standard and I could hardly see anything out of neither front nor back.

Last week I test drove the Ford Focus ST, which was a mixed experience. It was in my opinion the Golf's biggest competitor. The engine had awesome power and the suspension actually felt tighter and overall a little sharper than the Golf's. The engine also sounded even better in my opinion especially when you lifted your foot off the gas pedal in high revs was borderline pornographic with pure racing sound :eyebulge:

However the interior was not nearly as good looking as the Golf's and because I am a tall bloke, I didn't sit nearly as well as in the Golf mainly because the seat wouldn't slide back long enough.

So in my opinion Golf GTI is the best overall car in this price range and especially with the DSG I am sure I will have plenty of fun with it :burnrubber:

 

[Dr. Woo]

Hey, Dr. Woo here. Been a VW/Audi enthusiast for the past few years, having owned a 2001 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro until yesterday. Sold it for a couple reasons...first, to not have to worry about shipping a car back to the States (I'm U.S. military stationed in Germany) in 8 days when I leave, and second, to have some money to purchase my first brand-new car, a 2006 VW GTI. I have $500 on a Tornado Red package 0 with the manual, and all it's waiting for is me. When I'm back home for the week of the 19th, I'll pick her up.

So right now, I'm in between cars, driving a rented Nissan Micra until the day I leave. Glad to be a part of this new community and hope to see it flourish.