VW MK5 Polo GTI 2000 - 2001

Advantages: Small, nice to drive, nippy
Disadvantages: expensive to buy, hard to find, poor gearboxes

...I fist purchased my MK5 VW Polo GTI back in january of last year and i have become so impressed with the car i decided to write this review. I'll start off with a quick over view of the car.Statistics report that only 3,000 were made. I have not seen this officially reported by VW however. It is reported that 1000 of three colours were made. Red, Black and silver. 500 five door and 500 three door of each colour. So you tend not to see too many around and a lot of people confuse it with the golf GTI The MK5 ' can also be known as a 6N2,It was only made from 2000 until 2001. Now for a quick guide to the specification: Xenon Discharge Headlights with automated washer jets Red Stitched GTi Steering Wheel GTi Gearknob GTi "1" Seats 15mm Lowered Suspension 6CD Changer in the boot Heated Rear Window/Heater Electric...

polo_princess 19.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Volkswagen Polo GTI

fiesta mk5 1.25

Advantages: nippy and easy to drive
Disadvantages: not alot of leg room for rear passengers

...added angel eyes, 1.6 zetec bumper which makes it look alot better, k&n air filter in the engine makes it bit fast and better acceleration. Wheel arches are already done so no plastic arches to smooth in like corsa's. Plastic trim is easily removed just glued on. Third brake light say fiesta when braking. You can also get lexus style rear lights. etc Bad points: Fiestas main problems are rust which is not as bad in the mk5 as some of the old ones, i have some on the door seals and some small spots on body work which can easily be fix. Suspension, mine is ok at the moment, fingers crossed it stays tht way. Switch in boot sometimes doesn't work so light wont come on. I've delocked my car as you can get into some other fords with your key as i found out, when i got in the wrong car and thought where the baby seat come from....

haribo862003 21.05.2008 (30.11.2009) · Read review
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Review of Ford Fiesta 1.25

FAST FORD GTi ON A BUDGET

Advantages: quite nippy 115bhp engine. looks great. cheap to obtain.
Disadvantages: repairs can be pricy, problems with coolant system

...of shopping around for insurance on a car like this.I was amazed at the range of prices quoted! (one company quoted nearly £1500 fully comp!!?) Think it was either confused.com, or moneysupermarket.co.uk that came up with the lowest in the end. And I highly recommend keepin it in a driveway if you can, or in a garage if you have one. LOOKS This really is a smart looking car for being so little above the average family hatchback. And there are only two discreet GTi badges that give it away that it is actually a GTi. So it's not a look at me, I own a great car sort of ride, but it whispers style and has the performance to back it up. PERFORMANCE Developing 115bhp (in nearly new condition, but maybe only 105-110 in any of the slightly higher mileage ones.) from a 1.8l Zetec engine, you really notice the acceleration difference from...

freeridemtber 19.11.2006 (18.04.2007) · Read review
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Review of Ford Escort GTi

Awesome-GTI, bringing "awesome" to your car.

Advantages: great customer service, skilled and knowledgeable, quick and reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Could do with a bigger catologue

...Awesome-GTI (http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/) is one of those rare companies where the clue is in their name. Yes, they are in fact awesome and yes, they do sell stuff for GTI?s (and TDI?s for that matter). As anyone that has read my previous reviews will know, I am a total petrol head. I got into modding my VW Golf (MK4 TDI) via being a member of an owners club and seeing what you could do to improve your car over the manufacturers standard. That forum/community has sponsored companies that offer discounts and support to the members. Awesome-GTI is one of them, but that is not the reason I am writing the review. Bar one American company, Awesome-GTI is, in my opinion, the best performance parts company on the world wide web. Their customer service is top notch, they ship and deliver quickly, but most importantly they offer a wide...

AgeUK 05.11.2009 · Read review
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VW Polo GTi as a 2nd hand Car

Advantages: Nippy for a small engine size, good handling, good build quality, tons of equipment!
Disadvantages: Gearbox bearings can wear between 60 and 80k, pedal box recall, bbs alloys corrode easily.

...I bought my W plate Polo GTi in October 2006 and decided to write a review covering what you should look for if you are looking to buy a 2nd hand Polo GTi. I did a lot of research while I was looking for my car and feel that this knowledge could be a great help to others. I'll do the basic information first. The Polo GTi was only ever made in 3 colours, Red, Silver and Black - any other coloured car you may see badged up as a GTi will either be an import or an engine conversion. The car came as either a 3 or 5 door and had a subtle bodykit which included a black plastic splitter on the bumper, honeycomb grills, front fog lights, side skirts and a spolier. The car also benefitted from a sports suspension which sat 15mm lower than that of the standard car. Inside, the car had chromed dial surrounds, leather 'GTi' gearknob and steering...

bryonyp 05.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Volkswagen Polo GTI

Golf GTI

Advantages: Smooth handling, reliable.
Disadvantages: Boring, has little character, expensive price and insurance.

...I am a learner driver, and am insured on my mother?s Golf GTI. Luckily for me, thanks to my mother?s work circumstances, this is free ? unfortunately, learner drivers should expect to pay up £6000 for insurance on this car. The Golf GTI is a beast ? about a tonne of metal and smooth German engineering. Being a diesel car only adds to the power under the hood, and some may find 6 gears a little daunting. The gearbox is smooth, as is the power steering. The controls are user-friendly and accessible. The pedals are very responsive ? I would say that the breaks, in my car at least, are just a touch too sharp. The clutch pedal throbs just a tiny bit, not enough to be noticeable or off-putting but enough to appreciate the engine. The acceleration pedal does not require as much pressure to achieve the desired revs ? it is very responsive...

Manic_expressive 22.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI

My Little GTI

Advantages: Quick, Looks Good, Lots of Extra's, Retaining Value
Disadvantages: Fuel Economy

...I fell in love with my little beast when i saw here advertised by the dealer on the website. I drove round that afternoon and as soon as i saw it i knew i was gonna buy it. I was a little worried as i'd had a Golf GT TDI bedfor and didn't tihnk it'd be up to the same spec. As it was a little car i thought it'd feel cheap and stuff. The test drive went well, the car was responsive and handled like a little go-kart, ideal!!! The insurance was cheaper than i thought (even with 3 points and a write-off it was under a grand (i was 22 at the time) You get ABS, CD Multichanger, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors/Windows. The styling on the GTI is awsome, not too much but enough to give it that bit of class. The racing style seats hug you, although i guess for bigger poeple could bea problem. It's quick off the lights, and i...

idaviesuk 01.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Volkswagen Polo GTI

Still the industry standard turntable?

Advantages: Excellent reliablity, accurate pitch control, nice feel to them
Disadvantages: Not so many features compared to newer decks, low pitch range

...I bought my Mk5s about 3 years ago now and they have stood me well over the time. The first thing I will mention, and what Technics are renound for, is their durability. My decks have been to parties, had drinks spilled on them, dropped, been in the back of transit vans, and they still work perfectly. There is no sign of damage to the tone arms, or in fact any other area of them. The lights on the platter still stay in perfect allignment at 33rpm, which shows that they still turn at precisely 33rpm. It's almost like you couldn't break them if you tried. They also have a fair amount of torque - when you drop in the vinyl, it begins to spin at 33 or 45 rpm almost instantly. Then again, they don't have too much either. I have mixed on decks such as the Stanton STR8150s, and they have so much torque you really have to push on the vinyl to...

jimbob203 19.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Technics SL1200 MK5

At last I own a Golf GTI!

Advantages: Outstanding build quality, tons of extras, Solid and dependable
Disadvantages: Not the fastest GTI, expensive parts,

...When my brother in law offered me his 1999 Golf MkIV GTI with only 34,000 miles on the clock I had to jump at the chance. I had only been in it previously as a passenger, but I found the seats extremely comfortable and supportive, the interior was very high quality with none of the cheap plastic I was used to in my previous cars! As my brother in law lives in London, the Golf was used very little, averaging around 4200 miles a year. In fact, when I checked the service history, it had only done 2,400 miles since the year before! Once I had taken delivery of it, I found it very smooth, the steering and pedals give a good amount of feedback (which I fine crucial to enjoyable driving) and the brakes are sharp and precise. It is solidly built, and so much bigger than the last car I had (renault 5) that I feel as if I am driving...

Jon1977 09.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI

Best Gti ever.

Advantages: Fast, excellent handling, easy maintenance, plethora of parts available.
Disadvantages: None.

...I owned a 1987 VW Golf Gti 16V for around 2 years until I had to sell it recently. Although they are becoming rare, and any good ones that are left are quire expensive, this is a very good car. A lot of motoring enthusiasts agree that the mk II Gti was the last tru Golf Gti until the mk V came along. The mk III and IV are far too heavy for the power that their engines produce nad this weight affects the handling too. The 16V mk II has 137bhp as standard and the engine revs to 7500rpm, making it very rapid - 0-60 in under 8 seconds and a top speed of around 130mph. You have to drive this car to appreciate the handling compared to newer Gtis - it is very sure-footed and agile, and never understeers unless it is on a very wet, slow corner. Maintenance is also far simpler compared to most modern cars as all parts are readily available...

biffo0911 05.12.2007 · Read review
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