Still got my mk5 GTI in manual and love it. A good daily.

Had one of these for 6 years (got rid of it last year for an R). Barely ever put a foot wrong and was great fun to drive every day. Never got bored of it

I still have my MK 5 GTi and I'll never sell it! 14 years old, no squeaks, no rattles! I can recommend doing a carbon clean on the car. It improves performance and fuel efficiency!

@DeAndre_2000

3 жыл бұрын

I’m having that done and new injectors put in it’s gonna cost me about 2000$usd 😬had my mk5 for about four months and it’s cost me almost 3k in maintenance 😑already did cam follower PCV n80 Diverter the list goes on

@gavl.f.c6197

3 жыл бұрын

Carbon clean will kill your injectors lol

@malanjacques1

3 жыл бұрын

The latest carbon cleaning technology is non-invasive, and done with Gas only. No components need be opened or stripped.

@DeAndre_2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@gavl.f.c6197 how? They take the whole intake manifold off and spray the valves one of my injectors failed anyway so they’re four new ones in there.

@DeAndre_2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@gavl.f.c6197 how? They take the whole intake manifold off and spray the valves one of my injectors failed anyway so they’re four new ones in there.

With climate control you set the temp you want (normally 22 is enough) and the car heats up to that level using as hot air as possible - you don’t need to switch it to ‘high’ and then turn it down. Just leave it at 22, and it will heat cabin as quickly as possible up to that point

Very solid car. Been watching alot of your videos. Excellent commentary and very well edited. You are going to be huge one day 🙏🏻

I have owned one for about 2 months , same but 4 door, great car love it, l had the mk4 golf gti before for 12 years.

Got a 5 door in reflex silver, leather interior with heated seats and ill be honest, ive had the car for 3 years now and still very happy with it... reliable, good looking with good performance if you wanna put your foot down. What more do you need.

If you are planning on keeping it long term I’d recommended looking at getting the fuel pump cam follower done also.

@CarObsession

3 жыл бұрын

Good shout 👍

Clio 197 for me. Awesome little car and good on the track too.

I'm just about to buy one so I'm really liking your videos.

Great platform is the MK5 and a timeless design really. I’ve had my MK5 R32 for close to 10 years now and it still turns heads.

Had a mk5 Gti for nearly 3 years 2015 onwards loved it only sold as I needed a bigger car family commitments. Got the opportunity to get another one last august test drove one but it wasn’t as good as I’d remembered probably down to nostalgia as I’d wanted one for years prior. Ended up getting a BMW 330D e90 which in my opinion is probably the best sub 5K car you can get. Ideal daily driver fairly quick and economical.

Almost at 60k 🔥🔥👏🏾

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Nearly! Madness 😱

Clio 200 cup can be had for under 5k now. Definitely the right choice if you’re into fast road/track use.

Great video.....can't wait for the next one on the Mk5 GTI !

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You can pick up some pretty good cars around that kind of money. I’ve just bought a 125i for my misses for similar money and it’s really very nice. Full leather, heated seats, Bluetooth and a lovely, lovely inline six. Fast Renault’s would be on the list too.

Same as me mate a few years back. Love mine :)

Had my 5door 57 plate for 18 months. No reason to change. Pretty quick too.

Nice Mk5 I have the 6 Gti here in El Paso Texas Subbed!

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Loving the content, I just got my mk7.5 golf r fitted with an Akrapovic back box and it’s absolutely savage. Thanks for making that Video

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy!

@mohammedhussain8015

3 жыл бұрын

@@hampshirephoto I live in Peterborough so whenever your around here please let me know and you can get behind the steering wheel of it :)

Slightly off topic question... but what watch is that mate? Looks lovely!😍

My wife is a Golf fan, mk2 country syncro and her baby is an '06 GTI. Its totally standard and immaculate, red manual 5 door. I try to steal it from her all the time. To be honest I think its nearly the perfect daily. If it had awd it would be very hard to beat.

Its the mpg in these that puts it above the st and type R for me.

I must say the Clio 182 is a serious contender, but this definitely looks like a handful of fun!! Heated seats came in clutch too ;)

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Massively overlooked the Clio 182 - awesome little cars!

@staycasual7203

3 жыл бұрын

A flakey Frenchman over an efficient and precision German? You mad bruv?!

@scottdownsborough8475

3 жыл бұрын

Had the Clio 182 absolutely great little car for the money but recently sold it and looking at these as a replacement due to needing something larger with 5 doors

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

@@staycasual7203 precision German? The Golf handles like the Titanic compared to a clio 182. Speaking of boats, ever driven a mk4 golf?....seasick just thinking about it.

@maxmax123

3 жыл бұрын

A Clio 182..? Really? Fun little cars yes, but definitely not as good as an allrounder as a mk5 GTI

Good all round b road blaster and motorway cruiser 👍

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

How about focus st ?

Focus ST225 for under 5K. Soo much potential in them!

@rxpx69

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of them but would love to see a head to head between the two!

@hensmedia

3 жыл бұрын

its a ford relax

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

The Focus has much more character, a more playful chassis and a better engine but most non-car people just can't look past a badge. The Megane R26 however is far more fun than both.

@jakel9410

3 жыл бұрын

@@tracktimevideos5164 agreed, but the golf is a better all rounder for the money. Plus the STs have mechanical problems of their own especially when tuned

@anthonyharrison4393

3 жыл бұрын

@@tracktimevideos5164 better engine you must be either a ford owner or a good joker

Where did you get the golf

I love this mk5 gti

Perfect way to start a video beginning literally killed me because I really want this car !!! Keep up the brilliant content mate

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much buddy! Appreciate it

How did you get this spec for 4.5K? Atm they're all very expensive... they've gone up quite a bit..

Luke is such a don !!! Keep up the content my guy

What head unit is that?

Yes. Next question 😉

Enjoy your videos 👍 I too have mk5gti. Look forward to rest of your videos! Does the sag have any jerkeyness??

I don’t know, mk5 gti is a very good car, but a solid E92 330d is a decent option, especially if you can find an LCI car. Properly quick when mapped aswell

an octavia vrs mk2 is basically the same car with a different body and I paid 6k for mine about 3 years ago so also alot of car for the money... Especially boot space!

Owned a mk5 gti for 2.5 years now and in love, wish I had got the manual now although at the time I really wanted to experience DSG. Great spec for a car of its age and performance too especially with a stage 1 map. Cannot beat the steering feel. Having driven modem cars even a 6 gti has nothing on it when it comes to feedback and feeling. Legendary car. And values are on the up now

@User-bo9hn

3 жыл бұрын

I’m the other way round, I have a Manual but would of liked a DSG🤷🏼‍♂️ personal preference I suppose.

Want to ditch my 120d for one of these what’s an easily achievable power on these with a few little mods?

@awaisahmed8143

3 ай бұрын

Stock turbo you can make up to around 280bhp. You’ll need an intake, inter cooler and a high flow cat/decat exhaust too.

I got a 2007 mercedes c280. 3 litre v6 petrol. 80k on the clock. Paid 5k for it.

I think the only really comparable cars would be focus st, civic ep3, clio 182, in my eyes hot hatches then really only came down to those😂

No doubt the Golf GTI is a great all-rounder and the Mk5 was on my shortlist of cars to buy last year, but I went with a Mk2 SEAT Leon Cupra as it was more interesting, rarer, and also more powerful 😈

Bmw 3 series 325i 90-100k miles costs around 4k-5k beast of a car if you want something rwd and quick for the price

I bought a Cupra 240 st2 with supporting mods(329hp then) 2010 model 83k for 5000 on the nose! Stacks of history. Cupra 240 better value/ more modern.

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a people carrier.

Great video as always buddy! GTi’s are so fun to drive but also very sensible too. Good balance between a sports car and a practical hatchback and are very highly tunable. Lad who I know has a Stage 2 Remap and a sports catback exhaust is running 300bhp. Any more and you’ll need to forge but nonetheless you can safley increase the power x1.5!!!! Love the video man, hope you’re okay and staying safe man

I had the exact same car...brilliant car...its actually my fave car ive had.....and ive since had an s3 8p and an rs3..... Id advise anyone to get one of these...

@maxmckerron

3 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, what made it better than those cars you mentioned?

Mk2 leon cupra was my sub 5k choice

I Love This Car

Yes finally a MK5 GTI vid

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

More coming soon!

@mohammedabdulwahhaab7126

3 жыл бұрын

@@hampshirephoto can't wait for the mods mate 👌 👌

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

137 k when I brought it, drives beautifully, dsg gti, £2450

Loved the vlog dude . Looking forward to seeing the future mods on it .👍 . I bought a MK5 R32 in January 2020 and I’ve spent over 6k getting it perfect. Paid 7.5k for the car . APR stage 1 tuned by Devil Developments. Best car I’ve ever owned but it does cost a small fortune to run it .

@User77587

3 жыл бұрын

I have a MK5 R32 too, over 3 years of ownership. Over 6k is good going. What did you have to put right?

@weyland1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@User77587 I’ve had to do the radiator , Lam sensor, charcoal filter and breather hose , new brakes all round pads discs and callipers all new and back in original blue , haldex system, ESP repaired new wheels Cruize Blade 5 spoke . Michelin Primacy 4 tyres , headlight adjustment, APR Stage 1 by Devil Developments and K&N high flow filter making 280 HP to the wheels and a few small things . All worth it .

Brought a 3door manual 2 weeks ago and I love it, full stainless exhaust fitted today and remap tomorrow, can't wait

Audi TT MK2 tend to be even cheaper than the MK5 GTI if you don't need the rear seats

BMW E46 330CI's are a lot of car for sub £5,000 , usually less than that!

@XclusiveAaron

3 жыл бұрын

Was gonna say the same thing, I bought one for £1,000 expecting it to be a money pit, but a year later £0 spent on it (apart from fuel lol a lot of fuel) and MOT passed!

Can’t wait to see the mods 👌🏻

Subaru WRX!!!

Personally think the 130i is the best car for £5,000, but the Mk5 GTI is definitely up there with the best

Ep3 a lot more fun but maybe not as good as a daily.

@darrenmicklewright2008

3 жыл бұрын

Hade a mk5 gti a ep3 which are both epic hot hatches but for me right now I know it's a Vauxhall but my stage 2 astra vxr is great fun and sounds awesome for 4 grand if you can get a good one, but be aware when buying there's alot of abused examples

Nice car by the way

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Honda Civic Type R FN2 just got mine love it 👍

Go drive a remapped Edition30 and it makes the Standard Mk5 GTi feel like it missing another turbo 🤣😉

@patpong5873

3 жыл бұрын

KO3 V KO4 gti spools quicker but ED30 More top end punch ED30 stage 1 fun stage 2+ even better the brakes lets these golfs down TTRS brakes fit and stop well

@steveo8533

3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn’t find an ED worth owning for under £5k

Luke cars under 5k -there is the 2.5 focus st ;the New polo gti ;but it's not 5k but a good match; Renault Clio sport . You can get them for the hot hatch battles

@matyasfabian

3 жыл бұрын

Polo Gti is not really reliable tbh

@shameemlottering9507

3 жыл бұрын

@@matyasfabian you right but mk5 gti 200hp vs New polo gti also has 200hp but a good match for the money

E90 330d are a good shout

@iDriveNotxDrive

3 жыл бұрын

There’s no better car for the money!

Golf or a focus is a good bet for that money

Audi A3 2005-2008 2.0 TFSI is an excellent bargain at this price. Same engine but slightly nicer looking and better interior.

@steveo8533

3 жыл бұрын

An A3 looks like a mini estate car nowhere near as nice in my opinion.

First gen mazda 3 mps for under 5K. Lots of power stock and much potential for tuning.

The Golf GTi has always been the car you can't really go wrong with tbh lol - good buy!

I'd rather have an 130i E87 or my own 123d E87

I've still got my 2008 Mk5 GTI with 79,000 kms. Last year it had four very expensive repairs. Last was the ABS/ESC module. $2500 at VW. I spent nearly how much it's worth in 2020. Can't let it go though!

Bmw 130i. 3.0L, I6, NA, Manual, Rwd. And they are also reliable.

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

Mine wasn't reliable. A vanos issue cooked and cracked the head. Car was scrap.

I thought we where in a national lockdown, didn't realise going for a nice drive was allowed?

@JamieRob93

3 жыл бұрын

Grass

@jakel9410

3 жыл бұрын

Who cares when he’s in the car on his own? Not to mention this is “work” to him. And for a petrol head like myself getting out in the car for random drives is ALL I’ve been doing and I see nothing wrong with that wether it’s technically illegal or not I don’t care.

@michaelheathcote9488

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakel9410 I don't believe KZread is his sole income, he works for his familys business. The idea is to restrict unnecessary travel incase of breakdown/accident that will put our emergency services under unnecessary strain. It was generally respected during the first lockdown, but we are in a much worse position this time, but too many just don't care...which I think is quite sad.

@jakel9410

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelheathcote9488 Stop believing everything you see on the news man. If you don’t have serious questions that need answering by now your brain is simply made of cheese. There’s so much out there that isn’t reported on that’s so significant. And if everyone who was out in their car was actually out for a “legal” reason I’m pretty sure breakdown recovery would be another business out of a job. What the fuck is this world coming to 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jakel9410

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelheathcote9488 HUGO TALKS KZread #NOTACONSPIRACYTHEORY

Are you going to get the extended paddle shifters. I am looking at buying a Mk5 GTi DSG as my next car when lockdown eases a little bit I might see you on the road as I live near Portsmouth.

Plenty of handy Mk5 GTI vids on my channel 👍🏻

Great motors, I love mine and was never a VAG Fan, black 3 door with BBS pescaras, great looking cars with the edition 30 kit on it and the potential for More BHP if you want it, recommend them to anyone on a budget

my mk5 ed30 stage 2 +, gapped a 911 s on the motorway earlier today the guy was mortified , such a beast .KO4 conversion yours at least , if I was you I would be getting that sump off for a balance shaft delete , also you can inspect your cam chain and tensioner.

Great vid as per, I’d be really keen to see a guide for buying a gti, most of the ones under 5k up here have 100k + miles, and that makes me a bit concerned - should I be though?

@harveyv9117

3 жыл бұрын

my stage 2 mk5 GTI just hit 129k, 3rd owner and shes still going strong, make sure its got full service history and as long as you look after it it'll look after you mate. theres a few buying guides on forums that go into more detail on what to look out for 👍🏼

@User-bo9hn

3 жыл бұрын

Most older VW’s are quite bombproof if looked after right. my gti is at 133k and still performs like new💨

Are u going to do some bits to it or will u get a garage to do it? It makes it much more interesting if u do it yourself

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll try and do some bits myself 😂

I have a golf Gti mk5 l won’t ever sell it there is something special about theses cars.also they will go up in value in the future that’s always a good place to be when owning a Vehicle Also top gear car off the year and 5th gear👍👍✅

Here in the balkans, these things are in my opinion, little too expensive around 7k euros like bruhh its golf calm down, still my dream car along side lancer evo but ill never get my hand on one of those

What do you think of the r53 mini copper s

I like the golf but for the money I'd rather have an EP3 or Clio 182

@hampshirephoto

3 жыл бұрын

Other good choices

@planesailing6919

3 жыл бұрын

Golf is a better all rounder than both of those, and I’ve had all three.

You could easily get a e90/92 with a six cylinder for under 5k🤤🤤

@mahirramphal6120

3 жыл бұрын

And countless problems. BMWs are infamous for having vanoss and rod bearing issues with their age.

Most reliable gti model i guess & cheap to maintain

My uncle bought himself also a mk5 gti like a few year back I think he has his gti for 3 or more years nò I thought he's gonna sell it because as a side business he buys and sells cars at a profit .But he bought himself the Gti but wen h bought his it already had an aftermarket exhaust system fitted with an after market bumper for the exhaust for it to look like the mk6 and mk7 gti from the rear with two single set of exhaust pipes

I would really think about going stage 2 as I bought my GTI MK5 for daily use as I have a stage 2 140i that drinks an now I’ve gone stage 2 on my golf ko4 converted aswell it guzzles worse then my 140 I can’t daily it at all cause of the noise from decat also so think about it deeply

No, the ep3 is 😂

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

Lil. Torqueless wonder.

@jdmguy44

3 жыл бұрын

Try finding a good EP3 for £5k though.

Honda Civic type r fn2 great car for under 5k

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

Had one, they are full of issues and have no torque. Megane R26 or Focus ST are far better.

I’ve had mine now for 3 years. Would take a lot to get me to sell it. Not really sure where I go after this for the money, it doesn’t really get better

e46 330ci/ 2k car

Audi tt mk2 same engine

No chance, 172/182

Megane r26 all day long

Renault Mégane R26

likeable guy likaable car

imo u can maybe get a mk5 under 5k, but u know that it needs alot of money on repairs. bought my mk5 gti for 5700eu. 120k miles on it and it needed a new engine, turbo and exhaust cost: 7450. add that to the 5700.. either way its a amazing car and it was worth that money

Its a TR Hamza thing Ehh..?? 👍

@shameemlottering9507

3 жыл бұрын

Yes man best mk5 channel

Replace the diverter valve, as it’s bound to be split, upgrade the High pressure fuel pump/cam bucket, panel air filter, stick a miltek cat back non res system on it, Amd map it, cost about 1200 It will be between 250 and 270 bhp and it’s perfect power for this car Mine was awesome with the above mods

-Note: Most examples of the MK5 Golf gti will most likely have issues as these cars are just about at the ripe age of 15. I have had the car since new so I should know. -Common things to look out for that probably need replacing if they have not already been replaced are in order of likelihood: Battery, Timing Belt, Spark Plugs, Worn out cloth seats, broken vent clips, worn out or scratched gear stick / VW steering wheel emblem, clutch. -Also other things can go include the pcv, alternator, lpfp / fuel pump related items, various lines. -When test driving a used MK5 Golf gti, things to look out for that indicate problems are: a rev counter that does not stay still at idle, lack of boost when flooring the car to get onto a motorway, rough start especially while cold, difficulty changing gears, speakers that don't work etc.

Corsa VXR?

Good cars... but Focus ST225 definitely the best car under 5k!

@Bmwbroo

3 жыл бұрын

Highlight this top comment!!!

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

Ahem....megane R26