Mk V GTI now or wait for Mk VI....?

**eternaloptimist** · 19-09-2008, 07:23 AM

Hi All,
I'm not sure if this is the right section, mods please move if not...
I am finally in a position to buy a GTI!!! I test drove a DSG version yesterday and it was fantastic.
But... I am aware that the Mk VI Golf (standard models) will likely be available early next year and that there are no more Mk V GTIs (non Pirelli) being made other than those already on order.
So... do I wait for the Mk VI GTI or get the Mk V now...??
Any idea when we could expect the Mk VI GIT??
Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers,
D

**philthy** · 19-09-2008, 08:06 AM

I think the Mk6 will be 2010? Was talking to a VW tech the other day and he was under the impression the scirocco might be on its way to OZ, if you only need 2 doors.

Love the look of the Mk6. It's definately on the list when my polo is due for trade in in a couple of yrs.

**Guy_H** · 19-09-2008, 08:20 AM

MKVI GTI will be at the end of 2009 at the EARLIEST!

Depends how long you can wait, you are not getting any younger you know!

**golf2nv** · 19-09-2008, 09:45 AM

depends how long u can wait cause i heard they are going to offer a gti-r which is a awd turbo and the rumour is it will use the 2.0L from the audi tts which means 200kw and 350nm.if so looks like my car will be going to the wife and i will be buying a new gti-r i hope it does happen

**Nardi330** · 19-09-2008, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Guy_H

MKIV GTI will be at the end of 2009 at the EARLIEST!

Depends how long you can wait, you are not getting any younger you know!

+ initial supply problem (the wait for MKV GTI initially was as long as 9 months for some) and hardly any discount. it would take until 2011 to get a reasonable deal;

+ demand for new cars is pretty flat now so you can get a pretty good deal;

hence i bought 1 last month instead of waiting for Golf 6 (bread & butter Golf doesn't interest me).

**Steve_GTI** · 19-09-2008, 09:54 AM

Grab a MK5 ASAP as they are no longer being made.
The Mk6 will probably be a better car but the mk5 is still good and the delivery of the mk6 is not confirmed.
You may have to wait 18 months or longer.

Reflash the Mk5 and you will be impressed.

**Zed!** · 19-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Plus there are rumours that VW won't bring the Golf VI to OZ because of poor sales of the V

**ozgriff** · 19-09-2008, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Zed!

Plus there are rumours that VW won't bring the Golf VI to OZ because of poor sales of the V

Are you serious?

I've seen more MkV running around than any other VW car (or maybe I'm just noticing them more?), perhaps, if it is true, it is more to do with poor margins than sales.

The MkV is a great car - if you're genuinely needing a car, go for it. The wait will be long for a decent MkVI.

**Zed!** · 19-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by ozgriff

Are you serious?

I've seen more MkV running around than any other VW car (or maybe I'm just noticing them more?), perhaps, if it is true, it is more to do with poor margins than sales.

The MkV is a great car - if you're genuinely needing a car, go for it. The wait will be long for a decent MkVI.

I'll try and dig up the article. It mentioned sales of the Golf hadn't been as high as projected and low profit margins had only recently been boosted by decent sales of Eos & Jettas. It was something along those lines.

Couldnt find specific article, but this one refers to poor exchange rate for a reason they may not bring it to Oz. I personally think they will.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/522...ralian-shores/