Do you like the VW MK5?

[bugzy]

What do you think of the new VW MK5 design?

[robvel80]

What do you think of the new VW MK5 design?

They are ok.....I'm sure once people start modifying the looks of it they will grow on to me...but as of right now they are just ok. I saw one in person for the first time yesterday at the Tijuana VW dealership.

p.s. - Where is my hoodie sweater lon??? :D

[lostntainted]

i was staring at the front end and saw a few things that might look pretty good modified.. but the gti is definitely ugly :tdown: no way to get around the egg shape

[fcastle]

I'm actually beginning to like the Passat, but the rest are a no go for me.

[addicted2thevr6]

the GTIs are really ugly, but the other ones are okay looking i guess. i agree that they will prolly look better after some mods though

[mitssn]

I have a test drive set up on the 11th. I'll let you know what I think.

It's this Friday the 11th at 11:30 at Classic in Esco.

Anyone wanna meet me for lunch and check it out with me???

[Arts_1_8t]

mkV are at classic in esco? damn!!! im picking my car up from the dealership today. ima look around. :D

[creanium]

I have a test drive set up on the 11th. I'll let you know what I think.

It's this Friday the 11th at 11:30 at Classic in Esco.

Anyone wanna meet me for lunch and check it out with me???
I just might have to give this idea some thought ... considering there are 3 slots left at 11:30 ...

[ALEX91GTI]

i like the passat and the gti, maybe the jetta will grow on to me. once people start modifying them i think more will like them also. :tup:

[mitssn]

mkV are at classic in esco? damn!!! im picking my car up from the dealership today. ima look around. :D
It's the VW roadshow thing. They are not on sale yet, they are just bringing some around for the public to see... There was a post--use the search

[creanium]

... --use the search

what is this, the Vortex? :confused:

[wikedgolf]

as a fellow motortrender once said.. "on paper the cars sounds great... In person, it looks horible"

[Troike]

I didn't like it at first, but recognize the engines will rock. and then I remembered how much I hate stock Jetta mk4s, so the mk5 actually doesn't look too bad.

The GTI though ... I decried the mk4 as too round, and the mk5 is a total egg now. But I'm sure its still a blast to drive. I'll fall in love with them in no time, no doubt.

Maybe I'll even own one in 10 years :D

[joefis13]

There was one at H.I.N. and I thought it looked like a corolla.

[GTIRUFIO]

i'm diggin the Passat.

Other than that :cool:

[SoCal_GLI]

the only thing i like is the 2.0L 16vT. I Can't wait till i'm able to get one to swap into my car

the body styling makes want to get my tattoo removed...lol

I'm sure it will eventually grow on me (or not) either way it doesn't matter cause i'll never be able to afford one

[4pounder]

I have a test drive set up on the 11th. I'll let you know what I think.

It's this Friday the 11th at 11:30 at Classic in Esco.

Anyone wanna meet me for lunch and check it out with me???

I test drove one today at ABD. I have completely changed my mind about them. I think the car has a ton of potential. Bone stock it handles and moves vastly better than the MKIVs. And once you color-match that ugly as sin billet front grill or put a body kit on it and lower it I think it'll look hot. It's also a bit bigge rthan the MKIVs, Side by side next to an Audi A4 they are almost idebtical in size. I think it's a great new car. :tup:

[bronfufu]

um stock form is barely bareable.

but fixed up i think it can be one hot mother.
i'd liek to see some with wide fenders, i think it'll kinda look like a mean ass a3 or seat

http://www.golfer2000.com/vortex/K19R_ZumacGolf_LG2.jpg

[Arts_1_8t]

um stock form is barely bareable.

but fixed up i think it can be one hot mother.
i'd liek to see some with wide fenders, i think it'll kinda look like a mean ass a3 or seat

http://www.golfer2000.com/vortex/K19R_ZumacGolf_LG2.jpg

whoa...where do i sign up? i love my mk4... :rolleyes:

[bronfufu]

whoa...where do i sign up? i love my mk4... :rolleyes:
im not sure what you mean by this... lol
do u like it or not?

[paultakeda]

Now that I've seen the new Focus... the Golf looks even fatter than it did before.

Engine, transmission, all those things are astoundingly cool.
Design? Meh.

[mitssn]

I saw a car carrier of them today... ehhh

I imagine that it may grow on me, but i don't want a car that I have to talk myself into liking... Know what i'm saying

[bugzy]

It has potential i think

http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/generated//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20V/Aftermarket/Abt%20GTI/001__scaled_600.jpg

http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/generated//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20V/Aftermarket/Abt%20GTI/002__scaled_600.jpg

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated//Events/Industry/Essen/2004/Volkswagen/001__scaled_600.jpg

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[karl]

i think with the right set of wheels and a slamming.........not lowering.......slamming------itll be a hot lil hatch, especially in white

[bugzy]

i wouldnt mind one in Silver or White .... and id put the ABT kit on with mild drop and some 18 or 19" and id roll it ;)

[4pounder]

It has potential i think

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated//Events/Industry/Essen/2004/Volkswagen/043__scaled_600.jpg



I like it in black, I'd definitely rock this one.

[mitssn]

Like I said--I don't want to have to spend $$$ on a body kit, etc to make my car bearable looking....

[RavinJetta]

Loving the red gti with the center of the hood painted black.

[fcastle]

I like it in black, I'd definitely rock this one.

I gotta go w/Mitssn. Potential is not enough. I don't like hondas for the most part, but they have potential (I'd roll the RWD one in the other thread). 22k later and I have something I can be seen in?:wtf:

I liked the MKI, MKII, and MKIV stock and they looked even better when some time has been taken to modify it tastefully. I'm sure the engine's great and the suspension and the interior. I'm also sure VW will still treat you like a LEPER for modifying it. I don't wanna start w/a turd and try and polish it. Your hands will just get all brown and in the end it's all the same. On that note the Passat and Audi's are looking like winners.

[veedubber7]

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated/Features/Feature%20Cars/AUTObiographies/Ville=Mk5%20TDI/010__scaled_600.jpg




This is one of the best pics ive seen so far, but im waiting to see it in person :cool:

[mitssn]

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated/Features/Feature%20Cars/AUTObiographies/Ville=Mk5%20TDI/010__scaled_600.jpg




This is one of the best pics ive seen so far, but im waiting to see it in person :cool:

That is very hot!!

I'll take a bunch of pics of the Jetta V today and post up!

[madajb]

Still looks like a mid-90's civiv hatch.
Have to see one in person though.

-ajb

[mitssn]

Took a bunch of pics and test drove it today... It's definetely more luxurious which takes it out of the price range of many people. The 2.5 5cyl 150Hp engine model starts at $24k...

[4pounder]

Took a bunch of pics and test drove it today... It's definetely more luxurious which takes it out of the price range of many people. The 2.5 5cyl 150Hp engine model starts at $24k...

It's a lot bigger than the MKIV also. The same size as an Audi A4.

[madajb]

Took a bunch of pics and test drove it today... It's definetely more luxurious which takes it out of the price range of many people. The 2.5 5cyl 150Hp engine model starts at $24k...

I don't think it takes it out of the price range of many people so much as it takes it out of the price range of a VW.
I can't think of a lot of people(enthusiasts included) who think spending 25-30k on a VW is reasonable.

-ajb

[4pounder]

I don't think it takes it out of the price range of many people so much as it takes it out of the price range of a VW.
I can't think of a lot of people(enthusiasts included) who think spending 25-30k on a VW is reasonable.

-ajb

I hope you're right. If you are, they'll have to reduce the price slightly just to have reasonable sales numbers.

[slowjet]

um stock form is barely bareable.

http://www.golfer2000.com/vortex/K19R_ZumacGolf_LG2.jpg

Artisticly speaking, that is a very nice paint job. :tup:

[TRBO337]

IMO the rear end doesn't look aggressive enough

[bugzy]

im sorry, but potential has a lot to do with it in my opinion

take a look at a near base trim Jetta and tell me thats an attractive looking car ... i had a jetta, and it needed some work to make it look decent.

the GTI wasnt too bad with the monte carlos and a drop

potential has a lot to do with alot of cars ...

[Damon]

I'd rock it...

[trestressiete]

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated/Features/Feature%20Cars/AUTObiographies/Ville=Mk5%20TDI/010__scaled_600.jpg




This is one of the best pics ive seen so far, but im waiting to see it in person :cool:
:hitit: this is seriously hott

[EDM]

Now this one looks good.

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated//Events/Industry/Essen/2004/Volkswagen/043__scaled_600.jpg

[paultakeda]

I've seen it in person. Meh.

[xGTIride]

Don't really like the mkV Jetta, but the MkV golf is deffinitely nice looking.

[nanobot6]

I am not really diggin it, I saw a Jetta near me dropped with rims and it really didnt look very good.

[sikaltima]

um stock form is barely bareable.



http://www.golfer2000.com/vortex/K19R_ZumacGolf_LG2.jpg

Now that i see this i kinda like it more. Im diggin that paint scheme :corn:

[fcastle]

im sorry, but potential has a lot to do with it in my opinion

take a look at a near base trim Jetta and tell me thats an attractive looking car ... i had a jetta, and it needed some work to make it look decent.

the GTI wasnt too bad with the monte carlos and a drop

potential has a lot to do with alot of cars ...


I think 'potential' may be too vague a word. EVERY car has potential. A pinto has potential (If you wedge a windsor motor in it and drag race it). I think the engineering behind the car is great and the design and look is sad. Like I said though to each his own. It doesn't bother me that others like it. I'm sure there are many things I like that others don't.

[bugzy]

i think more people will like it when it hits the streets

[BLACK 1.8T]

http://www.golfer2000.com/vortex/K19R_ZumacGolf_LG2.jpg

is it just me or do the short rub strips under the headlights remind you of the stuff football players put under their eyes? :rolleyes: a clean car, but i'll take a 1 series instead.

[mitssn]

hmmm Someone made the comment "once you see them on the streets, they will grow on you." They ahve been out for almost a month now (25 days) and I am YET to see a single one on the road?!?! Anyone?? I keep doing the double take, but just realizing it's a Corolla...

I did however see a MKV GTI on the I5 South on the Camp Pendleton stretch 2 Thursdays ago. It was a Marine Corps officer and it had German plates on it!!! he must have had it imported when he came from overseas... Not that impressive looking....

[BLACK 1.8T]

i spotted a MKV Jetta at the Chevron Station in Mira Mesa. ehh.

[mitssn]

Hmm I still haven't seen one...

[creanium]

Hmm I still haven't seen one...
Saw one headed down I-15 through Tierrasanta ... it definitely does stand out compared to a Corolla.

[mitssn]

I haven't seen one yet and they have been out a month today...

[FunkTron]

no...no like. ugly. period.

[SYNYSTAGLI]

I see them all the time during my commute home, they look cool in my rearview. They don't look too hot from the side view or the rear, but then a stock MKIV looks dull too.

[TrickyVR6]

i also think it has potential... but i think the gti looks like a civic si...definetly needs rims and lowering

[cynicalgeek]

Mk5 Jetta is nasty. Interior is very nice, even the base model.

GTI, I'll wait til I see it in person. Honestly, the only one I'm really looking forward to is the R36. Hope they don't screw it up.

[jjrosales]

ummm i dont like the way they look now to ride in one is amazing those cars are nice, i especially like the passat's. my buddy works a a VW delership i get to test drive all the new cars.

[Greenwing]

The Jetta looks exactly like a Corolla. Bleh. I hate the big mouth on the front end of all of them, but am reserving judgement on the GTI until I see it in person.

[robvel80]

The Jetta looks exactly like a Corolla. Bleh. I hate the big mouth on the front end of all of them, but am reserving judgement on the GTI until I see it in person.

I test drove the GTI this saturday at Drew VW in La Mesa and I have to say I am very impressed with the new motor/tranny. DSG is great for those that have gotten tired of manual but dont like driving automatic. I give the car a :tup: for stock performance and great modding potential. In the looks deparment the GTI is quite a bit better compared to the jetta, but still gonna take some getting used to.

[Cappadocious]

My girlfriend and I test drove the new Jetta when she was looking for a new car. I must say those things are nice. I loved the interior and after seeing it in person the outside wasnt so bad either. Huge trunk as well. But we ended up with the new G6. It had 50 more hp and got better gas mileage. I was very disapointed that we didnt get the jetta but you cant argue with the facts, the G6 was a better deal. The transmission rocked in the jetta, couldnt even feel it changing gear but when I put my foot down the car kinda hesitated on me, it didnt just get up and go. Wondering if that was a computer comtrolled thing or not.

Just letting everyone know my opinion on the subject

[volksspoolen]

Not a real fan of the looks, but it would make one hell of a sleeper with a nice big snail. I do like the new GLI though. Its growing on me, I might get one eventually, can't see it from the inside :D

[Agent Orange]

Lowered gli came in today with BBS wheels. VERY nice!! Must get digital camera to work for just such occasions.

[RG3]

luv em waiting for 5 dors! http://www.cleaned.be/forum/html/emoticons/love-smiley-086.gifhttp://www.cleaned.be/forum/html/emoticons/love-smiley-086.gifhttp://www.cleaned.be/forum/html/emoticons/love-smiley-086.gif

[01rdGOLF]

When I saw it at the Dubfest... And drove the right hand drive one, I loved it!!! When I saw it at the dealership... I didnt like it at all...
When I saw it at an intersection today... I wanted one!
I'll love one!

[Duderanch345]

i dunno...they're growing on me...at first i thought they were ugly as hell but lately i'm starting to like them...

[Number6]

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated/Features/Feature%20Cars/AUTObiographies/Ville=Mk5%20TDI/010__scaled_600.jpg




This is one of the best pics ive seen so far, but im waiting to see it in person :cool:


This is the pic that sold me on the new body. I think I'm liking the Golf for looks over the GTI. the pics over at Vortex show a blue one with a different, not ugly, grill. I'm assuming that the exterior trim shown will be standard, of course.

[huitzi]

i took my car to the dealer and on the way back i saw the new gti i kinda didnt like em before, but i started to look at the front and the side and i told my wife "you know what i may trade mine in and get one of this" but then i went to check out the back and i daid fuck no!!!!! this shit looks like a minivan

[FunktasticVR6]

Honestly, it looks kinda cool. I just wish it didn't have that sorta honda/scion thing going for it. Then again, looks aren't everything, haha. I drove both a 6spd and automatic 2.0t GTI. DANG their quick!

[SYNYSTAGLI]

:) tottaly worth it ;)

[mitssn]

Mustang GT

[SYNYSTAGLI]

Mustang GT
and your point?

[jayDUB]

just give it sometime and we'll b modn tha shit out of 1.

[socalvdubgirl]

http://http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/socalvdubgirl/valerie.jpgthis is our new addition

[xlloydx]

personally, i think they look ok.

[SYNYSTAGLI]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/SYNYSTAGLX/WashedGLI001.jpg

Yea, it's grown on me now.......:D

[wrongbeach]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/SYNYSTAGLX/WashedGLI001.jpg

Yea, it's grown on me now.......:D

NOT BAD!

[NOHO68]

When the new body style came out... I was pissed. I thought it looked too much like the toyota corrolla or some other japanese mid-size.

Then one day, I was at the dealership getting some parts and I was waiting around. I went over and peeked in the floor model of a shiny black jetta. The salesman came over and told me to sit in it. I did... it was pretty nice. I liked the placement of all the creature comforts as opposed to my MK Jetta (a few design flaws). It was a very comfy fit, more leg room (I'm tall), more trunk space, etc.

Next I went and sat in the GTi, now that fit like a glove!

Well now the new models have kinda grown on me. I'm not one of those techy VW guys that knows all the specs and ins-and-outs of blah. I'm just a consumer who likes vw's for their styling, handling and drivability.

Have I inserted my foot far enough into my mouth?

[huitzi]

When the new body style came out... I was pissed. I thought it looked too much like the toyota corrolla or some other japanese mid-size.

Then one day, I was at the dealership getting some parts and I was waiting around. I went over and peeked in the floor model of a shiny black jetta. The salesman came over and told me to sit in it. I did... it was pretty nice. I liked the placement of all the creature comforts as opposed to my MK Jetta (a few design flaws). It was a very comfy fit, more leg room (I'm tall), more trunk space, etc.

Next I went and sat in the GTi, now that fit like a glove!

Well now the new models have kinda grown on me. I'm not one of those techy VW guys that knows all the specs and ins-and-outs of blah. I'm just a consumer who likes vw's for their styling, handling and drivability.

Have I inserted my foot far enough into my mouth?

same thing happened to me, i was at the dealer cuz my bypass valve wasnt opening, while i was wating i saw the new gti, i went over to check it out then the sales lady came
with the keys to take a test drive and ten mins later i was in the office filling a credit aplication

[TOYr32]

It has potential i think

http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/generated//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20V/Aftermarket/Abt%20GTI/001__scaled_600.jpg

http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/generated//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20V/Aftermarket/Abt%20GTI/002__scaled_600.jpg

http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated//Events/Industry/Essen/2004/Volkswagen/001__scaled_600.jpg

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http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/generated//Events/Industry/Essen/2004/Volkswagen/190__scaled_600.jpg

It looks like the stunt double for the Yaris Commercials

[SYNYSTAGLI]

pffffffft...ok

[Ivan]

I don't care for them.
Don't want to hurt anybody feeling so I'll just say that
they'll grow on me like these cars have grown on me.
(srt-4, Yaris, civic si, scian Xa, ect.)

I think the jetta is a better looking mk5 because
it looks like an actual car. It look exactly like a carolla with a vw badge
to me though.

Better looking then the Mk4 I think because it doesn't
have that steep hatch that made it look like a gremlin or something
to me. The front end wasn't bad though.

Golfs got ugly after the mk3 for sure.

Maybe in 10 years when the cars get REALLY ugly it would be
an alright looker? lol

[SYNYSTAGLI]

meh....they ok

[v2rocket]

test drove a 2.5L today and well....

WOW that thing has torque and sounds so nice! i forgot all about real power when i got this civic. and everything was placed so neatly. definitely going to need some 17's, lowering springs and a new muffler to bring in a nice exhaust note.

i talked to some relatives and well lets just say the civic might be gone in 2 months time.

i hope i get to be a dubber again

[EveryTimeIDie02]

I actually like the way the MKV looks

[ThrowdownJustin]

blah..I just saw the mkV R32 last night..not impressed

[mike]

If your iffy on the looks, a drive will change your mind, beauty is on the inside right? I drove one and since I do nothing but work on and drive BMW's for a living, I was impressed.

Us 2.0T guys know, anything that has a 2.0 liter that can reach torque levels of a full size pickup with bolt ons, very nice!

GIAC did some finalizing development work on the 2.5L chip using my fiancee's MK5, the chip in the 2.5 is a night and day difference, huge midrange and lower end gains are to be had, and Garrett said with an intake, exhaust they are even better, and cams even more.

[SYNYSTAGLI]

mkV's are ahhight........:P

[audiracer2002]

mkV's are ahhight........:P

Yeah, they're not bad...

[saraH]

I own a mkV and a mkIII. I like the mkIII better body style wise, but the mkV is pretty cool too.

[Dubbster]

like the Mk5 GTI way better than i like the Mk5 R32 and the Mk5 GLI?? Dunno if that makes sense, but i find the Mk4 GLI and Mk4 R32 better looking than their newer selves. IMO

[DarkstaR]

love the MKV

[christian18t]

like the Mk5 GTI way better than i like the Mk5 R32 and the Mk5 GLI?? Dunno if that makes sense, but i find the Mk4 GLI and Mk4 R32 better looking than their newer selves. IMO

x2:tup2:
i guess they made the mk4 r32 and mk4 gli way more sportier than the mk5 i think they didnt put as much effort in them starting with the seats on both

[SYNYSTAGLI]

Yeah, they're not bad...
:tup2::tup2:

[EDM]

I didn't like them it too much at first but this one has changed my mind. :tup:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c153/zwagen/DSCF0106.jpg

[kRimit]

I didn't like them it too much at first but this one has changed my mind. :tup:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c153/zwagen/DSCF0106.jpg

This is the first 4 door I dig.

[DarkstaR]

19" Helios (Phaeton wheels) are the shit!

[A4effort]

I just wanted to add that this is a very old thread, if it hasnt grown on you yet. it aint gonna.
i didnt like it at first, and at the time I had a 20th anniversary. now i can dig it. now i rock an A4

if luxury is measured by weight, the A4 is definetly luxurious

[180VARIANT]

dont like how ugly the engine lay out is under the air box cover. wish they didnt make the jetta and the golf fronts the same. over all its a great looking car.