After selling Alton the Swift, and before i picked up the Roadster i test drove a lot of cars. One of them I came within a hair of purchasing, but it just didn’t happen. That one was a Peugeot 207 GTI.
Tag: GTI
So after that damn fiasco with the Integra i decided to be more sensible and get another German car, because im really a fanboy for German cars.
Had a look around, test drove some more cars, just the usual, and then stumbled on this MK5 Golf GTI. Took it for a drive, and wow, much like the R32 Golf it instantly left an impression on me. Not quite as good as the R32, but the combo of the turbo power and the DSG trans is a lot of fun to drive.
044 – VW Golf GTI
At some point I also decided to do something I hadn’t done before, and modify the exhaust further. I purchased a decat 3″ downpipe from Aliexpress (it was super cheap!).
So the Golf reminded me that the Germans have an awesome sense of humour. Today was the first time I’ve driven the car more than around the block since doing the work last weekend. I took it to work.
And then it stranded us.
FML, finally managed to look into why the electrics on the driver’s seat don’t work.
The Mark 5 Golf GTI with the FSI Turbo engine has a weak point; the High Pressure Fuel Pump cam follower. They like eating themselves and taking the cam with them.
One of the first things I tend to do to my new cars is service them. This car was no different.