2006 VW Golf Mk5 1.6 Fsi Review - Super Cheap Family Hatch Back Is Surprisingly Good! -
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- čas přidán 4. 04. 2019
- Quick Review Of The VW Golf MK5
Nice little VW Golf Mk5 TSi that I wanted to try out, and to compare it to the Seat Leon of a similar Year, as they are essentially the same car underneath. But which One is best in the real world? which One would I buy again in the future?
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Greetings from South Africa. As a blind person the golf 4,5 and 6 are 3 examples of my favourite cars from Vw, all with the 1.6l petrol engine. I would take the 5 door hatchback any day.
Really impressed with the quality of this video. Keep it up man,
Fantastic video i have a 2005 vw golf 1.4 petrol 135.000 miles 200.000 km and i have it 2 years and i love it id definitely buy another 1 👍👍👍👍
Excellent video mate very informative! I subscribed and am looking forward to more content
Really informative, keep up the good work !
Love your commentary
Thanks for this review mate im looking at buying this exact car soon so I no what im looking for abit more now
Joe Edge am selling this but better spec
This video is grate !!! I love you !! And your method of work ! Thank you ( thats how i would do cars ) ❤
I got my 04 mk5 for £900 from auction 3 years ago...brilliant car, defiantly get the 1.6 engine at least though. My 1.4 is slow but bullet proof.
If you are thinking of buying one, check wheel arches for rust and keep on top of the body work detailing because body work will go before the engines!
Nice car, the MK5 has aged very well in my opinion especially the interior. Shame you had a few issues but on an older petrol its to be expected!
what kinds of issues?
@@cbf1259 mainly issues with rust,mostly on the bodywork but also can affect the sub frame, the 2.0 diesel have some inherent flaws which can write the car off. 1.9 diesel is solid and the petrol are pretty good if looked after but have been known to blow head gaskets
@@George-nv1ri thank you mate
I really like this car man! You are local to me to
I own a 2007 FSI, only 102.000 miles on it, it'll do the same again, when I change it for something newer and bigger, I'm mothballing the golf til it becomes a classic !!
Mine has about 177,000 miles (1.9tTdi)
To help with the ratting chain noise on start up, genuine oil filter and gasket. Done it on mine it hasn’t doesn’t it since !
I have this pal, what do you mean by "genuine oil filter and gasket." ?
@@paulievee I wondered the same thing, there is no gasket on the oil filter? only the O-Ring
Hey guys i have a question can i swap my 2004 bag fsi engine to 2008 blf engine without problems , what should i chabge with . Thank you
I have the version with the color coded bumpers and foglights. Non face lift Late 2006 152k miles the diesel is still very fast. Wouldnt go back to a petrol again. But the electricals on german cars are bad. Its so confusing with the different spec years
On the 2.0 tdi diesel you dont have the cracking sound when starting up in the morning just wait till the glow plug goes away in 2 seconds then your good mine only has 151.000 miles on her
It is a nice car,for me and my wife,with no children,it's more then enough space,the fuel economy is quite good,i drove 270 km with a quarter,so for me it's perfect.It's stable on the road and curbes,it has good acceleration from a 1.6.
The BIGGEST problems i discovered so far are the rust that you will eventually get around the front arches and side skirts and the fact that you need to check it for oil consumption.In 10k km that i drove,i basically did the oil change again,that's how much oil my golf likes to eat.I discovered that it burns this much oil on the 4th chamber.Before you buy one,stick your finger in the exaust,if it's black,run.Also,go to a mechanic and take off the spark plugs.If you see any carbon in any of the chambers,chances are that it will eat oil like crazy.Maybe you think it's not such a big deal,but belive me,to check and refill the oil once every week is bothersome.
Thanks for the helpful information 😉
What would be the real value of a car like this? However, this car is almost 20 years old.
I'm thinking of buying one like this. 😅
@@darkojovanovic3856 buy the 16 valves one or the 1.6 mpi,not the fsi engine,not worth the oil burned-out.
@@darkojovanovic3856 I guess right now (2022) a car like this One with over 100k miles, good history, and good condition, you would be looking at between £1400 and £1600 as a private buy, dealers are closer to £2000! these seem to have actually gone UP in value in the last couple of Years 🙄
When we need to change the transmission oil?
What engine oil do you use?
My biggest disappointment is that the cloth-like cover on the inside roof loosens up, same thing as the ones on the inner part of the door. I have seen this in more than 10 cars, Golf 5, 4 and even Polo
Where'd u get the lug nut covers and centre caps? Thanks
All from eBay :)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr. I bought it brand new in March of 2009. In Europe it would be a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. It has a 2.5 litre Five cylinder engine. Overall it has been very reliable. I'm 6ft2in and it has a lot of front leg room, especially for a small car. I've been real happy with the car.
Hey got one these won't start what r the best troubleshooting ideas. Checked battery checked
Won't turnover no sound don't know what to check clicks when you turn the key... Pls reply
Hi Jason, are there lights on the dash when you turn on the ignition? are you sure the battery is FULLY charged (and is the correct AMP for the car? if all that is fine, then it's most likely either starter motor, or starter solenoid (in my limited experience) Does it jump start with leads.. or bump start at all?
@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes hey Jason here it is my son's car and apparently all of those things are fine. The starter motor is quite expensive like five hundred dollars I had been informed. So could you tell me where the solinoid is located.
I got the 1.4 s 2007 (57) golf with air con (which works) with only 49k miles, 2 keys and full history for £1700! Just because of a few scratches on the body, guy on auto trader was asking £2450 originally. Good deal ay? Also the cambelt was just changed on it
sounds good mate :)
Budget Bucket List Cars And Bikes I went on eBay and bought an original golf mk5 armrest and installed it myself, so definitely feels more like a comfortable merc on a budget, easier than you think to install and defo completes the interior + making it look more expensive
Oh and don’t spray the callipers red and change the fin to an aerial again looks better and stock!
Great video! just one question, why is 115k miles too much for a petrol as you mentioned in the video? is it the same for diesel?
Am surprised, I know a petrol car on 150,000 miles
Diesel cars tend to suffer far less at higher Miles, and they rev much lower then Petrol cars, so are under much less stress generally.
Hey sir I’m looking to buy a VW golf for my first car. I see the old model 2003 for £550 but I seen the newer shape like urs for around £950. When it come to comfortably how is it I’m a big guy in size and height would you recommend it
My advice would be to take a test drive, I believe both models have height adjustable seats for the driver, mine didn't feel at all cramped inside, and I am 95k and 6.1 so not a small guy either :)
Budget Bucket List Cars And Bikes life saver thank you 😌😁😁
I've just bought a £800 banger Golf 1.6 FSI for a family member on a budget. Needs a few days of hard work to get it satisfactory. I actually prefer it to my current mk8 Honda Civic 1.8. The Golf is supremely refined to drive however it is incredibly boring, the clutch and gearshift are easy to use but simply not rewarding. However, as a run around it does it's job excellently and I can see why they're popular cars.
What did you change on this car ? Oil filter etc....
As I said in the video, I changed oil and filter, thermostat and housing, fuel filter, engine mounts, spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, headlight and sidelight bulbs, floor mats, just the usual :)
Hello everyone. First of all good detailed video. I am looking for a 2004 1.9 diesel car and also 56 plate 1.6 petrol. Please tell me which one is good for local driving and sometime motorway miles. I am just confused honestly please help me which one is reliable and cheap run around. Tx
Well I have had the 1.6 Petrol, and now have the 2.0 TDi - the Petrol is pretty good on fuel, but the TDi is obviously much better, plus the added bonus of having the Turbo means it's more fun to drive for me. Road tax is also pretty good at around £17 a Month of the TDi, as is insurance
Thanks a lot for your help 🙏 much appreciated and please do keep making good and honest videos like this. Wish you millions subscribers 😁
I absolutely love mine, I'm 17 and it's my first car and I've been driving it daily for 3 months personally I think they look great and perform decent (like I said it's my first car and compared to the 1.2 Corsa I learned to drive in this is a quick car). They're pretty good on fuel on my last tank I averaged 41.69 mpg, however they do have their problems. Mine has the same issue with the timing chain tensioner and the rusty wings, I've also had problems with the post cat NOx sensor, which wasn't an issue until the new MOT rules came into play, but cost me £415 for a new one and a month after owning it the downpipe split at the flexi-hose but the exhaust isn't a lifetime part. Other than that it's a great car and I'd imagine the Audi A3 is the same.
Agreed these are great all round cars, and I will be doing a review on the Audi A3 as soon as I can find One I like ;)
TeknixTM thinking about buying a 2004 one today. How is it going for you
These cars are pretty old now, so I guess problems are to be expected
Between 1.6 fsi and 2.0 fsi, are they using same oil filter? Or there is any different type?
10:06 mine also missing, what size need to buy?
You can simply go to the Eurocarparts website, type in your registration, it willl tell which oil filter you need, or use eBay. I found my new engine badge on eBay too 😁
@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes thanks mate !
@@toplespecah666 No Worries 😀
Thank you for your Lovely thorough review, I am considering to purchase this car. I had few questions, please could you help me with the following-
is the cost to maintain the car? How reliable is the car? How is the fuel economy?
Thank you for your kind words.
The costs for maintaining the car are pretty low, as parts are available everywhere (in the UK) and are cheap, as the parts cover a range of models, and as such are interchangable, They are very easy to work on too, so you can do most things yourself at home.
The reliability is One of the reasons people continue to buy German cars, there is little that goes wrong, and if it does, then it's not normally expensive to sort out.
MPG is average for this size of car, and for a 1,6 Petrol engine,
Hello guys, im between 1.6 petrol tsi 113 bhp 2007 (07) or 1.4 tsi 138 bhp 2007(57) its VW Golf 5 , can somebody help me and tell wich one its better? 1.6 ( 112.000 milege) 1.4( (107.000 )
Personally I would choose the 1.4 as it's no doubt much better on fuel AND insurance, but not any slower in the real world :)
When we should to change transmission fluid?
see my previous answer 😁
Should i buy this type of car ? Because everyone is telling me that the gearbox gets easily heated and the car will have engine problem
Just make sure it has some service history, and that the cambelt services have all been done on time (if it has a belt not a chain) check for rust as usual, and listen for odd noises from suspension or engine, make sure it goes into each gear with ease, and doesn't jump out of any gear under load, this is a VW and they have been making reliable cars for a very long time, if you find the right car, you should have little or no big issue's.
@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes Thx for the advice .cheers
@@onerandomguy.2794 My dads volkswagen Passat went in miles from the earth to the moon... On an original gear box. It never broke because it was looked after. In the end he got an upgrade, he had it for 13 years. If any car is looked after properly usually there aren't any serious issues with it.
nah 1.9PD pulls like a trainnnnnnn
Did you mention the mileage at time of filming? Apologies if i missed it. Great review btw
Not sure if I did mention the mileage to be honest? but from memory it was on around 108.000 :)
Budget Bucket List Cars And Bikes thanks pal. Any advice on these cars when buying them? Also any idea when to change the chain
@@Bwoii786 YouEmOhEss I would personally think about a chain change around 120.000 Miles, but if it's not making any odd noises then you should be safe, just ask to see it start from stone cold, I made that mistake, and when they are cold you can hear the rattle (if you hear that then it's time for a change) normally the tensioner fails. apart from that just look for rust, and try to get One with good service history.
I wouldn't touch a chain unless it's making persistent noises even when warmed up/oil has got to all the parts etc. I think a bit of noise on start up for older chain driven cars is perfectly normal and should fade after the car is warm. I've got a Honda Civic 1.8 where it sounded like a diesel at lower speeds but a full service, spark plugs, decent oil and to be honest a bit of trashing means it sounds much sweeter now. The FSI engines I've heard can get a bit clogged without some spirited driving, problem is for a 1.6 shopping car a lot of drivers won't be redlining it everywhere...
I don’t know if your still replying to comments but was it cheap to run?
Hi Ronan, yes it was cheap enough for a 1.6 Petrol of that Year, obviously more modern cars are a fair bit more economical, but for an old girl, it was as expected. The beauty of older cars like this, is the parts are dirt cheap, so if anything needs replacing, it's never a drama. Thanks for your comment :)
Motor blp?
Sorry I forgot to mention the engine figures
Nice car for the money, I had a Mk5 VW golf GT Sport 2.0 TDI nice looking and driving car but worst car I ever owned hands down, bloody thing was always going wrong...
I think they are either super reliable, or just keep going wrong!
sorry for the late response, YT only just showed me your comment?
A 3 door car is never better than a 5 door car.
I think Porsche or Fararri might disagree 🤣
@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes And not to forget Autobianchi A112..
The passenger tyre needs new tyre
Yes I think your right 😉
This or a Yaris t sport ?
Love the Yaris, but remember it's a LOT smaller, although probably more reliable and cheaper to maintain, so it really depends on your circumstances?
@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes what about consumption? What about handling? I have a Yaris t sport 3 years now and I met a guy who is selling a golf V 1.6 fsi in a very good condition so I’m thinking about changing to it
@@anastasisplo6935 The Yaris and Golf 1.6 FSi are around the same on fuel consumption, at around 42MPG, The Yaris feels much tighter on the road due to its weight and size, but the Golf is a more solid drive, my advise would be to test drive the Golf and judge for yourself how it makes you feel, as both are cheap on servicing, and MPG - So it's a case of which makes you smile more 😁
@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes thank you !!
Oh fuck whats that! Made me laugh!
ليش العنوان عربي والفيديو انجليزي
That may have been translated in your Country,?here in the UK the title is in English :)
"sunglass holder" lmao for what? you live in the uk
Good Point 🤣
That looks fucking well weird as a 2 door wtf
these diesel golfs sound like money pits
The 1.6 fsi is a naturally aspirated petrol 4 cyl
Is this a reliable motor?
This is what I'm wondering
Sexy beast that car
Probably not, given that is old car
1650 for that ... serious rip off ... you can pick these up for from £500 but I'd say this would be max £1200
Obviously you are much better at buying cars than me then ;)
500? with 600.000km and fuckt up maybe
Yea Car dealers are there to make a profit oddly. To pay for repairs on vehicles they sell for up to 6 months, staff/rent/overheads. It’s pretty normal for most businesses, and garages charge a thing called labour?? Again, rent wages utilities.. I bet your a labour supporter, and the drivers wing is a different colour, the boot badge is supposed to be damped, and u press unlock twice to open all doors and boot, you’ve got no armrest because you have a poverty spec base model, and yes that’s damage on the door. And 2k needing a chain and new wings wtf?! 🤣
I agree, there is a lot of security also if you buy from a dealer, far more than if you buy privately, I have bought cars and bikes from dealers in the past, just to have the peace of mind if anything should go wrong! but if the car is cheap enough, then generally these days I buy private to save a little cash, and just take my chances. Not sure what you mean by 2k for a chain and wing though??