by goldcoast » Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:23 am
Hi,
I LOVE THIS PROJECT.
I love the look of the Mk 7. The old VG Mk5 looks a bit "dated" now and I have often wondered if a Mk7 front clip could be fitted to a MK5 or maybe just the grille and bumper.
The other big thing is MIRRORS! The bigger MK7 mirrors are so much better. I keep looking at them and thinking could i put the mirror heads onto the MK5 somehow?
You are right about one thing. The MK7 cost way more to put right than a MK 5 !
I have both. In 2015 I spent easily $7000 on the 2008 Mk7 for maintenance with me doing most of the Labour.
(The following things broke on the Mk7 3rd gear, Clutch Master, idler arms, alternator, Belt tensioner, Idler pulley wheel, one of the dual batteries, Sliding door handle, drivers door B pillar around lock.)
My Mk5 has had less than $300 spent on it!
GO FOR IT !
Cheers WILL
2000 Mk 5 RWD 2.5 TDI LWB Manual 5 High Roof White
+
1997 Mk 5 RWD 2.5 TDI LWB Automatic Mid Roof White
+ previously 2008 Mk7 LWB T350 6 speed High Roof