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Title: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: b20wht on October 03, 2015, 09:38:56 pm: Hi guys, in the next few months I'm going to have around the 10k mark to spend on a car, and I'm not sure what my best option would be! I really like the look of the mk6 gti but for that money I'm guessing I would be looking at a slightly higher mileage car, or should I go for a nice edition 30 mk5 with lower miles on? The other half drives a 170 gt tdi mk5 so I kinda feel I might get board with the ed30 to quickly as I have been using hers on and off for the last 4 yrs (different driving experience I know but still looks similar and same dash etc).

I would be looking at keeping it for around 3 yrs or so and obviously don't want to lose a fortune either.

What would you go for if it was your money?
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: samiul11 on October 04, 2015, 01:59:27 am: I'd go for a 335i
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: dansmith180 on October 04, 2015, 02:30:21 am: I'd buy a nice ED30, you might have to wait a while but you won't lose much money and they are a lovely car, if I hadn't already poured so much into my normal GTI I would buy one.
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: PM30S on October 04, 2015, 03:31:19 am: Get a low mile Edition 30 that's tuned.
Your love every minute of it I promise.
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: bonelorry on October 04, 2015, 07:59:26 am: This.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101143.0.html

Shameless plug :signLOL:
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: Darren on October 04, 2015, 10:01:50 am: I would say ed30 for all the same reasons as above, really nice car, should hold value well & plenty of fun plus you can go large on bhp if that's your thing. Only had my one a week & all standard but loving it, just have a look on here for some great buying tips & cars for sale, good luck :happy2:
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Post by: howie1987 on October 04, 2015, 10:04:33 am: i have swapped from a gti to a ed30 and honestly the difference is night and day you'll love it.
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Post by: AJP on October 04, 2015, 11:19:18 am: Quote from: howie1987 on October 04, 2015, 10:04:33 am
i have swapped from a gti to a ed30 and honestly the difference is night and day you'll love it.
Does a k04 make that much difference..?
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: howie1987 on October 04, 2015, 11:41:30 am: Quote from: AJP on October 04, 2015, 11:19:18 am
Quote from: howie1987 on October 04, 2015, 10:04:33 am
i have swapped from a gti to a ed30 and honestly the difference is night and day you'll love it.
Does a k04 make that much difference..?
well both of mine were stage 2+ about 70bhp difference now so obviously a bit different if standard. but just the dsg gearbox is good and just feels nicer to drive . don't get me wrong the gti is good but edition 30 just seems nicer to drive.
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: rich83 on October 04, 2015, 12:58:35 pm: "Id spend most of it on coke and hookers... and I would fritter the rest"
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: guyrocks on October 04, 2015, 06:24:05 pm: Get a ed30 m8 I love mine you will not get sick of it I know easy get over 300 ponies no problem. ........ that will keep you smiling
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: guyrocks on October 04, 2015, 06:24:57 pm: Quote from: rich83 on October 04, 2015, 12:58:35 pm
"Id spend most of it on coke and hookers... and I would fritter the rest"

Ha ha ha that sounds like a mint weekend
Title: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: FJ1000 on October 04, 2015, 06:46:56 pm: Another option if you already have use of a golf....Audi A4 b8 2.0T Quattro s-line. Remap alone gets it close to 300bhp.

I had one for 3 years, great car, very smooth and refined, but made quick progress. Only thing I didn't like was that it sounded like a vacuum cleaner. Really needed a performance exhaust

I sold mine for £12.5k Ish but I've seen some around 10k mark (slightly older/higher mileage)

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Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: b20wht on October 04, 2015, 07:47:31 pm: Wow, not 1 vote for a mk6 gti. Whats the mk5 got that the 6 hasn't? (or is this just a biased forum lol?) I do like our gt170 mk5 and I'm sure the ed30 is miles better too. I'm not a fan off the a4 tbh never have been. 335i is a good shout, but there's just something about them that don't do it for me!!

Bonelorry your car sounds like a beauty mate but I think I would like a few more options fitted tbh and maybe dsg. Also its a bit to soon as ive got to shift my x5 before I'm in a position to buy.
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: Johnsy on October 04, 2015, 07:52:05 pm: How about a Passat R36 or Passat CC with the same engine.?
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: b20wht on October 04, 2015, 10:17:41 pm: I would love the estate version, but one of the reasons I'm getting rid of the x5 is to cut down on general running costs and I don't think the Passat would help to much. Think ill put it on the short list though ;-)
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: ReflexRob on October 04, 2015, 10:39:29 pm: TVR Cerbera. Anything else would just SUCK!
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: loop on October 04, 2015, 10:56:10 pm: I would look for a Pirelli edition as they are quite rare. Or buy a Mk6.

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Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: Johnsy on October 05, 2015, 10:33:10 am: Quote from: b20wht on October 04, 2015, 10:17:41 pm
I would love the estate version, but one of the reasons I'm getting rid of the x5 is to cut down on general running costs and I don't think the Passat would help to much. Think ill put it on the short list though ;-)

i had the CC-R36 before my Mk2 cupra R. Apart from the £500 a year road tax in the CC the running costs or similar.25mg round town 30mpg on a run.....

£100 for oil n filter service
I had pads and discs done all round for £350
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: Paradox1 on October 05, 2015, 11:52:42 am: scirocco or mk6 gti would be my plan
Title: Re: 10k to spend what would you buy
Post by: flashp on October 05, 2015, 12:09:16 pm: S2000 values are steady now. Probably not going to get any cheaper. Good drivers car out of the box as well. Less than 10k as well.