Post by: kelly23 on October 22, 2016, 12:05:03 pm
Just wondering what, if anything, do you wish you had known about the car before you bought it (good or bad)? Or some questions you wish you had asked of the seller.
Thanks for your help!
Luke
Post by: ROH ECHT on October 22, 2016, 03:51:13 pm
Hi, I'm new to the forum and considering buying a GTi.I wish I had known um....um.... :thinking:
Just wondering what, if anything, do you wish you had known about the car before you bought it (good or bad)? Or some questions you wish you had asked of the seller.
Thanks for your help!
Luke
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Post by: Dave J on October 22, 2016, 05:53:34 pm
Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.Oh wow, really?! Mine is as quiet as you like. How weird!
The thing I'd wish I'd known before buying is that an ED30 seems to attract so many chumps. It seems to be a magnet for every prat in a van, Audi, or Corsa in terms of trying to race you or tailgate like a buffoon. I'm just driving to work & back in my pride and joy trying to avoid damage...
Post by: AJP on October 22, 2016, 06:14:38 pm
Weird that, I sometimes get the odd Corsa boy having a go but generally the majority of other drivers in quick cars seem to drive quite sensibly around me. Had no end of attention in my old mk4 and Audi Coupe, both of which were more than 100bhp down on the GTI. Always had them baiting me. Now they're not arsed!Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.Oh wow, really?! Mine is as quiet as you like. How weird!
The thing I'd wish I'd known before buying is that an ED30 seems to attract so many chumps. It seems to be a magnet for every prat in a van, Audi, or Corsa in terms of trying to race you or tailgate like a buffoon. I'm just driving to work & back in my pride and joy trying to avoid damage...
Post by: irish_ram on October 22, 2016, 08:09:38 pm
Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.Oh wow, really?! Mine is as quiet as you like. How weird!
The thing I'd wish I'd known before buying is that an ED30 seems to attract so many chumps. It seems to be a magnet for every prat in a van, Audi, or Corsa in terms of trying to race you or tailgate like a buffoon. I'm just driving to work & back in my pride and joy trying to avoid damage...
I get exactly the same on my commute to work with no end of cars trying to race me. Although the funniest was a chap in his cooper S in the lane next to me in traffic and kept revving his engine and shooting forward to try and prove something no doubt but did not have the heart to tell him my Eddy has more power in the door handles than his whole car haha
Cannot really think of anything I wish I had known before as it is a joy to look at and drive everyday
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Post by: 19TW80 on October 22, 2016, 08:59:32 pm
Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.Oh wow, really?! Mine is as quiet as you like. How weird!
The thing I'd wish I'd known before buying is that an ED30 seems to attract so many chumps. It seems to be a magnet for every prat in a van, Audi, or Corsa in terms of trying to race you or tailgate like a buffoon. I'm just driving to work & back in my pride and joy trying to avoid damage...
I'm possibly being a little harsh - just a few noticeable rattles. With that said, it's testimony to the quality of the Ed30 if that's the worst criticism I can come up with. I've had mine for nine months and it's been an absolutely joy to drive.
Haven't suffered too many prats yet, although I did get smoked on the A3 a few weeks ago by an Audi S3, which really made me think long and hard about getting my Ed30 up to R-Tech. I guess it's only a matter of time.
Post by: FJ1000 on October 22, 2016, 09:19:54 pm
The slightly smaller boot space in an R32 wouldn't have been a concern then, and I think I would've got one instead of the GTi!
Once I get the GTi back from Tuningwerkes in a few days though, should be quite a different car
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Post by: Dave J on October 22, 2016, 09:30:20 pm
Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.Oh wow, really?! Mine is as quiet as you like. How weird!
The thing I'd wish I'd known before buying is that an ED30 seems to attract so many chumps. It seems to be a magnet for every prat in a van, Audi, or Corsa in terms of trying to race you or tailgate like a buffoon. I'm just driving to work & back in my pride and joy trying to avoid damage...
I'm possibly being a little harsh - just a few noticeable rattles. With that said, it's testimony to the quality of the Ed30 if that's the worst criticism I can come up with. I've had mine for nine months and it's been an absolutely joy to drive.
Haven't suffered too many prats yet, although I did get smoked on the A3 a few weeks ago by an Audi S3, which really made me think long and hard about getting my Ed30 up to R-Tech. I guess it's only a matter of time.
Good to hear you're enjoying the car! I will say the mk5 build quality is far below the mkiv I had... You're right - it is a fun car to drive. I lasted four years until I had mine remapped. It's just such a different car with the extra power. Can well recommend it!
Post by: ROH ECHT on October 23, 2016, 12:29:15 am
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Post by: grey golfster on October 23, 2016, 10:18:35 am
Wish i had learnt more from my own experiences of a new 00 Passat. General durability of VWs does not seem to be what it was....lots of daft niggly faults too.
My 1995 mk3 cabby is definitely better built! Just through another MOT with one advisory, the rear number plate is essentially "worn out" and no longer reflective enough!
That said, many other brands have sufferd similarly, and at least I was smart enough not to pay even more for an A3 that is essentially the same!
Wish i had spent more time doing my homework, using this fantastic web site. What an amazing resource. Well done guys!
Very glad that I held out for an Eddy to re-start my modding! However, also wish that I had realised how soon I would run out of traction - i underestimated just how much power/torque was available, and so easily!
Post by: Prewy on October 23, 2016, 12:13:32 pm
Feel like a good friend of the warranty inspector!! Did look at getting rid but what to go for? And the fact I still love it, just a great all round car that produces a smile!
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Post by: Masonfantana on October 24, 2016, 12:05:42 pm
But apart from the lack of grip until 3rd it's bloody good.
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Getting the power down can be struggle
Post by: Darren_78 on October 25, 2016, 11:14:26 pm
Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.
:signLOL: I thought it was just mine
Post by: blackgolf on October 29, 2016, 11:12:27 am
I wish I had looked into real mpg!Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.
:signLOL: I thought it was just mine
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Post by: AJP on October 29, 2016, 11:36:43 am
Are you struggling? I can get 35-40mpg on a steady run if I'm careful with the throttle. Stage 2 k03.I wish I had looked into real mpg!Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.
:signLOL: I thought it was just mine
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Post by: blackgolf on October 29, 2016, 11:52:03 am
I'm on stock. My 911 was on 26.5mpg over three yrs. golf so far I can't maintain 26mpg despite driving like there's a fuel crisis. It is slowly creeping up but I can't see me getting claimed 35mpg. If I can get to 30-31 I'll be pleased. Many say economy worse since remap but I am tempted if I can get low down torque and short shiftAre you struggling? I can get 35-40mpg on a steady run if I'm careful with the throttle. Stage 2 k03.I wish I had looked into real mpg!Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.
:signLOL: I thought it was just mine
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Post by: AJP on October 29, 2016, 11:58:18 am
If anything I can get better mpg now than stock, driven in the same way.I'm on stock. My 911 was on 26.5mpg over three yrs. golf so far I can't maintain 26mpg despite driving like there's a fuel crisis. It is slowly creeping up but I can't see me getting claimed 35mpg. If I can get to 30-31 I'll be pleased. Many say economy worse since remap but I am tempted if I can get low down torque and short shiftAre you struggling? I can get 35-40mpg on a steady run if I'm careful with the throttle. Stage 2 k03.I wish I had looked into real mpg!Even if I had known beforehand that the interior of a Ed30/Mk5 rattles like a bag of spanners, there'd still be no question about buying one.
:signLOL: I thought it was just mine
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Have you reset the computer? The long button on the underside of the stalk - hold that down for a few seconds. If you've been on the current 'trip' for hundreds of miles averaging mid 20s it'll take an age of high 30s to get the average back up. Maybe impossible.
I don't really take much notice of mpg, I didn't buy it for economy after all, but every now and then when I know I'll be doing a good few miles at 50-70mph I reset the computer. I'll often average 40+ over quite a few miles. If at any point I can't achieve that it might point to something not being right.
Post by: Masonfantana on October 30, 2016, 08:28:33 am
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