MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: ejecter on October 23, 2010, 09:00:55 pm

Title: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: ejecter on October 23, 2010, 09:00:55 pm: Hi guys.
I have wanted to buy a GTI for some time now and finally picked this up today after three weeks waiting for the DVLA to change the plates.
The car is bog standard on an 08 plate and has got 9000 miles on the clock.I just drove back from the VW dealer in leeds and i am very impressed with the car.
The wife gets to have a go tomorrow. :scared:
The pics are the ones VW sent me.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdd206%2Fsirneil%2F809995ed.jpg&hash=2db91e44c36854d47af940687434dd54e9c00399)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdd206%2Fsirneil%2F2779d243.jpg&hash=a5f9e359ade27023258bb58d36f3a93ca2230eae)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdd206%2Fsirneil%2Fc46f47a2.jpg&hash=d4e2d04d38e85dcbb9c5bb9820dff626e34d447e)

neil.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: Greeners on October 23, 2010, 09:04:50 pm: Welcome :drinking:

Looks lovely, and well specced too! :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: stealthwolf on October 23, 2010, 09:07:38 pm: Hi and welcome. Love the car. It's got a nice options - mfsw and highline display. The parrot is retrofit - was it by dealer or previous owner?
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: gazbutS3 on October 23, 2010, 09:12:13 pm: and armrest :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: Greeners on October 23, 2010, 09:13:20 pm: And Cruise :laugh:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: stealthwolf on October 23, 2010, 09:14:11 pm: Just spotted the cruise - didn't bother to zoom in on the iPhone. Lol.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: ejecter on October 23, 2010, 09:15:02 pm: Hi greeners.
Cheers mate.

Hi Stealthwolf.
Excuse my ignorance but what is the highline display ? the parrot was fitted by the previous owner.

Hi Gaz
Is there something different about the armrest ?
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: Jonboy72 on October 23, 2010, 09:16:07 pm: original location for the parrot control!

J
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: ejecter on October 23, 2010, 09:19:26 pm: Hi J
The parrot control has been moved and now sits on the rail next to the gear stick.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: stealthwolf on October 23, 2010, 09:22:27 pm: Highline display is the full-height display that allows more control over the functionality of the car, displays tracks, satnav directions etc.

Midline is the half-height display that has only a trip computer.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: gazbutS3 on October 23, 2010, 09:26:04 pm: believe it or not the armrest isn't std on the ED30 :stupid:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: rich83 on October 23, 2010, 09:29:25 pm: Awesome.... great car, great colour!!

Now ring VW UK, and get them to send you your edition30 plaque! :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: ejecter on October 23, 2010, 09:41:44 pm: Ok then i just had a look a the manual and found that the display is operated by the MFSW.

Hi Rich
So all i have to do is give VW UK a bell and i'll find out what number the car is ?
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: monte on October 23, 2010, 09:59:19 pm: Very nice mate :happy2: Gotta love Steel Grey :drool:

As everyone else says......great spec too.

So, what modding plans have you got in mind for it???
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: monte on October 23, 2010, 10:00:37 pm: .......oh, and Welcome to the Forum :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: rich83 on October 23, 2010, 10:01:17 pm: Yes... call 0800 0833 920.. ask to speak to Jenny "the lady who deals with the edition 30 plaques" And she will sort you out! :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: rsreid2000 on October 24, 2010, 10:36:16 am: Welcome along.
Love the colour.
Whats that on the handbrake is that part of the parrot kit?
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: Andy on October 24, 2010, 10:40:44 am: welcome to the forum
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 24, 2010, 10:43:49 am: Quote from: rsreid2000 on October 24, 2010, 10:36:16 am
Welcome along.
Love the colour.
Whats that on the handbrake is that part of the parrot kit?
........i was going to ask the same. :smiley:
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: Andy on October 24, 2010, 10:48:29 am: thing its part of the phone kit
http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: ejecter on October 24, 2010, 05:21:05 pm: Thanks for the interest guys. :happy2:
I gave the car a wash this morning and i can honestly say theres not a mark on it.I then had to take it out for a spin and ive gotta say that an ed30 truly is a stunning car, the performance for me is something else and the launch control that the DSG gives you is great fun.
I will phone Jenny at VW early in the week and i'll be able to give you some more info.
As for moding the car,not at the moment as the car is still in warranty but i might in the future.

neil.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: welikeaps on October 26, 2010, 01:33:35 pm: ^^^ nice in car in a lovely colour. You may want to phone the people where you bought it because it's now advertised on autotrader and pistonheads.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: ejecter on October 26, 2010, 06:33:45 pm: Quote from: welikeaps on October 26, 2010, 01:33:35 pm
^^^ nice in car in a lovely colour. You may want to phone the people where you bought it because it's now advertised on autotrader and pistonheads.

Strange one that as i had put a deposit on it a month ago now.
Looks like Leeds VW will be getting a few more phone calls and then having to dissapoint a few people. :P

Its mine i say ALL MIIIIIIINE :signLOL:

neil.
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: scooba on October 29, 2010, 05:20:02 pm: Well done Neil, i am very jealous , we have a red one similar age and spec , but i would have had your one if i had seen it ,where did you find it ?? do you mind me asking what you paid for it
Title: Re: Just bought a GTI ED30
Post by: QD MBE on October 29, 2010, 05:26:55 pm: Had to look twice then! Thought that was my old one, but then I saw the DSG! Best colour!