MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: clubsport on December 09, 2011, 03:58:03 pm
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I am looking for an Ed30 and have come across a few Pirelli's for sale.
I appreciate the specs of both and the comparative rarity of the Pirelli edition.
What concerns me with the Pirreli is the rarity of wheels and trim if I ever damage them and cost of replacement?
I like the look of both and don't really have that much of a preference, in that I would sooner buy a better condition Ed30 over a lesser condition Pirelli car.
So, like for like is the Pirelli worth any more than an Ed30, is it likely to hold it's money better?
Any thoughts greatly received from those who have had a similar dilemma.
Cheers.
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Apparently there are only 222 Pirellis as opposed to 2300 ED30's, but Pirelli was not exactly launched to commemorate anything (like the Ed30 was), if it was I dont know what?.
Both hold their money and both are great cars and equally tuneable, depends what you want really altho i think you may have answered your own question, ED30 lower mileage possibly higher specced for same price as low spec higher mileage Pirelli.
I like both and own an Ed30.
USED Parts for Ed30 are scarce enough let alone trying to find Pirelli stuff :happy2:
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Pirelli's rarer but the Eddy looks better. I'd rather that than the chance I might get £500 more for my car in 3 years time
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Fair points thanks...
Funnily enough, I assumed a like for like (mileage and condition) Pirelli may be £500 more purely on the rarity value.
There appear to be more 3 door cars of both available, does that make any difference to value.
I appreciate 5 doors cost more when new. I think I will likely get a 5 door for practicality, but the 3 door looks better to me and is more, well...GTI.
Sorry for apparent stupid questions, I tend to do a lot of analysis and due diligence before any major purchase, part of it is knowing I have got a good deal as well as the car, sad I know!
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I reckon both are great looking cars..
but go with what YOU like most. residuals will be very similar I would have thought.
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That is the point, I like them both!
I am indifferent to which version I buy, as long as I get a deal, which as cash buyer in the current environment shouldn't be too much of a stretch!
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I think 5 door ED30's hold value a little more as they are more practical, my own is 5 door candy :happy2:
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buy a pirelli so.. :)
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Oh.. a 5 door will be much harder to shift when the time comes..
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Is that a general forum opinion on the 5 door?
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I was looking for a 5 door and could not find one, rang about 4 to be told they were all sold, finally found one on the 5th attempt, at the time I could have easily bought from a choice of 10+ 3dr versions and 2 of them are still for sale now (8 weeks later).
Maybe GTI 5 door hard to sell but 5 dr Ed30's seem to shift alright :happy2:, not that im concerned as I generally keep a car 5 years anyway :grin:
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If I was in the market for a Pirelli right now I think I would be going to see the one in the for sale section as its very cheap. Yes parts are scarce for the Pirelli but you just have to be careful with your wheels.
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The black 5 door "P" with the graphite painted wheels???
It seems to have been for sale for many months????
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The black 5 door "P" with the graphite painted wheels???
It seems to have been for sale for many months????
Yeah I would go see that one, looks good and could be a proper bargain. The wheels can easily be repainted the proper colour.
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Saying an Edition 30 is better looking than a Pirelli is ridiculous - they're visually identical bar the rear badge and wheels!
I'd personally go for the Pirelli, purely based on it's exclusivity, but not for resale value. Love the wheels too.
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I think you should go for the pirelli in this forum too :)
Id buy it but its a manual.. other than that it really does seem to be a great car at a great price..
Go on you know you want it.
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Saying an Edition 30 is better looking than a Pirelli is ridiculous - they're visually identical bar the rear badge and wheels!
I'd personally go for the Pirelli, purely based on it's exclusivity, but not for resale value. Love the wheels too.
Err and the COMPLETETELY different interior :happy2:
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Saying an Edition 30 is better looking than a Pirelli is ridiculous - they're visually identical bar the rear badge and wheels!
I'd personally go for the Pirelli, purely based on it's exclusivity, but not for resale value. Love the wheels too.
Err and the COMPLETETELY different interior :happy2:
I meant externally. Does the interior effect how a car looks?
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I'd buy an ED30. Wheels on pirelli are pretty horrible IMO
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Pirelli's rarer but the Eddy looks better. I'd rather that than the chance I might get £500 more for my car in 3 years time
...........same here.Even if i didn't have my ED30 i would take a standard GTI over the Pirelli.Can't stand the seats or that horrible yellow stitching :sick:.
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Is carrera2rs's one for sale still?
Is that the one your all talking about.
Ive driven that, very well looked after car, handles very nicely with the PSS10's.
Correct me if I am wrong but if you go for a DSG pirelli you can't remap the gearbox?
Upgraded Gearbox ECU to later spec I believe.
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No it's sold.
As for interior I hate the ED30 those seats are horrible.
When I first started looking at ED30's the mrs went berserk and said the seats are disgusting.
I like the darker Pirelli seats far more.
Pirelli FTW
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You pays your money you takes your choice, personally I like both (inside and out), but I personally preferred the Anniversary ED30 car as I LOVE the seats, its retro and I like that, the Pirelli for me is just an afterthought on a (larger than expected) sales success.
Both good cars but finding a good Pirelli may take a lot longer due to less numbers, your best bet is probably waiting for one to come off lease in March to September next year, there will no doubt be a few around then.
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You pays your money you takes your choice, personally I like both (inside and out), but I personally preferred the Anniversary ED30 car as I LOVE the seats, its retro and I like that, the Pirelli for me is just an afterthought on a (larger than expected) sales success.
Both good cars but finding a good Pirelli may take a lot longer due to less numbers, your best bet is probably waiting for one to come off lease in March to September next year, there will no doubt be a few around then.
...........same here very MK1 GTI. :drool: