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Title: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 16, 2011, 10:55:30 pm
Found a pirelli for sale with no mods except a superchip remap and the seller claims 307bhp!!
He also said that VW have offered him 13k for it.
It's a 58 reg DSG with 31000 on the clock.

What are your thoughts?
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: Weston on December 16, 2011, 11:00:07 pm
 :signLOL: on whose rollers?
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: JackG on December 16, 2011, 11:02:27 pm
:signLOL: on whose rollers?

Id guess AMD  :signLOL:
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: rich83 on December 16, 2011, 11:03:48 pm
or superchimps   :laugh:
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: Top Cat on December 16, 2011, 11:32:56 pm
To be fair that reading is low for both.  :laugh: is it a Pirelli Ko3  :P
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: driver rider on December 16, 2011, 11:46:01 pm
What's the spec of the car? Certain options do bump up the value of the car.  Think the sellers fibbing on power claims......
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 16, 2011, 11:47:27 pm
I knew this would get this kinda reaction  :laugh:

So i take it its complete bollox.  :happy2:


Whats your thoughts on VW offering 13k for the car??

Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: rich83 on December 16, 2011, 11:49:46 pm
If its in good condition and spec'd up well then id say its worth that!
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 16, 2011, 11:52:42 pm
What's the spec of the car? Certain options do bump up the value of the car.  Think the sellers fibbing on power claims......

Its a 58 reg pirelli DSG
Highline
MFSW
Armrest w/6disc CD
parking sensors
DVD HD 30g etc
Sat nav 510(?)

It was a "head office" demo plus one and the current..
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 16, 2011, 11:57:47 pm
If its in good condition and spec'd up well then id say its worth that!

Im sure its worth that and more but its not what its worth its what the market dictates that Im trying to establish.
Jeynses 08 Ed30 only sold after it was reduced to 11k
Rizalas 08 Pirelli isnt shifting at 12.5k

They are all worth more than that but what is the market saying at the moment?
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: driver rider on December 17, 2011, 02:27:30 am
If its in good condition and spec'd up well then id say its worth that!

Im sure its worth that and more but its not what its worth its what the market dictates that Im trying to establish.
Jeynses 08 Ed30 only sold after it was reduced to 11k
Rizalas 08 Pirelli isnt shifting at 12.5k

They are all worth more than that but what is the market saying at the moment?


I know cars depreciate on an almost daily basis.  I just wonder if perhaps this is the wrong time of the year to be selling a car? Just a thought I mean I'm picking my car christmas eve for a reason.....its a buyers market at that time of the year!  Most persons I'd imagine wouldn't be looking to make such a purchase due to christmas.  I'd imagine that from January onwards things may pick up.  Also must also say I noticed that edition 30's et al haven't been shifting as quickly as before (i live on auto trader)

On a lighter note good spec  :happy2:

This is all my reasoning and opinion of course, someone will probably come along and smash my theory to pieces!
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: stealthwolf on December 17, 2011, 03:10:55 am
I think about a year ago, VW offered me the same as a trade-in for similar mileage on my ED30.
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: robby on December 17, 2011, 02:51:07 pm
I'm hoping for £10k for my 2007 ED30 with 60k, manual, 3 door, red
Factory electric sunroof and space saver are the only options added i think
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: garrardrj on December 17, 2011, 04:59:05 pm
What you have been offered for your car at VW will depend on what you are buying next. £13k would indicate to me that they either have a buyer already lined up or they are selling the person with the Pirelli a £30k plus car Golf R presumably or ED35. If they have been offered that at VW and it is the truth then offer him £12k , no more especially this time of year and economy in **** order. Good time to buy as has been shown on here with recent sales. Was thinking of selling my ED30 with 19k on it but have decided to keep for another 6 months or so.
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: maxload on December 17, 2011, 05:15:18 pm
and the seller claims 307bhp!!




With no mods exept a superchips remap. I think that is slightly over exagerated  :signLOL:
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 17, 2011, 06:39:18 pm
The seller is implying that VW are offering him 13k cash to take the car off his hands.
Apparently he has replacement car already. Mk4 r32. He said I could have it for 13500!! :D
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: Daffy on December 17, 2011, 07:53:29 pm
The seller is implying that VW are offering him 13k cash to take the car off his hands.
Apparently he has replacement car already. Mk4 r32. He said I could have it for 13500!! :D


Bit of a backwards step IMO. No more than £12 and would start at less. Just before Christmas and in this climate if he is buying/ bought a cheaper car he needs rid so use it to your advantage.
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: jas-ed30 on December 17, 2011, 09:54:01 pm
I had an edition 30 and only had a giac remap done to it... and on two diffewnt rolling roads i got 302bhp and 308bhp on another
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: monte on December 17, 2011, 10:32:52 pm
Am I the only one thinking a 58plate DSG Pirelli for £13k is a great price?   :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lka9rhi8aT1qadbq2o1_400.gif&hash=49ee68fabdb836a55e3bbae2231db633edc2d880)


How many miles has it done?

All Standard? (apart from Superchips)

Condition? (FSH)

3/5 Doors?

Colour?

Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 17, 2011, 11:25:42 pm
Am I the only one thinking a 58plate DSG Pirelli for £13k is a great price?   :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lka9rhi8aT1qadbq2o1_400.gif&hash=49ee68fabdb836a55e3bbae2231db633edc2d880)



Looks like it :)

It's a 3 door
Other details in thread.
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: maxload on December 18, 2011, 01:51:46 pm
Am I the only one thinking a 58plate DSG Pirelli for £13k is a great price?   :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lka9rhi8aT1qadbq2o1_400.gif&hash=49ee68fabdb836a55e3bbae2231db633edc2d880)


How many miles has it done?

All Standard? (apart from Superchips)

Condition? (FSH)

3/5 Doors?

Colour?



Your not on your own mate. I think £13000 is a great price , especialy from the dealers. I would buy it  :xmaspresent:
Title: Re: 307 bhp from just a superchips remap!!???
Post by: oisinc on December 18, 2011, 02:03:17 pm
I too will think it's a great price once I own one as I will then be biased ;)
It's a private sale and not from a dealer. So no warranty etc.
I think given recent sales 12k would be a great price for the seller and about 11.5k is fair. It is a 4 year old car after all.
Depreciation is a bitch.