MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mako V12V on January 31, 2012, 07:23:27 pm
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Would I be mad to consider swapping my Ed30 for a polo gti?
White ed30, 08 plate, 29k miles for a 3k miles 61 plate polo with same options as my Ed but I'd need to find £6000.
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I suppose the best person to speak to would be hurdy :happy2:
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I think £6000 to make that change is nuts, especially considering your GTI is pretty low mileage.
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Hi, i could be interested in your edition 30. If you want to sell maybe you could email me some details. Many thanks, Nick
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Madness , keep the Golf. In 2 years time you'll be able to do a straight swap i reckon. Save you 6k
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I have a white Edition 30 and my wife has a white Polo GTI which I drive nearly every day as she doesn't use it for work and in our tandem garage the Polo is in front of my Ed30, so it's first out!
The Polo is an excellent car in every way and I really enjoy driving it, but when push comes to shove, I still prefer my Ed30. For me, the Polo has a small car feel in comparison with the Golf (seats, interior and feel out on the road) and I do prefer the Ed30 engine. The Ed30 feels more grown up and the engine feels/sounds less stressed when driven hard. If we had to reduce back down to one car, the Ed30 would win for me, but not by much.
It will be interesting to read other people's responses to your question.
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I'd keep the ED30 and spend the 6k on V Power for that V12 Vantage! :mad: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Thanks for the replies, I think apart from the lower mileage and running costs, there's not much else to warrant a £6k outlay.
Might just save up for the Polo R.....when is it due out???? Anyone?!
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Still haven't heard anything about the Polo .:R yet. The rumour mill is that if it is produced it will be a FWD 1.6 Turbo with around 220bhp.
I loved my ED30 and love the Polo GTI. As you say, there isn't much in it, but for a day to day runabout the Polo has to win. If you need a decent size boot to go with it, then the ED30 has to stay. Simples. :happy2:
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This engine is so much more lively below 100mph than a KO4 TFSI and that's where 99.9% of driving is conducted. Evenon track there's not a huge advantage in the power
2nd/3rd/4th gear in my ed30 says that its lively enough. :signLOL:
k04 can feel a bit laggy if you dont have it in the right gear, especially noticeable when your in 'D' in gear 2.
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Personally i'd keep the Golf Ed30 as it's a limited edition and I think the ED30 GTI is the GTI to have, its the one I would look for :happy2:
If I was going to get a Polo i'd definetly wait for the R, if they make it that is :party:
Cheers,
Ben
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But would I sell the ed30 and stump out £6k for a polo gti.....not a chance
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Thanks for the feedback chaps. It sorta confirms what I was thinking. And as was mentioned, you'd have to think the newer polo gti will only get closer to ed30 values.
The car in question had a potential customer this aft according to the dealer so I wished them well with it and asked them to let me know when/if they receive Polo R info (although the Internet appears to be quicker than main dealers with new model info)!
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Update - I test drove a 61 plate ex-demo Polo GTi with 4000 miles today. The price difference has magically come down to around £3500.
So has that tipped the balance over to swapping??
My main concerns are with oil consumption in the 1.4 TSi engine and issues with the DSG mechatronics
Any more words of wisdom people? :wink:
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No i wouldn't, i can only think that the 'newness' of the Polo is what's half tempting you as i don't doubt the Polo GTI's credentials but i simply wouldn't put it in the same bracket as an Ed30.
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TBH could you live with it? A small runabout is fine but would be limiting.
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What would be the reason for the swap?
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The other half has got a 2008 Polo Sport 1.6 which i drive on a regular basis. Cant fault it actually, will be sad to see it go. A great little run-around and does 45+ mpg on long runs up to Norfolk. just coming up to 22k FVWSH if anyones interested
BTW.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36377.msg438475.html#msg438475 :love:
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What would be the reason for the swap?
30000 v 4000 miles
08 v 61 plate
£245 v £115 road tax
Maintenance costs year 4,5,6 v 1,2,3
No warranty v 3yr warranty
An average 10mpg more
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How many miles do you do mate? Obviously the ed30 is a better car, but as you have the other weapon a small fun cheaper car to run would not be the end of world, people on here will tell you to keep the edy as I would, but if it's just for nipping to shops and back in the polo will be better, as for saving money can't see that happening with 3500 to swap. I think you know all this but just fancy a swap and I can't fault you :happy2:
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Jhtrophy - some good points there. I do about 7500-8000 miles pa in my Golf. The daily commute is a 20 minute drive, 11 miles, of which half is on the motorway. The rest of the mileage is just local runs, with maybe 3 or 4 days out a year doing 200 miles.
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Jhtrophy - some good points there. I do about 7500-8000 miles pa in my Golf. The daily commute is a 20 minute drive, 11 miles, of which half is on the motorway. The rest of the mileage is just local runs, with maybe 3 or 4 days out a year doing 200 miles.
Doesn't warrant replacing for 10mpg then, but I know what's its like to want a new car :signLOL: to me the polo is not as good as the golf, that sounds harsh I know and the polo is a great car, but every car has a hierarchy within the brand, if it's not for fuel saving I would go for something else if I just wanted to change, suggestions on a postcard to.... I'm trying to justify wanting a new car with saving money :signLOL: just go buy a new toy you know you want to.
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I've got a 6R polo and whilst its a nice car to drive, the ride quality is nowhere near as good as
a Mk5 GTi. As soon as it touches a bump its unsettled and all over the place, definitely not as well
developed as the golf. :happy2:
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I wouldn't mind the polo as a car for the missus but for myself its a little small and cheaper finished inside for my liking and I don't think its anywhere near as nice looking as the golf. Lovely little car but think the a1 equivalent is far nicer as has a much nicer quality interior
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What would be the reason for the swap?
30000 v 4000 miles
08 v 61 plate
£245 v £115 road tax
Maintenance costs year 4,5,6 v 1,2,3
No warranty v 3yr warranty
An average 10mpg more
So id say costing you about £1400 over 3 years more for the ed30 over the 6R. (not including the £3500 you have to pay to change). But you lose imo more than you gain in term of car and such.
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Have we any ideas what the residuals are looking like on the 6R Polo GTI? Is there a market for an expensive super mini?
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This is a great topic I have pondered getting a polo gti but after just doing a 400 mile round trip in the golf it's a keeper for me . I love the look of the polo but the ed30 has to be better long term alot of the immediate value has already gone from the golf you won't lose a great deal on it in the next couple of years but the polo will drop like a stone.keep the golf it's lovely and in candy white you can't go wrong . Bear in mind there has been alot of engine failures with the 1.4tsi. The dealer knows he is on to a good thing hence the price drop of £2500 . I would be happy with a moped with that sexy arsed Aston in my drive .
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I would be happy with a moped with that sexy arsed Aston in my drive .
:signLOL: :happy2: