MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: J4mes on January 03, 2013, 11:25:58 pm
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Hello all looking to get a mk5 gti or ed 30.
Is there a lot of difference between the two to justify the prices.
Also what's the best manual or dsg?
And mpg what do you guys get?
More questions to come
I'm from Oxford so if anyone sees any local let me know thanks
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Try here for guidance
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5050.0
Each is to there own really. I have a manual, never really considered dsg, but both have their benefits.
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The ed30 is more due to rarity, different bumpers, interior and a Ko4 as opposed to the Ko3. If the monies there then i would personaly go for the ed30 due to the much higher power gains that are possible.
DSG or manual i would of thought it is down to personal preference, i wanted manual as DSG is more expensive to keep tip top however it does increase the 0-60times and ofcourse you feel like an F1 driver with your flappy paddles :)
I get around 30mpg, depends how heavy you foot is, its seems to drop to 7ish when your giving it beans, but ive only had mine a week :)
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Thanks guys is dsg reliable? Will be commuting 10miles a day so nothing really.
Anything to look out for when buying or any options that are a must.
Thanks
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Look for rust underneath the wheel arches... That's one common problems with the mk5.
Options wise, look for a highline display, xenons, winter pack which included heated seats, washer jets, mirror dip. 18 inch monza's are nice and cruise control as well
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Opinions on this from eBay. 221154414239
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Looks alright, low mileage. The wheels are 17's not 18's as they state.
Buy a car from this forum if you want a cracking car.
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Looks alright, low mileage. The wheels are 17's not 18's as they state.
Buy a car from this forum if you want a cracking car.
Would you say it's priced right?
Thanks
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The sunroof is a nice rare option to have along with the msfw on a manual.
Price wise if its a dealer, its not too bad, but like Tortaruga said, if you want a car which you know has been treated well have a look at the cars for sale on here. Enthusiasts tend to keep their cars in top condition :-)
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I keep hearing about this highline? Whats the difference? I know the screen on the clocks are different but whats different other than that?
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what about this one
http://www.vagcars.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=164424#post164424
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Looks alright, low mileage. The wheels are 17's not 18's as they state.
Buy a car from this forum if you want a cracking car.
Unless its an ED30 without the interior and wheels! :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
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Looks alright, low mileage. The wheels are 17's not 18's as they state.
Buy a car from this forum if you want a cracking car.
Unless its an ED30 without the interior and wheels! :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Yeah, they're normally more expensive!
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Looks alright, low mileage. The wheels are 17's not 18's as they state.
Buy a car from this forum if you want a cracking car.
Unless its an ED30 without the interior and wheels! :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Yeah, they're normally more expensive!
And they sell :stupid: :stupid:
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Having owned both gti and eddy, I would go for the ed30 every time if you can afford it. Power delivery is much better and feels like it has a turbo regardless of whether you mod it or not. Its very good if you leave it as standard too :happy2:
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what about this one
http://www.vagcars.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=164424#post164424
Thanks for link but I need 5 door and leaning towards black or the grey
Thanks
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Am biased but it has to be an Eddy! Loads more headroom (upto 40% IIRC) in the K04 Turbo'd engine for future power upgrades and the car looks a lot better IMO, just a bit different! :evilgrin:
Do yourself a "spec list" that you want and go from there. If you are planning on modifying your car and don't mind retrofitting bits then its no biggy to get a car without MFSW, RNS510 (Sat Nav), Bluetooth or Highline etc as these can all be easily fitted at a later date.
INFO on Edition30...
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5050.0.html
DSG will be good if your planning on having the car mapped as with a manual you'll soon need an uprated clutch fitted as the OEM will stuggle with all those nice new torques.
Higline & Midline INFO....[/b]
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6838.0.html
Midline....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2Fa7bbc9a50d1a222eca8423ecde00de3d.jpg&hash=14ee9ec3c1ddacf6d82dba89b0db3b4bef0db650)
Highline...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F55955b2692530c31e8ecf62b082fa8e0.jpg&hash=94b88f3f16f1e1ef0584f44b91f6762e399d98a5)
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Ed30 or a Pirelli if you have the budget and can get over the marmite bits
Both rare in Oxford area, whereas you see plenty of GTIs about
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I currently own both ATM,
A stage 1 edition 30 with handling mods and TBE
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Stock engine K03 GTI with some mild handling mods.
Eddy is DSG & GTI KO3 is a manual.
U can't compare performance for obvious reasons.
For pure enjoyment i prefer the Manual as I feel I have more control over what the engine and gearbox is doing etc but for a flat out drive the DSG is more focused. Flat up shifts, great down shifts and great DSG farts lol
Edition 30 looks better and will hold its value more. Greater tuning ability for less ££ and is rarer too.
My advice is if u can afford an eddy then buy one, ideally with a high spec and get it mapped;)
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Own the Ed30 DSG 5dr myself and it can be so relaxed to drive when you want & an animal at other times :driver:
I was lucky finding one with a high spec, xenons, highline, armrest, have since added MFSW and RCD510.
The decent spec cars do seem to sell pretty quickly, i'd look for one with good service history at VW, also if you go DSG make sure its been serviced, Oil & filter at 40k, if it 4 years old or 60k a cambelt and waterpump need to have been done.
You any specifics, mileage, colour, budget?
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Thanks for replies.
I'm taking a shine towards either a grey or black eddy 30 or same colours high spec gti.
Would like a dsg for the flappy paddles but manual would be good to.
Mileage lower the better but sub 50k.
Budget not got one so to speak but seen some from 6k - 10k so depends on the right car.
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I currently own both ATM,
A stage 1 edition 30 with handling mods and TBE
AND
Stock engine K03 GTI with some mild handling mods.
Eddy is DSG & GTI KO3 is a manual.
U can't compare performance for obvious reasons.
For pure enjoyment i prefer the Manual as I feel I have more control over what the engine and gearbox is doing etc but for a flat out drive the DSG is more focused. Flat up shifts, great down shifts and great DSG farts lol
Edition 30 looks better and will hold its value more. Greater tuning ability for less ££ and is rarer too.
My advice is if u can afford an eddy then buy one, ideally with a high spec and get it mapped;)
Lucky man which do you use more often
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I've owned my gti for 12 months and I'm now considering selling to buy an ED30. I rushed into buying the GTI and should have waited for the right ED30 to come along but I waited for 6 months and couldnt find one that was perfect.