MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: howler on April 17, 2013, 07:21:37 pm
So I originally thought I wanted to get an Edition 30, I'm starting to wonder if it is worth paying the extra premium?

It seems the Edition 30 is going to cost me 2-3k extra with similar miles to a standard GTi

I've not actually driven an Edition 30 yet so that might change my mind
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: JackG on April 17, 2013, 07:29:59 pm
So I originally thought I wanted to get an Edition 30, I'm starting to wonder if it is worth paying the extra premium?

It seems the Edition 30 is going to cost me 2-3k extra with similar miles to a standard GTi

I've not actually driven an Edition 30 yet so that might change my mind


answer is yes, if you plan to mod that 2/3K is well worth it when you walking away from RS4's
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: MAT ED30 on April 17, 2013, 07:31:05 pm
Yeah silly ???  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: Beddie on April 17, 2013, 07:43:31 pm
Every penny imo  :happy2:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: edd666999 on April 17, 2013, 07:50:19 pm
IMO depends if you want to mod. If staying standard then get the gti as its IMO much better as a town/quick 0-60 car with 3k in your pocket.

If you want more power than the standard car offers then get the edition 30 as a £300 remap on a edition 30 = about £3k worth of mods on a gti.
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: sanj on April 17, 2013, 07:52:00 pm
Love mine and i'm glad I went for it as a simple stage1 map will put a smile on your face! :smiley:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on April 17, 2013, 07:57:04 pm
Auto Express magazine recon if you buy one now and keep it for 10yrs it will be worth the same then  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: rich83 on April 17, 2013, 07:58:31 pm
LOL... well ill probably still have mine in 10 years... given thats its 5 door aka "kid proof"  :signLOL:

Id say they are worth the extra over the normal GTI.
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: cleanme on April 17, 2013, 08:12:56 pm
When you compare a 2008 GTI and 2008 GTI Edition 30, with similar mileage and spec what's the price difference?
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: AndyED30 on April 17, 2013, 08:19:16 pm
My one makes me feel all warm inside  :happy2:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: Falky on April 17, 2013, 08:24:03 pm
So I originally thought I wanted to get an Edition 30, I'm starting to wonder if it is worth paying the extra premium?

It seems the Edition 30 is going to cost me 2-3k extra with similar miles to a standard GTi

I've not actually driven an Edition 30 yet so that might change my mind


Why is this even a question?  :laugh:

Definitely worth it, wouldn't change my Ed30 for anything! (for now)
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: MC71 on April 17, 2013, 08:26:02 pm
My one makes me feel all warm inside  :happy2:

Mine makes my wife warm inside!   :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

Back on topic.........Worth the extra, every day of the week!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: Beddie on April 17, 2013, 08:44:19 pm
LOL... well ill probably still have mine in 10 years... given thats its 5 door aka "kid proof"  :signLOL:

Wish I'd bought a more door, wouldn't be having for sale thoughts now!  :fighting:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: Frodo-anni on April 17, 2013, 08:47:30 pm
LOL... well ill probably still have mine in 10 years... given thats its 5 door aka "kid proof"  :signLOL:

Wish I'd bought a more door, wouldn't be having for sale thoughts now!  :fighting:

Beddie, you want a silver 5dr, may have to go after my news this week  :happy2:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: stealthwolf on April 17, 2013, 08:48:24 pm
Depends on whether you're happy with the GTI and what you're after. It might be better to go for say a high spec GTI than a poverty spec ED30.
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: Frodo-anni on April 17, 2013, 08:52:47 pm
I nearly gave up looking for the right spec'd ED30, to go for a GTI with good spec in a certain colour.

Its all down to personal choice, make a list of must have's ie spec - 3/5 dr, dsg/manual, xenons, armrest, highline, then have a list of nice to have. Godd service history and condition is vital, i didnt want another silver car, but once i'd seen mine and spoken with the previous owner, it was very well looked after.
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: Beddie on April 17, 2013, 08:55:14 pm
LOL... well ill probably still have mine in 10 years... given thats its 5 door aka "kid proof"  :signLOL:

Wish I'd bought a more door, wouldn't be having for sale thoughts now!  :fighting:

Beddie, you want a silver 5dr, may have to go after my news this week  :happy2:

Yeah saw the bad news mate, gutted for you but I have my fingers crossed and I know something better will come of it for you in the end chap  :smiley:
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: howler on April 17, 2013, 10:36:06 pm
Well I have no intention to mod it, I want a standard one and want to keep it that way

But going by the responses in this thread then I am starting to think I shouldn't compromise and go for the Edition 30

Also stuck on the DSG vs Manual, I've only driven a DSG for about 10 minutes, ideally I'd like to spend a good amount of time in one to see if the novelty wears off
Title: Re: Edition 30 worth the premium?
Post by: garrardrj on April 17, 2013, 10:46:11 pm
Auto Express magazine recon if you buy one now and keep it for 10yrs it will be worth the same then  :notworthy:

Well i'm keeping mine for at least 10 so we will know , you'll just have to remind me to update this thread then  :rolleye: