MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: V2 FAN on April 05, 2014, 10:08:41 pm
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I recently purchased an Ed30 however I'm lusting after an R32 :sad1:
My Edition is immaculate and I couldn't fault it, it's a stunning well equipped car.
But I keep seeing these blasted R32's and they look soooooooooo elegant and Devine especially the blue one :rolleye:
I know they cost more on road tax being a V6, and that they are heavy and not so tuneable as an Edition.
What would you guys prefer as I'm having sleepless nights :sick:
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......R32 sounds nicer
....but would you miss the turbo?
R32 is heavier, but its 4wd.
i think the R32 looks mint with the central exhausts.
Only you can really decide what you want lol :wink:
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Each to there own but a modified ed30 for me all day long, I presume yours is standard?
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Erm there really slow.
Saying that they feel planted in 1/2nd gear but then the flat.
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Id miss the punch of the k04 i think... I personally wouldnt get a r32.
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Easy. The R32 is a better car than the one you own. Why wouldn't you upgrade? It's akin to a penis enlargement. :confused:
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Test drive one you have no intention of buying (ie one in a colour you don't like). If you prefer the way it drives, then you know what car you need to own :happy2:
I've owned a K03 & a K04 GTI and driven an R32 a lot (went to the ring in one :laugh:). They are all different beasts, the fuel consumption is ridiculous if driven hard, but they do sound good and have amazing traction. Couldn't have chosen a more planted car for the ring
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I had 2 K03 Mk5 GTi's then bought a normally aspirated BMW 330, and really missed the Turbo shove. Can't wait to get back.
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Some very good points and I do love that turbo kick :rolleye:
I'm sending the Eddy in to R Tech for a stage 1 so hopefully I'll be more convinced, I guess I've been used to 4 wheel drive and therefore I need to give the Gti more time.
I'm such an impatient bugger :stupid:
Thanks for the feedback guys :notworthy:
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Some very good points and I do love that turbo kick :rolleye:
I'm sending the Eddy in to R Tech for a stage 1 so hopefully I'll be more convinced, I guess I've been used to 4 wheel drive and therefore I need to give the Gti more time.
I'm such an impatient bugger :stupid:
Thanks for the feedback guys :notworthy:
Car will feel totally different after remap mate
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U will enjoy it after the remap
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U will be hugely disappointed with the r32 if you like tuneabilty and power
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R32s registered between Nov 2005 & 23rd March 2006 are £285 tax (£25 more than the eddy) then 24th March 2006 to July 2008 are £490. Pros and cons to both, have a drive and see which suits you, I love the ED30, love the DSG, love the FWD, addicted to turbo power delivery.
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Surely you need to test drive both and make your own mind up as to what you prefer or if you prefer the r32 or a gti or edition or another car
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Some very good points and I do love that turbo kick :rolleye:
I'm sending the Eddy in to R Tech for a stage 1 so hopefully I'll be more convinced, I guess I've been used to 4 wheel drive and therefore I need to give the Gti more time.
I'm such an impatient bugger :stupid:
Thanks for the feedback guys :notworthy:
Then you've got the right car... Wait for Niki Gowers work and trust me you'll forget about the R32 :wink:
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The difference from stock to Revo Stage 1 was like night and day on a K03, I reckon you'll be grinning from ear to ear every time you drive it like I was! I think you get 280-300 on Stage 1 at R-tech, which from 230 will be a huge change. You'd need to bolt on a turbo to an R32 to get such an incremental increase.
I'm going to try R-Tech on my next steed :laugh:
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The difference from stock to Revo Stage 1 was like night and day on a K03, I reckon you'll be grinning from ear to ear every time you drive it like I was! I think you get 280-300 on Stage 1 at R-tech, which from 230 will be a huge change. You'd need to bolt on a turbo to an R32 to get such an incremental increase.
I'm going to try R-Tech on my next steed :laugh:
:congrats:
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That said there a nice car for sure, esp if you get top spec.
I just wouldn't want to pay top tax bracket again like my scoob
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I had 2 K03 Mk5 GTi's then bought a normally aspirated BMW 330, and really missed the Turbo shove. Can't wait to get back.
interesting to hear that. Im in the market for a new car, need a 5 door due to twins arriving very shortly and after 2 mk5's i fancy a change so ive been eyeing up bmw 330 m sports or leon cupras. So you wouldnt reccomend the 330 then?
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Get the cupra, mechanical wise it's better than the ed30 you get better brakes haha.
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Get the cupra, mechanical wise it's better than the ed30 you get better brakes haha.
Just a shame about the interior :scared:
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I had 2 K03 Mk5 GTi's then bought a normally aspirated BMW 330, and really missed the Turbo shove. Can't wait to get back.
interesting to hear that. Im in the market for a new car, need a 5 door due to twins arriving very shortly and after 2 mk5's i fancy a change so ive been eyeing up bmw 330 m sports or leon cupras. So you wouldnt reccomend the 330 then?
Not if you like an exciting, sudden surge of power and toque! I've had 3 six cylinder cars with no forced induction, and they are lovely, smooth cruisers, and there is plenty of power when you need it, but it's progressive, linear-increasing power. Bendy on here reports the same with his normally aspirated 968. He misses the turbo shove too, and I think he's going back to a turbo motor.
But a 335i or 335d, now that would be a different matter......!!
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I too love the look of the R32, but I can't bring myself to own a big, heavy 4WD V6 car, so I just bolted the R32 rear end onto my GTI, may even put the front on as well and then have an R32-looking-GTI. Compromise...
(Real reason is I can't afford an R32) :sad1:
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Brilliant Guys !
Some very good feedback A+++++ :signLOL:
I guess deep down I knew the Gti was the one for me, but after reading the pros and cons I'm convinced and will stick with my lovely Ed :driver:
I'll be booking in to R Tech soon for a remap, trying to convince my neighbour who also has an Ed30 so we can do the trip up from Kent.
I appreciate all the comments given :notworthy:
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Brilliant Guys !
Some very good feedback A+++++ :signLOL:
I guess deep down I knew the Gti was the one for me, but after reading the pros and cons I'm convinced and will stick with my lovely Ed :driver:
I'll be booking in to R Tech soon for a remap, trying to convince my neighbour who also has an Ed30 so we can do the trip up from Kent.
I appreciate all the comments given :notworthy:
:congrats: Good lad!!
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I went from an 05 Gti to a 06 R32
Both dsg,I just love the noise and traction in all weather
Saying that I would also like an edition30 because of the tunability as my brother has a mk6 R and has just gone stage1
Drive one and decide yourself
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If you're missing the traction of four driven wheels, maybe a diff will help?