MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: jamie on April 27, 2014, 11:14:00 pm

Title: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner - Suffolk
Post by: jamie on April 27, 2014, 11:14:00 pm: Hi all,

Thought I'd post up a photo of my recent purchase - a Golf Edition 30. The plaque number is 1587.

Picked up the car from Scotland and drove it 430 odd miles (7+ hours) to Ipswich in Suffolk. Really enjoyed the drive with a plenty of the grin factor. A long first drive is a good way to get to know a car. :happy2: I got an average 34 mpg on the journey home too!

I have a few plans for it and a few things to sort too. I'll give it a proper clean and post up a few photos in the members area.

Jamie

This was just after I picked it up...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi396.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp45%2Foldandretro%2FGolf%2Fgolf_ed_30_01_zps5671260e.jpg&hash=769a3f46ea3e8ac01d48666408ca730662556d17)
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Wooosh on April 27, 2014, 11:25:03 pm: Welcome mate, you made the right choice buying an Edition 30. So what spec does yours have? Xenons FTW. :happy2:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: bloomus on April 27, 2014, 11:31:02 pm: Nice what I wanted when I bought mine last year but it had to be white I have a thing for white cars love the ed 30 just none in my price range when buying looks like you got a beaut enjoy!!!
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on April 27, 2014, 11:46:07 pm: Thanks for the comments! :happy2:

Spec-wise it's got everything I was looking for and completely standard from factory.

Diamond black metallic paint
DSG
Multi-function steering wheel
Xenons
RNS-510
6 CD multi-changer
iPod connection
10 speaker upgrade
19,500 miles

It's pretty much fully loaded - I just want to add cruise control so that's on my list of things to do.

I looked for one for months (probably over a year in the end).

Love it so far!
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Rob1 on April 28, 2014, 12:05:00 am: Congrats sure does look nice and 19500 miles :laugh:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Wooosh on April 28, 2014, 12:38:01 am: Fully loaded & such low mileage, when you finally get the car you want it makes you realize its worth the wait. :congrats:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: N8KOW on April 28, 2014, 12:54:14 am: WOW! Did you give top wack for it?
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on April 28, 2014, 08:43:38 am: Cheers people. :happy2:

I gave what I believe to be a fair price for it. :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: N8KOW on April 28, 2014, 10:40:52 am: :laugh: Sorry wasn't being nosey just curious, such a mint low mileage example :happy2:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on April 28, 2014, 11:04:39 pm: Quote from: N8KOW on April 28, 2014, 10:40:52 am
:laugh: Sorry wasn't being nosey just curious, such a mint low mileage example :happy2:

No worries mate - didn't think you were nosey at all. :smiley: I'll add some more details and photos soon.
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: MC71 on April 28, 2014, 11:09:54 pm: Welcome on board. Shweeeeet looking Eddy you have there.

:happy2:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: V2 FAN on April 29, 2014, 07:31:29 pm: Nice looking car mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Adam-golf on April 29, 2014, 07:41:28 pm: Ipswich, just down the road from me
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Growler on April 29, 2014, 08:56:20 pm: I'm in the market for a similar spec edition 30. They are rarer than hens teeth
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on April 30, 2014, 06:27:38 pm: Cheers for the comments.

Yes, I was looking for ages for the right car with the right spec and the right mileage. I'll happily keep an eye out and if I hear of anything I can pass it on GROWLER? It all depends on budget and as all things, I believe you get what you pay for.

I put a lot of miles on my previous car but I'm tempted not to do the same with the Golf.

Anyway, I took the Golf to the VW main dealer yesterday for a DSG oil and filter change. Also had new brake discs and pads on all 4 corners. :happy2: I'm tempted to change the front two tyres too. Thinking Pirellis (any good?) as they are on there at the mo?

I've got a screen problem with the RNS-510 so (and thanks to the great tutorials and forum members on here!) I've removed it from the car and taken it apart. I've just bought a replacement screen so will swap it over.
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on April 30, 2014, 06:27:55 pm: Quote from: Adam-golf on April 29, 2014, 07:41:28 pm
Ipswich, just down the road from me

Whereabouts are you mate?
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Rob1 on April 30, 2014, 06:38:37 pm: Looks nice mate, I also had a long drive home 200 + miles when I bought my GT in December
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Adam-golf on April 30, 2014, 07:41:58 pm: Quote from: jamie on April 30, 2014, 06:27:55 pm
Quote from: Adam-golf on April 29, 2014, 07:41:28 pm
Ipswich, just down the road from me

Whereabouts are you mate?

Harwich! You should come to the next Essex meet
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Post by: GAMO on May 13, 2014, 05:08:13 pm: Cant go wrong woth an ED!

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Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Steve Saunders on May 14, 2014, 09:30:13 am: Very nice! Great spec. :happy2:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: anderson9 on May 14, 2014, 04:49:47 pm: Nice car mate! How much was the DSG oil and filter change ? I'm after one myself only had my for 2 weeks and want the DSG serviced.
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on May 26, 2014, 09:59:49 pm: Thanks people!

I think the dsg oil and filter was £169 at VW mate. I'll double check that but think that was the price. Job done.

Just had cruise control fitted too. Really happy as I have that on my other car.
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Retro on May 28, 2014, 01:36:28 pm: Welcome !
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: Sparkie90 on May 28, 2014, 09:33:09 pm: Great spec mate and mileage. Got yourself a cracker there - worth every mile of the 400 mile trip I reckon!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Hello - Newbie Edition 30 Owner
Post by: jamie on June 12, 2014, 07:23:35 pm: Thanks again. I'll put some photos up in the member's rides area...