MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: chip20 on November 12, 2009, 09:14:28 pm

Title: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: chip20 on November 12, 2009, 09:14:28 pm: Hi. Got my eye on an ED30 at my local showroom.Thinking is it really worth that extra 4k to swap. I have an 06 plate GTI manual with 40k miles.The ED30 Is 07 plate DSG with 24k.Would I notice that much difference?
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Post by: vwrascal on November 12, 2009, 09:18:43 pm: I f you got the spare dosh then I say do it :happy2:
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Post by: NB07 on November 12, 2009, 09:21:57 pm: sounds like a reasonable proposition to me :happy2:
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Post by: Rich on November 12, 2009, 09:31:56 pm: ^^ Ditto

If you've the dosh.. do it !

All you need is a remap.. and you will be soo pleased you did it :jumping: :driver:
Title: Re: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: Phil Mcavity on November 12, 2009, 09:53:52 pm: Quote from: chip20 on November 12, 2009, 09:14:28 pm
Hi. Got my eye on an ED30 at my local showroom.Thinking is it really worth that extra 4k to swap. I have an 06 plate GTI manual with 40k miles.The ED30 Is 07 plate DSG with 24k.Would I notice that much difference?
God yes, 4k is the cheapest to switch models :happy2:

Well worth it :smiley:

Go drive it, doesnt cost nothing either :wink:
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Post by: stealthwolf on November 12, 2009, 09:56:25 pm: If you have the cash, go for it.

Obviously check it out thoroughly. No point spending Â£4k on the switch and then having to pay extra for extra work.
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Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on November 12, 2009, 10:07:13 pm: The 'cost to change' figure sounds pretty good.
Depends what your plans are for the car and how you currently drive yours. If you're looking to remap then it's go to be a good idea.

The standard GTI 'feels' quicker / more responsive under normal to modederate driving conditions - could be argued 'deceptively quicker'. Obviously, it's not quicker, as we all know.
Most motoring journo's prefered the feel of the standard GTI for this reason IIRC, despite the Ed30 being the slightly stronger performer.

As said, depends on your plans for the Ed30 and driving style.
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Post by: Aparoon on November 12, 2009, 10:10:15 pm: DO IT :jumpmove:
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Post by: Hurdy on November 12, 2009, 10:12:37 pm
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Post by: chip20 on November 12, 2009, 10:37:06 pm: Cheers.I will take it for a test drive :happy2:
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Post by: muchgti on November 13, 2009, 09:30:14 am: i would mate :driver:
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Post by: joesgti on November 13, 2009, 09:36:36 am: just KO4 your gti :popcornsoda:
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Post by: Hurdy on November 13, 2009, 12:10:27 pm: Quote from: joesgti on November 13, 2009, 09:36:36 am
just KO4 your gti :popcornsoda:

Or buy my Garrett Turbo kit :happy2:
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Post by: E30Dom on November 13, 2009, 12:56:43 pm: I's do it for the extra tuning potential and the rarity, colour coded bumpers wheels...
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Post by: Pummy on November 13, 2009, 01:59:10 pm: If nothing else to get a newer car, one that is rarer and will hedge against the depreciation a lot better than the std GTI. Plus a K04 GTI would be much mre fun if you do ANY power mods to it.
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Post by: john_o on November 13, 2009, 02:05:16 pm: you should :innocent: *

(* normal HPI check etc applies :happy2:)
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Post by: animal on November 13, 2009, 02:07:19 pm: If you can stretch to it, do it. Would there be much of a hike in insurance for you? I'm aiming for an Ed30 now, my philosphy is that I'd rather stretch my budget and start off with a better platform to tune.

Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on November 12, 2009, 10:07:13 pm
The standard GTI 'feels' quicker / more responsive under normal to modederate driving conditions - could be argued 'deceptively quicker'. Obviously, it's not quicker, as we all know.
Most motoring journo's prefered the feel of the standard GTI for this reason IIRC, despite the Ed30 being the slightly stronger performer.

In what way did they prefer the standard GTi? Are we talking power delivery and the differing characteristics of the turbos?
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Post by: garethmk1 on November 13, 2009, 05:06:40 pm: Do it - you'll save 4k in residuals in the end - compare a 52 plate 25th anniversary mk4 to a "normal" gti !
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Post by: chip20 on November 13, 2009, 06:24:49 pm: Thanks for your advice.I have done it! I pick it up tomorow all being well :grin:
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Post by: Phil Mcavity on November 13, 2009, 07:01:50 pm: Quote from: chip20 on November 13, 2009, 06:24:49 pm
Thanks for your advice.I have done it! I pick it up tomorow all being well :grin:

:worthless:

Just a reminder when you collect Chip :happy2:

Test drive went well then? . Any thoughts?
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Post by: T88OMM on November 13, 2009, 07:48:40 pm: I would definately go for it mate :pomppomp: :happy2:
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Post by: chip20 on November 13, 2009, 08:37:30 pm: Pics will be on when i get it! :happy2:
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Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on November 13, 2009, 09:19:22 pm: Quote from: chip20 on November 13, 2009, 06:24:49 pm
Thanks for your advice.I have done it! I pick it up tomorow all being well :grin:

Yay - Nice one!

Didn't take you long to decide :happy2:
Title: Re: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: chip20 on November 13, 2009, 09:56:21 pm: U only live once! :happy2:
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Post by: SteveP on November 13, 2009, 09:57:35 pm: ^^^^ Exactly, life isn't a rehearsal :happy2:

Congrats on your new purchase :driver:
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Post by: Phil Mcavity on November 13, 2009, 10:37:29 pm: Once again this forum pays havoc with someones hard earned :signLOL: :signLOL:
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Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 13, 2009, 10:59:46 pm: Congrats... looking forward to some pics...
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Post by: winrya on November 14, 2009, 12:34:19 am: Quote from: garethmk1 on November 13, 2009, 05:06:40 pm
Do it - you'll save 4k in residuals in the end - compare a 52 plate 25th anniversary mk4 to a "normal" gti !

that's not true. Mk4 gti was seen as an awful gti so residuals were poor because of it. The anniversary was the car the mk4 should have been and was seen as a million times better. The mk5 won every award under the sun and most magazines will suggest the standard gti is the one to go for hence the standard gti having higher % retained value.

If I had the Money spare with no use I would swap. I prefer the ed30
bumpers which really finish the car. Don't expect it to feel very different though. I would not swap mine for any other mk5, the cost just wouldn't justify it.
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Post by: Rich on November 14, 2009, 04:14:56 pm: Whoooo....

We need pics... we need pics :party: :party:
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Post by: chip20 on November 14, 2009, 11:52:43 pm: How many did they make?
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Post by: chip20 on November 14, 2009, 11:56:41 pm: Got the car today.Well happy with it.Soon gets to over 60 with a touch of the pedal.Feels a lot faster than my last one!!!
Look at Deane motors website if u want a nice mk5 gti :happy2:
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Post by: Hurdy on November 14, 2009, 11:59:23 pm: Now get it remapped, take it for a sping and pick your jaw off the floor at the performance :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: Phil Mcavity on November 16, 2009, 10:13:08 am: Quote from: chip20 on November 14, 2009, 11:52:43 pm
How many did they make?
Approx 2300, but we know of a few writen off's since :sad1:
Title: Re: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: chip20 on November 16, 2009, 08:00:59 pm: Hope mine don't end up on the wrote of list! I will post some more pics when I have detailed it.Here is 1 for now
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss62%2Fchipp20%2FDsc00173.jpg&hash=074171b74fc801b00276d8be4b3539edc3e27ed0)
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Post by: T88OMM on November 16, 2009, 08:56:02 pm: ED30 + Tornado Red = WIN! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: chip20 on November 16, 2009, 08:59:44 pm: Cheers mate :happy2:
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Post by: NB07 on November 16, 2009, 09:40:27 pm: very nice :drinking:
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Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 16, 2009, 10:01:45 pm: Congrats - so when's the next MK GTi meet? :popcornsoda:
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Post by: gazbutS3 on November 16, 2009, 10:04:26 pm: Quote from: chip20 on November 14, 2009, 11:56:41 pm
Got the car today.Well happy with it.Soon gets to over 60 with a touch of the pedal.Feels a lot faster than my last one!!!
Look at Deane motors website if u want a nice mk5 gti :happy2:

I noticed this one had gone tonight when I passed their garage
Title: Re: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: Greeners on November 16, 2009, 10:10:08 pm: Finally got one then! :congrats:

And in Tornado Pink I see! :laugh:

Only kidding, very nice fella! :happy2:
Title: Re: Should I Shouldn't I
Post by: chip20 on November 16, 2009, 10:13:10 pm: Won't be pink for long :signLOL:
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Post by: chip20 on November 16, 2009, 10:15:44 pm: Quote from: gazbutS3 on November 16, 2009, 10:04:26 pm
Quote from: chip20 on November 14, 2009, 11:56:41 pm
Got the car today.Well happy with it.Soon gets to over 60 with a touch of the pedal.Feels a lot faster than my last one!!!
Look at Deane motors website if u want a nice mk5 gti :happy2:

I noticed this one had gone tonight when I passed their garage
Are you from Bolton?
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Post by: JPC on November 16, 2009, 11:11:08 pm: Beautiful looking car mate! Looking forward to seeing the detailed pics! I'm not to far away from you mate, just north of bury
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Post by: QD MBE on November 16, 2009, 11:17:38 pm: Very nice mate, good choice there. Looks a good 'un.

:happy2: :happy2: