MK5 Golf GTI
General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: Aldo on December 08, 2009, 08:40:35 pm
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Hi all,
After owning a MkV 2.0 TDi 140 for the last 2 and a half years, I've now put down a deposit on an ED 30 GTI which I collect on Saturday.
Spec as standard, 23k miles in Black with Xenons, Centre Armrest and Privacy Glass as factory fitted extras. No other mods . . . yet :wink:
Looking forward to picking it up this weekend.... :jumping:
Al
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Welcomz Aldo. :happy2:
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welcome, and good choice :happy2:
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Hello and Welcome :happy2: we await a few pics on saturday then
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Good choice. :happy2:
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Hi and Welcome along... :driver:
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Welcome Aldo, I'm sure you will love the ED30, and the Forum :wink:
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Welcome mate - sounds like a great car you have there :happy2:
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welcome along1 :)
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Hello :happy2: Whereabouts are you from?
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
I'm located in Cambridge (although originally from Scotland). Have had a couple of GTIs throughout the years: an 8v MkII and a 16v MkII. Moved onto a ricer MR2 Turbo for a while (fun car). Really looking forward to regaining that kind of performance in the ED 30.
Glad to be aboard.
Al
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Welcome along matey :happy2: :wink:
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Welcome fella! :drinking:
Good choice of spec and colour! :wink:
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Welcome fella! :drinking:
Good choice of spec and colour! :wink:
I couldn't have gone for any other colour than black :happy2:
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UPDATE
Well I collected the car on Sunday so thought I'd ramble for a bit. Had roughly an 80 mile drive home which was great,. Really gave me a chance to get used to the car - although within 2 minutes, as soon as I got on the M1 another Edition 30 passed me which I thought was a rare coincidence as I rarely see them on the roads.
Anyway the drive home was really enjoyable, bit dampened by the crappy wet weather though. The main first impression, having come from a MkV 2.0 GT TDi is just how smooth and quiet the GTI engine is. It really is a massive difference - and all this time I thought my TDi was pretty refined and quiet. I have to say though I thought it would "feel" a bit quicker, but I'm wondering if that's due to me being used to the low down torque of the TDI and me not having driven petrol engines for almost 3 years, I might have to get used to revving higher again. Bear in mind though that the weather was wet and it was my first drive so I was possibly being over cautious in my driving style. Fear not, I'll investigate further this weekend ;)
Other main things I noticed on the way home were the interior - the GTI interior really is a lot nicer than the GT. The heated seats - how did I live without them ? The Pescara alloys - amazed how quickly these have grown on me. The handling - just so much sharper but hardly any harsher. The fuel consumption - down from 50 to low 30s but obviously I expected that and in my opinion a price worth paying.
Obviously I'll get the obligatory photos posted as soon as I get a chance (daylight) to take them.
One small problem I'm left with - I now have 2 cars and I need to insure both until I sell the TDI. Best deal I've found is with "More Than" , who will give me a good price on the GTI and also have quoted me £175 to insure the TDI for a YEAR, which is cheaper than other companies have quoted me to insure it on temporary cover for 30 days - wierd. Anyone else been in this situation and if so how did you handle it?
Well that's that for now. Finally got my GTI, well chuffed!!!
Aldo
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sound like youre having fun :happy2:
hello and welcome.
(the heated seats are lush arent they :booty:)
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UPDATE
I have to say though I thought it would "feel" a bit quicker, but I'm wondering if that's due to me being used to the low down torque of the TDI and me not having driven petrol engines for almost 3 years, I might have to get used to revving higher again.
Aldo
Welcome Aldo!..................couldn't agree more, I found the Ed 30 a little disappointing after driving the GT 170 diesel. It's the torque in higher gears where the diesel scores most. However with all the tuning oppurtunities available for the Ed it could become a flying machine if you get tempted by the fellas on this forum!! :smiley: we're just down the M11 from you too :happy2:
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I am with "More Than" Aldo :happy2: If you are planning on keeping the car standard, then they are one of the best! (for both money and benefits) It came with all the extra's like European cover, protected no-claims etc,etc. Only thing is they will not allow you to modify the car in ANY way which alters top speed/acceleration. :booty:
This means I have to wait till March to get my car Revo'd and change insurers!
Carlo. :santa:
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Cheers Carlo,
That's good information to know for sure!
Actually have someone coming to see the TDi on Friday so hopefully I'll be sorted and just stay with my current insurer.
Then I can begin the long researching process about which map to get :wink:
Al
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Finally got a chance to get some pics of my recently purchased GTI . . . . . . . .
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl143%2Fmadhaggis_2006%2F2009129.jpg&hash=fccb5a5f904c77861668655e7593b1023700c31a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl143%2Fmadhaggis_2006%2F2009130copy.jpg&hash=f212365f0854685563a8ed881a4b8f1b452a6edc)
:signLOL:
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:signLOL:
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I like it...looks very festive :P
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looks dry though so you should have been washing it :grin: