10k to spend what would you buy

[b20wht]

Hi guys, in the next few months I'm going to have around the 10k mark to spend on a car, and I'm not sure what my best option would be!  I really like the look of the mk6 gti but for that money I'm guessing  I would be looking at a slightly higher mileage car, or should I go for a nice edition 30 mk5 with lower miles on?  The other half drives a 170 gt tdi mk5 so I kinda feel I might get board with the ed30 to quickly as I have been using hers on and off for the last 4 yrs (different driving experience I know but still looks similar and same dash etc). 

I would be looking at keeping it for around 3 yrs or so and obviously don't want to lose a fortune either.

What would you go for if it was your money?

[samiul11]

I'd go for a 335i

[dansmith180]

I'd buy a nice ED30, you might have to wait a while but you won't lose much money and they are a lovely car, if I hadn't already poured so much into my normal GTI I would buy one.

[PM30S]

Get a low mile Edition 30 that's tuned.
Your love every minute of it I promise.

[bonelorry]

This.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101143.0.html

Shameless plug 

[Darren]

I would say ed30 for all the same reasons as above, really nice car, should hold value well & plenty of fun plus you can go large on bhp if that's your thing. Only had my one a week & all standard but loving it, just have a look on here for some great buying tips & cars for sale, good luck 

[howie1987]

i have swapped from a gti to a  ed30 and honestly the difference is night and day you'll love it.

[AJP]

i have swapped from a gti to a  ed30 and honestly the difference is night and day you'll love it.

Does a k04 make that much difference..?

[howie1987]

i have swapped from a gti to a  ed30 and honestly the difference is night and day you'll love it.

Does a k04 make that much difference..?

well both of mine were stage 2+ about 70bhp difference now so obviously a bit different if standard. but just the dsg gearbox is good and just feels nicer to drive . don't get me wrong the gti is good but edition 30 just seems nicer to drive.

[rich83]

"Id spend most of it on coke and hookers... and I would fritter the rest"

[guyrocks]

Get a ed30 m8 I love mine you will not get sick of it I know easy get over 300  ponies no problem. ........ that will keep you smiling

[guyrocks]

"Id spend most of it on coke and hookers... and I would fritter the rest"

Ha ha ha that sounds like a mint weekend

[FJ1000]

Another option if you already have use of a golf....Audi A4 b8 2.0T Quattro s-line. Remap alone gets it close to 300bhp.

I had one for 3 years, great car, very smooth and refined, but made quick progress. Only thing I didn't like was that it sounded like a vacuum cleaner. Really needed a performance exhaust

I sold mine for £12.5k Ish but I've seen some around 10k mark (slightly older/higher mileage)






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[b20wht]

Wow, not 1 vote for a mk6 gti. Whats the mk5 got that the 6 hasn't? (or is this just a biased forum lol?)  I do like our gt170 mk5 and I'm sure the ed30 is miles better too. I'm not a fan off the a4 tbh never have been.  335i is a good shout, but there's just something about them that don't do it for me!!

Bonelorry your car sounds like a beauty mate but I think I would like a few more options fitted tbh and maybe dsg. Also its a bit to soon as ive got to shift my x5 before I'm in a position to buy.

[Johnsy]

How about a Passat R36 or Passat CC with the same engine.?