opinions on moving from ed30 to golf r or mk7 gti

[seiko]

Been thinking of upgrading from my ed 30 to a m6 or mk 7 R or even a mk7 gti gti, done a bit of home work and now not sure if it would be worth it these are the power to weigh calculations

Golf r mk7  292 bhp, kerb weight 1495 KG = 196 bhp
Golf r mk6 267 bhp  kerb weight 1541 KG = 174 bhp
Golf gti mk7 220 bhp kerb weight 1402KG = 157 bhp
Ed30 stage 1 aprox 290 bhp kerb weight 1332KG, = 218 bhp my current ride


Was just wanting other opinions, I know I will get all wheel drive with the R and a remap would take the mk7 up to around 350 bhp to give 235 bhp power to weight, just think it is a lot of money to spend for not a lot of gain, what are other peoples views who have the R or new mk7 gti, is it worth the extra spend for drivability thanks

[samiul11]

If i had the funds i'd snap a mk6 R up...they're slowly dropping in price too 

[seiko]

I do agree , don't do traffic lights or quarter mile shoots either, my ed30 is a manual though so wil be looking to uprate the clutch very soon, and the mk7 r is the better bet than the mk6 for the reasons you gave , mk6 r have dropped in price, seen one for £15k advertised,

[rosscoe63]

i have an Ed30 with some subtle mods, its a beautiful car. My pal has a 7R, which is a beautiful  car too. I really like the 7R's, but I just can't justify the significant extra ££££ for one.

[irish_ram]

Plus the ED30 is a Special Edition so gives it something extra special above just the stats 

My plan will be to upgrade at some point but will not be selling the ED30 and keeping it as my hobby car so to speak 

[seiko]

that sounds like a plan, just love mine think i would regret it if i sold it like i did selling my mk1 gti few years back.