MK5 Edition 30 pruchase advice

[crashdesk]

Hi,

I am test driving a ED30 this weekend and need some advice on what to look out for and what I should be offering.

It's a 3 door, red, manual, with 33,000 miles on the clock and the price is £13,000.

Any issues that would be occuring with this particular model?

Also, what is the current road tax and what is the cost of a service etc. General yearly costs?

Thanks for any advice.
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[keano]

Be ready for the 40k service - Cambelt, waterpump + Full engine & filter service + Brake fluid etc...

Mine recently cost £650 > (although i have the DSG so the gearbox oil change is £150)

They are very well built cars so I wouldn't expect any problems. Although most people on here will say to change the diverter valve to the new revision D (£50). ( i did. but turns out the original was perfect)

Other than that, the price sounds good, so good luck with the sale  

EDIT: with regards to runnning costs.

I usually get 300 miles out of a £65 tank of V power fuel.
£240 a year for tax
And tyres wont last long if your an idiot like myself    

[crashdesk]

"Be ready for the 40k service - Cambelt, waterpump + Full engine & filter service + Brake fluid etc..."
Hopefully I can get them to do this before I purchase?

"Mine recently cost £650"
Holy Moses!

They are very well built cars so I wouldn't expect any problems. Although most people on here will say to change the diverter valve to the new revision D (£50). ( i did. but turns out the original was perfect)
Will research that thanks!



"I usually get 300 miles out of a £65 tank of V power fuel."
Pretty Good!

"£240 a year for tax"
Not so good but was expecting that

"And tyres wont last long if your an idiot like myself"
I don't think I'll be hokin' the dung out of it...Well, I say that now


Any more advice greatly appreciated. Thanks for all that. 

[rich83]

If you think you wont be "hokin' the dung out of it".... think again, cos you wont be able to help it!

[Resonance]

Thanks for doing this post!

I am currently in the market for buying a ED 30 and needed to know the key facts about buying one and owning one!

Will keep my eye on this thread :)

Resonance

[crashdesk]

Great stuff.

Bit fastidious when it comes to purchasing a car. Got a MK3 1.4 7 years ago. Did loads of research, avoided the dodgy one's and the car is still going strong. Worth getting info from people in the know!

Only reason I am selling up is because I have itchy feet and always wanted a GTI. It just happens that there is a ED30 for sale at a decent price from a reputable dealer. Fingers crossed!

Kepp the advice coming.

[keano]

Also... few hundred quid gets you 300 rather quick horses! 

[crashdesk]

Sounds good! The only thing is I will be strapped for cash for some time, that's why I have to make a good decision. Would love to think that this ED30 is going to be as good (reliability-wise) as my MK3 CL.

Oh yes, forgot to ask Keano "diverter valve to the new revision D". Not too savvy here. What is the diverter valve?

[Hurdy]

 "diverter valve to the new revision D". Not too savvy here. What is the diverter valve?

Diverter valve is a recirculating dump valve.

The OEM one tends to rip the diaphragm wheras the revision D fits the same in 5 mins and is a piston type which is much more reliable and only costs around £40-50

[crashdesk]

Would there be any point in mentioning this during sale?

[Hurdy]

I would mention it. It may be that a previous owner has already had this done. 

[gazbutS3]

cambelt at 40K????????

[Nick S]

Think it's 4 years actually Gaz.  Think yourself lucky you don't have to carry that out for me as well  

[crashdesk]

The Timing belt on my current golf hasn't been replaced yet and mechanic says it's fine. The car is 13 years old with 78,000 miles on the clock.

[gazbutS3]

Think it's 4 years actually Gaz.  Think yourself lucky you don't have to carry that out for me as well  

so if u do 30K a year its 120K