Hi everyone, help i'm in a hole

[P40 THN]

My days, now i'm sliding towards the ed30 for the amount that can be done to it.

That pic with the r32 and gti is like having your two favourite models stood together

 

[Gene Hunt]

Went from a standard GTI to an ED30 & best choice i could have made.

[P40 THN]

Went from a standard GTI to an ED30 & best choice i could have made.

Haha cool i think i could have made that choice on my own. Gti or r though is a tough one for me.

I sold my astra yesterday but im gonna hold back untill the tax year to see where fuel prices have got, then i think it will help me decide.
If prices are close to 1.50 i might consider the r but if its any higher, ed30 and big tuning bug it is 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Yes, the downside of the .:R is potentially the fuel and of course the wretched 'road' tax but the gains from tuning are only slight (unless you go bonkers with a turbo or supercharger!) and so less money is spent modding unless cosmetic. So it's swings and roundabouts. It is a difficult decision, especially as the sound of that V6 on Millteks is very seductive.

[P40 THN]

If i was to get the r i wouldn't go bonkers with a turbo or charger because they cost almost as much as the car, thats only entry level 

I would be happy with breathing mods and concentrate more on the appearance. Like you say redrobin the gains are very slight, i think it cost around 2k+ just to get to 300bhp which is an extra 50hp................ :booty:to that

If i got an ed30 then i would go as far as my wallet would take me

the sound of that V6 on Millteks is very seductive.

^ soooooooooooo right, thats the only reason the r is in the equation  and the 4wd of course

[RedRobin]

the sound of that V6 on Millteks is very seductive.

^ soooooooooooo right, thats the only reason the r is in the equation  and the 4wd of course

....The '4WD' is useful in some conditions but takes something away from the tactile feel, but a Haldex switch will help a lot - Expensive though at about £700 IIRC but I'd say deffo worth it if you're keeping the car for a while.

It's strange how just the sound of an exhaust can influence us. However, sound is vibration waves is motivational vibes! It's why we like our favourite music.... It makes us feel good.

[chrishalfpenny]

red r32 wins evertime for me 

[P40 THN]

^ I Think it wins to but iv not driven the ed30 yet so I dont know what I could be missing.

I have to weigh up the pros n cons after driving both and see if i can live without the v6 soundtrack

[Saint Steve]

You need a road test in an Ediion 30 with a aftermarket exhaust. you will be able to live without the soundtrack of the R.Its not bad for a turbo charged 4 pot

[alexperkins]

You need a road test in an Ediion 30 with a aftermarket exhaust. you will be able to live without the soundtrack of the R.Its not bad for a turbo charged 4 pot

Oh it sounds pretty  damn you steve!

[Saint Steve]

You need a road test in an Ediion 30 with a aftermarket exhaust. you will be able to live without the soundtrack of the R.Its not bad for a turbo charged 4 pot

Oh it sounds pretty  damn you steve!

Did i just hear the sound of money emptying out of your wallet again buddy 

[Hedge]

You need a road test in an Ediion 30 with a aftermarket exhaust. you will be able to live without the soundtrack of the R.Its not bad for a turbo charged 4 pot

Not bad for a 4 pot but nowhere near as good as the 6 pot. 

[alexperkins]

Did i just hear the sound of money emptying out of your wallet again buddy 

Maybe...

[RedRobin]

You need a road test in an Ediion 30 with a aftermarket exhaust. you will be able to live without the soundtrack of the R. Its not bad for a turbo charged 4 pot

Not bad for a 4 pot but nowhere near as good as the 6 pot. 

....You're not wrong, Ian 

It's always wise to enjoy what you've got. You're going to miss the sound of your V6.

[Creatz]

if it wasnt for the road tax  i would of bought an R32,but then again
if it wasn't for road tax    they wouldn't be as cheap as they are