Saw my first ED35 today

[MPS]

Them wheels look like Monty II's off a mk4 GTI!! Does look nice though

[Snoopy]

Its a shame we only get the full leather and not the half leather in the uk.
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[polished_phil]

i've had a drive in one of these as a friend of mine had one for a week as a demonstrator, the park assist was very impressive but tbh the car its self felt a bit to big and was a bit of a let down, it made all the right noises but thats about it. I think the whole design looks gorgeous but i do agree with the "monty look" wheels.

[candy turbo]

Have people not seen how much new cars are nowadays?

For example I got a "special offer" through from VW yesterday advertising their stock of the Golf 2.0TDI Match 5dr, at £22k each. So a fairly basic spec diesel Golf for £8k less than an Edition 35. As far as I'm concerned it's inline with the pricing of other models, and as many have pointed out, the additional standard equipment on an Edition 35 is worth more than the premium it costs over a standard GTI.

this is exactly what im saying the ed 35 has not much over the 2.0tdi match , slightly different seat , petrol engine and 15 mm shorter springs , thats about it any thing that makes it a performance car is nt there , brakes , traction aid (lsd), decent seats , suspension set up etc etc it wont even be limited no s  if the ed30 was anything to go by

[andrewparker]

But I think everyone knows the GTI isn't a wholly performance orientated car. It's objective is to be every car you ever need, something I think it fulfills pretty well.

[MaverickFSI]

This thread is a very interesting read indeed. Some very valid points too. I think you buy a Golf because you like the Golf. It is a very common model amongst other cars because of it's versatility and general all round package and to be fair VW have been kings at providing such a package for some time now. The Ed35, on face value, looks nice and does feature very subtle touches that differentiate it from standard/GTI models, which essentially every anniversary Golf has always done to justify it's production. I will say the £29,405 starting price tag for the 5dr DSG is expensive, yes, but VW know that people will buy it because of it's exclusivity amongst the other Golf ranges. I think given time the Edition 35 will become a sort after car especially if VW cap the production run like they should of with the Edition 30.

However.....

For an extra £340 you could buy a Scirocco R!

[andrewparker]

You're kind of contradicting yourself because the Sirocco doesn't have close to the versatility the Golf offers.

[MaverickFSI]

You're kind of contradicting yourself because the Sirocco doesn't have close to the versatility the Golf offers.

I do realise this! But it was just to emphasise what other car you could buy for similar money if you weren't to fussed about all round practicality and the Scirocco is better looking. I use to have a Scirocco, TDI none the less, but besides the big heavy doors and 4 seats it was very versatile, well I thought anyway, big boot & spacious inside. Not an obvious choice as a family car though!

[182_blue]

You're kind of contradicting yourself because the Sirocco doesn't have close to the versatility the Golf offers.

Explain ?

[andrewparker]

You're kind of contradicting yourself because the Sirocco doesn't have close to the versatility the Golf offers.

Explain ?

5 doors...

[andrewparker]

Other than that you've a smaller load capacity, but more importantly access to the boot, because of the high lip and smaller opening is worse. It's just a less practical car because of its shape.

[Greeners]

Plus the rearward vision in a Rocco is poor at best...............

Would still have an .:R in a heartbeat though! 

[Matty!]

Saw one when they first came out, I dont think they have the same impact as the ED30 did, well it didnt to me.

[Brimma]

Red one at GTi International last year looked stunning

Just a shame it's so many £££££££££££s 

[MAT ED30]

My dealer has a red one for sale it's the demo car I think