GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?

[Johnny_tro]

I have GT TDI - and have to say its a lovely car. I've recently cut down on my mileage (a lot) and thinking toward to end of the year - should a GTI be on the cards. Now I got my Gt with 80k on the clock, full dealer history one owner etc. and it seems bullet proof.

General advice.....

If I was to look for the petrol, would you say not really look at anything over 40k -50k mileage?

GTI < seems to be the easiest to buy (lot about)

ED30 owners < these are a lot more, price wise. What I would like to know, WHY did you choose an ED30 and not go to an R32 - as prices on these don't seem far off?

If you have the ££ spare guys, would more of you go for the R32?

[JackG]

For me the R32 was not exciting to drive, I drive the R32 and yes it sounded nice but was no where close to a gti! Gti was right the moment i sat inside it, drive was more lively,
Picked my ED30 as due to the mod factor, I like to mod my cars and the ED30 is far more modable then the R32

R32 tyres costs more...due the fact you will need 4
R32 tax costs
It may be a 3.2V6 but it's heavy and for a 3.2 V6 in a golf....it's performance isn't great  

Don't get me wrong i like the R32 and I'm trying to get my Mrs to buy one  so I can have the sound and the power of my ED30
Love the ED30's looks!

It's what you think tho! The above is only my opinion 
  

[andrewparker]

In today's climate you'd be mad not to buy an Edition 30. When I bought my standard GTI nearly 5 years ago prices were still very high and demand was so great that good cars were flying out of showrooms. I bought a 1 year old car, being the first to see it with a queue of people behind me. Used Edition 30s back then were very rare. It's a totally different story at the moment. GTIs are everywhere and are being sold for next to nothing, and Edition 30s are also easily obtainable. Some of the GTIs that go in the classifieds astound me. The value for money is crazy.

[Nickyboy]

The reasons I chose an ed30 over an R32 were road tax costs, mpg, heavier front end, tyres (just replaced my rears for the first time @ 51k), the (apologies) gash r32 alloys, cost per bhp when tuning....the main decider was the 300bhp engine in the ed30 gave me a massive grin  

[Johnny_tro]

Opionions is what I'm after.....!

The R32 is exciting me, but costs putting me offer.

Value for money - agree GTI. Being a novice......

The ED30 - whats the add ons over a GTI then? was it just upgrade suspension, brakes and a bit more BHP?

[Tfsi_Mike]

Before I was married & had expendable income I could've justified the higher £/bhp and very ditched the Cupra and scratched the R itch

Kinda glad I stuck with the Cupra as I wouldn't have finished what I planned for an R

Would you consider a Cupra? The wing mirrors......

[Sug]

Opionions is what I'm after.....!

The R32 is exciting me, but costs putting me offer.

Value for money - agree GTI. Being a novice......

The ED30 - whats the add ons over a GTI then? was it just upgrade suspension, brakes and a bit more BHP?

Larger turbo, body coloured bumper,skirts etc, wheels, interior has a few different touches including seats, limited number made. Im sure there a few others as well?

[JackG]

Before I was married & had expendable income I could've justified the higher £/bhp and very ditched the Cupra and scratched the R itch

Kinda glad I stuck with the Cupra as I wouldn't have finished what I planned for an R

Would you consider a Cupra? The wing mirrors......

Who wants one of those messes on wheels 

[Tfsi_Mike]

I cry.

[sub39h]

if i was buying with the intention of tuning i'd get an Eddy. if not i'd get an R32. simples.

[JackG]

I cry.

just kidding 

[sanj]

I looked at many car's and chose the Edition30 as it was so easy to get so much more power after a stage one remap and look's a lot more refined than a standard GTI(R32 rear look's the nut's for me),the R32 sound's fantastic but it cost's so much more to run,I drove a R32 before making my mind up but it did'nt seem quick,I still get a smile on my face everytime I put my foot down in the ED30 as there is so much power top end and my new sach's clutch is'nt even fitted yet!

[Tinytim]

The suspension and brakes are the same.

I had a R32 before the Perilli (basically an ED30)
I am much more happy with the Gti compared to the R32.

The GTi for me is just so much more an all round better car, a lot quicker when tuned, cheaper to run and more civilised when required. Although less grip from fwd it's lighter, handles better and cheaper as there is no haldex to go wrong/service.

Don't get me wrong I loved the R32 but I got bored as after a while it felt sluggish.

[rich83]

For me it was the fact you can stage 1 an edition 30 and end up with ~290bhp. Also they are a bit more subdued that the r32, and doesn't attract much attention. :-)

[Hedge]

Veyron slaying R32 ftw.