Thought about an Edition 30!

[ianv5]

Better start saving!

[GrayMK5GTI]

an improved engine (no cam follower issues).

There is a nasty timing chain tensioner issue with the EA888. It's a much more expensive fix than a cam follower.

Only been a few instances of that failing. R32 has the same concern.

At least there's no belt to change every 4 years I suppose 

[MC71]

I think Stage 1 map brings them to 310bhp. The stock clutch isn't great apparently if you buy a manual and there's a good chance of slip with a stage 1 map.

Slip, slip, sliding away! 

You "might" manage Stage 1 but (like me) plan on a £1k+ bill for an uprated clutch after that!   

Back on topic, its not worth the jump in monies IMO. I went from a GTI to an Eddy and love it but when I bought mine a couple of years ago the difference was a lot less so less of a factor.

If you can wait, get an R when money allows! 

[gobbleplease]

I think Stage 1 map brings them to 310bhp. The stock clutch isn't great apparently if you buy a manual and there's a good chance of slip with a stage 1 map.

Slip, slip, sliding away! 

You "might" manage Stage 1 but (like me) plan on a £1k+ bill for an uprated clutch after that!   

Back on topic, its not worth the jump in monies IMO. I went from a GTI to an Eddy and love it but when I bought mine a couple of years ago the difference was a lot less so less of a factor.

If you can wait, get an R when money allows! 

Yip same here I went from a stage 2+ GTi to a 2+ Eddy and tbh I had equal amounts of fun in the GTI, at 6k its not worth the upgrade although it is a fair bit quicker at that state of tune.

3k worth of second had tuning parts will see rekindle your love for the GTI

[dan930]

Hi mate..it's not worth splashing  all that money upgrading from a gti to a ed30...I got to the point where I stopped modding my Eddie as I had traction issues due to the power so I sold it & brought a golfR..if you decide to get a golfR you won't be disappointed,I'm currently on GIAC extreme map with dsg stg3 map pushing out around 340-350bhp with similar lbft...it's awesome,no more issues with traction now...

[ianv5]

Have decided that my next car will be a golf R, have seen a couple already creeping under 20k so hopefully by this time next year I might be in the position to get one:-)

[Real Thing]

I have had my gti for a year and a half and was thinking about moving to an Edition 30. Went and had a look at one in Peterborough 5 door in white with 65k on the clock, 2008 model with mfsw and parking sensors, no other obvious upgrades, radio was a basic vw one, up for £11995.

Condition was ok but me being a perfectionist my 2005 tornado red is in better condition. My gti has 74k on the clock so not a great difference in mileage. Both have full service history.

So I asked how much to part ex, dealer would not move on price of Eddie £11995, offered me £5500 for mine, I know I would prob get about £6500 for mine if I sold privately (hopefully).

So the question is, is an editon 30 3 years younger than mine really worth £6495 more than my 2005 gti!

Personally I don't think so, with that amount of money I could run my current car for a few more years and spend quite alot on remaps, upgrades etc.

Also I have noticed that mk6 gti prices are getting pretty close to top end Eddie prices.

I know the Eddie is a limited addition but not worth the extra for me at the moment.

By going to a dealer you are probably paying a couple of grand for a hassle free change over you could sell yours privately and then go and find a Private ED30 save yourself maybe £2.5 - £3K but there is a lot more hassle involved and we know how dealers rip you off but there are in business to make money

[Mk5 GTian]

I was looking at Ed30's this morning and reckon 10K will now get you a good one. 12 seems a lot. It'll be hard finding one in the colour you want though.