Gti Mk5 Standard vs Gti Ed30 - Same Price But Which One?

[outlandish]

So in the next few days I will be getting my first MK5 after upgrading from my MK4.. Now I have test drove 2, one black standard and one silver edition 30. I like both, they are the same price, same mileage, both 2008, noth full VWSH, both 2 owners... I wanted a black gti orignally but the opportunity to pick up an edition 30 for the same price seems like a no-brainer. I know it is my choice to what I prefer but just looking for advice from those who know about them and the differences between them. IMO the interior is much better in the ed30 but from the outside I like the look of the black, not to say the silver doesnt look good because it does!

[camfollower]

Seems odd that they are the same price, however if it's a clean example, I'd go for the K04 without question, esp. if your going to map it.

[skard]

I may be biased here.....ED30.

But, what's the options like? Odd they are the same price.

For example...heated seats, highline clocks, multifunction wheel, what headunit, luxury packs, does one have better history, can't see Xenon's on either?

[pd9264]

id have to say ed30.

[outlandish]

Xenons only on the ed30 and it has all the extras I need inc those mentioned above. Both have good fsh and cambelts done. Both hpi clear. They are not exactly the same price, the ed30 is only a few hundred more which is fine. The interior on the ed30 is in another league to that of the std mk5.

[JoeDarKa]

ED30 for sure!

[Jonny]

Looking at the pics, I don't think the Ed30 has xenons.

Personally if you've got the cash go for the edition 30 

[dmac1969]

Go for the Ed30 , upgrading to 18"s on the Black GTI will cost you more than the price difference between the two cars , plus you get a K04 turbo and much more scope for tuning included.

[jon-tfsi]

ED30 all the way. You may always regret it if you get the GTI.
Many on here have upgraded from a GTI to an ED30

I had a similar dilemma a few years ago and plummed for a leon TFSI instead of a Cupra. It was a mistake and 2 years later a got a Cupra.

[GTI5]

As a MK5 GTI owner I would say ED 30 as well. Decent value now and much more headroom for modifying but still great standard no doubt.

Go for a decent spec motor where possible .

Can you get one with a warranty? Bit more safety.

Black looks great but shows up more dirt!
 
There is a silver ED30 in this thread and it looks top notch with 19 inch Monzas (Not OEM): http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,45652.0.html

[AaronMc]

Def the Edition 30, for all the reasons already stated above!

Will probably be more desirable when you come to sell too!

[Tortaruga]

Check the Ed30 isn't a cat D. If it's cheap it might have history...although maybe it's the GTI that's overpriced??

Can you tell us what the forecourt prices are?

[gazon69]

For what i've spent in mine i should have just saved another 2k and bought an ed30.  Ed30 all the way fella. I wouldnt be bothered if the gti had every optional extra and the ed30 had none. Everything can be retro fitted anyways

[GTI-Ross]

Got to wonder why they are the same price, when i was looking for mine the ED30 was always £1000 -£2000 more if well specd...so seems strange...

[camfollower]

I agree, I'd love to know the prices and full spec. 

The GTI has got to have a much better spec. or is overpriced.  Is it the same garage, looks similar in the pics.