Edition 30 or Pirelli?

[ianv5]

I was thinking of trading up from my 05 GTi to a Mk6 Golf R, however prices are still quite high. So I was thinking of buying a low mileage high spec Edition 30 or Pirelli.

As far as I know they are pretty much the same car except for wheels and interior, I just wondered which one would keep its residual value more in the future or even start to appreciate!

If I get a low mileage one I would look to keep it for along time until I can really afford a MK6 R or Mk7.

Any thoughts?

[Joesoap]

With the Pirelli your stuck with Black or sliver and there's the yellow stitching, not fussed on the wheels either   
For me I wanted a Steel gray first or the Red so had to be an edition 30 
As for residual value shouldn't be nothing between them,
Holding residual value will be down to buying a good low miles high spec one and keeping it that way,
No daft front ends , Gay air,daft mods, silly wide wheels.
 

[ianv5]

Forgot the limited colours of the Pirelli

[mad_pete]

The Pirelli will hold better as it is rarer and it's slightly choice interior makes it more if a novelty. I doubt you would notice it much at sale time though. Just get the best car you can find.

[ianv5]

The Pirelli will hold better as it is rarer and it's slightly choice interior makes it more if a novelty. I doubt you would notice it much at sale time though. Just get the best car you can find.

Ideally I would like a 5 door in black, dsg or manual,so not sure how many out there?

[wigit]

Pirellis also made in graphite blue and yellow, yellow ones are imports, circa 230 Pirellis made compared to 2,300 Ed30s

[ianv5]

Pirellis also made in graphite blue and yellow, yellow ones are imports, circa 230 Pirellis made compared to 2,300 Ed30s

Wow, never seen a blue or yellow one!

[Joesoap]

5 door will be harder to sell on I would say.

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[ianv5]

5 door will be harder to sell on I would say.

As for 2300 Edition 30's made,but divide by five colour's ( I think) =Rare car 
 so finding the colour in the high spec you want, low miles etc ( with the doors you want)  will be hard be a hard job.
I found mine 

Found one very cheap but the mileage is Stellar

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-58-Volkswagen-Golf-2-0T-FSi-GTI-Pirelli-230BHp-SATNAV-SIMPLY-STUNNING-/300928276964?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4610b919e4

[Joesoap]

Starship enterprise has less miles than that 

[garrardrj]

Pirelli's were made to sell off the last MK5 GTi's in a limted run like many manufacturers do at the transition time from one model to another (MK5 to MK6 as far as Pirelli is concerned)
The Edition 30 was made to celebrate the Anniversary of the GTI and was due to be limited to 1500 but was increased to 2300ish for some reason (Does anyone know why)
Like anything made to celebrate an Anniversary the ED30 will be worth more in the long run (10 years plus)

In the short term i would say that the ED30 will also retain more value as long as the mileage is kept low .

So depends on what mileage you intend to do and over what period - Cars with over 100k only attract a certain buyer and when you limit the appeal it reduces the price accordingly

My Opinion 

[dan930]

Starship enterprise has less miles than that 

Been to the moon & back mate

[Top Cat]

5 door will be harder to sell on I would say.

As for 2300 Edition 30's made,but divide by five colour's ( I think) =Rare car 
 

 

[Beddie]

5 door will be harder to sell on I would say.

As for 2300 Edition 30's made,but divide by five colour's ( I think) =Rare car 
 so finding the colour in the high spec you want, low miles etc ( with the doors you want)  will be hard be a hard job.
I found mine 

Don't forget the hundreds of euro market ones that Motorpoint shifted...

[N8KOW]

I like the Pirelli and the interior, pretty trick, but just limited to silver and black, if your happy with those colours then great!