Welcome to the forum A.H If i had my choice again i would plump for the ED 30, nothing wrong with the standard GTI mind, you can just do so much more with the engine on the ED 30
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Things to get if possible, High line computer, DSG, and Monza II if your going for a standard GTI, oh and check the condition of these, make sure the are in mint condition or knock the price down accordingly.