In the market for a mk5 edition 30, what should I be looking for?

[Preston-m3]

Hi, new member. I am in the market for an edition 30. Not owned a golf since a VR6 mk3 many years ago. Mostly had m3's fast Merc, RRS, db9.
Must have:
3 door
DSG
Not red
Low miles (ideally 50k or less)

Ideally touch screen nav
Bluetooth phone
iPod connectivity

I would like the lowest mileage example I can afford and would like a high spec model.

Would are all the options that were available when new?

Looking forward to being active on the forum once I get the car. If anyone is aware of any edition 30's that might suit me please let me know.
Cheers
Mark

[fab5freddy]

Welcome Mark,

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,103062.0.html

Doesn't have the sat nav your after but that's easily retro fitted, as is Bluetooth 

[Preston-m3]

Welcome Mark,

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,103062.0.html

Doesn't have the sat nav your after but that's easily retro fitted, as is Bluetooth 

Looks a nice example. I've got a viewing on my db9 today and a few other Enquiries too do once it's sold il be able to move on one and may consider yours. Thanks.
Mark

[PM30S]

Mine will be up for sale soon.
Brief spec 57 reg, Steel grey
Revo stage 2+ 360bhp 380lbs ft
40,700 miles, recent mot no advisories.
Pristine condition, full history with original bill of sale.
One very clean fast road Eddy.

[Jase]

I'm in the market too, as far as I know just make sure (if it's DSG) that it's serviced properly, other than that they seem pretty safe cars.

I'm really interested in that steel grey one, should I be worried about buying privately??

[PM30S]

To be honest if you are after a modified Ed30 you should only purchase a DSG.
The reason for this is that the two clutches and gearbox can handle up to 500lbs ft.
Manuals have to have the expense of the clutch being changed which is very pricey.
The clutches and gearbox on a DSG car will easily outperform the standard engine and turbo, which would have to be uprated to get near the reliability of the clutches and box.
Hope that makes sense.
Plus a DSG car accelerates faster due to rapid gear changes.

[fab5freddy]

Welcome Mark,

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,103062.0.html

Doesn't have the sat nav your after but that's easily retro fitted, as is Bluetooth 

Looks a nice example. I've got a viewing on my db9 today and a few other Enquiries too do once it's sold il be able to move on one and may consider yours. Thanks.
Mark

That's not mine Mark and I've no connection to the seller, just putting you on to what the forum has to offer if you hadn't seen it already 

[Preston-m3]

Mine will be up for sale soon.
Brief spec 57 reg, Steel grey
Revo stage 2+ 360bhp 380lbs ft
40,700 miles, recent mot no advisories.
Pristine condition, full history with original bill of sale.
One very clean fast road Eddy.

Thanks, could be also worth looking at. Need to sell the DB9. If anyone happens to know anyone in the market for a beautiful, well cared for low mileage Aston Martin DB9 let me know.
Cheers

[PM30S]

I'm in the market too, as far as I know just make sure (if it's DSG) that it's serviced properly, other than that they seem pretty safe cars.

I'm really interested in that steel grey one, should I be worried about buying privately??

Totally correct the TFSI engine in the Eddy's has been used by VW for years its a solid reliable 2.0 16v engine.