I Need Help! Buying an ED30 Import

[Dave J]

Isn't the one above the one that Volkswizard bought as a Jersey car and the DVLA have messed up the UK registration so it has been removed from their site until it is sorted? Do like the look of a red door though.

This one is a good spec and miles - just the lack of 2013 & 2015 services that I would want to investigate a bit;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-Gti-Edition-30-DSG-27k-Low-Mileage-/232009628075?hash=item3604d9f9ab:g:OC4AAOSw7s5Xg8V0

[garrardrj]

Isn't the one above the one that Volkswizard bought as a Jersey car and the DVLA have messed up the UK registration so it has been removed from their site until it is sorted? Do like the look of a red door though.

This one is a good spec and miles - just the lack of 2013 & 2015 services that I would want to investigate a bit;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-Gti-Edition-30-DSG-27k-Low-Mileage-/232009628075?hash=item3604d9f9ab:g:OC4AAOSw7s5Xg8V0

I would buy that if it had had the services that are missing and the dodgy paint sorted. Pity

[oisinc]

Where was this car meant to be imported from?

[993BOY]

How about this rather nice looking Pirelli instead? low mileage and a good price if everything else stacks up?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607115742613?search-target=usedcars&make=volkswagen&model=golf&sort=default&radius=1501&postcode=sa199pt&keywords=pirelli&searchcontext=default&page=2&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=10

[TheBALDpuma]

How about this rather nice looking Pirelli instead? low mileage and a good price if everything else stacks up?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607115742613?search-target=usedcars&make=volkswagen&model=golf&sort=default&radius=1501&postcode=sa199pt&keywords=pirelli&searchcontext=default&page=2&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=10

Oo that does look very nice! 50 miles from me as the crow flies so not too far. Might go check it out. Thank you!

[Andy]

How about this rather nice looking Pirelli instead? low mileage and a good price if everything else stacks up?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607115742613?search-target=usedcars&make=volkswagen&model=golf&sort=default&radius=1501&postcode=sa199pt&keywords=pirelli&searchcontext=default&page=2&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=10

Oo that does look very nice! 50 miles from me as the crow flies so not too far. Might go check it out. Thank you!

looks a good ed30 in the link and worth a look---am in Richmond so you cant be far from me TheBALDpuma

[Dave J]

That does look good for the price! All original and looks well cared for. No options other than the armrest that I can see. I've only ever seen a few Pirelli's with a lot of options fitted. I guess this one could have cruise, highline, and RNS510 added quite easily. As said, these could hold their value better in the long term as they will appeal to the true enthusiasts.
I looked at one before my ED30 - the dealers I bought mine from had no idea what one was, even though their other Cardiff branch was selling one at the time...!

To the OP - good luck with the search!

[TheBALDpuma]

So... Deposit down on that Pirelli!  It was in lovely condition, and really really looked after by the gentleman that owned it.  Your right no options, but I'm not fussed really, although I would have liked cruise but I understand it isn't difficult or expensive to have it retro fitted?  I was originally after DSG, but having driven both now I think I'm better off in a manual. I'm going to feel bad putting mileage on this one, and letting the dog get in it as it's in such nice condition inside!

[TheBALDpuma]

How about this rather nice looking Pirelli instead? low mileage and a good price if everything else stacks up?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607115742613?search-target=usedcars&make=volkswagen&model=golf&sort=default&radius=1501&postcode=sa199pt&keywords=pirelli&searchcontext=default&page=2&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=10

Oo that does look very nice! 50 miles from me as the crow flies so not too far. Might go check it out. Thank you!

looks a good ed30 in the link and worth a look---am in Richmond so you cant be far from me TheBALDpuma

I'm Leeds - Not sure where Richmond is...?

[Kai96]

So... Deposit down on that Pirelli!  It was in lovely condition, and really really looked after by the gentleman that owned it.  Your right no options, but I'm not fussed really, although I would have liked cruise but I understand it isn't difficult or expensive to have it retro fitted?  I was originally after DSG, but having driven both now I think I'm better off in a manual. I'm going to feel bad putting mileage on this one, and letting the dog get in it as it's in such nice condition inside!

Congrats got yourself a lovely looking example.

[993BOY]

So... Deposit down on that Pirelli!  It was in lovely condition, and really really looked after by the gentleman that owned it.  Your right no options, but I'm not fussed really, although I would have liked cruise but I understand it isn't difficult or expensive to have it retro fitted?  I was originally after DSG, but having driven both now I think I'm better off in a manual. I'm going to feel bad putting mileage on this one, and letting the dog get in it as it's in such nice condition inside!

Excellent!!, welcome to the select Pirelli Club  I am sure that you will be delighted with it, nice to have a car that is rare, desirable and will hold its money   

Doesn't look like it needs much doing? Only had mine for a few months,  but already replaced the Cam follower, Installed a Bluefin re-map (what a difference!!!!) plus K&N, replaced the DV with the GFB DV+ and had the wheels refurbished (they got it wrong the first time, but re-painted them a second time and they look extremely close to original  , very pleased)

If you decide to go the OEM look on the wheels, I can give you the details of the colour/re-furb guys?
Add your name to the Pirelli Register 

PS Think you had the car for a good price. Mine has 54K miles, advertised at 10.5K and I got it for £9,750, I was happy with that; did you manage to get some movement on the price?

[TheBALDpuma]

So... Deposit down on that Pirelli!  It was in lovely condition, and really really looked after by the gentleman that owned it.  Your right no options, but I'm not fussed really, although I would have liked cruise but I understand it isn't difficult or expensive to have it retro fitted?  I was originally after DSG, but having driven both now I think I'm better off in a manual. I'm going to feel bad putting mileage on this one, and letting the dog get in it as it's in such nice condition inside!

Excellent!!, welcome to the select Pirelli Club  I am sure that you will be delighted with it, nice to have a car that is rare, desirable and will hold its money   

Doesn't look like it needs much doing? Only had mine for a few months,  but already replaced the Cam follower, Installed a Bluefin re-map (what a difference!!!!) plus K&N, replaced the DV with the GFB DV+ and had the wheels refurbished (they got it wrong the first time, but re-painted them a second time and they look extremely close to original  , very pleased)

If you decide to go the OEM look on the wheels, I can give you the details of the colour/re-furb guys?
Add your name to the Pirelli Register 

PS Think you had the car for a good price. Mine has 54K miles, advertised at 10.5K and I got it for £9,750, I was happy with that; did you manage to get some movement on the price?

I got it for £8750 :)  based on one tiny ding on the front left wing (looks like a car door opened into it) and a 2cm light kurb scuff on an alloy, otherwise not a mark on it.  Silver is good for hiding stone chips etc isn't it.  Are all the pirellis silver?

I'll be keeping it standard I expect - as for the wheels I quite like the slightly darker look, and they're in near perfect condition so I won't be changing them right away, but if I do I expect I would take it back to OEM.

Need to go to the bank today and ask them for some money!

I'm going to try and not put mega miles on it, but I generally do about 15k a year, and carry a lot of stuff in the boot with work so I'm going to have to be really careful, and buy myself a good quality boot protector!  I was factoring in getting the car detailed but I'm not sure this one will need it!

[993BOY]

I got it for £8750 :)  based on one tiny ding on the front left wing (looks like a car door opened into it) and a 2cm light kurb scuff on an alloy, otherwise not a mark on it.  Silver is good for hiding stone chips etc isn't it.  Are all the pirellis silver?

I'll be keeping it standard I expect - as for the wheels I quite like the slightly darker look, and they're in near perfect condition so I won't be changing them right away, but if I do I expect I would take it back to OEM.

Need to go to the bank today and ask them for some money!

I'm going to try and not put mega miles on it, but I generally do about 15k a year, and carry a lot of stuff in the boot with work so I'm going to have to be really careful, and buy myself a good quality boot protector!  I was factoring in getting the car detailed but I'm not sure this one will need it!
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That is a good price, it was pretty good before the negotiating, that's why I posted the link, well done, a grand cheaper than mine and slightly less mileage.....result.
Dent master may be able to get the dent out for around £25? wheels sound clean too, mine were corroded so I couldn't live with that!

They came in Reflex Silver, Pearl Black and Yellow, I must say that having already had a Pearl Black one, they show the dirt and scratches far too easily, yellow is too bright and the Reflex Silver is IMO the best 

I love Silver on a Mk5  , my previous ones were Black and Grey, but silver is so forgiving as you say, hides the dirt and small scratches well 

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/993boy/media/PIRELLI/P1030274_zps2cqnygmo.jpg.html

I have one of these VW mats in the back, kept it from my first almost new Gti 9 years ago, is light weight foam type material and apart from a small mouse hole (stored in garage for years!), works great.

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/993boy/media/PIRELLI/P1030278_zps4wiasnnc.jpg.html

Got these genuine rubber mats in the footwells, and have the originals stored safe, saves the carpet and easily washed

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/993boy/media/PIRELLI/P1030287_zpsmwjetkl3.jpg.html

You need to get one of these too, far superior and look much more modern. You may have to change your canbus thou, but I am no expert on that, only ever changed one and it was a pig to do!!

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/993boy/media/PIRELLI/P1030285_zps4qlkoyiv.jpg.html

Wheel after refurb 

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/993boy/media/PIRELLI/P1030270_zpsmc15ntn6.jpg.html

Share some photos once you pick her up

[TheBALDpuma]

I will do!

The wheels do look great! Yeah that media system does look better, any idea on cost for an install?  And any idea on cost for getting cruise fitted?

[993BOY]

Very pleased with wheels, and a good match to the original colour, but it was a stressful 2 weeks waiting for them to get them done a second time. I tried everywhere to try to get a paint code, but it doesn't exist!! even phoned wheel manufacturer Ronal in Germany, when I finally got to speak to someone in English on my third attempt, they said they didn't have a code!

Mine was already fitted with the RNS510 (with SatNav), but I fitted the RCD510 to my last Gti myself and then had a battery drain problem!
So I had to get a new canbus that had been programmed for the alterations and fit it. It was located right up behind the pedals and was a real b*tch to change, but once done all okay.

There are plenty of units for sale here and on the bay (best unit is the RNS510 with DAB), but you will probably have to get the canbus coded or upgraded and then coded.
Someone on here is offering a service to do this, together with the cruise update (this also needs to be coded!)

I really fancy the reversing camera in the boot handle, but this will mean re-coding etc! it is a pain!!