New member, cant decide on edition 30 or not?

[alfboden]

Hi, I'm hoping to buy a gti within the next month. Still haven't decided on wether or not to get an edition 30 or not. What price should I be looking at for an unmodified example with average miles on the clock?

[Tortaruga]

Welcome

Ed30 will cost more than a standard gti. It's a lovely car and has quite a few differences over standard. If you can afford/justify the extra cost go for it.

The stock gti is a great car too - you won't feel short changed if you don't buy an Ed30.

[Welshman Adam]

I was in the same boat last year.  In the end I went for the 30.  Mainly for the extra bit of power, the rarity of them (compared to the standard GTI) and the additional standard features (heated seats, dual zone climate etc). 

However, I would have liked full leather and the 18" Monza alloys from the GTI, the later simply because they are far easier to clean!

[Gene Hunt]

Hi, I'm hoping to buy a gti within the next month. Still haven't decided on wether or not to get an edition 30 or not. What price should I be looking at for an unmodified example with average miles on the clock?

..........no brainer mate.

[alfboden]

Hi, I'm hoping to buy a gti within the next month. Still haven't decided on wether or not to get an edition 30 or not. What price should I be looking at for an unmodified example with average miles on the clock?

..........no brainer mate.

Haha cheers, can anyone give me an idea on price for a 3dr on an 07 plate with less than average miles?

[Gazza747]

starting at 9k

[MC71]

Welcome along. 

Are you planning having the engine tuned? If so, I'd suggest an Eddy, more headroom in the K04 Turbo'd car than the K03 Turbo'd standard GTI.

 

[alfboden]

I'll probably just have it mapped but the extra overhead on the ed 30 turbo is useful, can't go too crazy on it as I'm supposed to buying a house this year. Seems like a good source of info here!

[alfboden]

I've found one at main dealer, hoping to do a deal!

[MC71]

^^^^ link?

Price, spec? 

[alfboden]

http://www.volkswagen-romford.co.uk/Romford/Used-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-MK5-Hatchback-3Dr-Reflex-Silver-Metallic-2007-R6TPB.aspx
Fairly standard spec I think but looks like an updated stereo??

[skard]

That's an MFD2 - the old SatNav which is very outdated now.

Don't like the 30 badges on the outer door, but otherwise a nice looking car. Could always sell on the plate 

[camfollower]

Ed.30 (k04) boosts later than the standard GTI (K03), it has a different turbo K04 vs K03, the K04 maps on stage 1 to around 280-300bhp, where as the K03 on the same stage to around 240-250bhp... interestingly they both make similar torque on stage 1; in the region of 300lb/ft depending on tuner.  The K04 is definitely the tuners choice; but a well setup K03 isn't a slow motor.

[MC71]

Looks ok! 

Low miles but still a lot for what it is,good old main dealers.  It's got Highline, Multi Function Steering wheel, Sat Nav (although a basic OLD one). Lots of stuff (if you want it) can be retrofitted, from the relatively cheap Cruise Control to Xenons. Not sure about the Stuck On 30's either.

Make sure its had its Cambelt and Waterpump changed as it should be done at 4 years or 60k miles, whichever comes first. 

Looks like it was owned by someone who knew what it was as they got hold of the build number plaque already.

 

[alfboden]

That's an MFD2 - the old SatNav which is very outdated now.

Don't like the 30 badges on the outer door, but otherwise a nice looking car. Could always sell on the plate 

When you say outdated, does that mean s**t? Is it simple to add iPhone and Bluetooth connectivity?