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Should I Shouldn't I
« on: November 12, 2009, 09:14:28 pm »
Hi. Got my eye on an ED30 at my local showroom.Thinking is it really worth that extra 4k to swap. I have an 06 plate GTI manual with 40k miles.The ED30 Is 07 plate DSG with 24k.Would I notice that much difference?

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 09:18:43 pm »
I f you got the spare dosh then I say do it   :happy2:

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 09:21:57 pm »
sounds like a reasonable proposition to me  :happy2:
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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2009, 09:31:56 pm »
^^ Ditto

If you've the dosh.. do it !

All you need is a remap.. and you will be soo pleased you did it :jumping: :driver:
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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 09:53:52 pm »
Hi. Got my eye on an ED30 at my local showroom.Thinking is it really worth that extra 4k to swap. I have an 06 plate GTI manual with 40k miles.The ED30 Is 07 plate DSG with 24k.Would I notice that much difference?
God yes, 4k is the cheapest to switch models  :happy2:

Well worth it :smiley:

Go drive it, doesnt cost nothing either  :wink:
« Last Edit: November 12, 2009, 09:57:58 pm by Phil Mcavity »

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 09:56:25 pm »
If you have the cash, go for it.

Obviously check it out thoroughly. No point spending £4k on the switch and then having to pay extra for extra work.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 10:07:13 pm »
The 'cost to change' figure sounds pretty good.
Depends what your plans are for the car and how you currently drive yours. If you're looking to remap then it's go to be a good idea.

The standard GTI 'feels' quicker / more responsive under normal to modederate driving conditions - could be argued 'deceptively quicker'. Obviously, it's not quicker, as we all know.
Most motoring journo's prefered the feel of the standard GTI for this reason IIRC, despite the Ed30 being the slightly stronger performer.

As said, depends on your plans for the Ed30 and driving style.

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 10:10:15 pm »
DO IT  :jumpmove:
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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2009, 10:12:37 pm »
Golf R gone.

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2009, 10:37:06 pm »
Cheers.I will take it for a test drive :happy2:

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2009, 09:30:14 am »
i would mate  :driver:

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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2009, 09:36:36 am »
just KO4 your gti  :popcornsoda:


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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2009, 12:10:27 pm »
just KO4 your gti  :popcornsoda:

Or buy my Garrett Turbo kit :happy2:
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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2009, 12:56:43 pm »
I's do it for the extra tuning potential and the rarity, colour coded bumpers wheels...
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Re: Should I Shouldn't I
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2009, 01:59:10 pm »
If nothing else to get a newer car, one that is rarer and will hedge against the depreciation a lot better than the std GTI.  Plus a K04 GTI would be much mre fun if you do ANY power mods to it.