Bit of a mixed bag but I remember a few negative reviews of the ED40 and the TCR, but more so the ED40, I recall it was very much a poor relation to the Clubsport S in the eyes of several reviewers, many references to the overboost function. It is easy to be critical of VW but it was never marketed as anything but a trim upgrade.
Are these reviews objective? I simply do not understand how the ED45 can have a lower rating than the standard CS, sure it will appeal to less people but a lower score is complete bunkum, in my view.
If you like the wheels, want a titanium exhaust and a few other bits and bobs to differentiate your car from a standard CS then it represents good value, just a shame DCC is effectively a £2300 option.
Whilst I am looking forward to ED45 ownership a few doubts have recently crept in that I may regret selling my 3 door manual ED40, I will for sure miss those Recaros but at least I get GTI on the seat of the ED45 to soften the blow.
