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Offline WAWGTi

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I bought a GTI
« on: 18 October 2023, 21:04 »
Hi all.
Very new to the VW gang. First time I will be owning a GTI , . I've gone for the Clubsport and the 45 anniversary edition.
Not picked it up yet so not quite over the line.
I'm coming from a MK3 Focus RS , Just hope I'm doing the right thing !

Quick question , How many 45 Editions were made in the UK ?? I can't seem to find the answer on the tinterweb .

Thanks  :smiley:

Offline Exonian

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #1 on: 20 October 2023, 16:18 »
Welcome WAW!  :smiley:

The Ed45 will lack the drama of an RS for sure so let’s hope you’ve done the right thing, but it’s a great package as far as 4 pot 2.0’s go.
I’ve got a normal Clubsport and have had it almost three years now, I certainly didn’t expect to keep it that long as normal 18 months is good going for me.

No idea on the numbers of 45’s, there certainly won’t be more than a few hundred. Maybe post up a thread in the mk8 section as someone is bound to have an idea even if just going from sites like ‘howmanyleft’
‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

Offline WAWGTi

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #2 on: 20 October 2023, 22:31 »
Cheers mate . I'm looking for an all rounder and they say
the GTI is the one  👍

Offline BillSan

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #3 on: 23 October 2023, 09:23 »
Like Exonian, I have a relatively early Clubsport (had from new for 27 months now). 

I've only ever seen one other Clubsport on the road and haven't seen a 45 yet.   

I only live 15 miles from Birmingham so it's not like I'm in the sticks either.
Pure White Mk8 Clubsport
TD Motorsport Pro Y Spoke Wheels
1899 Software but new s/wheel & no bongs since 4/1/24

Gone: Mk7.5 GTE

Offline fin45cs

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2023, 20:05 »
Welcome mate. I have had my 45ed since may, and i think i have only seen 1 clubsport not a 45 though. Both cars very rare at mo.
Ultimate all rounder too.  :smiley:

Offline The_Doc

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2023, 21:14 »
According to the DVLAs statistics, as of the end of Q2 2023 there were 133 Edition 45s on the road, and 2 SORN.
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Offline fin45cs

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #6 on: 26 October 2023, 19:19 »
According to the DVLAs statistics, as of the end of Q2 2023 there were 133 Edition 45s on the road, and 2 SORN.

"2 sorn" I bet delivery mileage too.

Offline WAWGTi

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #7 on: 27 October 2023, 13:30 »
Great to hear all  your comments. I've picked it up now and drove home through mid Wales . Very good on the Twisties . I'm impressed 😁

Offline Exonian

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #8 on: 27 October 2023, 18:27 »
Long may that continue!

Get some photos up, we don’t see too many on here.
‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: I bought a GTI
« Reply #9 on: 27 October 2023, 21:50 »
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