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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: domrees on 04 October 2013, 13:33

Title: Edition 40
Post by: domrees on 04 October 2013, 13:33
Well, I might as well speculate on a car that has no future release date...it can't hurt can it?!

Anyone any idea when the Ed40 will be due out?  And the likely spec? 

Been googling it but not really found much info.

Picking my new GTI up next week, and already I'm planning the next one....
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: barrym381 on 04 October 2013, 13:42
should be 5 years after the edition 35  :wink:
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: dubber36 on 04 October 2013, 13:59
If it happens, it will be in 2017.

I'm saving for mine now.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Mr Savage on 04 October 2013, 14:28
Edition 40 would stand for the GTI's 40 year anniversary so yes 2017! If they release one, which I'm sure they will.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 04 October 2013, 15:01
I confidently predict it will be 265 bhp :laugh:

Exactly half way between the GTI PP and Golf R.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 October 2013, 16:37
I confidently predict it will be 265 bhp :laugh:

Exactly half way between the GTI PP and Golf R.

It will be, they'll take the engine out of the New cupra
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: evo1986 on 04 October 2013, 17:53
If it happens, it will be in 2017.

I'm saving for mine now.

I have got it on order for you ; )

240ps guaranteed
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Rob916 on 04 October 2013, 18:15
Order it now and it might turn up on time ! :laugh:
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: wigit on 04 October 2013, 19:14
fingers crossed this will have the forthcoming R engine in a detuned state to make it special

wifey is rather eager for one of these
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: dubber36 on 04 October 2013, 19:14
If it happens, it will be in 2017.

I'm saving for mine now.

I have got it on order for you ; )

240ps guaranteed

Cheers Lee.

I'm not fussed about how much power it has. I just want one to polish and take to shows in 20 years time with hardly any miles on it.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: evo1986 on 04 October 2013, 19:17
Order it now and it might turn up on time ! :laugh:


Might
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: CraigW on 04 October 2013, 19:24
What exactly is the point of these edition cars? The difference in price and bhp between the GTI and R isn't big enough to justify the need to have a car planted right in the middle.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Jimble on 04 October 2013, 19:34
They're special edition cars to celebrate the age of the GTI so why not really.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: CraigW on 04 October 2013, 19:37
They're special edition cars to celebrate the age of the GTI so why not really.

If every 5 years they release a special edition they're not going to be particularly special
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2013, 19:43
Still think it's worth doing the special editions and there is a market for them.   Was tempted to wait for the ed40 but have decided to go for an R in 2015.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Jimble on 04 October 2013, 19:49
They're special edition cars to celebrate the age of the GTI so why not really.

If every 5 years they release a special edition they're not going to be particularly special

And yet they still sell plenty of them, go figure.  :smug:
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: wigit on 04 October 2013, 20:16
They're special edition cars to celebrate the age of the GTI so why not really.

If every 5 years they release a special edition they're not going to be particularly special

i'd only buy the special model, if i had a mk7 it would be a stop gap to a 40, whilst they cost more they tend to have better residuals and get rid of the pants stock wheels

in terms of sales, there were 2,300 mk5 Ed30s (and not the 1,500 original intended), 220 mk5 Pirellis and just under 700 Mk6 35s
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: CraigW on 04 October 2013, 20:23
They're special edition cars to celebrate the age of the GTI so why not really.

If every 5 years they release a special edition they're not going to be particularly special

i'd only buy the special model, if i had a mk7 it would be a stop gap to a 40, whilst they cost more they tend to have better residuals and get rid of the pants stock wheels

in terms of sales, there were 2,300 mk5 Ed30s (and not the 1,500 original intended), 220 mk5 Pirellis and just under 700 Mk6 35s

Why don't you just get an R instead?
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: wigit on 04 October 2013, 20:39
They're special edition cars to celebrate the age of the GTI so why not really.

If every 5 years they release a special edition they're not going to be particularly special

i'd only buy the special model, if i had a mk7 it would be a stop gap to a 40, whilst they cost more they tend to have better residuals and get rid of the pants stock wheels

in terms of sales, there were 2,300 mk5 Ed30s (and not the 1,500 original intended), 220 mk5 Pirellis and just under 700 Mk6 35s

Why don't you just get an R instead?

i intend to, any GTI purchase would be for the wife
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: monsta on 07 October 2013, 09:51
I've penciled in buying an Edition 40 when they come out, whether I will remains a different matter.
Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: Thornster on 07 October 2013, 10:15
What exactly is the point of these edition cars? The difference in price and bhp between the GTI and R isn't big enough to justify the need to have a car planted right in the middle.

Aren't they usually towards the end of the model cycle (sales boost); it'll probably be based around the GTI PP with a load of extras and a small power hike for not a lot more cash; so guessing around 250bhp/leather etc for around £28k in todays money.

Is there a place for it if the R comes in under £30k? Not sure.




Title: Re: Edition 40
Post by: monsta on 07 October 2013, 11:59
The edition 30 GTI had a lovely looking factory body kit with different rear light clusters, an additional 30BHP (I think?) and edition 30 badging on the interior/exterior - the german model had matt black 18" monza II alloys

http://www.netcarshow.com/volkswagen/2006-golf_gti_edition_30/ (http://www.netcarshow.com/volkswagen/2006-golf_gti_edition_30/)

(http://img2.netcarshow.com/Volkswagen-Golf_GTI_Edition_30_2006_800x600_wallpaper_06.jpg)

There isn't usually much difference but these limited editions are quite sought after now, if you keep an ED40 for 10 years it will be worth more than your run of the mill Mk7 GTI would.