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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: deanpoli on 03 June 2007, 15:00

Title: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: deanpoli on 03 June 2007, 15:00: As the title suggests, can you still order a 30 Editon GTI? even if you could? would it be worth trading one in for a standard GTI?

Rolling roads suggest it outputs 244bhp as standard even though VW rate it as 230bhp offically. Now considering a remap can improve the power output to 250bhp on a standard GTI, you can't help but think that the 30 Edition has a modified 2.0 TFSI unit coping with the extra power they put init. And a remapped standard GTI wasn't designed to to have 230bhp like the uprated 30 Edition 2.0 TFSI is.

Then there's the warranty issues?
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: Rhyso on 03 June 2007, 15:11: engine in the ED30 is a detuned version of the 2.0TFSI unit found in the new Audi S3; a remap of the ED30 should see you somewhere near the 300bhp!! :shocked: :shocked:

not sure if you can still order one :undecided:
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 03 June 2007, 19:20: Shed loads for sale at various dealerships across the uk, loads of unwanted 3 door manual red ones mainly, couple already done to Ã‚£21k already :smug:
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: deanpoli on 04 June 2007, 13:06: why is there so many unwanted red ones? did people order them , then think i dont like that now lol?
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: p3eps on 04 June 2007, 17:53: Quote from: deanpoli on 04 June 2007, 13:06
why is there so many unwanted red ones? did people order them , then think i dont like that now lol?
Probably because the brochure has a red one, so most dealers got a red one as their demo car. The only problem is that they tend not to bother with the extras in their demo cars... and most people want extras!!!
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: Peskarik on 04 June 2007, 18:40: Quote from: p3eps on 04 June 2007, 17:53
Quote from: deanpoli on 04 June 2007, 13:06
why is there so many unwanted red ones? did people order them , then think i dont like that now lol?
Probably because the brochure has a red one, so most dealers got a red one as their demo car. The only problem is that they tend not to bother with the extras in their demo cars... and most people want extras!!!

Affirmative.
Plus, red is a girly color (unless it is Ferrari of Alfa). :smug:
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: deanpoli on 05 June 2007, 23:35: Would it be worht it to trade in a standard GTI in for a 30 Edition? bearing in mind the mark 6 is due for release in march 2008.
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: p3eps on 06 June 2007, 00:11: Quote from: deanpoli on 05 June 2007, 23:35
Would it be worht it to trade in a standard GTI in for a 30 Edition? bearing in mind the mark 6 is due for release in march 2008.

Depends how old the GTI was? If your GTI was 3 years old and you fancied a new car then why not... otherwise its a bit of a waste of money in my opinion. MK6 Golf is due 2008... but MK6 GTI isn't due until the end of 2008 - mid 2009.
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: Hurdy on 06 June 2007, 00:21: Quote from: deanpoli on 05 June 2007, 23:35
Would it be worht it to trade in a standard GTI in for a 30 Edition? bearing in mind the mark 6 is due for release in march 2008.

I'd probably tune up and wait for the MKVI :smiley:
Title: Re: Can You Still Order A 30 Edition GTI?
Post by: Peskarik on 06 June 2007, 10:13: Quote from: deanpoli on 05 June 2007, 23:35
Would it be worht it to trade in a standard GTI in for a 30 Edition? bearing in mind the mark 6 is due for release in march 2008.

don't waste money. Get a chip and color code, maybe lower suspension - and you are set!