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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Phil mcavity on 11 August 2007, 13:01
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Im actually going out on a booked test drive of yes...........an edition 30, steel grey. so i can see what the fuss is all about, will let u know later today my findings :wink: so see the difference for myself!
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hmm... enjoy the test drive Phil although I have to say that the Ed30 doesn't really feel very special when new - mine was underwhelming. After 6k miles it started to fly :evil: :evil:
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tut, i only got 500miles on the clock :p
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Ok, car had 4500 on the clock, only 3 door, dsg in steel grey,So well run in. Have to say, was impressed with the cars mid range pull from 50+ mph on the motorway,it felt it didnt need toeing as hard as my current GTi.The car interia didnt feel as solid or as good a quality, but yes i liked the feel on the tartan seats, alot better in the flesh rather then judging via photo or gorping at it in a showroom,and though i hate to admit it, im toying with the idea of doing a swope, Dealer has offered me 18300 px on my 05 DSG GTi for mine and is know hunting down a 5 door dsg ed 30 for me at a sensible price, (looking at 3500 to max of 4000 to top on to get in one thats a few months old rather then a brand spanker as i cant see the point in loosing several thousand in its 1st year. so watch this space!, even the wife tried it in comparison and couldnt get over the difference at motorway speeds, i will get one if its gonna cost under 4k so left it in the dealers court to find something or not bother calling as i wont be interested. But was overall impressed but not quite eating humble pie YET.. :wink: oh and the vw bottle opener in the ED30 acidently ended up in my pocket!, GOD KNOWS HOW :smug:
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Maybe another convert to the ED30 darkside......muahahahahahaaaa
Resistance is futile Phil and you will be assimilated :laugh:
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Ok, car had 4500 on the clock, only 3 door, dsg in steel grey,So well run in. Have to say, was impressed with the cars mid range pull from 50+ mph on the motorway,it felt it didnt need toeing as hard as my current GTi.The car interia didnt feel as solid or as good a quality, but yes i liked the feel on the tartan seats, alot better in the flesh rather then judging via photo or gorping at it in a showroom,and though i hate to admit it, im toying with the idea of doing a swope, Dealer has offered me 18300 px on my 05 DSG GTi for mine and is know hunting down a 5 door dsg ed 30 for me at a sensible price, (looking at 3500 to max of 4000 to top on to get in one thats a few months old rather then a brand spanker as i cant see the point in loosing several thousand in its 1st year. so watch this space!, even the wife tried it in comparison and couldnt get over the difference at motorway speeds, i will get one if its gonna cost under 4k so left it in the dealers court to find something or not bother calling as i wont be interested. But was overall impressed but not quite eating humble pie YET.. :wink: oh and the vw bottle opener in the ED30 acidently ended up in my pocket!, GOD KNOWS HOW :smug:
I always knew you loved the Edition 30 :kiss:
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:wink: oh and the vw bottle opener in the ED30 acidently ended up in my pocket!, GOD KNOWS HOW :smug:
TTTTT.. Cough :rolleyes:
Glad you liked it Phil. Did it feel to have more go higher up the rev range?
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yes it did tagnut, thats the only bit id rather have tbh on my car is some more grunt, so im gonna go the route of having it chipped to 255bhp with revo. JKM at portsmouth in hants, will be calling them nxt week to book her in :nerd:
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Phil,
rather than rely on your dealer you could always have a look on used car search on www.vw.co.uk as they list stock at all dealerships nationally. Probably be hard pressed to find 'bargain' ed30 yet tho'.
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Have to say, was impressed with the cars mid range pull from 50+ mph on the motorway,it felt it didnt need toeing as hard as my current GTi.
See! Not just about the 0.4sec gain to 60mph! :rolleyes: Glad you liked it!! By the way how did you find the pimply knob?... :wink:
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Looks to be the cheapest 5door they have in stock!!! Its yours plus £5k can you get a grand off the dealer?
Model: Golf Price: £23,495
Body Style: Hatchback Mileage: 3,651*
Trim: GTI Date registered: Mar 2007
Engine Size: 2.0 Registration: LG07YRY
Fuel Type: Petrol Colour: Grey
Transmission: DSG Interior Colour: black
Est. Availability: Now Interior Material: cloth / leather
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 T GTI FSI Edition 30 Dsg 5-Dr
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well yes the nipplely knob was nice paul, but ive decided to go the route of getting her chipped by revo this wednesday am. gonna set me back £499+vat which revo say it will give 255bhp but i estimate it will be around 240 bhp mark. 1 hr total job so should be able to report wednesday evening about it.
I would have ed 30, but long or short was, 5 grand gets me basic ed30, 8 grand gets me same spec ed30 as my current oneIts not made in blue which i think apart from White is one of the best colours.With serveral over financial reasons, 1 being house move imminant and baby daughter arriving in 1st week in september, im gonna go the cheaper route to get simular thrills!.
But speaking with chap from Revo, he says that Performance from mine chipped will better the standard Ed30 due to a slightly smaller turbo and that spool up time from the turbo will be alot quicker then stock Ed30 which i can kinda understand, although the Ed30 has more potential to tune and play with but im not interested in killing myself with 300hp +!.( hopefully BMX is still alive!) but im very excited and looking foward to having more higher end torque having experianced it in the Ed30 test over the weekend.i wonder what 0-60 would be after chipping with the dsg?
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would be nice to see 255bhp from a revo remap! is that just a 'stage 1' I assume? Not a bad price either, considering the bluefin I had was 600! Will be one rapid machine, look forward to your report... (and I hope BMX is ok as well!! The 300bhp is addictive! :evil:)