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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: waddler on 23 October 2007, 20:50

Title: Advice Needed
Post by: waddler on 23 October 2007, 20:50: Got a choice of 2 cars and can't decide.

An '06 R32 5dr Manual with 12k miles leather and satnav for Ã‚£20k.

Or

Brand new GTI 30 5dr Manual Brand New UK Spec Import for Ã‚£20,500.

Any advice, and also which will hold it's value better. What will both be worth in 2 years 20k miles.

Or should i just get a new TT??????
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: Rhyso on 23 October 2007, 21:00: i'd go for the GTI personally; cheaper to run and just as quick across country; look better too IMO :cool:
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Post by: Cass on 23 October 2007, 21:00: Personally, I'd go for the new GTI.

R32 is more of a fuel guzzler and has a silly road tax rate (Ã‚£400) due to high emissions. Might be harder to sell on due to global scaring :laugh:

I guess both cars should be worth about the same in 2 years time, but no car has cast iron residuals. New Mk VI Golf will also impact when it comes out next year or so.

Audi TT is probably the better bet for (perceived) exclusivity and residuals though.

Simple really. Buy the car you like the most and which gives you the best driving experience. My vote goes to the GTI - better all rounder by far and much more rewarding drive than the TT I previously owned :wink:
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Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 23 October 2007, 22:11: i would go for the r32 and forget about running costs

that price does sound cheap

however, saying that a brand new car is always a good option as you can't beat that feeling
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: maxamus on 23 October 2007, 22:24: new TT is gash and boring
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Post by: TagnuT on 23 October 2007, 22:32: I looked at all three.

TT nice, but I can't fit the kids in the back.

R32 nice engine.

So I bought an ED 30. :cool: Enough said. :wink:
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: Hurdy on 23 October 2007, 22:55: ED 30 is the ONLY choice :wink:
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Post by: RedRobin on 23 October 2007, 23:03: ....The Ed30 is a superb car! The Mk5 R32 is good, the V6 sounds awesome but it's far less nimble than the GTI and will cost more on fuel, tax, insurance etc. I've driven my GTI back to back with a Mk5 R32 on the same road route for half a day and still preferred the GTI.
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Post by: R32UK on 25 October 2007, 09:02: Get the R32.. Simple!! goes like hell, nice n sure footed for winter (xenos std + 4wd), sounds unbelievable... i dont think the R32 is as easy to drive as the Gti. It takes time to master and I found that as mine is loosening up its just getting better and better.. With 12k on the clock the fun is only just about to start.. trust me! R32 gets the props for me :grin:

I personally think it will hold its value better as the mk6 R32 is likely to be the last released... where as Gti is introduced earlier. Plus yours seems well spec'd.. so will be a easy sale come time to sell. Dont worry about the fuel.. u can drive it slow if you wish (but obviously foolish to do so).

I expect the Gti owners to fight back... but really there is no comparison for me and I had the choice of both.. many dont! you do so bite the bullet n buy the daddy!! :evil:
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: 08micsta on 25 October 2007, 11:29: GTI.

Simple
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Post by: Russ.C on 25 October 2007, 11:55: I've had both (MK4 R32), the R is a heavy, lazy lump (lovely noise though) and its GTI all the way for me!! Especially having a new ED30 over a second hand R - its a no brainer! :laugh: Get yourself a re-map and your laughing :grin: :smiley:
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Post by: joesgti on 25 October 2007, 12:05: GTI all the way!!! :evil:
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Post by: waddler on 25 October 2007, 13:00: OK the deal has been done. Ed 30 5dr Silver will be mine next week. Not driven one so hope it's as good as claimed!!!
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: 08micsta on 25 October 2007, 13:04: Congrats on the new purchase :drool:
It will be awesome. And yet another Silver Ed30 on the forum
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: Hurdy on 25 October 2007, 13:07: Quote from: waddler on 25 October 2007, 13:00
OK the deal has been done. Ed 30 5dr Silver will be mine next week. Not driven one so hope it's as good as claimed!!!

Well done :cool:

You can look at my arty pics now to get an idea of how yours will look :laugh:
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: 08micsta on 25 October 2007, 13:09: Hurdy, is your just silver? or is it that united grey colour?
Our Golf looks darker than yours
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: Hurdy on 25 October 2007, 13:10: Quote from: 08micsta on 25 October 2007, 13:09
Hurdy, is your just silver? or is it that united grey colour?
Our Golf looks darker than yours

Reflex Silver :cool:
Title: Re: Advice Needed
Post by: joesgti on 25 October 2007, 13:11: i want a white one :cry: any body wanna trade :grin:
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Post by: 08micsta on 25 October 2007, 13:13: White is stunning.

Thanks Hurdy. Was wondering cos ours looks chunkier
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Post by: Russ.C on 25 October 2007, 13:23: good decision waddler! :cool: Remember to get some pics up! :smiley:
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Post by: waddler on 25 October 2007, 16:42: Will do. Also need to decide on a remap once she is run in.
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Post by: TagnuT on 25 October 2007, 20:52: Reflex Silver good choice...... :cool:

Mind you it was a toss up between that and steel grey.