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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: TagnuT on 03 April 2008, 21:50
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The Edition 30 has gone from the VW website. Just the Vanilla GTI is now listed?
Have they sold the 1500, been built or allocated to dealers?
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Vanilla GTI?? Is the GTI not available in any other colours then? :huh:
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Is this the moment we ED30 owners have been hoping for :undecided:
I'll have to pay my dealer a quick visit to get the lowdown :evil:
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Its a long shot but perhaps the letters from an unknown amount of gti 30 owners raising the issue of deception with VW has opened pandora's box and they've pulled the plug?
Obviously honouring all current orders etc?
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Its a long shot but perhaps the letters from an unknown amount of gti 30 owners raising the issue of deception with VW has opened pandora's box and they've pulled the plug?
Obviously honouring all current orders etc?
Fingers crossed, don't want the ED30 becoming too common a site :cool:
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I hear its being replaced with the "Carbon Edition 30".
1500 Carbon Fibre GTI's running around :wink:
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I hear its being replaced with the "Carbon Edition 30".
1500 Carbon Fibre GTI's running around :wink:
Hurdy is gonna go crazy! lolol
Can imagine the feeling after spending all that money on them CF Parts xD
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I hear its being replaced with the "Carbon Edition 30".
1500 Carbon Fibre GTI's running around :wink:
Hurdy is gonna go crazy! lolol
Can imagine the feeling after spending all that money on them CF Parts xD
Yes and they're also bringing out an R32 carbon version :wink:
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I hear its being replaced with the "Carbon Edition 30".
1500 Carbon Fibre GTI's running around :wink:
Hurdy is gonna go crazy! lolol
Can imagine the feeling after spending all that money on them CF Parts xD
Yes and they're also bringing out an R32 carbon version :wink:
Should be that bit faster then with all that weight saving from the normal panels lol...
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It appears to have been withdrawn due to pressure from owners who wrote to VW Milton Keynes stating that they are in breach of their original 'limited to 1500 units' statement.
VW attempted to bury official press releases bearing the dreaded 'limited' word but this being the 21st century and everyone having t'internet access it wasn't possible to 'make it go away'.
'Tonker3' on the 'UK-MK4's' website recieved a call yesterday from VW stating that UK production of Edition 30's would cease immeadiately, and it appears that they've backed it up by withdrawing it from sale officially.
VW have also stated that would make public the total numbers produced for the UK market.
To those who bothered their arses (Tonker3 especially) to write in and harass VW for clear breach of contract, good on you, the little guy has claimed a victory for masses.
I guess we should all now await the new 230ps 'special release' (but definitely not ED30) Golf GTI.
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I guess we should all now await the new 230ps 'special release' (but definitely not ED30) Golf GTI.
My my you are cynical, but probably right :laugh:
Any guesses on what the "special edition" may have if released?. Mine would be standard full leather and the decals removed :rolleyes: and that's it.
Either that or they will just uprate the standard GTI engine and charge another few hundred pounds on the car :rolleyes:
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My real guess is that there will be a gap to allow the dust to settle before any new 'special' is announced as I think VW got a shot in the arse over this 'limited' issue from some of the disgruntled owners.
This will be followed by a mildly tweaked 'standard' GTI packing the ED30's 230ps engine but without the Rockinghams/Pescaras or body mods.
The 'Edition 30' logo will also be sanded off of the plaque by the glovebox!
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Now I like to see people power working...if it's accurate then it's a lesson learnt all round, more power to the forums :wink:
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My real guess is that there will be a gap to allow the dust to settle before any new 'special' is announced as I think VW got a shot in the arse over this 'limited' issue from some of the disgruntled owners.
This will be followed by a mildly tweaked 'standard' GTI packing the ED30's 230ps engine but without the Rockinghams/Pescaras or body mods.
The 'Edition 30' logo will also be sanded off of the plaque by the glovebox!
which is fair enough i guess :-0
surely some dealers will have had an announcement through though if they had finished producing them ?
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They probably do what they did with the MK4. Released the Anni version with 180bhp in 2002 and then from then on in all standard 1.8T engines came with 180bhp as of 2002.
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Just on the phone to my VW dealer (kinda in the trade myself) and it will be the Pirelli edition that will replace the ED30 :laugh:
More info to follow!
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I have the PDF release document from VW if anyone would like?? Not sure how to post it on here? :undecided:
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Information Update
3 April 2008
Subject Golf GTI Pirelli to replace Info 226/08 Reference
Golf GTI Edition 30 1 Pages
With immediate effect, the Golf GTI Edition 30 will be removed from factory ordering
to be replaced by another sports-inspired Golf derivative - the GTI ‘Pirelli’.
The Edition 30 has been removed from the Volkswagen.co.uk website this morning.
The GTI Pirelli features the same 230PS engine as the Edition 30 as well as
additional specification enhancements. :cry:
Full details will be announced at the end of next week.
Taken from the PDF, which also has a couple of piccies............
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Volkswagen has created a special Pirelli edition of its Golf GTI.
In doing so it has revived a model created way back in 1983. Like that car the Golf GTI Pirelli features some unique Pirelli additions.
Sadly, not the iconic Pirelli ‘P’ wheels of the original, but instead five spoke alloys finished in the same titanium effect and Pirelli’s latest P-Zero tyres. They will be worked a bit harder than the tyres of the standard GTI too, as the Pirelli GTi features the same 226bhp 2.0-litre T-FSI engine as the GTi Edition 30, its output raised by 29bhp over the standard car. That allows the GTI Pirelli to accelerate to 62mph in 6.8 seconds or 6.6 seconds when fitted with the optional DSG double-clutch transmission.
Other changes to the Pirelli GTI include body colour painted front and rear bumpers and a rear Pirelli badge on the tailgate. Fortunately, three other colours – black, silver and blue – are available in addition to the ‘Sunflower’ hue in the pictures. Inside, the seats get new microfibre material inserts with tyre tread patterns embedded into them and yellow stitching. And where GTI lettering would usually be found, Pirelli branding is placed instead. A numbered plaque also features inside.
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(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2008/2008-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-Pirelli-Front-Angle-Speed-Tilt-1280x960.jpg)
For those that dont know what it looks like.
(http://www.autoholic.de/images/news/blog_Q2RB-Golf-GTI-Pirelli-Woerthersee.jpg)
any excuse for some laaaaaaaaaaadies
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YES! I was hoping these would appear in RHD some day. I'll be getting me one of these in yellow in 10 years time!
Nick
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I have the PDF release document from VW if anyone would like?? Not sure how to post it on here? :undecided:
hi mate, hows the car ?, got any pics yet
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HAHAHA no way!!! congrats to all ED30 owners!!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Hi Mate,
Got a few, but as you know the weather has been pretty sh***e since I had it. Fingers crossed for this weekend, but not holding my breath!! :angry:
I'll try and get what Iv'e got up tonight :wink:
Happy with the wheels?
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Hi Mate,
Got a few, but as you know the weather has been pretty sh***e since I had it. Fingers crossed for this weekend, but not holding my breath!! :angry:
I'll try and get what Iv'e got up tonight :wink:
Happy with the wheels?
yeh mate, wheels are very good :-) , ps got myself a Sat nav unit on order :-)
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some piccys here of the pirelli (not feeling the wheels)
(http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/Golf_GTI_Pirelli_Edition_02.jpg)
(http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/Golf_GTI_Pirelli_Edition_03.jpg)
(http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/Golf_GTI_Pirelli_Edition_04.jpg)
(http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/Golf_GTI_Pirelli_Edition_05.jpg)
(http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/Golf_GTI_Pirelli_Edition_06.jpg)
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I hear its being replaced with the "Carbon Edition 30".
1500 Carbon Fibre GTI's running around :wink:
LOL :afro:
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yeh mate, wheels are very good :-) , ps got myself a Sat nav unit on order :-)
Nice work, im now of the opinion this is a 'must have' :grin: As soon as I get the Milltek it's gotta be the next on the list! Let me know how you get on..........
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So its an Edition 30 available in a disgusting colour with inferior wheels then!? :smiley:
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yeh mate, wheels are very good :-) , ps got myself a Sat nav unit on order :-)
Nice work, im now of the opinion this is a 'must have' :grin: As soon as I get the Milltek it's gotta be the next on the list! Let me know how you get on..........
will let you know how i get on, oh also got the remap too and its well worth doing also :evil:
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Blimey! You have been a busy boy! :shocked:
I think I'll have to let mine 'run in' a bit more before I go for a map. Still happy with the extra horses over the GTI for now :evil:
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So its an Edition 30 available in a disgusting colour with inferior wheels then!? :smiley:
Basically, yeah.. I was kind of hoping that this was coming out a few months back, as I was having to wait a little longer to order my car and was afraid the Ed30 was going to finish production. This being my next choice if it came over here..
But i'm soooo glad I managed to get the ED30. As this Pirelli is not available in Candy White by the looks of things.. :angry:
Do prefer the seats though.. :wink:
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The Pirelli seats are :sick: :sick: :sick:!
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Its just the Ed30 for the frenchys really :grin: :grin:
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Its just the Ed30 for the frenchys really :grin: :grin:
or possibly some one that really likes yellow :P
Just out of randomness the S3 in yellow is lush!!
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Don't tell Phil that they do it in BLUE or we'll have to pin him to his computer chair till he calms down. I hope the blue is laser blue rather than shadow blue. So, if they do it in other colours, will the stitching stay yellow or be colour co-ordinated with the paintwork?
I quite like the seats myself, but not as much as the interlagos cloth.
The alloys are quite cleverly designed with the "P" effect using the spokes and rim, but again, I'm not a lover of them.
The good thing is that we get 3 different GTI's for the MKV :cool:
All we need after this is the run out "extra, extra special, limited (to how many we can sell), throw in all the extras" version and we know the MKVI is due :grin:
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Has no one else picked up on "A numbered plaque also features inside."
I do believe the pirelli is now the official "limited" edition example?
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Don't tell Phil that they do it in BLUE or we'll have to pin him to his computer chair till he calms down. I hope the blue is laser blue rahter than shadow blue. So, if they do it in other colours, will the stitching stay yellow or be colour co-ordinated with the paintwork?
I think its Graphite blue. I have this on my GTI. Nice colour, even if I do say so myself!
I'm not a fan of some of the detailing on that Pirelli version, I think it could look seriously naff a few years down the road. The tyre tread on the seats, yellow stitching, the "Pirelli" logos and emblems in place of the normal "GTI" logos... all a little dodgy and "Max Power" in my opinion!
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Has no one else picked up on "A numbered plaque also features inside."
I do believe the pirelli is now the official "limited" edition example?
think we missed that
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Has no one else picked up on "A numbered plaque also features inside."
I do believe the pirelli is now the official "limited" edition example?
think we missed that
Wonder if we can "persuade" VW UK to retro=fit number plaques to "official" UK Edition 30's? :undecided:
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I think they should Hurdy.
I know they retro sent out some Anni25 plaques.
They will know the order they were built in from the chassis number etc.
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Wonder if we can "persuade" VW UK to retro=fit number plaques to "official" UK Edition 30's? :undecided:
Anyone else that pig flying earlier on?
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Wonder if we can "persuade" VW UK to retro=fit number plaques to "official" UK Edition 30's? :undecided:
Anyone else that pig flying earlier on?
I did :evil:
It flew past the rocking horse sh!t and the two unicorns fighting over who gives the leprechaun a lift to the Dodo convention :grin:
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Has no one else picked up on "A numbered plaque also features inside."
I do believe the pirelli is now the official "limited" edition example?
Yeh I noticed it and was a bit miffed TBH!
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So who wants the plaque with 1501 on it?? :grin:
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oh boy, i liked the pirelli GTi when picks came out last year, and why is it every time i buy a GTi, another choice comes out just after!!!!. In blue and numbered, i love the sound of it. Wheres my coat!!...... off to the dealer we go!
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oh boy, i liked the pirelli GTi when picks came out last year, and why is it every time i buy a GTi, another choice comes out just after!!!!. In blue and numbered, i love the sound of it. Wheres my coat!!...... off to the dealer we go!
You missed off..AGAIN :laugh:
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Defo prefer steel grey ed30 with monzas by a huge country mile, especially as it now has over 300bhp!!!!! :drool:
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/terryshaz/newgolf.jpg)
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to me that looks like a normal GTi with painted side skirts and tinted rear clusters!. The pescara's are only what separates the two models at a glance
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I think that looks the dogs dangglies!! That grey with those wheels would be my choice :wink:
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
until you open the bonnet :lipsrsealed:
IMO VW have really cocked up with the ED30; should have made it more like the previous Anniversary model - limited numbers and colours, 3 doors etc etc
still a great car though and i wouldn't say no to one if given the opportunity; just think its a bit of mess on VW's part
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
IMO VW have really cocked up with the ED30; should have made it more like the previous Anniversary model - limited numbers and colours, 3 doors etc etc
still a great car though and i wouldn't say no to one if given the opportunity; just think its a bit of mess on VW's part
especially now the Pirelli is being numbered. i would be really pissed off if i had an ed30.I do really like the seats in the pirelli over the Scotsmans underpants style in the ed30 :laugh:.
.............Runs off and hides before onslaught of abuse :wink: although i dont know how the suede effect would last or wear through after a while.
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
The only problem though Phil is that you would still know that it's not an ed30, whereas I can sit pretty with 300bhp on tap :grin: :grin: :laugh:
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especially now the Pirelli is being numbered. i would be really pissed off if i had an ed30.I do really like the seats in the pirelli over the Scotsmans underpants style in the ed30 :laugh:.
.............Runs off and hides before onslaught of abuse :wink: although i dont know how the suede effect would last or wear through after a while.
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Where exactly do Pirelli tyres fair in most tyre tests lately??????
I don't personally like the Pirellio edition and if I had both the ed30 and Pirelli side by side I wouldn't have bought the Pirelli over the ed30, and before you say I would say that being an ed30 owner, my importer friend gave me the option of having either towards the end of last year and I opted for the ed30 steel grey with Monzas as I didn't like the other type of alloy, not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place :laugh:
More people would associate the edition badge with the GTI rather than Pirelli imho???
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
The only problem though Phil is that you would still know that it's not an ed30, whereas I can sit pretty with 300bhp on tap :grin: :grin: :laugh:
I know, but i could of bought for my 2nd GTi an ed30, but .3 of a second here and there is not the be all and end all with the GTi.
Im really happy with what ive bought, i wanted a high spec GTi and not a poor mans basic ed30. Unfortunatly 25k with the toys i wanted in a ed30 is just not worth it. i'd rather have the more toys which makes my car more desirable then some other 21-22k import ed30 import job.
I could of bought private for about 20k but couldnt get the money for my Passat that i was offered from my dealer.
Its easy to get my GTi up on pace with a quick visit to Revo, but im not really interested, i will however give a good account of my un touched GTi at santa pod to see how much slower mine is against the rest of modded mk5's
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then :evil:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0329Image0002.jpg)
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then :evil:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0329Image0002.jpg)
Very nice,...........looks :cool:
I stuck with the silver monzas as the inserts are steel grey and go very nicely with my colour choice too!
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
The only problem though Phil is that you would still know that it's not an ed30, whereas I can sit pretty with 300bhp on tap :grin: :grin: :laugh:
I know, but i could of bought for my 2nd GTi an ed30, but .3 of a second here and there is not the be all and end all with the GTi.
Im really happy with what ive bought, i wanted a high spec GTi and not a poor mans basic ed30. Unfortunatly 25k with the toys i wanted in a ed30 is just not worth it. i'd rather have the more toys which makes my car more desirable then some other 21-22k import ed30 import job.
I could of bought private for about 20k but couldnt get the money for my Passat that i was offered from my dealer.
Its easy to get my GTi up on pace with a quick visit to Revo, but im not really interested, i will however give a good account of my un touched GTi at santa pod to see how much slower mine is against the rest of modded mk5's
You seem to spend alot of time justifying why you bought your GTi Phil, maybe there is a bit of doubt in your mind :wink:
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then :evil:
good man, looking nice
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then evil
good man, looking nice
Cheers Shaun,
Will be fitting the Carbon intake and filter tomorrow, wish me look getting that soddin engine cover off! :huh:
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then evil
good man, looking nice
Cheers Shaun,
Will be fitting the Carbon intake and filter tomorrow, wish me look getting that soddin engine cover off! :huh:
lol, hope it goes well :grin:
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then :evil:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0329Image0002.jpg)
For the German market you could have either style of wheels. :cool:
If you look at the Volkswagen.de Konfigurator you can still spec either the Edition 30 or the Pirelli GTI. In fact you have been able to do this for quite a while.
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At last some kind of response from VWUK. I’m expecting my official feedback this week.
I’ll keep you posted... Hotrod
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Perhaps i should colour code, get an Edition 30 badge and some tinted clusters and mine will look exact!.
The only problem though Phil is that you would still know that it's not an ed30, whereas I can sit pretty with 300bhp on tap :grin: :grin: :laugh:
I know, but i could of bought for my 2nd GTi an ed30, but .3 of a second here and there is not the be all and end all with the GTi.
Im really happy with what ive bought, i wanted a high spec GTi and not a poor mans basic ed30. Unfortunatly 25k with the toys i wanted in a ed30 is just not worth it. i'd rather have the more toys which makes my car more desirable then some other 21-22k import ed30 import job.
I could of bought private for about 20k but couldnt get the money for my Passat that i was offered from my dealer.
Its easy to get my GTi up on pace with a quick visit to Revo, but im not really interested, i will however give a good account of my un touched GTi at santa pod to see how much slower mine is against the rest of modded mk5's
You seem to spend alot of time justifying why you bought your GTi Phil, maybe there is a bit of doubt in your mind :wink:
I thought that :smiley:
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Glade x2!
1stly glade I have ordered my 30 last month :smiley:
2ndly glade I dont like the replacement :grin:
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Ive only answered it because someone asked the same question.Like i said, i could of had one, but the ed30 badge and red stitching isnt enough for me to buy one that has no decent spec to it. Im not into modding and blowing the arse out of it which nearly all ed30 owners wanna do, and thats up to them.I just enjoy the car for what it is, and still think the Standard car in the right colour and spec, is as nicer car to look at. Just my opinion.
Remember i have one of these cars before, if i didnt like it , i wouldnt of opted for another :rolleyes: especially the same spec :smug:
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then :evil:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0329Image0002.jpg)
Very nice,...........looks :cool:
I stuck with the silver monzas as the inserts are steel grey and go very nicely with my colour choice too!
It does not float my boat, i prefer the Pescara's. It seems to make it look as if it is sitting high. Tractor -ish
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Ive only answered it because someone asked the same question.Like i said, i could of had one, but the ed30 badge and red stitching isnt enough for me to buy one.Im not into modding and blowing the arse out of it which nearly all ed30 owners wanna do, and thats up to them.I just enjoy the car for what it is, and still think the Standard car in the right colour and spec, is a nicer car to look at. Just my opinion.
Remember i have one of these cars before, if i didnt like it , i wouldnt of opted for another :rolleyes: especially the same spec :smug:
Phil, its a bit more than just an ed30 badge and red stitching and like you I've now had 2 GTI's, my last like yours was a laser blue dsg, lovely motor hence why I went for the ed30 second time around. I really like the look of both motors and kind of like the colour coded look and the extra punch the ed30 motor can give although the standard GTI will always have a special place in my heart :wink:
I do a lot of mileage, about 25k miles a year and to be honest I find the extra 60bhp or so a real help while trawling the M3 most days, you're welcome to try it out one day after all belonging to the forum is all about sharing experiences??? (before anyone spots the extra 60bhp or so comment, this is down to my latest toy - bluefin!) :grin:
I like the look of your motor Phil, especially the colour!
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not also forgetting that the original ed30 was meant to have black Monzas in the first place laugh
As it should be then :evil:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0329Image0002.jpg)
Very nice,...........looks :cool:
I stuck with the silver monzas as the inserts are steel grey and go very nicely with my colour choice too!
It does not float my boat, i prefer the Pescara's. It seems to make it look as if it is sitting high. Tractor -ish
I agree :grin:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0405Image0005-1.jpg)
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Yeah, but don't Lamborghini make tractors too :wink:
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Yeah, but don't Lamborghini make tractors too :wink:
Good point Hurdy :grin:
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Yeah, but don't Lamborghini make tractors too :wink:
used too though :tongue:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini
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Yeah, but don't Lamborghini make tractors too :wink:
used too though :tongue:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini
Thought so, still do
"Lamborghini tractors are still sold today, as part of the SAME Deutz-Fahr Group."
We had one at the factory I work at, but now it's a JCB digger :sad: