Difference between Standard GTI & 30ed

[MaXXeH]

Hi all, I need to get a new car as mine has just been written off

I would really like a 30Ed, but they are like an extra 5K

could someone please list the differences

[mr magoo]

Hi Max

Big differences (from memory):

* extra 30 bhp 
* colour-coordinated bottom trim
* half cloth half leather interior, front seats heated
* 2zone climate control
* smoked rear light clusters
* Edition30 logoing, mats, golf-ball steering knob

I think that's about it. The Pirelli has much the same kit as the Ed30, the only differences I'm aware of are the interior trim, smoked glass from B-pillar back, and oc Pirelli tyres (if done 'properly'). But I think I've only ever seen 2 Pirellis.

Hth

M

[nr123]

2 zone climate control is standard on all UK GTIs. It also has 18 inch Pescara alloys.

[AlanD]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=103606.0

Search tool has plenty of info.

[Egbutt Wash]

Save your money.  Buy a GTI and remap it.  Bingo, faster than an ED30 with £4500 in the pocket to go to Thailand with.

[Snoopy]

Heres the pirelli info too.

To me its more exclusive and better as everyone and there dog has an edition30

Some Pirelli info for the original thread poster.

New Golf GTI Pirelli specification
The Golf GTI Pirelli has the same high specification as the outgoing Edition 30,
including six airbags, 2Zone electronic climate control, darkened rear light clusters
and body-coloured front, rear and side spoilers. The Pirelli also has the following
features which differ to those on the Edition 30:

Exterior
• 18” ‘Pirelli II’ alloy wheels and 225/40 R18 Pirelli tyres.
• Tinted rear windows
• Metallic/pearl effect paint as standard

Interior
• Sports seats – outer sections in ‘Vienna’ leather; centre of seats in Alcantara
with tyre tread pattern
• Yellow stitching on steering wheel, gear knob, handbrake, seats and
headrests
• Pirelli lettering on front head restraints
• Front centre armrest with storage compartment

Colours
The GTI Pirelli will be available in the following colours:
• Reflex Silver metallic
• Diamond Black pearl
• Blue Graphite pearl
(Metallic/pearl effect is free of charge)

Options
Options for the GTI Pirelli will be the same as for the Edition 30, except for tinted glass
and front centre armrest (which are now standard) and colours (details above).

Pricing
Prices for the Golf GTI Pirelli will be the same as those for the Edition 30:
Trim Engine and bodystyle Basic RRP VAT Total RRP OTR
Pirelli 2.0 230PS 6spd Man 3dr £18,561.70 £3,248.30 £21,810.00 £22,555.00
Pirelli 2.0 230PS 6spd Man 5dr £18,987.23 £3,322.77 £22,310.00 £23,055.00
Pirelli 2.0 230PS 6spd DSG 3dr £19,693.62 £3,446.38 £23,140.00 £23,885.00
Pirelli 2.0 230PS 6spd DSG 5dr £20,119.15 £3,520.85 £23,640.00 £24,385.00

Production
Production of the Golf GTI Pirelli will start from week 19 (5 May 2008), and the first
vehicles will arrive in the UK in June.



Hope thats some help to you.
 

It all depends what you want.
If your into modding then the edition 30 is better than a standard GTI as it has more BHP scope as it has the uprated internals engine and larger turbo.
But not everyone wants more power etc if your happy with 200PS or a chipped GTI~250PS then the normal one is probably a better option.

[mr magoo]

2 zone climate control is standard on all UK GTIs. It also has 18 inch Pescara alloys.

Oops forgot about the Pescaras.  . They rock