Standard GTI and Edition 30 Differences.....

[dan_apps]

I offten preheat a seat if Im going to pick a girl up because thats just the kinda guy I am

doesnt mean they are goin to take their pants off straight away Al! 

[RedRobin]

I offten preheat a seat if Im going to pick someone up because thats just the kinda guy I am

....Happiness is a warm gun bum!

I don't know if I've got heated seats - I don't think so - Wouldn't bother anyway as I've never suffered from a cold bum and don't drive when just wearing my underpants

[RedRobin]

I offten preheat a seat if Im going to pick a girl up because thats just the kinda guy I am

doesnt mean they are goin to take their pants off straight away Al! 

....No need for preheated seats!

[ifti]

Are the value of the 18" Monza's and the alloys that come with the ED30 around the same??

If I do go for a ED30 I would want the 18" Monza's at some point - would it be feasible to ask someone if they wanted to do a staight swap, or is there a difference in value?

[JonnyG]

Are the value of the 18" Monza's and the alloys that come with the ED30 around the same??

If I do go for a ED30 I would want the 18" Monza's at some point - would it be feasible to ask someone if they wanted to do a staight swap, or is there a difference in value?

IMHO, all thing being equal, they are around the same value on E-bay, with a  nearly new set of each going for around £800 with OEM tyres

having said that, I'd say a good clean set of genuine 18" Monzas, with OEM tyres,  are hard to find and more in demand, and so may just pip the Pecara's 
 

[ifti]

I probably wouldnt swap the tyres - just the alloys. Do you think I'd find it hard to find someone who wants the Pecara's?? I though they were the more wanted set...?

[JonnyG]

I think you might find it hard to find someone willing to swap,  but there again you might just strike lucky  .

Could you afford to keep your Pescara's ?  that way you can put them back on when selling, so that the car is a true ED30 spec again.  You can then resell the Monzas and recoup most of the money if you keep them in good nick !

These Monzas went for about the same price £125 per alloy (no tyres), so you might get a nice set of Monza II's with no tyres for around £400-£500

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170296847683&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170296846563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140296779682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004
 

[pitch3110]

a good spec one, a year old.... about 16k
Pistonheads website, best place for cared for cars, or your pay more at a VW dealer and sting you for the extra's the car has over a more basic version.

The line the dealers tell you ( it makes no difference what Factory fit extra's it has come trade in) yet your pay the premium price when buying from their forecourt.

Private seller best bargain.16k good spec, your on a winner 

I'm on the look now for a nice Ed30, hence joining you chaps yesterday & posting in the wanted (in case anyone hears of a nice one locally).

I thought I would call the local stealer late Friday to enquire if anything was heading in.
Lovely email back........................'08 car, sensors, cruise & MFSW...........wait for it...........£19,450.00.

A very nice response sent back, explaining to him '08 examples up for 2.5k-4k less than his sourced car, my view on the economy & the motoring industry & what I am expecting this year in business.

OBVIOUSLY...................The worlds down turn is not effecting our local Norfolk VW dealership.

Robinsons, Cookes or KL VW?

Robbo's....

I had my S-line A4 off them Apr '06 and they did a top deal.

Norwich, Walsham or Lowestoft?  I am surprised you got a good deal from them.  Whenever I have tried negociating a deal on a car, they have generally been the worst.  Maybe the bean counters have been pressing them to shift metal - whatever the cost.  They are competative on servicing, if you haggle though.

When I ordered the A4 in Feb '06, I spoke to all the local stealers & got their BEST (not) price. Grabbed some internet prices then at 2:00pm on a Friday emailed them all saying I would place order at 5:00pm to who ever could get closer to £22k. The list price with options was nearer £26k and a bit. Lowey were the most competitive at 22 and a bit.

Anyway.....good news is I am finally purchasing a Grey '07 3dr Ed30 with, P/glass, arm rest, ipod con & xenons for the wife. Hopefully collecting early next week.

THEN THE FUN BEGINS.....

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[Teutonic_Tamer]

Wrong.  The S3 has many unique uprated components which are NOT shared with any other TFSI engine, including different pistons, cylinder head, PCV, and camshafts. 

The Seat cupra engine seems to have the same part numbers on ETKA for the parts you list as the S3 only

Cylinder head complete 06F103063P
Piston complete 06D107066K
Camshaft exhaust 06F109102D
Camshaft intake 06F109101G

I can categorically confirm, as a fact, that those part numbers are NOT the same as the S3 engine.  The S3 pistons actually have a different diameter to the rest of the 2.0TFSI engines.

But hey ho, if you want to believe this shocking myth arrogantly portrayed by a few alleged 'VAG specialists' - then feel free!

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Don't forget, VWRacing do NOT have any official ties with Volkswagen UK or Volkswagen AG.  They are just another private tuning company, just like Awesome GTI, Regal, JKM or even Demon Tweaks.

....Is that so? - Well, VWR/RacingLine state that they have 10 years of building the 'works' race and rally cars for Volkswagen Group UK and have a unique relationship with the factory in Wolfsburg. They are absolutely NOT "just another private tuning company, just like Awesome GTI, Regal, JKM or even Demon Tweaks." as you claim. Have you had any direct dealings with VWR/RacingLine at all T_T? - If you had, I think you'd know that they are very different indeed from the companies you mention.

I am very much afraid you will be eating your words.  This allegation that VWR/RacingLine being part of VW is completely untrue.  When I have some time, I shall correctly collate my findings and post it accordingly.  But just like VWR mislead you regarding the Quaife diff, they have also mislead you on their 'ownership'.  I fully stand by my earlier statement, and will be able to back it up with un-eqivocal evidence which categorically proves my point.

But, be that as it may, there appear to be some differences between the various engines as already discussed and who am I to question those who have such an intimate knowledge of all those ETKA numbers. I'm not 'qualified' to take part in that debate.

OK, cool.