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Offline Steve30

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Edition30 to Mk6
« on: 28 November 2009, 10:37 »
Undecided , I tested the mk6 yesterday lovely drive so refined , I was offerd 18,000 for mine 58plate edition30! my question is would I be going backwards? need you guys to make my mind ??? Loved the mk6 very nice loads of improvement on the mk5!! thanks Steve30 :wink:

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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #1 on: 28 November 2009, 10:39 »
Only you can decide. If your talking mk6 GTI not the mk6 R its not going to be as powerful or have the tunning capability. But its all down to your priorities.

If it was me with my priorities, i would not be even thinking of doing it with a 2008 ED30, But many others do like to change cars regular im not one of them. Only you can decide.
 
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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #2 on: 28 November 2009, 10:47 »
Yes mate, I agree with you but its difficult deision to make, not to botherd about the power loss!! Not in into moding, I value the warrenty to much!! Also whats putting me a bit is the waiting list & the looks of car, I do think the mk5 gti looks awsome, but mk6 drives brilliant ???? Thanks for response steve30

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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #3 on: 28 November 2009, 10:55 »
The wait will kill you if you go for a factory orderd mk6 GTI. I know, I ordered in August and the build week has kept moving further and further away. I was actually suppose to have my car this week! ,originally. My car now does not even have a provisional build week any longer so looks like March or later before i may get mine!
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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #4 on: 28 November 2009, 10:58 »
If your not into the looks as much don't do it. Wait to see if it grows on you then get one. If your gonna spend that much surely you'll want something that looks as good as it drives!!  

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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #5 on: 28 November 2009, 11:43 »
Steve, get a MK 6 revo'd then it will be an upgrade in every area for you. Don't be afraid of mapping, it just releases the true potential of the car.

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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #6 on: 28 November 2009, 12:33 »
Having come from a mk5 myself (I've had two, one TDI and one GTI), and a host of other VW GTIs and Cupras before, I don't think the mk6 offers anything above the mk5 apart from added 'refinement' and better fuel economy.
I got shot of my mk5 for a few reasons (mostly due to impending expenditure), but it was an early one, never saw the point in getting a later model as they actually had less standard spec and looked the same. I did however consider an ED30 and Pirelli before I plumped for the mk6.
As Snoopy says, there are a million and one arguments for either car (which is basically the same car) depending on your personal tastes and circumstances, but as your car is so new it makes little financial or driving sense.
If I were wearing your boots I'd stick with the ED30 and improve it slightly (Koni FSD dampers, Black Detroit alloys and a dash of Revo). But that's not your thing so I can't really answer it for you aside from give you my opinion which is the same as Snoopy's. And unlike Snoops I do like to change my cars like my underwear (about once a year!!!!).
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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #7 on: 28 November 2009, 12:37 »
Tempt me on an Offer on mine, 24k and its gone  :evil:

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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #8 on: 28 November 2009, 12:43 »
Downgrade.

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Re: Edition30 to Mk6
« Reply #9 on: 28 November 2009, 14:46 »

Given the priorities Steve has set out:


Pros:
- Mk6 more refined
- Nicer interior
- More toys you can spec
- "fresh" 3yr warranty
- wait isn't so bad since you'll have your Ed30 in the meantime!
- Personally I like the looks, esp the front end, a lot more
- Kudos of the newer car

Cons:
- Wasting at least 1 years warranty on the ed30
- Cult status of the Ed30
- Drop in power
- Suffer depreciation since changing your car so early
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