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Offline p3eps

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I got a call from the dealer saying my Ed30 was going to be here at the end of next week - I'm starting to get excited now!

I've heard of a few people with gripes about not having a lid where the ashtray should be (non smoking pack) so I'm ready for that one.
I've also read somewhere that you're 'supposed' to get metal dustcaps on your wheels?  Is this true?!

Is there anything else I should look out for when I pick the car up?

I also need to decide on whether to take GAP insurance, and also the Supaguard - as well as which servicing schedule?  (I only do about 8000 miles per year)

Also... Mudflaps?!?!  Are they available on the Ed30?  Are they a good idea, or just an eye sore?!  My demo car definately had front ones.

Any advise / tips would be appreciated... then I can have a list of ammunition ready for the stealer!!
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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #1 on: 28 May 2007, 18:50 »
Mudflaps are available for the Mk5 GTi, as theres no difference in side skirts and rear bumper is also same shape. Look closley for any paint blemishes,dull spots etc on the paintwork.Cant answer about metal dust caps, some say it should others say it isnt.To be honest if they are metal ones, they would soon be nicked. Get some lock on ones with VW logos on which look smart

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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #2 on: 28 May 2007, 19:01 »
Ensure you take the order form down with you that lists all your optional extra's as it has been known for them to have been missed off (see thread on MF steering wheel missed off).

I've heard some people have still had the transport blocks left in the springs on the suspension.

Litre of oil in the boot.

I took GAP insurance, but said I wanted money knocking off as I could get it cheaper elsewhere.

I took out full servicing, maintenance and tyres package out at £25/month (10k miles.year) see below
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=56701.0

Otherwise it's just the obvious, dents,scratches.paint blemishes, alloy wheel damage etc :nerd:
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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #3 on: 28 May 2007, 19:12 »

I too am picking up my ED30 end of next week (hopefully), I think it's worth seeing if your insurance company offers Gap, I remember reading somewhere on one of the forums that this can be done.

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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #4 on: 28 May 2007, 19:41 »
It's Specialist Cars, Aberdeen you're getting yours from, isn't it? I got mine from them, and the handover was faultless

They'll take you round the car, probably inside under the lights, to begin with, then move it outside so you can have another look round for paint faults, etc. Take your time, and don't be rushed.

For 8k mile a year,  (same as me) I chose the time/distance servicing schedule...makes more sense costwise. In any case, the car has been filled with longlife oil from the factory, so even if you choose time/distance, then decide to change to longlife, the dealership can handle the servicing switchover easily.

Ignore the Supaguard option IMHO...I didn't think it worth the cost, and I'd prefer to wax the car myself to keep it protected. Judging by the number of times it was offered to me, I figure it's more of a commission earner for the dealership than any proper benefit to me.

My Edition 30 didn't come with metal valve caps, which I don't really mind...given that they tend to get pinched anyway by thieving little sh!ts for their bikes

I ordered the non-smoking pack, but it still came with a lid for the cubby hole

Oh, see what little freebies you can score off of them...I managed to score a little VW branded USB memory stick...lets see what you can come away with :)
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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #5 on: 28 May 2007, 22:24 »
Hurdy:

A litre of oil in the boot?!  Is that standard?
How much did you get your GAP insurance down to?

Phope:

Yep, its Specialist for me too!
I'll probably do a couple of thousand miles in the first month or two, and then do about 1000 every 3 months!
The supaguard looks good in that they give you a pile of stuff in a natty bag - if I can get it for like £100 then I'll do it... but theres no way its worth £300 or whatever they want for it.
I've been informed that the dealer will give me a survey afterwards and that they want 5 stars for everything... and that if I tick 3 stars they're more inclined to give me freebies to persuade me to give them 5?!

Phil:

I asked about mudflaps for the Ed30 and the dealer said they weren't available as the bumper was different.  Then, whilst on the phone he crawled down and checked both an Ed30 and a GTI and said he was sure they were the same.  He's going to get back to me after checking with a mechanic... but he says although VW list it as not being able to take mudflaps, he thinks it will.
My head says to get them as they'll protect the car... but it will probably look better without them?!

StillWaiting:

I'm going to phone my insurance company tomorrow and see if they cover GAP for a little extra, and what their T&C are on it.  I'm not taking any finance on the car... so I need to make sure that they don't just settle my debt, and actually give me the value of the car back.  If not, there are some places on the 'net that people have posted on here... about £150 for the 3 years as opposed to my dealers £400.
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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #6 on: 28 May 2007, 22:28 »
Mudflaps are available for the Mk5 GTi, as theres no difference in side skirts and rear bumper is also same shape.
But the OP will need them colour coding on the ED30 for the rear (and possibly the front too?)

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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #7 on: 28 May 2007, 23:22 »
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My head says to get them as they'll protect the car... but it will probably look better without them?!
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Depends on the color of your car. They protect, sure, but they do not "ozonate the air" as as couple of very famous Russian writers put it. Meaning - they do not make the car look better, do they?

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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #8 on: 29 May 2007, 01:14 »
Peeps,

I asked for the litre of oil as my MKV TDI had one in when I took delivery of it :wink:

£250 for GAP, if they ask for more it goes in the dealers pocket!
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Re: Picking up ED30 soon - what should I look out for?
« Reply #9 on: 29 May 2007, 07:22 »
dont colour code the mudflaps!!!, that will look anal!!!!!!, mine are being left black when mines colour coded in a few weeks  :cool: